objective: many species of plants present noticeable potency against human bacterial and fungal pathogens. materials and methods: in the current study, antimicrobial activity of the fresh fruits of 4 cultivars (a to d) of malus domestica cultivated in the qamsar area of kashan, iranwas investigated. the disk diffusion and minimal inhibitory concentration (mic) evaluation antimicrobial activity ...

Strain Hhs.015(T) (Saccharothrix yanglingensis sp. nov.), an antagonistic endophytic Saccharothrix actinomycete isolated from roots of cucumber plants, exhibited a broad antimicrobial spectrum in vitro and was active as a biocontrol against plant diseases in field trials. The SSY medium was used for production of antimicrobial metabolites by strain Hhs.015(T). However, this medium is too expens...

The effects of grape seeds extract and grape peels extract prepared from grape pomace on the activity of antioxidant enzymes, degree of lipid peroxidation in serum and liver tissue were investigated in rabbits fed on high cholesterol diet. New Zealand white rabbits were divided as follows ; 1) NOR (normal group); 2) CHOL (cholesterol group); 3) GSH (cholesterol + grape seed extract group); 4) G...

Various epidemiological studies have shown an inverse association between the consumption of polyphenols or polyphenol-rich foods and the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The purpose of the study was to emphasize the effects of the association between the renin inhibitor and the polyphenolic extract on biochemical parameters and systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The polyphenols are extract...

Every year, more than 50 million metric tons of apples are produced, and apple pomace is frequently discarded as waste in the food industry. Apple pomace, a byproduct juice cider production, used sustainable raw material to make valuable products such nutraceuticals pectin. contains substantial amount antioxidant compounds, which have been related several health advantages. Therefore, component...

This study was carried out to evaluate the effects of feeding ensiled mixed tomato and apple pomace (EMTAP) on blood metabolites and chewing behavior of dairy cow. Six multiparous Holstein dairy cows in mid lactation were used in 3×3 Latin square design and fed alfalfa hay plus concentrate mixture with three levels replacement with EMTAP (0, 15, 30%) during 63 days. Results showed that, differe...

An investigation was conducted to assess the effect of incorporation of dried apple pomace (DAP) and corn bran (CB) as dietary fi bre sources on organoleptic, thiobarbituric acid reacting substance (TBARS) value and microbial quality characteristics of chevon rolls during refrigerated storage. DAP, CB and their combination (DAP+CB) were used at 6%, 3% and 2%+ 3% level respectively by replacing ...