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8 articles for “Avocado”
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Extraction and Characterization of Antioxidants from the Seeds of Ethiopian Avocado Variety, Pinkerton
Abstract: The objective of this study was to extract and characterize the antioxidants from the Ethiopian avocado seeds of the Pinkerton variety, using ethanol as a solvent. Response surface methodology (RSM) in combination with Box-Behnken experimental design with a three level, three-factor mixture design was used to optimize the extraction condition for assessing the maximum yield of antioxidant from the avocado seeds. Ethanol concentration (%, v/v), temperature (°C) and time (h) …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 49–56 Read article
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Effect of Edible Coatings on the Storage Quality of Avocado (Persea americana)
Abstract: Avocado is a highly perishable fruit. Studies were conducted to find effect of edible coatings and storage conditions on various storage changes which directly or indirectly influence quality and marketability of the fruit. Two types of edible coatings namely bee wax and aloe vera gel were used and fruit was stored in two types of storage conditions namely ambient temperature and zero energy cool chamber (ZECC). The experiment was arranged …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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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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Assessment of Crop Production System and Agricultural Technology Adoption in Afalech Watershed, Shishonde District
Abstract: In a developing country like Ethiopia, agriculture plays an active role in determining the economic, social, and political systems of a society by forming the basis for every economic activity. Methods: The objectives of this study were to identify and examine the major crop production systems and agricultural technology adoption in the Afalech Watershed, Shishonde District of Southwest Ethiopia. Results: The results of this study indicate that enset, coffee, maize, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 97–106 Read article
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications of a Silver Nanoparticle-Coated Chitosan–Fucoidan–Polymer Nanocomposite Loaded with Persea americana Leaf Extract
Abstract: Consuming a natural composite of Persea americana (Avocado) leaf extract and a chitosan and fucoidan form a biodegradable biopolymer matrix–polymer nanocomposite with biomedical applications, this study explored a potential therapeutic method. GC–MS and UV spectroscopy were used to describe the aqueous leaf extract, which was verified by phytochemical screening to contain flavonoids, tannins, phenols, terpenoids, and alkaloids. The chitosan–fucoidan biodegradable polymer matrix served as a biocompatible stabilizing and encapsulating carrier …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 · pp. 130–148 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Bamboo-Supported Nano Zerovalent Iron (NZVI-AB) for Cr(VI) Sequestration
Abstract: Remediation of chromium contaminated sites present both technological and economic challenges, as conventional methods are often too expensive and difficult to operate. In this study, bamboo supported Zero-valent iron (Fe0) nanoparticles were synthesized, characterized, and were tested for removal of Cr(VI). Fe0 nanoparticles were synthesized by the reduction of ferric chloride with avocado polyphenols and characterized by FTIR (Fourier transform infrared) spectroscopy and XRD (X-ray diffraction). Batch experiments were performed …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Fruits In Ancient Literature Of Ayurveda - Phala Varga Of Sushrut Samhita: A Comprehensive Review.
Abstract: The Sushruta Samhita, authored by Acharya Sushruta, stands as a treasure trove of ancient wisdom in Ayurveda, encompassing surgical techniques, medicine, and lifestyle guidance. Among its diverse content, the text delineates the importance of ahara, categorizing it into drava varga (liquid food items) and anna varga (solid food items). Acharya Sushruta described ksheer, ghrita, taila, ikshu, madhu etc., under the category of drava varga in chapter number 45 while shali, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Analysis of Heavy Metal Levels in Some Edible Fruits from Selected Markets in Ethiopia
Abstract: This study was conducted to determine the concentration of nine heavy metals (Zn, Fe, Cu,Mn, Co, Ni, Cr, Pb and Cd) in selected edible fruits namely: avocado, mango, papaya,pineapple, orange and banana purchased from Awassa and Addis Ababa markets. Dry ashing method was used for the digestion of samples. The heavy metals were analyzed using atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). The results obtained showed that the concentrations of heavy metals in …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article