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The Potential Role Of Probiotics In Reducing Poverty-Associated Infections In Developing Countries, Kingsley C. Anukam
The Potential Role Of Probiotics In Reducing Poverty-Associated Infections In Developing Countries, Kingsley C. Anukam
Kingsley C Anukam
Probiotics are defined by the Food and Agricultural Organization/ World Health Organization as “live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host” [1]. The potential benefits of their use have not been adequately investigated, especially in the developing world. Japan introduced Yakult, a probiotic fermented food drink in 1935, and in the Northern hemisphere, research and use of probiotics has gained an unprecedented momentum in the last decade [2]. Use of probiotics is not uncommon in Europe [3], but in many developing countries use of probiotics in its present definition is a foreign concept. …
Micropropagation Of Guava (Psidium Guajava L.), Rajesh Pati
Micropropagation Of Guava (Psidium Guajava L.), Rajesh Pati
Rajesh Pati
A foolproof method of micropropagation through in vitro shoot bud culture has been developed in guava cv. ‘Allahabad Safeda’. The stock plant of guava was maintained at shade net house (75% shade) and pruned severely to encourage new growth. Around 3 cm long shoots were excised and defoliated. The explants were pretreated in solution containing 0.1% Carbendazime and 100 mg/L PVP for 1 hour and then washed with Tween-20 wetting agent. The pretreated explants were further treated with HgCl2 0.1% for 5 minutes aseptically followed by six washing in autoclaved distilled water. The sterilized explants were cultured on MS medium …
Effects Of Cowpea Fortification And The Level Of Ripeness Of Plantain On The Nutritive Value Of Plantain Based Snack Foods , Ann Etsey, Esther Sakyi-Dawson, Samuel Sefa-Dedeh, Emmanuel Afoakwa, Kwaku Tano-Debrah, George Annor
Effects Of Cowpea Fortification And The Level Of Ripeness Of Plantain On The Nutritive Value Of Plantain Based Snack Foods , Ann Etsey, Esther Sakyi-Dawson, Samuel Sefa-Dedeh, Emmanuel Afoakwa, Kwaku Tano-Debrah, George Annor
George Amponsah Annor Mr.
To investigate effects of cowpea addition and level of ripeness of plantain on the nutritional and sensory characteristics of Kaklo and Ofam in Ghana, A 2X4 factorial experiment with firm and soft ripe plantain and cowpea fortification of 0, 10, 20 and 30% was designed. The proximate composition and acceptability of products using a 7-point hedonic scale were evaluated. With the addition of 30% cowpea, the protein content of the Kaklo from the firm ripe and soft ripe plantain increased from 2.92% to 7.32% and 3.65% to 8.05% respectively, whilst the protein of the Ofam from the firm and soft …
Effect Of Branch Position And Auxin Treatment On Clonal Propagation Of Tectona Grandis Linn. F., Azamal Husen, Mohinder Pal
Effect Of Branch Position And Auxin Treatment On Clonal Propagation Of Tectona Grandis Linn. F., Azamal Husen, Mohinder Pal
Dr. Azamal Husen
No abstract provided.
Metabolic Changes During Adventitious Root Primordium Development In Tectona Grandis Linn. F. Cuttings As Affected By Age Of Donor Plants And Auxin (Iba And Naa) Treatments, Azamal Husen Dr., Mohinder Pal
Metabolic Changes During Adventitious Root Primordium Development In Tectona Grandis Linn. F. Cuttings As Affected By Age Of Donor Plants And Auxin (Iba And Naa) Treatments, Azamal Husen Dr., Mohinder Pal
Dr. Azamal Husen
No abstract provided.
Vermicomposting And Fertility Management, Sanhita Athalye
Vermicomposting And Fertility Management, Sanhita Athalye
Sanhita Athalye
No abstract provided.
Native And Exotic Plant Species Exhibit Similar Population Dynamics During Succession, Scott J. Meiners
Native And Exotic Plant Species Exhibit Similar Population Dynamics During Succession, Scott J. Meiners
Scott J. Meiners
A growing body of literature has led to the debate in invasion biology whether exotic species perform within communities differently than native taxa due to inherent advantages. To address this issue, the population dynamics of native and exotic plant species were assessed from a 48-year record of permanent plot data from the Hutcheson Memorial Forest Center (New Jersey, USA) to determine rate of increase, lag time, maximum frequency, and the year of peak frequency. Overall, native and exotic species exhibited very similar population dynamics. Rates of increase and length of lag times were similar between native and exotic taxa but …