Kashmir valley water bodies have with alkaline character (Ph 7.1-8.9),the high values of pH being the result photosynthetic activity from phytoplanktons. The vertical gradient dissolved oxygen concentrations differs one waterbody to another throughout year. These waterbodies highest Ionic conc. reference Calcium and Phosphate dominating among Anions Cations Mg 3.9-8.1mg/Lwith alkalinity 4-376mg...

The spoilage of muskmelons was rapid due to early maturity the fruits after immediate harvest before consumption. To minimise postharvest losses, especially in horticultural crops, food processing and value addition produce plays lot role losses can be minimised. Keeping view, experiment planned prepare muskmelon fruit juice fortified with four different species lactic acid bacteria viz., Lacti...