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Volume 2 Issue 1 - 2016

Open Access Article Type: Research Article

Evaluation of Physico-Chemical Properties of Honey Produced in Bale Natural Forest, Southeastern Ethiopia

The study was conducted to evaluate the physico-chemical properties of honey from Bale natural forest Southeastern of Ethiopia in 2014/15. For analysis thirty (30) honey samples each of 0.5 to 1 kg were obtained from three locations considering the different agro-ecologies of Bale and compared against to the national and international standards.

Readmore... DOI: 10.17352/2455-815X.000010

Open Access Article Type: Research Article

Resource Management Skills in Sorghum Growing Enterprise for Training Youths for Employment in Kwara and Kogi State, Nigeria

The purpose of this study was to identify resource management skills in sorghum growing enterprise for training youths for employment in Kwara and Kogi State. The study adopted survey research design. Two research questions .

Readmore... DOI: 10.17352/2455-815X.000009

Open Access Article Type: Research Article

Effect of Substitution of β-Glucans on the Glycemic Response and Thermal Properties of Four Common Starches

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a major public health concern worldwide which can lead to a series of disabling complications and diseases. β-glucans are non-starch polysaccharides that are being used as food additives for their numerous health benefits including the ability to lower the postprandial glucose response.

Readmore... DOI: 10.17352/2455-815X.000008

Open Access Article Type: Research Article

Assessment of the Nutritionally Essential Minerals and Physiochemical Properties of Infant Milk Food Commercially Available in Kuwait

This study investigated the essential nutritional minerals and physiochemical properties of infant milk formulas available in commercial markets in Kuwait. The aim was to assess the extent to which Kuwaiti infants are receiving daily nutritional requirements to meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) and Adequate Intakes (AI).

Readmore... DOI: 10.17352/2455-815X.000007

Volume 1 Issue 1 - 2015

Open Access Article Type: Research Article

Comparative Study on the Rearing Performance of Muga Silkworm under Indoor and Outdoor Rearing Conditions

Muga silkworm, Antheraea assamensis Helfer, generally reared outdoor on standing host trees for which it is always under pressure of vagaries of weather conditions causing substantial loss. Attempts were made to rear the silkworm under indoor conditions during different seasons. In first attempt, the worms were reared from brushing till spinning and in second, worms were first reared under indoor conditions up to 2nd in star and then transferred to outdoor condition.

Readmore... DOI: 10.17352/2455-815X.000006

Open Access Article Type: Research Article

The Roles of Brackish Water Aquaculture in Fish Supply and Food Security in Some Coastal Communities of Rivers State, Nigeria

Background and Aim: Fish plays a crucial role in human nutrition and food supply across the globe, particularly among the poor segment of the society. Food fish currently represents the major source of animal protein needed for growth and development, especially among the children and women who are more vulnerable to malnutrition in developing countries. .

Readmore... DOI: 10.17352/2455-815X.000005

Open Access Article Type: Research Article

Residues of Propargite in Tea

Propargite is an acaricide extensively used in India for controlling the populations of the red spider mite (RSM) infesting tea. Field experiments were conducted at two places in Tamil Nadu (India) during the dry season to determine the residues of propargite in black tea.

Readmore... DOI: 10.17352/2455-815X.000004

Open Access Article Type: Short Communication

Botanical Extracts Used as Wine Preservatives

The aim of the study was to eliminate the potentially harmful sulfite salts normally added to wine - based products for preservation purposes with the introduction into the wine natural products, with pronounced antioxidant activity.

Readmore... DOI: 10.17352/2455-815X.000003

Open Access Article Type: Research Article

Dissipation Behavior of Fenpyroximate Residues in Black Tea and Brew

Fenpyroximate is an effective acaricide on several food crops. In the present study, dissipation of residue of this acaricide in black tea, tea infusion and spent tea was studied. Analysis was carried out using high performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection. The rate of dissipation was found to vary with the nature of the substrate. In tea leaves the half-life of fenpyroximate ranged from 2.20 to 4.22 days. The residue of fenpyroximate was not detectable in the tea brew.

Readmore... DOI: 10.17352/2455-815X.000002


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