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Evaluation of Different Essential Oils for Antifungal Activity on Postharvest Decay of Avocado (Persea Americana Mill.) of Sikkim, India
Abstract: Commercially available essential oils of Basil oil, Clove oil, Citronella oil, Ginger oil and methanol extracted fern oil, Artemisia oil, and Stinging nettle oil were tested for growth inhibitions of two fungi isolated from infected avocado fruit from Sikkim, India which were identified as Fusarium sp. and Penicillium digitatum on the basis of colony morphology and microscopic examination. Inhibitory effect of essential oils was investigated by well diffusion method by …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 44–51 Read article
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An Overview of Berberis lycium Royle's Medicinal Significance
Abstract: Natural medication substances are acknowledged as essential and playing important roles in the current medical system because their therapeutic effects are dependent upon the availability of these bioactive molecules. Natural medicines are extremely helpful since they provide necessary bioactive compounds that are less harmful but nonetheless more potent because of their ability to prevent disease. In 1837, John Forbes Royle wrote the first description of the B. lycium plant. The …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 61–71 Read article
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Evaluating the Influence of Temperature on the Efficacy of Capparis Decidua Extract as a Corrosion Inhibitor for Aluminium in Acidic Media
Abstract: The study investigates the anti-corrosive properties of the ethanolic extract of Capparis decidua fruit on aluminum corrosion in a 2N HCl acid solution, using a weight loss technique at temperatures ranging from 303 to 343 K. At a concentration of 0.45%, the inhibition efficiency (η%) is notably high, reaching 63.15% at 303 K. The inhibitor's adsorption behavior on the aluminum surface is consistent with the Langmuir adsorption isotherm, suggesting that …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 58–65 Read article
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Optimizing Mango Harvest Timing in the Nasik Region (Maharashtra, India) by CNNs (Residual Network 101)
Abstract: The determination of optimal harvest timing is one of the most critical decisions in mango production, directly affecting postharvest quality, market value, transportation resilience, and export readiness. In regions such as Nashik, Maharashtra—one of India’s major fruit- producing belts—the climatic variability, cultivar differences, monsoon patterns, and market- driven pressures make accurate harvest timing essential. Traditional maturity assessment relies on subjective visual inspection, specific gravity, or destructive testing, each of which …
Published in Journal of Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Progress · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Characterization of Activated Carbon Prepared from Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Peels by X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF)
Abstract: The orange (specifically, the sweet orange) is the fruit of the citrus species Citrus sinensis in the family rutaceae. Citrus sinensis (orange) fruit is one of the common traditional plants grown in many areas in India. The wastes of the Citrus sinensis (orange) fruit called orange peels were used to prepare activated carbon through chemical activation method. The activated carbon is an excellent adsorbent and its applications are widely described …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 50–52 Read article
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Extraction and Purification of Total Phenolic Content (TPC) from Seeds of Citrullus lanatus
Abstract: Citrullus lanatus is commonly known as Watermelon and belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. The phytochemicals are present in every part of the plant. Fruit is edible part of the plant. Watermelon fruit consists of flesh (68%), seeds (2%) and rind approximately 30% of the total mass of the fruit Phenolic compound content levels are very high and acts as anti-oxidants. the seeds also contain phytochemical elements such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Materials for Food Packaging, Including a Focus on Biopolymers: Properties and Applications
Abstract: The extensive usage of traditional plastics that are derived from petroleum is a major contribution to environmental deterioration because it is believed that these plastics will linger in the environment after being thrown away for hundreds of years beyond that time. There is a growing trend in today's society to promote the use of bioplastics as an option that is less harmful to the environment than polymers that are derived …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 81–90 Read article
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Dietary Intake Habit and State of Anaemia Among Women Who Gave Birth at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Teaching Hospital, Northern Ethiopia
Abstract: Introduction: Pregnancy—a physiologically demanding process—is impacted by dietary intake of the mother before and during pregnancy. Anaemia, one of the problems that occur during pregnancy, is believed to exist due to several factors including poor dietary intake. Aim of the Study: This study, therefore, is aimed at examining the relationship between anaemia and dietary intake among pregnant women who came for delivery in the Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northern Ethiopia. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Herbal Cold Cream-Based Cosmeceuticals: Formulation and Evaluation Approaches
Abstract: Cold cream is a type of water-in-oil emulsion commonly used for cleansing and moisturizing the skin. It was originally developed by Galen, a Greek physician and pharmacist, during the Roman Empire in the first century. Today, cosmetics are widely used by both men and women to improve appearance and enhance beauty. Recently, there has been a highly positive achievement to general distinctiveness growth in consumer welfare in herbal cosmetics. These …
Published in Recent Trends in Cosmetics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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IoT Based Color Product Sorting Machine
Abstract: This is the time of globalization and we here tend to solve the problem for mainly packaging industries as well as the supermarkets. Everyday tons of fruits, vegetables, and many different packets of foods are supplied to big supermarkets, malls etc. Usually people working there sort these product based different color, texture, shape etc. Here we are trying to solve their hardship by technology such as product sorting based on …
Published in Journal of Multimedia Technology & Recent Advancements · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Pharmaco-botanical Profile on Emblica officinalis Gaertn. – A Pharmacopoeial Herbal Drug
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe fruit or fruit pulp of Emblica officinalis Gaertn. is a reputed drug of Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathic systems of medicine. The drug (dried, fresh fruits and dried juice powder), is an excellent antipyretic, antioxidant, astringent, laxative, diuretic, aphrodisiac, antacid and haemostatic. Modern clinical studies have been conducted on this drug in support of claimed activities. The approved modern therapeutic application for Emblica is support based on its long …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 38–50 Read article
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Chemical Content Variations of Hypericum perforatum Growing in Turkey during its Ontogenetic and Diurnal Cycles
Abstract: AbstractThe biological activities of Hypericum perforatum have been mainly attributed to its hypericin and hyperforin contents. The present study was conducted to determine ontogenetic, morphogenetic and diurnal variation of hypericin, pseudohypericin and hyperforin contents in H. perforatum growing in Turkey. Plants were harvested at floral budding, full flowering, fresh fruiting and mature fruiting stages three times a day. When harvested they were dissected into stem, leaf and reproductive tissues, which …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 3–12 Read article
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Strain Improvement of Lactobacillus casei Strain Shirota for Production of Bacteriocin and Its Utilization as a Biopreservative
Abstract: Food is a great concern for humans as well as for animals; also because as we buy vegetables and fruits from the market and after some days with or without refrigeration, they start getting spoiled. To minimize the spoilage and make them preserve for a long period, we did this research on preservation of vegetables and fruits using lactobacillus casei isolated from the Yakult and testing in vitro against spoilage …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2-3, 2020 · pp. 18–31 Read article
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Comparative Study on the Antibacterial Activity of Pomegranate Rind Extract
Abstract: AbstractPomegranate (Punica granatum), is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub grown easily all over the world. In India, these fruits are used in the Ayurveda for treatment of many diseases. The present study emphasized on the antibacterial activity of the peel extract (rind) of two Punica granatum varieties (Kesar and Ganesh) on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Bacillus sps. and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Methanol extract was found to be effective in Kesar …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Documentation of Leaf Curl Virus Resistance Sources in BARI Released Tomato Varieties and Lines
Abstract: An experiment was conducted at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, Jamalpur, Bangladesh during rabi season of 2022-23 to identify noble sources of resistance in BARI released Tomato varieties/lines against leaf curl viruses. The evaluation of forty-six Tomato genotypes was performed against Tomato Leaf Curl Viruses (ToLCV) under natural conditions where the viruses were transmitted by white fly. However, ToLCV-infected plants ranged from 6.25 to 39.58% in the study. Thirty-four varieties/lines …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 64–79 Read article
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Pharmaceutical Excipient from Agriculture Waste Product
Abstract: Agriculture produces a large Amount of waste, which contain a high amount of cellulose line polysaccharide that form a large part of the plant solid cell wall. This waste product can be use efficiently by a variety of recycling method such as energy source, source of large compound such as cellulose, gum polymers etc. disposal of waste from fruit bearing industry has been problem due to the high cost travel …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2023 Read article
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Antibacterial Multi-Herbal Hand Sanitizer Description and Review
Abstract: Many hand sanitizers on the market contain alcohol formulations that can lead to various issues. In response, we have focused on developing alternative hand washing solutions using detergents to address problems such as dermatitis, itching, dryness, and irritation. Our current efforts involve creating a range of hand sanitizers enriched with ingredients like aloe vera gel, Rita, Azadirachta indica, holy basil, reetha fruit, eucalyptus (Nilgiri), rose, and citrus fruits. Additionally, we …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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History, Processing, Types and Health Benefits of Indian Yogurt
Abstract: Yogurt is a food which is nutrient rich and it is produced after the milk bacterial fermentation. Yogurt should have 3.25% milk fat and 8.25% milk solids non fat and the titrable acidity of at least 0.9%, which is expressed as lactic acid. Before adding bulky flavoring additives, the USDA yogurt criteria specify that the yogurt must satisfy the composition requirements of milk fat and MSNF. The data used in …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Intelligent Machine for Food Quality and Safety Assessment
Abstract: This paper presents the development of an intelligent fruit and vegetable classification system aimed at reducing food waste and infections caused by spoiled items. Using artificial intelligence and sensor data, our system classifies items into three categories: ripe, unripe, and rotten, and employs servo motors to sort them into respective baskets. The classification process utilizes real-time temperature, humidity, and image data captured by the camera and processed by the laptop. …
Published in International Journal of Industrial and Product Design Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Assessment of dietary sources, eating habits, and lifestyle among Pharmacy students in India
Abstract: Aim and Objective: Balanced Diet and their sources play a vital role in maintaining physical, mental and health, especially in college students and in teenagers. Knowledge regarding the dietary source, and eating habits of Pharmacy students is important as health care professionals play critical and central role in management and in accessing the quality of health care population. The purpose of this survey study is assessment of dietary sources, eating …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 49–55 Read article