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View article: Genetic approaches for trait improvement in sesame: Progress and prospects
Genetic approaches for trait improvement in sesame: Progress and prospects Open
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is the most ancient oilseed crops cultivated by humans, widely known as the ’queen of oilseeds’ due to its high oil content, nutritional richness and health-promoting properties. The global demand for sesame has…
View article: Biomedical properties of Prosopis juliflora
Biomedical properties of Prosopis juliflora Open
Plants are the repositories of the bioactive principles which are known for their usage in modern and traditional medicine. The bioactive principles act as armoured knights by either preventing or slowing down the degenerative diseases. Th…
View article: Harnessing the nutraceutical and antioxidant potential of the sporocarp of medicinal mushrooms, Schizophyllum commune Fr.
Harnessing the nutraceutical and antioxidant potential of the sporocarp of medicinal mushrooms, Schizophyllum commune Fr. Open
The split gill mushroom, Schizophyllum commune Fr., naturally occurs on decaying wood during the rainy season and is consumed as a food source in many parts of North-East India due to its medicinal properties. In the present study, an isol…
View article: Molecular insights driving oleic acid improvement in groundnut: A review
Molecular insights driving oleic acid improvement in groundnut: A review Open
Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.) plays a prominent role in the global food and oil industries. Its nutritional value and shelf life are significantly influenced by oleic acid which is the primary constituent of groundnut oil. Given the indus…
View article: A comprehensive review on a potential medicinal plant, Vitex negundo L
A comprehensive review on a potential medicinal plant, Vitex negundo L Open
Medicinal plants play the foundation of traditional medicine, and recently, researchers have been the focus of extensive pharmacological research.Various biological activities of Vitex negundo L. have been shown in several experimental inv…
View article: Functional groups and phytochemical characterization of traditional paddy cultivars through fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis
Functional groups and phytochemical characterization of traditional paddy cultivars through fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis Open
Characterizing and identifying the functional group of paddy cultivars are important features that determine the nutritional qualities of rice for human consumption.In the current study, traditional paddy cultivars were collected based on …
View article: The Drying kinetics of Cissus quadrangularis dried in a Fluidized bed dryer
The Drying kinetics of Cissus quadrangularis dried in a Fluidized bed dryer Open
Cissus quadrangularis is an extensively utilized medicinal plant in India which has numerous health benefits. Hence, the drying kinetics of Cissus was studied using fluidized bed dryer to identify suitable drying conditions and to understa…
View article: Role of Non-Structural Sugar Metabolism in Regulating Tuber Dormancy in White Yam (Dioscorea rotundata)
Role of Non-Structural Sugar Metabolism in Regulating Tuber Dormancy in White Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) Open
Changes in sugar composition occur continuously in plant tissues at different developmental stages. Tuber dormancy induction, stability, and breaking are very critical developmental transitions in yam crop production. Prolonged tuber dorma…
View article: MODIFYING THE FUNCTIONALITIES OF DIETARY FIBER IN FOODS BY VARIOUS PROCESSING METHODS
MODIFYING THE FUNCTIONALITIES OF DIETARY FIBER IN FOODS BY VARIOUS PROCESSING METHODS Open
Dietary fiber is that part of plant material in the diet which is resistant to enzymatic digestion which includes cellulose, non-cellulosic polysaccharides such as hemicellulose, pectic substances, gums, mucilages and a non-carbohydrate co…
View article: Vapour phase mediated suppression of carvone and citronellol volatiles against Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycospercisi
Vapour phase mediated suppression of carvone and citronellol volatiles against Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycospercisi Open
Volatile organic compound (VOC) from plants known to have varied potential sources for antimicrobial activity against soil-borne pathogens.To evaluate in vitro activity of compounds, the antifungal activity of volatile organic compounds of…
View article: Antifungal volatiles from medicinal herbs suppress Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici
Antifungal volatiles from medicinal herbs suppress Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici Open
Medicinal herbs are the potential sources for antimicrobial compounds against soil-borne pathogens. The present investigation focuses on assessing the efficacy of antifungal activity of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by seven d…
View article: Comparative study on engineering properties of the selected turmeric varieties (Prathibha & Erode local)
Comparative study on engineering properties of the selected turmeric varieties (Prathibha & Erode local) Open
Engineering properties of turmeric were determined viz., axial dimensions (length, width and thickness), mean diameter, volume, surface area, bulk density, true density, and porosity for two varieties namely Prathibha and Erode local for b…
View article: In vitro screening of macro basidiomycetous fungi against root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita
In vitro screening of macro basidiomycetous fungi against root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita Open
Biological control would be a prospective alternative to the existing chemical nematicides to keep the root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita regimented. Macrofungi are fungal species that produce fruiting bodies visible to the naked ey…
View article: Effect of Graded Levels of Sulphur on Growth and Yield Attributes of Two Sesame (Sesamum indicum) Varieties at Two Different Soil Sulphur Status
Effect of Graded Levels of Sulphur on Growth and Yield Attributes of Two Sesame (Sesamum indicum) Varieties at Two Different Soil Sulphur Status Open
Field experiment was conducted at farmer’s field in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu with two different soil sulphur status i.e., soil with sufficient and deficient levels of sulphur status in order to study the response of graded doses o…
View article: Promotional Effect of Water Soluble Fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Lowland Rice
Promotional Effect of Water Soluble Fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Lowland Rice Open
The present study aimed to study the effect of foliar nutrition of water-solublefertilizers for enhancing yield and quality of rice during Kharif-2019 in clayloam soils of wetland farms, TNAU, Coimbatore. The experiment consisted ofeleven …
View article: Antifungal Activity of Chinese Caterpillar Fungus (Ophiocordyceps sinensis Berk.) against Anthracnose Disease on Banana
Antifungal Activity of Chinese Caterpillar Fungus (Ophiocordyceps sinensis Berk.) against Anthracnose Disease on Banana Open
Tamilnadu is one of the leading banana grower in the country. Eighty-two per cent of fruit production in India is shared by the banana. Banana fruits after harvest are infected by a series of post-harvest pathogens. Among them, anthracnose…
View article: Effect of sulphur on yield and biochemical constituents in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) grown on Vertic Ustropept of Tamilnadu
Effect of sulphur on yield and biochemical constituents in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) grown on Vertic Ustropept of Tamilnadu Open
A pot culture experiment was conducted with groundnut (CO 7) in a sulphurdeficient (7.19 mg kg-1) Inceptisol (Vertic Ustropept) at the Radioisotope(Tracer) Laboratory, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry,Tamil Nadu Agricu…
View article: Effect of Slice Thickness, Boiling and Drying Methods on Curcumin, Oleoresin and Essential Oil Content of Ground Turmeric
Effect of Slice Thickness, Boiling and Drying Methods on Curcumin, Oleoresin and Essential Oil Content of Ground Turmeric Open
A study was carried out to analyze the effect of slicing, boiling, and dryingmethods on the extraction of curcumin, oleoresin, and essential oil contentof ground turmeric. The factors and their levels selected for the study wereslice thick…
View article: FT-IR Spectroscopic Characteristics of Ganoderma lucidum Secondary Metabolites
FT-IR Spectroscopic Characteristics of Ganoderma lucidum Secondary Metabolites Open
Ganoderma lucidum is an important medicinal mushroom widely used in pharmaceuticals for their antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer and immunoregulatory properties and also used in agriculture as an antiviral and antibacterial a…
View article: Assesment of soil physico-chemical quality indicators in rice soils of Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, India
Assesment of soil physico-chemical quality indicators in rice soils of Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, India Open
An assessment soil quality indicators study was conducted in rice growing block of cuddalore district viruthachalam. The present investigation entitled “Assessment of soil quality Indicators under nutrient management systems in different r…
View article: Antiviral potential of Mirabilis jalapa root extracts against groundnut bud necrosis virus
Antiviral potential of Mirabilis jalapa root extracts against groundnut bud necrosis virus Open
Tomato bud blight disease is a serious constraint in tomato cultivation and causes greater yield loss which is caused by Groundnut bud necrosis (GBNV). The aim of our study is to assess the antiviral activity of plants extracts viz., Bouga…
View article: Isotopic Investigation on the Utilization of Applied Sulphur in Groundnut
Isotopic Investigation on the Utilization of Applied Sulphur in Groundnut Open
A pot culture experiment was conducted in the Radioisotope Laboratory, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore to study the effect of sulphur (S) on changes in bio chemical comp…
View article: EVALUATION OF DEHYDRATED MUKIA MADERASPATANA LEAVES AS A POTENT SOURCE OF DIETARY ANTIOXIDANTS
EVALUATION OF DEHYDRATED MUKIA MADERASPATANA LEAVES AS A POTENT SOURCE OF DIETARY ANTIOXIDANTS Open
Green leafy vegetables are the most underexploited class of vegetables despite high nutritional value. The current study has been focused on the evaluation of anti-oxidant status of fresh and dehydrated under- utilized green leafy vegetabl…
View article: Effect of storage methods on solanine content of potato tubers
Effect of storage methods on solanine content of potato tubers Open
The effect of storage conditions namely heap, rack, ventilated bin and cold store varieties were studied. In the storage period of 120 days the change in solanine content in potatoes was determined for two popular varieties of potato namel…
View article: Influence of ultra-sonication on stability and physicochemical properties of coconut milk
Influence of ultra-sonication on stability and physicochemical properties of coconut milk Open
The impact of ultra-sonication (20 KHz) on stability, rheological and physicochemical properties of coconut milk was studied. The coconut milk (10 % fat) was sonicated at 20 KHz for 5, 10 and 15 min. The emulsion stability index (ESI) of c…
View article: Rheological characterization of broken rice-barnyard millet-green gram flour blends
Rheological characterization of broken rice-barnyard millet-green gram flour blends Open
Rheological characterization of the various flours from the broken rice, barnyard millet and green gram flour were investigated for flow behaviour, fluid model fitting, swelling power and solubility index. Results indicated out that each o…
View article: Physical properties and optimization of bio film prepared with corn starch and <i>Justicia adhatoda</i> leaf extract
Physical properties and optimization of bio film prepared with corn starch and <i>Justicia adhatoda</i> leaf extract Open
Justicia adhatoda leaves rich in antioxidant properties was used in increasing the edible films (EFs) functionality. In the present study, physical properties of the corn starch based EFs prepared with different concentration of sucrose, g…
View article: EVALUATION OF FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING ACTIVITY OF MIMOSA PUDICA THORNS
EVALUATION OF FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING ACTIVITY OF MIMOSA PUDICA THORNS Open
Objective: Mimosa pudica is a traditional medicinal plant. The natural antioxidant compounds from plants mop up the free radicals causing cell damage and maintain the biological systems. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the free…
View article: ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF MIMOSA PUDICA THORNS
ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF MIMOSA PUDICA THORNS Open
Traditional medicinal plants play an important role in maintaining the human health.One such traditional plant is Mimosa Pudica, also known as humble plant but acts as antimicrobial agent.Ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Mimosa pudica tho…