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Acutodesmus dimorphus: A Promising Alga for Commercial Scale Cultivation for Biofuels and Biomass
Abstract: This article summarizes the potential of fresh water microalgae Acutodesmus dimorphus (A. dimorphus) for commercial scale cultivation. Recent studies on this alga are discussed. A recently concluded field trial of genetically modified strain of this alga, when cultivated outdoor in natural environment, demonstrated that the alga was able to express the modified phenotype with no observed adverse effect on native algal species in surrounding medium. Being first such US EPA …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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A Review on the Alkaloids an Important Therapeutic Compound from Plants
Abstract: Plants have always been a basis for the traditional medicine systems and they have provided continuous remedies to the mankind for thousands of years. Therapeutic application of plants includes anti-tumor, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-malarial activities. Knowledge of the plants for the preparation of various drugs has been of great significance. Plants are considered as a rich source of wide variety of ingredients which can be used for the development of drug. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Studies on Extraction, Modelling and Purification of Quercetin from Peel of Allium cepa
Abstract: ABSTRACT Quercetin is an anti-oxidant, which very efficiently scavenges highly reactive biological species such as peroxynitrite and hydroxyl radical. Quercetin belongs to the flavonoid’s family. The present studies on optimization of physico-chemical parameters like effects of different solvents, different solvent percentages, particle size, pH and extraction time for the extraction of quercetin was studied. The highest quercetin concentration for optimized conditions was 38 µg/ml. In the soxhlet extraction process, the …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 3–11 Read article
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Prediction of Functional Parameters of Vegetable Stem Solid Waste Degradation Using Taylor’s Variable Model
Abstract: Mathematical model was developed to monitor, predict and simulate the functional parameters of vegetable stem solid waste degradation using Taylor’s variable model. Data obtained from the experimental research work was transformed and resolved using Laplace transformation upon the degradation of vegetable stem solid waste. The specific rate of vegetable stem solid waste, maximum specific rate and the disassociation constant rate were evaluated in terms Michaeli’s Menten and Linear method using …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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Residue Management and Preceding Winter Crops on Root Characteristics, Weed Dynamics, Productivity, Nutrient Uptake and Profitability of Green Gram under Zero–till Semi-arid Condition
Abstract: Field experiments under zero-till rainfed conditions were conducted during 2010–11 and 2011–12 at New Delhi for evaluating the agronomic performance and economics of green gram influenced by residue management practices, viz. no-residue, crop residues and Leucaena twigs applied to three preceding winter-season crops, such as wheat, chickpea and mustard. All crops were grown under zero-tillage following recommended practices under rainfed conditions. Green gram showed higher root length density (RLD), root …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–28 Read article
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Complex Weed Flora Management in Irrigated Wheat Using Ready-Mix Post-Emergence Herbicides
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season of 2015-16 and 2017-18 at Junagadh (Gujarat) to evaluate the efficacy of some post-emergence herbicides and their mixtures against complex weed flora in wheat. The major weed flora noticed in the experimental field were Echinochloa colona, Cynodon dactylon, Brachiaria spp. and Dactyloctenium aegyptium among the monocots; Amaranthus viridis, Chenopodium album, Digera arvensis, Melilotus indica, Portulaca oleracea, Convolvulus arvensis, Euphorbia hirta and …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Antioxidant Activities and Whitening Effects of Bougainvillea and Marigold Flower Extracts
Abstract: The objective of this study is to evaluate the potential of ethanol and aqueous extracts of bougainvillea (Bougainvillea hybrid) and marigold (Tageteserecta L.) flowers as source of cosmetic ingredients with antioxidant and anti-melanogenesis properties. Ethanolic extracts of the marigold flower showed high antioxidant activities according to our DPPH and ferrous metal chelating activities. Ethanolic extracts of the bougainvillea flower demonstrated high tyrosinase inhibitory effects and anti-melanogenesis activities equivalent to that …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Physiochemical Mechanism Associated with Drought Tolerance in Tomato
Abstract: Abiotic stresses are one of the key limitations to global crop production and food security. Among the abiotic stresses, drought is one of the most vital factors that cause changes in morphological, biochemical, and physiological characteristics in plants, and consequently affects the growth and productivity of crops. The main purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of drought on physiological traits (ratio of root/shoot length, leaf area …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 24–36 Read article
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Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory and Anti-proliferative potential of Amaranthus viridis and Swertia chirata
Abstract: AbstractMedical plants have been used to treat various chronic disease from ancient times. The development of science and technology in recent time makes it possible to discover the active constituents present in these plants and establish their biological targets for evolving them as a remedy for treating diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the phytochemical constituents and antioxidant potential of methanolic extracts of Amaranthus viridis and Swertia …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Cassava Technologies with Chopping Device at Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: The production and use of cassava is not well known to farmers, although there are several local varieties of cassava that have been used for food security purposes at different times in drought-prone areas of the Gofa Zone, Southern region. To address this issue, the Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center conducted an adaptation trial of the improved cassava varieties Chichu and Hawassa-04 at the station level and obtained promising results. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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Potential Probiotics – Pains and Gains: A Review
Abstract: Probiotics are living microorganisms that promote the health of the host by improving the microflora. Probiotic microorganism have become more and more widespread in the last 20 years as a results of the endlessly increasing scientific evidences that enlighten their helpful effects on human health. As a result, they need to be used as a food supplement. Recently, the contribution of probiotics to modulate immunologic, metabolic process, and gastro-intestinal (GI) …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 Read article
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Bioindicators: A Review
Abstract: Bioindicators of natural quality are significantly utilized as a part of biological and ecotoxicological considers and additionally in applied ecological preservation. Bioindicator research is done in many levels to identify and segregate the effects of man-induced stressors from the effects of natural stressors. All three groups of organisms--microorganisms, plants and animals can play a vital role as indicators of environmental quality. Stress conditions and stress-induced damage can be sensed by …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 22–38 Read article
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Efficiency and Reliability of DNA Extraction Methods for Ixodid Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae): A Comparative Tour
Abstract: ABSTRACTIt is well understood that DNA extraction is the primary as well as the crucial step while studying ticks at molecular level. The DNA extraction methods should be straightforward, and enough efficient as well as reliable in terms of DNA quality and quantity. In the present study, two non-commercial methods named phenol chloroform isoamyl alcohol (PCI) and cetyl-trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) and one commercial DNeasy tissue kit were compared based …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1-2, 2019 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Zn2+ Biosorption Efficiency of a Nostoc sp. Isolated From a Coal Mine in Sohra, Meghalaya
Abstract: A Nostoc isolate obtained from a coal mine at Sohra in Meghalaya was evaluated for biosorption potential for Zn2+ which was one of the metal ions besides Cu2+, Cd2+, Fe3+, Mn2+ and Pb2+ found in water samples collected from the site. Zn2+ uptake potential of the cyanobacterium was analyzed calculating amount of ions removed by the isolate from Zn2+ supplemented media using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). The organism recorded a …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 Read article
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Response Surface Optimization of the Medium Components for the Production of Exo-polysaccharide by Lactobacillus plantarum MTCC 2621
Abstract: This study was aimed to produce and purify the Exo-polysaccharides from the lactobacillus plantarum MTCC 2621 culture by using ethanol precipitation method by submerged fermentation. The culture showed the higher EPS and biomass yield by using suitable conditions. Lactobacillus plantarum MTCC 2621 showed EPS yield 3.3 g/l by glucose, 3.4g/l by organic nitrogen source, 3.1g/l by inorganic nitrogen source, 2.2g/l by 48 hours incubation time and 2.7g/l by using pH …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 15–38 Read article
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A Look on How Microalgae Could Be Used to Make Biofuel
Abstract: Algae's potential as a reliable biofuel source has been widely investigated. The research confirms the various steps of biofuel production and sheds light on third-generation biofuels. With a detailed investigation of the growth, extraction, and processing operations to the finished product, microalgae have now been recognised as a remarkable resource. Such in examination of translation procedures as well as the issues that arise from them is provided. Major approaches are …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Effects of Aspergillus niger treated wheat offal, brewers’ dried grain, and palm kernel cake on growth response, carcass characteristics, and haematology of growing pigs
Abstract: The effects of Aspergillus niger-treated wheat offal (WO), brewers’ dried grain (BDG), and palm kernel cake (PKC) on growth response, carcass characteristics, and haematology of growing pigs were evaluated. Thirty-six growing pigs with an average weight of 24.32 ± 0.52 kg were randomly allotted to six dietary treatments in a 2 × 3 factorial arrangements of treated and untreated Aspergillus niger at three dietary fibre sources (WO, BDG, and PKC) …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Comparative In Vitro Characterization of Curcumin Loaded Emulgel Formulations
Abstract: This study focused into the development of a curcumin-loaded emulgel. Different concentrations of Carbopol were used to formulate these emulgel. The in vitro evaluation of these formulations was carried out, focusing on parameters such as viscosity, rheology, pH, microbiological assay, and swelling index. The findings shed light on the promising potential of curcumin-loaded emulgels as a delivery system for herbal therapeutic carriers. The results contribute to the advancement of innovative …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 43–51 Read article
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Quantification of some Bioactive components and Antioxidant Activity of Various Uniflora Origin Bee Honey Collected During 2016 from East Libya
Abstract: In this study seven honey samples from three different cities of East Libya were collected in order to evaluate their biochemical properties and antioxidant activities. The results show that the proline content ranged from 77.32-222.43mg/kg. The total phenolic and total flavonoid contents ranged from 62.75-156.30mg/100g and from 13.94-78.31mg/100g, respectively. While the carotenoids content ranged from 1.0-7.38mg/kg. The antioxidant activities of Libyan honey samples were also investigated, based on free radical …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Smart Agriculture and Autonomous Seed Sowing Robot Based
Abstract: Agriculture is a systematic process aimed at allowing natural and agricultural to use advanced technology like data, the web, and the IOT to record, analyses, automate, and evaluate actions. Smart farming, often called as precision agriculture, is controlled by software and monitored by sensors. As the global population expands, so does the desire for improved agriculture production, such importance to protect and conserve, the increased use and complexity of technological …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 38–44 Read article