P. N. Nagar
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Potential use of Partially Defatted Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) to Combat Malnutrition Open
Background: Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the oldest oilseed crops grown worldwide. It is rich in protein and micronutrients. It is cultivated and used in different culinary preparations globally in various forms. Methods: In the p…
Processing effects on antinutritional and mineral contents of sesame (Sesamumindicum L.) Open
Oilseeds are high in macro and micronutrients, but they also include antinutrients that interact with the available nutrients, rendering them less accessible to the body. Sesame is one of the most widely consumed oil seeds globally in vari…
Popular Products of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Consumed in India and their Quality Concern Open
Sesame is the most consumed oilseed available in different varieties in India. It is eaten as a whole seed, ground, roasted, powdered, oil, or defatted meal in preparation for traditional and popular ready-to-eat sweet and savory food item…
Assessment of complementary feeding knowledge and practices of mothers registered at Anganwadi centers of Jaipur Open
Background: In children under five, malnutrition is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. If infants are not correctly fed during their first year of life, they will develop significant health problems and be less productive later …
Assessment of Sustainable Concrete Using Carbon Black Dust as an Additive Admixture Open
Concrete is the most essential and demanding construction material that is mainly used to develop structural and nonstructural elements. Along with the better engineering properties, concrete has its drawbacks like the presence of pores an…
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Forsskaolea viridis (Urticaceae) - a new record for Indian Flora from Kachchh district, Gujarat Open
Forsskaolea viridis Ehrenb.ex Webb (Urticaceae), a species native to Africa and the Middle East, is reported here as an addition to the angiosperm flora of India from Gujarat.A detailed description, colour photographs, flowering and fruiti…
Impact on Seed Quality of Ajwain [Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague] Stored under Different Storage Conditions Open
Background: Ajwain is used as an antioxidant, as preservative and also valued for its medicinal properties. Ajwain seeds undergo deterioration during storage due to various microorganisms and leads to degradation of quality in terms of dis…
Mustard oil shows efficient spatial repellency against Anopheles stephensi Liston Open
The aim of the study is to determine the repellent property of active ingredient and dose response relationship of mustard oil against Anopheles stephensi. It is the major vector of malaria in urban as well as rural areas of Rajasthan. Fiv…