The objectives of this study were to evaluate the light fastness of selected natural dyes (madder, weld and woad) and the effect of some commonly used antioxidants and UV absorbers on the light fastness of these dyes. The photofading rate curves of madder and weld fixed on cotton correspond to type II fading rate curves described by Giles. These results are in concordance with those of Cox-Crew...

Muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) is a popular summer fruit consumed all over the world due to combination ofrefreshingly sweet taste, pleasant flavour and nutritional value. Melon characterized by germplasm variabilitywith superior quality. This study aimed evaluate 5 promising local muskmelon cultivars (Maazoun, Galaoui,Stambouli, Trabelsi, Asli) for some physicochemical characteristics, content of...