Phytic acid (InsP(6)) is considered to be the major source of phosphorus and inositol phosphates in most cereal grains. However, InsP(6) is not utilized efficiently by monogastric animals due to lack of phytase enzyme. Furthermore, due to its ability to chelate mineral cations, phytic acid is considered to be an antinutrient that renders these minerals unavailable for absorption. In view of the...

Breeding programs with the aim to enhance yield productivity under abiotic stress conditions during the reproductive stage of crops is a top priority in the era of climate change. However, the choice of exploring stay-green or senescence phenotypes, which represent an opposing physiological bearing, are explored in cereal breeding programs for enhanced yield stability to a different extent. Thu...

From 8-10 days old seedlings of Pisum sativum L. (variety AP-1), various parts root, cotyledon as well as leaf were separated to use as explants. Root and cotyledonary explants did not show any response on MS (Murashige & Skoog) media supplemented with 2, 4-D at a concentration of 5 ppm. However, leaf explants showed callus formation on this media. The callus so formed was subcultured on MS med...

Tall fescue (Lolium arundinaceum) toxicosis research is often complicated by a reduction in intake of infected forage or seed, making treatment comparisons difficult. This study was conducted to develop a fescue toxicosis model that would allow for variations in DMI without altering the quantity of alkaloids consumed over the course of the experiment. Ground tall fescue seed and a tall fescue s...

The present study focused on the separation and identification of the active compounds against head lice from the hexane extract of Annona squamosa L seed. Chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques revealed that two major compounds of the hexane seed extract were oleic acid and triglyceride with one oleate ester. The yields of these compounds were 13.25% and 7.74% dry weight, respectively. T...

the hawthorn fruits have been used as food and medicine for centuries. in the present study, pulp and seed extract of crataegus elbursensis rech. f. fruits belonging to the family rosaceae and native of northern part of iran were evaluated for the polyphenol contents, antiradical, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities. the total phenolic, flavonoid, and anthocyanin contents of methanolic pu...

Abstract Background Seed germination is the most important stage for formation of a new plant. This process starts when dry seed begins to absorb water and ends radicle protrudes. The rate from different species varies. rapid that grow on marginal land allows seedlings compete with surrounding species, which also guarantee normal plant development high yield. Pearl millet an cereal crop used wo...

introduction: excessive physical exercise overproduces reactive oxygen species. even if elite sportsmen increase their antioxidant status by regular physical training, this improvement is not sufficient to limit free radical production during the competition period which can be detrimental to the body. this study evaluates the effect of grape seed supplementation along with aerobic exercise on ...

The aim of this study was to investigate the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of Chromolaena odorata and Annona squamosa collected from Ooty hills and Ealagiri hills respectively. The leaf extract of Chromolaena odorata and seed extract of Annona squamosa with different solvents were investigated. The phytochemical composition was carried on the leaf extracts of Chromolaena od...

This study was carried out to determine the in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of the essential oil, seed oil, and methanolic extract of seed oil obtained from Laurus nobilis L. (Lauraceae). The methanolic extract of seed oil exhibited more effective antibacterial activity comparing to essential oil and seed oil, GC-MS analyses of the essential oil resulted in the identification ...