Ecological consequences of genetic diversity Understanding the ecological consequences of biodiversity is a fundamental challenge. Research on a key component of biodiversity, genetic diversity, has traditionally focused on its importance in evolutionary…
Category: Agriculture
News Update on Soybean Seedling: Feb 2021
Fungi associated with soybean seedling disease in Iowa. Surveys were conducted over a 2-year period to identify fungi associated with soyabean seedling disease in Iowa, USA. Fungi were isolated from diseased soyabean…
News Update on Yield of Potato: Jan 2021
Effect of rainwater harvesting with ridge and furrow on yield of potato in semiarid areas A new planting pattern for potato production in semiarid areas was designed and tested for enhanced tuber…
News Update on Growth of Maize: Jan 2021
Growth‐induced water potentials and the growth of maize leaves Profiles of water potential (Ψw) were measured from the soil through the plant to the tip of growing leaves of fully established maize…
Organoleptic, Chemical, Microbiological Quality and Heavy Metal Safety of Traditionally Dried Marine Fish of Bangladesh
Dried fish products are an important part of the diet of individuals living in the world’s developed and developing countries. Most of these products are prepared using traditional methods that help to…
A Recent Approach on Process Optimization and Characterization of Gamma Irradiation Induced Variations in Functional Properties of Maize (Zea mays L.) Flour
The effect on the functional properties of maize flour of particle size and high dose gamma irradiation has been studied. Maize flour collected from 80, 60 and 40 mesh sieves at three…
Tackling the Fusarium spp. Related Mycotoxins in Malting and Brewing Industries
The principal constituents of the commodities used for brewing are fungi, yeasts and bacteria, common microorganisms arising from the field or storage facilities. Along with metabolites from plants, their metabolites lead to…
The Use of Oleogel as a Fat Replacer in Bakery Products: A Mini Review
Fat is actually a very significant ingredient in the processing of many industrialised foods. However, because its composition includes high levels of saturated and trans fatty acids, its intake has been linked…
Description of Staphylococcus aureus Profile of Some Selected Processed Foods
It is supposed that processed foods are free from pathogenic microorganisms and spoilage, but this is not always true. Therefore, this analysis is intended to determine the presence of Staphylococcus aureus in…
Cold Press Black Seed Oil and Omega-3 and Its Beneficial Effects on Metabolic Function and Fatty Liver in Obese Model
Aim: A high amount of Thymoquinone (TQ), an antioxidant, is present in Nigella Sativa seeds. Therefore, we hypothesised that Nigella Sativa oil will boost obesity-induced hyperglycemia through the antioxidant properties of TQ,…