Methyldopa, an antihypertensive, is a very close analogue of DOPA. Drug interaction accompanied by degradation in a banana juice mixture was reported for DOPA. However, the effect of banana on methyldopa has not been reported. Therefore, we have investigated the impact of banana juice on methyldopa. The drug and supernatant of banana pulp were mixed, and the mixture was observed for changes in ...

Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFRCs) have demonstrated great potential for many different applications in various industries due to their advantages compared synthetic fiber-reinforced composites, such as low environmental impact and cost. However, one of the drawbacks is that NFRCs present relatively mechanical properties absorption humidity hydrophilic characteristic natural fi...

Banana Crown Rot Postharvest Disease Banana is one of the most important tropical crops and is affected by several fungal diseases, such as crown rot postharvest disease [1]. Crown rot is responsible for significant losses in banana fruits [1, 2]. Predominantly, Colletotrichum musae and Fusarium spp. are its causative agents [1, 2]. Inoculum sources include mainly infected flowers but also deca...

Fusarium wilt (also known as Panama disease) is one of the most destructive banana diseases, and greatly hampers the global production of bananas. Consequently, it has been very detrimental to the Chinese banana industry. An infected plant is one of the major causes of the spread of Fusarium wilt to nearby regions. It is essential to develop an efficient and environmentally sustainable disease ...

Abstract To investigate the rate of material removal (MRR) CNC machined (drilling) epoxy based novel hybrid composite included with synthetic glass, natural banana fibers and carbon particles. The samples both groups under investigation were made by conventional hand-lay technique. Samples prepared as per standards machining is performed using a vertical milling machine. was investigated compar...

This study assessed how pictorially naïve nonhuman primates understand pictures. Fifty-five baboons with no prior exposure to pictures were trained to grasp a slice of banana presented against a pebble in a two alternative forced choice task. Post-training testing involved three stimulus pairs: (1) real banana slice vs. its picture, (2) the banana picture vs. a real pebble and (3) banana pictur...

Among 18 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC) oxidase homologous genes existing in the banana genome there are two genes, Mh-ACO1 and Mh-ACO2, that participate in banana fruit ripening. To better understand the physiological functions of Mh-ACO1 and Mh-ACO2, two hairpin-type siRNA expression vectors targeting both the Mh-ACO1 and Mh-ACO2 were constructed and incorporated into the banana ...

Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD) caused by the Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV), is the most serious virus disease of banana and plantain worldwide. Detection of the BBTV infection in the planting material could help in the effective management of the disease in banana. A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay was used to detect the of banana bunchy top virus at early stages of infection in banana...

With regard to the environmental aspect it would be very interesting if natural fibers like banana, jute, and coir could used instead of artificial synthetic products as reinforcement in some applications. Banana .Natural have many advantages compared other man made fibers. The fiber composites may everyday applications such lampshades, suitcases, paperweight, helmets, shower bath units. Polypr...

There is a need for sustainable ways of processing plant fibers. Most chemical degumming methods pose threat to the eco-system because presence toxins during disposal. This study aimed find banana fiber with less harm environment. Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and activated water were utilized softening fiber. Activated an aqueous solution electrolyte strongly oxidizing active substances prepared by ...