INTRODUCTION Yam (Dioscorea Spp) belongs to the family Dioscoreaceae. It is a herbaceous annual climbing plant with edible underground tubers1. Yams have been reported to comprise of about 600 species worldwide2,3. Ngo-Ngwe et al.4 reported that yam is considered a famine food and plays a prime role in the food habits of small and marginal […]
The pandemic has taught the world to be self-reliant in all aspects and to shift the primary focus to the health network. It also brought us back to traditional medical systems for the cure of instant symptoms. The countries with the best healthcare facilities will become prosperous in the future.India is one of the world’s
INTRODUCTION Pepper is a fruit of the Capsicum plant species. It is widely used as a spice and a vegetable in various cuisines around the world. Peppers are a diverse group of plants, with over 30 species and hundreds of varieties. Peppers come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, colors, and heat levels1. Pepper
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Introduction The genus Solanum is nearly global, with over 1000 species and at least 100 native African species. Members of this genus grow in a variety of ways, including vines, shrubs, tiny trees, annuals, and perennials (Dressler et al., 2014). The majority of plant portions, particularly the green sections or immature fruits, are toxic to
Introduction Banana (Musa paradisicaLinnaeus) is an important fruit crop in India and plays a major role in the dietary supplements.It was originated in South-East Asia (Simmonds, 1966) and one of the important fruit crops of the region. India ranks first in terms of area (830 ha) and production (29780 MT) with a productivity of 35.9
This research investigated the effects of watermelon, carrot and mango fruits on the lipid and lipoprotein profile and biochemical oxidative stress markers in rats treated with Dexamethasone to induce depression. Results from this study showed an improvement in the investigated profiles and markers indicating that the antioxidants found in these fruits can reduce oxidative stress.
Introduction Cyanobacteria, the earliest Gram-negative prokaryotes, emerged during the Precambrian era and have pivotal role in oxygen evolution, fostering the development of diverse life forms [1]. However, contemporary challenges such as anthropogenic atmospheric pollutants and ozone depletion have intensified UV radiation reaching Earth’s surface, posing significant threats to cyanobacteria. To counteract these challenges, cyanobacteria produce
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Introduction Plant tissue culture is useful for preserving and growing a wide variety of plant species; however, contamination is a major issue.In the laboratory, dust, microorganisms, and plant debris can cause plant cells or explants to die, which can also reduce the output yield [1].The effectiveness of tissue culture depends on identifying the sources of
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Introduction In the face of a growing global population and the unpredictable impacts of climate change on agricultural productivity, there is an increasing need to develop crops that are resilient to environmental stressors and capable of yielding higher harvests. This challenge has led to the emergence of genome editing technologies as promising tools to revolutionize
Introduction The multipurpose gram-negative bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa is infamous for its toxicity and drug resistance. Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a complex defensive mechanism that has serious implications for human health. More than sixty percent of adult infections are associated with P.aeruginosa [13], and approximately thirty thousand people are living with CF in the United
