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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Biochemical and Molecular Biological Alterations in Angiospermic Plants upon Infection by Angiosperm Parasite, Cuscuta spp.: An Overview |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Danish Inam || Indra Vikram Singh || Nabeel Ahmad || Sanjay Mishra |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0506010109  |
Abstract: Angiospermic plants have been observed to be adversely affected by certain plant parasites like Cuscuta spp. Consequent to their invasion into host plants, a variety of physiological, biochemical and molecular biological alterations occur, and therefore affect the quality as well as quantity of yield from angiospermic plants. The present article embodies an overview of angiosperm plants in reference to host- parasite interaction with Cuscuta spp, and collectively may provide new insights into developing biochemical as well as molecular biological strategies for expressing solutions for certain problems concerning with agricultural perturbation of crop yield.
Key Words: Angiosperm plants; Cuscuta spp; host- parasite interaction
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| Title | : | Determination of Optimum Parameters Ofβ-AmylaseObtained From Red Dragonfruit and to Test Inhibitory Activity of C. Igneus on the Amylase Obtained |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Dr. Rekha Dhamnaskar || Ms. Aditi S Rane || Mr. Rohan R Pawar |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0506011017 |
Abstract: Enzymology studies are essential mediators to comprehend the complex reactions that occur in the domain of biology. Β-amylase EC (3.2.1.2) is employed popularly in the brewing industry and its new applications are ever so growing. β-amylase (an exoamylase) can employ starch, glycogen and oligosaccharides as substrate and hydrolyze their alpha-D-glucosidic linkages yielding maltose units as reaction output. Sources of. Β-amylase range from simple microorganisms to higher plants: Dragon fruit was screened for presence of Β-amylase and gave positive results for the same. Furthermore, optimum pH and optimum temperature were determined as 4.8 pH units and 37degree Celsius respectively through experimentation. Various literature site instances defining the role of costus extract as an inhibitor of amylases and these claims were put to test.
Key Words: Red Dragonfruit, β-amylase, Costus igneus, Inhibitor
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| Title | : | Molecular Mechanism of MADS-Box Genes as Candidate Genes for Regulation of Terminal Bud Dormancy in Peach |
| Country | : | Egypt |
| Authors | : | Mohamed Hamdy Amar |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0506011825 |
Abstract: Peach (Prunus persica L.), a member of the Rosaceae family, remains one of the most important fruit tree crops in temperate regions. The timing of flowering in peach is one of the most fundamental and complex developmental processes in the temperate areas. MADS-box family genes are essential transcription factors involved in plant development including growth terminal, bud formation, and endodormancy regulation in peach. Current understanding of the regulatory network(s) involved in dormancy induction is complicated. To understand the role of MADS-box genes orthologs in peach, we isolated and characterized nine transcription factors ″TFs‶including three DAM genes and six other ″TFs‶ involved in dormancy regulation. The expression profiles of these genes.......
Keywords: Prunus persica L.; MADS-box; RT-PCR; dormancy; bud formation.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | The Healing Effect of a Topical Mixture of Apricot Seeds and Curcumin on Second Degree Burn Wounds in Rat |
| Country | : | Egypt |
| Authors | : | Doaa T. Gebreel || Nevien M. Ahmed || Eman A. Youssef |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0506012633 |
Abstract: Burns are still considered one of the most disturbing conditions in emergency medicine in developed and developing countries, resulting into physical and psychological scars. This study aimed to assess the effect of the topical mixture of apricot seeds and curcumin on wound healing of burned skin in Wistar rats by evaluating biochemical markers and histo-pathological examinations. Forty two male Wister rats divided into 6 equal groups. Group I: control group, thirty six rats were subjected to a second degree burn wound. Group II: injured rats, group III: received olive oil, group IV: received nano-curcumin, group V: received nano-apricot seeds and group VI: received a mixture of nano-apricot seeds, curcumin and olive oil twice daily for 3 weeks. Nano-particles of apricot seeds and.....
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Ethnobotanical Investigation of Medicinal Plants used by Rural Communities of District Chatra, Jharkhand, India |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Rajnandani Kumari || Anil Kumar || Baidyanath Kumar |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0506013449 |
Abstract: Ethnobotany is the branch of life science which deals with the study of the dynamic relationship between plants and people. In Chatra district majority of people live in rural areas. In almost all villages there is one or more traditional herbal practitioners locally called Kavirajas or Vaidyas. The main objective of this study is to document the species of medicinal plants used by tribal and non-tribal communities of Chatra. Plant parts used for treating various diseases and their mode of administration were determined. The use values of plant species were also computed. A total of 60 informants were interviewed regarding the medicinal plants utilized for treating diseases. Medicinal plants were identified following standard monograph. It was observed that the differences in educational status of informants did not have significant impact on the knowledge on indigenous medicinal.....
Key words: Ethnobotany, Medicinal plants, Chatra district, Use value, Traditional medicine
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Isolation and Characterization of Escherichia coli in Street Fast Foods in Rural Areas |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Preeti Dwivedi || Sumit Kumar |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0506015053 |
Abstract: Isolation and characterization of E. coli in fast foods concerns due to their presence indicates fecal contamination of the food. To identify, characterize and RFLP pattern analysis of E. coli isolated from vended fast foods in rural areas of Delhi-NCR. Genomic DNA was used to perform RFLP pattern analysis. Eighteen out of 24 (75%) analyzed samples of fast foods had E. coli contamination. The highest number of E. coli was isolated from chicken biryani and golgappa (83.33 %) and burger and vegetables ready to eat fast food (66.66 %) samples were also significantly E. coli positive. RFLP profiling of E. coli isolates was observed.
Keywords: Vended fast foods, Escherichia coli, Genomic DNA, RFLP profiling
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Effect of first and second line fixed-dose combination (FDC) antiretroviral drugs on hepatic enzymes, serum protein and liver histology of albino Wistar rats |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Enomfon J. Akpan || Ubokutom E. Akpan || Oboso E. Etim || Utibe E. Bassey |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0506015461 |
Abstract: Aims and objective: Effect of first and second line fixed-dose combination (FDC) antiretroviral drugs on hepatic enzymes, serum protein and liver histology of albino Wistar rats was investigated. Materials and Methods: Twenty five (25) male albinoWistar rats weighing between 220g and 250g were divided into five (5) groups (A, B1, B2, C1 and C2) with 5 rats in each group. Group A which served as control received normal rat pellet and clean water. Group B1 received 17.14mg/kgbwt/24h of fixed-dose EFV/3TC/TDF as first line regimen for 15 days, while Group B2 received same regimen for 30 days. Group C1 received 6.43mg/kgbwt/12h of fixed-dose 3TC/ZDV + 6.43mg/kgbwt/12h of LPV/r as second line regimen for fifteen (15) days, while Group C2 received same regimen for 30 days.................
Keywords: Hepatic enzymes, Serum Protein, Liver histology, First and second line FDC antiretroviral drugs.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Effects of Different Drying Methods on the Nutritional Status of Lycopersicon Esculentum (Tomato) Mill. |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Bello, M.I. || Amubieya, F.O. |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0506016971 |
Abstract: Fully ripened Lycopersicon esculentum (tomato fruits) fruits sliced and dried at various temperatures: sun-dried covered with white cloth, sun-dried uncovered, dried at room temperature (37oC), and dried at 50oC in an oven were used in this study. The effects of the various drying conditions on the nutritional status of the tomato fruit was assessed showing that different drying condition have different effect on the various nutrient components of the fruit. It was observed that nutrient components such as ascorbic acid, protein, and moisture content of the sample were to some extent related to rate of exposure and the drying method. Carbohydrate content was significantly higher in the oven dried sample compared to the remaining drying conditions. The effects of the various drying conditions on crude fat content were to some extent the same all through.
Keywords: Lycopersicon esculentum, nutritional status, drying conditions, ascorbic acid, and moisture content.
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| Title | : | Effect of treatment switch from first line to second line anti-HIV regimens on cardiac function parameters,lipid profile compositionandbody weightin albino Wistar rats. |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Ubokutom E. Akpan || Oboso E. Etim || Enomfon J. Akpan || Grace E. Akpan |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0506017278 |
Abstract: Aim and objectives: Effect of treatment switch from first line to second line anti-HIV regimens oncardiac function parameters, lipid profile composition and body weightin albino Wistar rats was investigated. Materials and Methods: Fifteen (15) male albino Wistar rats weighing between 220g and 250g were divided into three (3) groups (1, 2A, 2B,) with 5 rats in each group. Group 1 which served as control received normal rat pellet and clean water. Group 2A received first line regimen for 30 days, then switched to second line regimen for 15 days (a total of 45 days) while Group 2Breceived first line regimen for 30 days, then switched to second line regimen for another 30 days (a total of 60 days). Results: Significant increase (p<0.05) in activities........
Keywords: Cardiac Function Parameters, Lipid Profile Composition, Body weight, Anti-HIV regimens and Treatment switch.
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| Title | : | Chemical Composition of river Ramganga and its effect on Elemental Bioaccumulation and Primary Chemical Reaction in the Plant Gram (C. arietinum) |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Dr. Mukesh baboo |
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: | 10.9790/264X-0506017985 |
Abstract: Finding of the present investigation reveal that the %age factor of the crops plays an important role in the manifestation of growth in terms of production of standing crop. River Ramganga Moradabad (U.P.) exhibits high magnitude of pollution and the and concentration of it is due to biotic and sources that poses a devastating health hazard to human Plant and edible fish life. The chemical analyses of its waters sample carried out with various parameters viz pH, COD, BOD, TSS, TDS, all and grease, free coz and chloride violated tolerance limit, Brownish black colour, foul odors and poor transparency indicated pour water quality. The Chemical analyses with the help of atomic absorption performed........
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