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Anti-microbial Activity and FT-IR Analysis of Ethanol and Chloroform Extract from Musa paradisiaca
Abstract: The second most important fruit crop in India, which is full yearly available covering major states, belongs to the family of Musa species. Among which, Musa paradisiaca, mostly grown in tropical and subtropical areas all over the country, is having nutritional values. Fruit as well as other parts of plant have significant interaction with human health, since from civilization. This work tries to reveal important components (phytoconstituents) of above mentioned …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 33–40 Read article
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Performance of Semantic Fluency tasks in Swahili-English Bilinguals
Abstract: AbstractVerbal fluency tests i.e. Semantic fluency tasks- are a neurophysiological test of verbal functioning, providing information on multiple cognitive processes used by an individual. Literature has shown that is it still unresolved as to if bilinguals show a specific linguistic disadvantage or advantage over certain cognitive processes in such tasks. This study aims to determine the performance of verbal fluency tasks i.e. semantic tasks amongst native primary language, Swahili (L1) …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Characterization of BARI Kola-2 (Musa paradisiaca)
Abstract: The investigation was carried out at the research field of the Horticulture Research Centre (HRC), Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Jamalpur, Bangladesh during February 2013 to April 2014. BARI Kola-2 was included in the investigation. Musa cultivars (cooking banana or plantain) are important crops in the humid tropics and subtropics of Asia region. This article reports the magnitude of morphological characterization of the BARI Kola-2 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 22–40 Read article
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Evaluation of Antibacterial, Antioxidant, in vitroAnti-inflammatory and Cytotoxicity Activity on MCF-7 Cell Line from Methanol Extract of BryonopsislaciniosaFruits
Abstract: Bryonopsislaciniosa, a shrub known as “Shivlingi” in India, is neighbourly used as an apprentice medicine and tonic. As a folk medicine, it is used to treat a broad range of diseases and disorders. With these properties in mind, we have designed an experiment to evaluatethe antibacterial, in vitro antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxicity activities of methanol extracts. The methanol extract was evaluated for antibacterial activity by agar well diffusion method, antioxidant …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 9–21 Read article
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Pollen Morphology and Behaviour in Pummelo Flower
Abstract: AbstractPollen morphology and behaviour of flower in pummelo accessions CG-1, CG-18 and CG-151 were studied at the pummelo orchard of Regional Agricultural Research Station, BARI, Akbarpur, Moulvibazar and the laboratory of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University. It was observed that pollen diameter varied from 35 to 40 micro-meters, shape of pollen was round in all accessions and percentage of viable pollen was in between 85-99. Stigma became receptive approximately …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Mosquito Repellent Activity of Cucumis Melo l. and Cucumis Prophetarum Linn.
Abstract: AbstractCucumis melo L. and Cucumis prophetarum Linn. are monoecious climber, commonly growing weed, belonging to family cucurbitaceae. Whole plant of C. melo and C. prophetarum is medicinally important. Plant pacifies vitiated dysentery, diarrhoeic diseases, flatulene, skin diseases, antivenin and general debility. Dispending medicinally uses, our study have been found that this weeds has mosquito repellent activities. To determine repellant activities petroleum ether fruit extract of C. melo and C. prophetarum …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 29–31 Read article
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Characterization of BARI Kola-1(Musa sp.)
Abstract: The study was carried out at the research field of the Horticulture Research Centre (HRC), Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Jamalpur, Bangladesh during February 2012 to April 2013. BARI Kola-1 was used in the study. Musa cultivars (dessert bananas) are important crops in the humid tropics of Asia. This paper reports the extent of morphological characterization of the BARI Kola-1 maintained in the field-bank of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 58–81 Read article
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Two New Records of Dicotyledonous Species from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Abstract: AbstractTwo dicotyledonous plant species belonging to two different families of angiosperms including Cassia fistula from Fabaceae and Terminalia catappa from Combretaceae have been reported for the first time from Bhopal district of Madhya Pradesh, India. These species were collected from the Shyamla hills in southern side of the study area. Each species was presented with updated nomenclature with latest synonyms, taxonomic description, ecology, geographical distribution, phenology and field photographs of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 5–7 Read article
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Comparative Dietary Assessment of Geriatric Male Residing in Old Age Home and in Families of Udaipur City
Abstract: AbstractA man's life is normally divided into four main stages namely infancy, childhood, adulthood and old age. The present study was conducted to assess the dietary intake of old age people residing in old age home and in families of Udaipur city, India. The total sample of the present study was selected randomly andconsisted of 100 elderly male person out of that 50 respondents were from old age homes and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Anthocyanin: Structure, Synthesis and its Beneficial Role in Health
Abstract: Anthocyanins, are chemically diverse class of secondary metabolites that color most flowers and fruits. They consist of three aromatic rings that can be substituted with hydroxyl, sugar, acyl and methyl groups in a variety of patterns, depending on the plant species. There are basically six types of anthocyanins commonly found in plants. The biosynthesis of anthocyanins start with the pentose-phosphate pathway, continues with shikimate pathway, and follows the pathway of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 45–55 Read article
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Development and Effectiveness of Lipid–Polysaccharide Conglomerated Composite Edible Coating to Enhance Postharvest Life of Whole Muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) var. Ravi
Abstract: Lipids can be combined with polysaccharides to create conglomerated composite edible coatings in which the components are interspersed throughout the coating. An experimental lipid–polysaccharide conglomerated composite (LPCC) edible coating was developed from lipids (vegetable oils and resins) and polysaccharides (gum Arabic, CMC). Whole muskmelons (var. Ravi) were coated with LPCC edible coating by spraying method and stored at 12±2 ºC with 90–95% relative humidity. The effectiveness of LPCC edible coating …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Response of Cultivars and Picking Dates on Storability of Karonda (Carissa Carandas L.) Jelly
Abstract: Karonda jelly was prepared from cultivars viz ‘Pant Manohar’, ‘Pant Sudarshan’ and ‘Pant Suvarna’ at picking dates of 40, 60 and 80 days after fruit set. The shelf stability of the jelly samples were evaluated at ambient temperature for a period of nine months. The ‘Pant Suvarna’ jelly exhibited maximum moisture, total soluble solids (TSS), reducing sugar, non-reducing sugar, total sugar, non-enzymatic browning and pectin content. Among picking dates, the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 42–52 Read article
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Amalaki (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.): A Comprehensive Classical Review w.s.r. to Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: Amalaki (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) is one of the best life sustainer drugs described in classical literature of Ayurveda. It is considered as best Naimittika rasayana drug for the management of diabetes mellitus/Prameha. Due to its multiple health benefits, it is one of the best drugs of rejuvenation. The fruit is rich in quercetin, phyllaemblic compounds, gallic acid, tannins, flavonoids, pectin and vitamin C and also contains various polyphenolic compounds. Recent …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 4–10 Read article
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Antibacterial Activity of Plant Extracts and Its Phytochemical Analysis
Abstract: Emergence of multi-drug resistance in human and animal pathogenic bacteria as well as undesirable side effects of certain antibiotics has triggered immense interest in the search for antimicrobial drug of plant origin since there is no resistance developed to the drugs that are of plant origin. The antibiotic resistance was observed by testing with commonly used antibiotics against test microorganisms and then diameter of zone of inhibition was compared to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Dates—Its Effect on Daily Life
Abstract: Date palm also called as Phoenix dactylifera or more commonly called as Date, originated from the land around Iraq. Date palm is cultivated because of its edible fruit; they are used as staple food in Middle East and in Indus valley for thousands of years. Eventually every part of the tree is used for making functional items be it seeds, leaves, sap, fruit clusters and wood. Date palm also provides …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Review on Morinda citrifolia L.—Noni Juice
Abstract: Noni juice is a globally popular health beverage originating in the tropics and used since long in traditional medicines in certain areas around the globe. A review published that noni juice may provide protection against tobacco smoke-induced DNA damage, blood lipid and homocysteine elevation as well as systemic inflammation. Morinda citrifolia contains phytochemicals that own antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antitumor, anthelminthic, analgesic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, immune enhancing effects, improve joint health, increase …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 55–60 Read article
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Anti-tumour Effects of Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Helicteres isora L: In Vitro Approach
Abstract: Green synthesized silver nanoparticles preparation from 1mM AgNo3 solution through the fruit extract of Helicteres isora. in the range of 24–30 nm with increased stability and enhanced anti-tumour potency were reported in this present study. Green synthesized silver nanoparticles from fruit extract of H. isora (Hif-AgNPs) were characterized by using UV-VIS absorption spectroscopy and the morphology of the nanoparticles was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The anti-tumour efficacy was …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Effects of Cinnamic Acid and the Active Constituents of Cinnamon on Human Health and Diseases
Abstract: Free radicals can be generated continuously in the physiological process in the form of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS). It occurs especially in the mitochondria, cytoplasm and cell membranes and plays an important role in the pathogenesis of several chronic disorders. Antioxidants can scavenge ROS and RNS and protect the cells against oxidative damage. Recently, natural antioxidants are the focus of interest because of their radical …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 5–15 Read article
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Pharmacognostical and Phytochemical Study ofAdhahapushpi (Trichodesma Indicum Linn. R. Br.)
Abstract: Objective: To carry out pharmacognostical and phytochemical studies on each part of Adhahapushpi (Trichodesma Indicum Linn. R. Br.) belonging to the family Boraginaceae. Methods: The root, leaf, stem, flower and fruits of Adhahapushpi (Trichodesma Indicum Linn. R. Br.) were assessed for pharmacognostical studies such as macroscopic, microscopy, powder study, and quantitative microscopy. The powder was assessed for proximate analysis like ash value, extracting value, moisture content, elemental analysis, and preliminary …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 4, 2021 · pp. 28–44 Read article
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A Review: Carissa Carendas Leaves: Phytochemical Constituents, Traditional Use, and Pharmacological Properties
Abstract: Carissa carendas called Karanda are used in many traditional systems Unani, Ayurveda, homeopathic systems. Traditionally various herbal drugs used in curing many diseases are used singly or in a combination of another herbal drugs. Carissa carendas is all part of plant-like fruit, root, leaves all parts is used to treat many diseases traditionally. Various herbal drugs individually or in combination have been recommended for the treatment of different diseases. The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 10, Issue 4, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article