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View article: Structure prediction and protein-ligand interaction of lectin from rice bean (Vigna umbellata)
Structure prediction and protein-ligand interaction of lectin from rice bean (Vigna umbellata) Open
Lectins are an important group of multivalent glycoproteins having the property of selectively recognizing and precipitating glycoconjugates. Although lectins have been reported from diverse biological sources, legume lectins is the best-c…
View article: Nutritional and nutraceutical potential of rice bean (Vigna umbellata) –a legume with hidden potential
Nutritional and nutraceutical potential of rice bean (Vigna umbellata) –a legume with hidden potential Open
In the recent years there has been paradigm shift in global agriculture for the exploration of different underutilized crops as future potential crops. Rice bean [ Vigna umbellata (Thunb.) Ohwi and Ohashi] one of the lesser known pulses am…
View article: Variation of catechin and caffeine content in exotic collection of tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] in Sri Lanka and potential implication in breeding cultivars with enhanced quality and medicinal properties
Variation of catechin and caffeine content in exotic collection of tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] in Sri Lanka and potential implication in breeding cultivars with enhanced quality and medicinal properties Open
Tea leaves are rich in diverse metabolites with medicinal importance. The quality of made tea is largely depended on the qualitative and quantitative attributes of key metabolites. The aim of the present study was to quantify flavan-3-ols …
View article: Closure of Central Public Sector Enterprises in India: a case study
Closure of Central Public Sector Enterprises in India: a case study Open
Changing objective circumstances over time often warrant the closure of public sector enterprises that may have originally been established due to compelling public purposes. Many public enterprises lose their relevance and public purpose,…
View article: Research advances and prospects of legume lectins
Research advances and prospects of legume lectins Open
View article: Predictive structure and protein-ligand interface of novel lectin from rice bean (Vigna umbellata)
Predictive structure and protein-ligand interface of novel lectin from rice bean (Vigna umbellata) Open
Lectins are an important group of multivalent glycoproteins having the property of selectively recognizing and precipitating glycoconjugates. Although lectins have been reported from diverse biological sources, legume lectins is the best-c…
View article: Effect of altitude on nutritional profile of white clover (Trifolium repens L.)
Effect of altitude on nutritional profile of white clover (Trifolium repens L.) Open
In the present study, white clover from different altitudes in mid Himalayas was investigated for nutritive profile. Protein content revealed variation from 18.66 to 24.38% with altitude. The lowest protein content was observed in white cl…
View article: Study on lignin biosynthetic genes from tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea schreb.)
Study on lignin biosynthetic genes from tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea schreb.) Open
View article: Influence of chemical treatments on the nutritional attributes of maize (Zea mays L.) stover
Influence of chemical treatments on the nutritional attributes of maize (Zea mays L.) stover Open
View article: Effect of Diseases and Insect-Pests on Forage Quality of Cowpea
Effect of Diseases and Insect-Pests on Forage Quality of Cowpea Open
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) an important forage legume is mainly cultivated in tropical and sub-tropical regions of India for its food and fodder value. It is highly nutritive with 23.0, 67.0, 1.8 per cent protein, carbohydrate and fats res…
View article: Comparative Biochemical Profile of Tall Fescue (<i>Festuca arundinacea</i> Schreb.) Varieties Grown in Himalayan Region
Comparative Biochemical Profile of Tall Fescue (<i>Festuca arundinacea</i> Schreb.) Varieties Grown in Himalayan Region Open
Tall fescue is a potential forage grass for livestock feeding in Himalayan region. The present investigation was conducted to study biochemical composition and digestibility of four tall fescue varieties viz., Hima-1, Hima-4, Hima-5, and E…
View article: Biochemical Composition of Stover from Different Maize Genotypes
Biochemical Composition of Stover from Different Maize Genotypes Open
Maize stover is one of the most abundant crop residues in India and is often the sole forage fed to livestock during the unavailability of green fodder. In the present study, the stover from 24 maize genotypes was investigated for biochemi…
View article: Seasonal alterations in anti-nutritional factors of common fodder trees of mid Himalayas
Seasonal alterations in anti-nutritional factors of common fodder trees of mid Himalayas Open
The present study was conducted on the foliages of eight different fodder trees of mid Himalayan region round the year at different intervals to assess the seasonal variations in anti-nutritional factors and to find the best lopping time f…
View article: Tree fodder for mitigating the forage requirement in Himalayan region
Tree fodder for mitigating the forage requirement in Himalayan region Open
In Himalayan region, fodder scarcity during lean periods has often been associated with serious economic loses to small hold farmers. Considering this, it has become pertinent to put adequate efforts for investigating alternative feed reso…
View article: Studies on Lectins from Major <i>Vigna</i> species
Studies on Lectins from Major <i>Vigna</i> species Open
View article: Comparative Analysis of Three <i>Rumex</i> Species for Livestock Feeding Prevailing under mid-Himalayan Region
Comparative Analysis of Three <i>Rumex</i> Species for Livestock Feeding Prevailing under mid-Himalayan Region Open
View article: Effect of seasonal variation in biochemical composition of leaves of fodder trees prevalent in the mid-hill region of Himachal Pradesh
Effect of seasonal variation in biochemical composition of leaves of fodder trees prevalent in the mid-hill region of Himachal Pradesh Open
Fodder tree leaves from eight different species prevalent in mid-hill region of Himachal Pradesh were collected at two month intervals throughout the year to assess seasonal variation in nutritional profile. Arratocarpus lakoocha (22.88%) …
View article: Nutraceutical and Pharmacological Properties of <i>Vigna</i> species
Nutraceutical and Pharmacological Properties of <i>Vigna</i> species Open
Legumes are widely grown and consumed in different parts of world not only for their nutritional value, but also their adaptability to marginal soils and climates. They also have immense potential for the improvement of nutritional quality…
View article: Current Perspective of Plant Protection Strategies using Inhibitory Proteins against Insects
Current Perspective of Plant Protection Strategies using Inhibitory Proteins against Insects Open
Plant inhibitory proteins have recently drawn attention owing to their pivotal role in defense mechanisms. They also play crucial role in plant protection against environment hazards, during seed germination and growth. The excessive use o…
View article: Evaluation and characterization of trypsin inhibitor from rice bean with inhibitory activity against gut proteases of<i>Spodoptera litura</i>
Evaluation and characterization of trypsin inhibitor from rice bean with inhibitory activity against gut proteases of<i>Spodoptera litura</i> Open
Trypsin inhibitor (TI) in rice bean ( Vigna umbellata ) varied spatio-temporally in different parts of the plant, with the highest level (30.9 mg/g d.w.) noted in the maturing seeds of genotype BRS-2 at 160 days after planting (DAP). The T…
View article: Genetic and Biochemical Diversity among <i>Valeriana jatamansi</i> Populations from Himachal Pradesh
Genetic and Biochemical Diversity among <i>Valeriana jatamansi</i> Populations from Himachal Pradesh Open
Valeriana jatamansi Jones is an important medicinal plant that grows wild in Himachal Pradesh, India. Molecular and biochemical diversity among 13 natural populations from Himachal Pradesh was assessed using RAPD and GC‐MS to know the exte…