Socio-economic studies of Moringa oleifera L. leaf powder added to String Hopper Flour |
Author : P.V.S. Harshana Asanka Tennakoon Salinda Sandamal Chamika Sonali |
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Abstract :Recently, Moringa leaves substituted string hopper flour has been introduced to the market with regards to renewed consumer trend of healthy eating. However, the way consumer behaves towards this newly introduced product is questionable and hence it needs to be researched. Therefore, this study is mainly focused on evaluation of the consumer attitudes and acceptance of Moringa added string hopper flour. Study was consisted of a survey to evaluate the consumer attitudes. Moreover, a sensory evaluation was carried out to assess the sensory performance of the particular product. Collected data were mainly analyzed by using SPSS version 16. Interestingly, results showed that potential health benefits of Moringa remained prominent in the acceptance of the product. Further, sensory results showed appreciable sensory performance allowing consumers to purchase the product with sensorial intention. All the respondents (100%) were in satisfactory level regarding the product. Study demonstrates requirement of popularizing and elevating the availability of the product to achieve better market opportunities in order to widening the market Current study confirmed that the product exhibits potential of appreciable commercial acceptance and substantial purchasing capacity. |
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Mycopathological Studies on Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek (Green gram) from Patur, Dist. Akola (MS), India. |
Author : S T Chavhan M S Darade V D Devarkar |
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Abstract :Study of fungi infection from infected green gram plant was carried out in present identify. Various fungal pathogens were identified from green gram plants with respect to different localities and varieties at field condition. Selected samples were collected from regions of studied area. Total ten and eleven fungi were identified from two variety of green gram AKM-9911 and AKM-9904 respectively. Green gram (Vigna radiata (L.) Wiczek.) is one of the most widely used pulse crop of India. It is widely cultivated in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. It is cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions of the world including India and was also cultivated in ancient Indian. |
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Review of Antimicrobial Studies of Ethnomedicinal Plants Used in Skin Treatment by Korkus of Melghat Dist. Amravati (MS), India. |
Author : V D Devarkar P Y Bhogaonkar |
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Abstract :Ethnobotanical investigations in Melghat revealed 180 ethnomedicinal plant species out of which 21 are used by Korkus for various skin related problems. These plants are also reviewed for their antimicrobial properties recorded in the literature. Out of 21 plants selected for study 20 species belong to Dicots and only 01 belongs to Monocot. While reviewing the literature it is observed that, Ten (10) species were exhaustively studied for their antibacterial and antifungal properties, Six (6) species have been studied for either antibacterial or antifungal properties, however five (5) species have not been analyzed for their antimicrobial properties. All the ethnomedicinal plants studied for their antimicrobial properties show significant antimicrobial activity which supports traditional treatment system. The paper deals with ethnomedicinal information along with available information on antimicrobial studies. |
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