Physicochemical and Nutritional Indicators for Determining Harvest Maturity in Cucumis melo Varieties: A Study of Var. momordica and Var. acidulous | Chapter 2 | Food Science and Agriculture: Research Highlights Vol. 6

 

Cucumis melo is a highly polymorphic taxon belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae, with several varieties based on ovary pubescence. Fruit cracking in melon is a major physiological disorder that adversely affects the production of high-quality fruits, thereby reducing their consumer appeal and commercial value. Consequently, farmers face significant challenges in harvesting fruits at optimal ripeness before cracking occurs. Analysis of the ripening process's physicochemical attributes and nutritional composition is essential to understand and establish proper harvest management for the varieties. Nevertheless, little is known about the changes in physicochemical properties and nutritional composition of C. melo varieties at various stages of fruit maturity. The aim of the current investigation is to understand the fundamentals of dynamic fruit quality patterns and determine optimal harvest maturity stages of C. melo varieties with higher quality and longer marketability before fruit cracking. The current study was conducted in the experimental field of the Department of Botany, University of Kerala, using two different melon varieties, Cucumis melo var. momordica (Roxb.) Duthie & Fuller (Snap melon) and Cucumis melo var. acidulus L. Naudin (culinary melon), from January to October 2021. (S1 to S5) where S1 represent early premature stage (5th DAP), S2 the late premature stage (10th DAP), S3 mature stage of fruits (15th DAP), S4 is post mature stage (20th DAP) and S5 is cracking stage of the fruits (25thDAP) of var. momordica whereas, for var. acidulus S5 is ripening stage and analysed for physical and biochemical characters. Physical parameters such as fruit length, fruit weight, total soluble solids (TSS), and fruit firmness were evaluated. Results were analysed statistically by using one-way ANOVA (P≤0.05). Among the two varieties of Cucumis melo selected for the study, fruits of Cucumis melo var. momordica are highly perishable with a shorter market and shelf life than those of Cucumis melo var. acidulus. Pomological characteristics such as fruit weight and length at different developmental stages showed a tremendous peak from S3 to S5 in both varieties. At the S3, S4, and S5 stages, the fruit weight of C. melo var. momordica increased by 42%, 67%, and 90%, respectively, while fruit weight increased by 42%, 48%, and 54% in the var. acidulus. However, the firmness of the fruits decreased from the S4 to S5 stage in varieties, reducing sugar accumulated sharply from the S2 to S3 stage. Titratable acidity content in Cucumis melo fruits continuously increased from the S1 to S5 stage, rising from 5.5 ± 0.02 to 7.4 ± 0.05. On the other hand, the total carbohydrate, cellulose, protein, and amino acid content increased from S1 to S2 but decreased sharply in S3 and S5. Ascorbic acid, total phenolics, lipid peroxidation, and electrolyte leakage levels declined with fruit ripening in Cucumis melo varieties. As a result of all the quality parameters mentioned above, Cucumis melo fruit harvested at the S4 maturity stage was the ideal harvest maturity for long-distance transportation and had higher consumer acceptability before fruit cracking. These findings showed that the physical-biochemical properties and nutritional composition of Cucumis melo varieties change dynamically during ripening. The study highlighted the significance of maturity stages for fruit quality and provided critical information for optimal harvest management of the fruits of Cucumis melo varieties. The fruit harvested before fruit cracking, the harder the fruit is, the more suitable for long-distance transportation and the longer its shelf life.

 

 

Author(s) Details

M. Lija
Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, 695 581, India.

 

S. Suhara Beevy
Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, 695 581, India.

 

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Effects of Acacia Gums Enriched with Gallic Acid and Clove Oil on Physicochemical and Physiological Changes of Solanum lycopersicum during Storage | Chapter 5 | Food Science and Agriculture: Research Highlights Vol. 4

 

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an annual herbaceous crop with berries that belongs to the Solanaceae family. It produces fruits of various sizes and shapes with a smooth epicarp. It originated as wild forms in the Peru-Ecuador-Bolivia area of South America. It is among the perishable horticultural products affected by the postharvest practices during the production chain. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of acacia gums incorporated with gallic acid and clove oil on physiological and physicochemical changes in tomatoes during storage at different treatment ratios and storage conditions. Fresh tomato fruits, harvested at the ripening stage, were collected from the Iringa municipal market. Gum Arabic particles were collected from Acacia trees in the Iringa region. Whereby treatment solutions made of acacia gum incorporated with gallic Acid and clove oil in combination ratios of T1 (0:0:100), T2 (0.5:0.5:100), T3 (1.0:1.0:98), and T4 (1.5:1.5:97) as gallic acid, clove oil, and acacia gum solution, respectively, were used as organic coatings to preserve tomatoes. Samples of 120 coated tomatoes per treatment were then left to dry at ambient temperature, followed by storage at ambient, in the cold room (16°C), and in a refrigerator (8°C) for observation for 35 days of the experiment. The Diphenyl-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical degradation method was used to estimate the antioxidant activity. The firmness of all fruit samples was measured with a fruit Texture analyser Brookfield model CT3 10K (0-50 Kgf). All the data were interpreted by one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with Duncan’s multiple-range test using the SPSS (IBM SPSS Statistics version 26) software package for expressing the statistical significance. From the results, it was observed that the antioxidant activity percentage was increased from a value of 19.66±0.000 % to 42.77±5.436 % on average within the initial 14 days of storage; thereafter, it started decreasing. Meanwhile, the firmness of the tomatoes was maintained until 28 days of storage, after which it started changing due to respiration. Treatment T3 (1.0:1.0:98) performed well in maintaining the firmness of tomato fruits in all storage conditions compared to treatments T1 (0:0:100), T2 (0.5:0.5:98), and T4 (1.5:1.5:97), with an average maximum firmness of T3 (0.24±0.00 N/mm), T1 (0.17±0.00 N/mm), T2 (0.20 ±0.00N/mm), and T4 (0.21±0.00 N/mm), respectively. This indicates the best quality attribute towards the marketability for preserving the shape and size of the tomato fruits when it comes to shelf life and customer perception. The study concluded that post-harvest treatments containing a mixture of Acacia gum, gallic acid, and clove oil indicated significant effectiveness in preserving the quality of tomato fruits compared to a solution of only acacia gum in all storage conditions.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Isaka Gerald Barongereje
Department of Food Science and Agro-Processing, School of Engineering and Technology, The Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kikuu Morogoro, Tanzania.

 

V.C.K Silayo
Department of Food Science and Agro-Processing, School of Engineering and Technology, The Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kikuu Morogoro, Tanzania.

 

Rashid A. Suleiman
Department of Food Science and Agro-Processing, School of Engineering and Technology, The Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kikuu Morogoro, Tanzania.

 

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Synthesis and Characterization of Transition Metal(II) Complexes Derived from (E)-N-(4-Methylbenzylidene)-2-((Z)-(4-Methylbenzylidene) Amino)Benzamides: Investigation of Biological Activities| Chapter 10 | Recent Developments in Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Vol. 3

 

We synthesized a novel series of transition metal(II) complexes 5a-h by reacting key transition metals (Co, Cu, Zn, Ni) with the Schiff base 3, derived from (E)-N-(4-methylbenzylidene)-2-((Z)-(4-methylbenzylidene)amino)benzamide. Schiff base 3 was previously prepared by reacting 2-aminobenzohydrazide 1 with 4-methylbenzaldehyde 2. The structures of the metal complexes were characterized using IR, NMR, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis. We evaluated the synthesized metal complexes for antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antifungal activities. Notably, compounds 5e and 5c exhibited enhanced antimicrobial activity compared to the free ligand. Compounds 5g and 5a showed significant activity against various bacterial strains. Additionally, the hydrated metal complexes 5b, 5d, 5f, and 5h demonstrated moderate to good antimicrobial activity. In terms of antioxidant activity, most of the metal complexes displayed moderate to good activity comparable to ascorbic acid. Our bioassay results highlighted compounds 5e and 5c as effective antimicrobial agents against highly resistant microbial strains.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Venkatesh K Bhovi

P G Studies and research in Chemistry, Vijayanagar College Hosapete, Vijayanagar, Karnataka- 583201, India.

 

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Significance of Vitamin C in Cancer Prevention and Therapy: A Review |Chapter 9 | Disease and Health Research: New Insights Vol. 6

The relationship between vitamin C and cancer is still being studied and is associated with antioxidant, pro-oxidant, and gene expression regulator properties. Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant associated with the prevention of the common cold and is also a cofactor of hydrolases that participate in the synthesis of collagen and catecholamines and in the regulation of gene expression. This review explores the role of vitamin C in cancer clinical trials and the aspects to consider in future studies, such as plasmatic vitamin C and metabolite excretion recording, and metabolism and transport of vitamin C into cancer cells. The reviewed studies show that vitamin C intake from natural sources can prevent the development of pulmonary and breast cancer and that vitamin C synergizes with gemcitabine and erlotinib in pancreatic cancer. Vitamin C homeostasis is controlled mainly by four regulatory processes: (i) intestinal absorption (bioavailability), (ii) accumulation and distribution in tissues, (iii) utilization and recycling, and (iv) renal excretion and reabsorption. In vitro assays reveal that vitamin C synergizes with DNA-methyl transferase inhibitors. However, vitamin C was not associated with cancer prevention in a Mendelian randomized study. The effects of vitamin C on cancer progression depend on the route of administration. It is concluded that the role of vitamin C in the prevention and treatment of cancer is still an ongoing area of research. It is necessary that new phase II and III clinical trials be performed to collect stronger evidence of the therapeutic role of vitamin C in cancer.  Clinical trials with Intravenous Ascorbic Acid as a co-adjuvant in radiotherapy or chemotherapies with gemcitabine, erlotinib, and DNA Methyltransferases inhibitors are assays in development with promising results. It is expected that new studies will reveal more about the mechanisms of the anti-cancer action of vitamin C, with new, well-structured phase II and III clinical trials performed to confirm its proposed beneficial effect on cancer prevention and treatment.

 

Author (s) Details

Lorena Mardones
Biomedical Sciences Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Catolica de la Santisima Concepcion, Concepcion 4070129, Chile and Research Center on Biodiversity and Sustainable Environments (CIBAS), Universidad Catolica de la Santisima Concepcion, Concepcion 4070129, Chile.

 

 

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Assessing the Physiological Responses of Six Tree Species to Air Pollution in Pulogadung Industrial Area and UI Campus, Indonesia | Chapter 2 | Scientific Research, New Technologies and Applications Vol. 4

The present study assesses the Physiological Responses of Six Tree Species to Air Pollution in the Pulogadung Industrial Area and UI Campus, Indonesia. Air pollution is a global challenge that negatively affects both living organisms and the environment. Bioremediation using trees has emerged as an effective method for mitigating air pollution. Trees' responses to air pollution can be assessed using the Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI), which evaluates their physiological reactions. This study investigates the tolerance levels and physiological responses of six tree species—Mangifera indica (mango tree), Pterocarpus indicus (Burmese rosewood), Cerbera odollam (suicide tree), Pometia pinnata (Island Lychee, Matoa), Syzygium myrtifolium, (Red Lip), and Swietenia macrophylla (mahogany)—at the Pulogadung Industrial Estate in East Jakarta and UI Campus in Depok, based on their APTI values. Key environmental factors and APTI metrics, including relative water content (RWC), leaf extract pH, ascorbic acid content, and total chlorophyll content, were measured at both locations. Different plant species respond differently to air pollution, with some being tolerant and others sensitive. The classification of plants as tolerant or sensitive is based on APTI physiological parameters, including RWC, leaf extract pH, ascorbic acid content, and total chlorophyll content. Mangifera indica demonstrated the highest APTI score (9.79 ± 0.13) at Pulogadung Industrial Estate, reflecting a strong tolerance to air pollution. Conversely, Pterocarpus indicus showed the lowest APTI score (6.59 ± 0.18) at UI Campus, indicating sensitivity. The results suggest that tree species with higher tolerance levels have elevated RWC values and ascorbic acid concentrations, while those that are more sensitive exhibit lower RWC values and reduced total chlorophyll content. Further APTI research involving a broader range of tree species is recommended to obtain more comprehensive and accurate APTI values for a given location.

 

Author (s) Details

Ratna Yuniat
Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Campus UI Depok, Depok 16424, West Java, Indonesia and Research Group of Metabolomics and Chemical Ecology, Department of Biology, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.

 

Ananda Putri
Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Campus UI Depok, Depok 16424, West Java, Indonesia.

 

Afiatry Putrika
Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Campus UI Depok, Depok 16424, West Java, Indonesia and Research Group of Wild and Sustainable Landscape, Department of Biology, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.

 

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Deciphering the Paradoxical Nature of Ascorbic Acid in Musca domestica Larvae | Chapter 7 | Chemistry and Biochemistry: Research Progress Vol. 1

Aims: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pro-oxidant and antioxidant properties of ascorbic acid (AA) in Musca domestica larvae.

Study Design: The study design involved assessing the pro-oxidant properties of M. domestica larvae by exposing them to different dosages of AA. Additionally, the antioxidant capacity was evaluated through biochemical assays conducted on both normal larvae and those challenged with D-galactose (D- gal).

Place and Duration of Study: Department of Zoology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune between June 2009 and July 2010.

Methodology: The M. domestica larvae were subjected to different doses of AA to access the pro-oxidant nature. This study also investigated the antioxidant properties of AA in the D- gal induced oxidative stress condition by assessing the parameters as biochemical assays (Superoxide dismutase, Catalase, Glutathione S transferase, Lipid peroxidation and Protein carbonylation) and larval survival post-treatment with AA and D- gal.

Results: A notable association was seen between larval mortality and AA concentration, with optimal survival at 20 mM and complete mortality at 100 mM, due to AA's pro-oxidant properties. At a dosage of 10 mM, AA considerably mitigated the oxidative stress generated by D-gal (p < 0.05) and preserved both pupal survival and eclosion rates.

Conclusion: The transitional behavior of AA in M. domestica larvae is concentration-dependent, with reduced concentrations improving survival rates and higher concentrations resulting in increased mortality, underscoring the necessity for meticulous dose evaluation before administration in biological systems.

 

Author (s) Details

Prajakta A. Dhage
Department of Zoology, K.R.T. Arts, B.H. Commerce and A.M. Science College (KTHM College), Nashik-422002, India.

 

Archana A. Sharbidre
Department of Zoology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, MS, India.

 

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Microwave-assisted Synthesis of Ceria-zirconia Mixed Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: Characterization and their Antimicrobial Studies | Chapter 7 | Chemical and Materials Sciences - Developments and Innovations Vol. 2

 

The main purpose of this study is to synthesise and characterize the Ceria-Zirconia Mixed Metal oxide nanoparticles. Various preparatory techniques are generally used to prepare/synthesise the nanoparticles such as chemical, photochemical, electrochemical and biological methods. In this study, Ceria-Zirconia Nanoparticles with varied molar ratios of 1:1, 0.8:0.2, 0.6:0.4, 0.4:0.6, and 0.2:0.8 labelled as CZAA-0, CZAA-1, CZAA-2, CZAA-3, and CZAA-4 were prepared utilising Cerium nitrate, Zirconium nitrate, and Ascorbic acid as a promoter. X-ray diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Ultraviolet-Visible, Raman, and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectra were used to characterise the nanoparticles created. The average crystallite size of synthesized CZAA nanoparticles is 67.29 nm. CZAA NPs were tested for antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus, and Enterococcus faecalis bacterial strains, as well as Aspergillus niger, Penicillium, and Candida albicans fungal strains using the well diffusion method. They were shown to be highly anti-functional to all pathogenic strains tested.

 

Author(s)details:-

 

Tamilselvi Ramasamy
Research and Development Centre, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641 046, Tamil Nadu, India.

 

Thirumoorthi Arunachalam
Department of Chemistry, Government Arts College, Udumalpet – 642 126, Tamil Nadu, India.

 

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Synthesis and Characterization of Transition Metal(II) Complexes Derived from (E)-N-(4-Methylbenzylidene)-2-((Z)-(4-Methylbenzylidene) Amino)Benzamides: Investigation of Biological Activities | Chapter 10 | Recent Developments in Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Vol. 3

We synthesized a novel series of transition metal(II) complexes 5a-h by reacting key transition metals (Co, Cu, Zn, Ni) with the Schiff base 3, derived from (E)-N-(4-methylbenzylidene)-2-((Z)-(4-methylbenzylidene)amino)benzamide. Schiff base 3 was previously prepared by reacting 2-aminobenzohydrazide 1 with 4-methylbenzaldehyde 2. The structures of the metal complexes were characterized using IR, NMR, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis. We evaluated the synthesized metal complexes for antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antifungal activities. Notably, compounds 5e and 5c exhibited enhanced antimicrobial activity compared to the free ligand. Compounds 5g and 5a showed significant activity against various bacterial strains. Additionally, the hydrated metal complexes 5b, 5d, 5f, and 5h demonstrated moderate to good antimicrobial activity. In terms of antioxidant activity, most of the metal complexes displayed moderate to good activity comparable to ascorbic acid. Our bioassay results highlighted compounds 5e and 5c as effective antimicrobial agents against highly resistant microbial strains.

Author(s) Details:

Venkatesh K Bhovi,
P G Studies and research in Chemistry, Vijayanagar College Hosapete, Vijayanagar, Karnataka- 583201, India.

 

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Role of Ascorbic Acid in Fresh Myocardial Infarction–As a Diagnostic Marker | Chapter 5 | Current Progress in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 8

This division was planned to judge the status of ascorbic acid in inmates suffering from MI and to equate them accompanying sane healthy things. Magnesium is an essential micronutrient for nation and is crucial in claiming healthy cardiac function. It functions as a cofactor in any of the body's catalyst systems, and myocardial containers are one of allure target tissues. The maintenance of the myocardium's common functional completeness depends on a lot of belongings including magnesium ions. Decreased antitoxin magnesium and ascorbic acid have been guide an increased risk of heart attack (MI). he present study was undertaken in the Department of Biochemistry and the Department of Medicine, Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, ascribed to Government Medical College, Amritsar. Fifty patients in the exclusive informal network 30–90 years the one had accompanied the emergency Wards of Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, Amritsar were picked  for the study. The study was planned to judge the status of ascorbic acid in subjects suffering from MI and to equate them accompanying normal athletic individuals.  Plasma ascorbic acid levels and lipid descriptions were also supposed. In our study, we noticed that the difference middle from two points the plasma ascorbic acid levels of usual individuals and the patient of MI was statistically well significant (p<0.001). It was noticed that plasma ascorbic acid levels were depressed as age advanced. High risk for MI tells that men, the old, smokers, diabetics, and hypertensives have lowered skin ascorbic acid levels. It was again seen that the maximum number of cases was found the age of 51–70 age in MI patients. This study will decide that Ascorbic acid is an important demonstrative marker in the case of new MI. Plasma ascorbic acid may be finished as a routine investigation for the appraisal of MI and allure complications.

Author(s) Details:

Navdeep Kaur,
Department of Biochemistry, Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Jaspreet Kaur ,
Department of Biochemistry, Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Jaswant Kaur,
Department of Biochemistry, NC Medical College and Hospital, Panipat, Haryana, India.

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Innovative Pharmaceutical Excipient and Their Evaluation: A Study on Okra Fruit | Chapter 3 | Current Overview on Pharmaceutical Science Vol. 5

 Green pharmaceuticals are urgent recognition everywhere. In many drug formulations, plant-located gums and mucilages are the bigger additives by way of their bioavailability, extensive approachability, non-toxicity, and plausible prices. The main objective concerning this study search out detach and study of the gluey substance to exhibit the fundamental traits and control of product quality limits of okra gluey substance, conclusion of few bioactive compounds through the request of extreme-acting liquid chromatography to supply awareness into allure potential use in the World of Pharma and World of Nutrition.

Author(s) Details:

Soma Das,
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Medical Sciences, Adamas University, Barasat -Barrackpore Road, West Bengal-700126, India.

Dhrubajyoti Sarkar,
Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Assam down town University, Sankar Madhav Path, Gandhinagar, Panikhaiti, Guwahati-781026, Assam, India.

Ashim Kumar Sen,
Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Analysis, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara-391760, Gujarat, India.

Dhanya B. Sen,
Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Analysis, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara-391760, Gujarat, India.

Rusham Das,
Department of Pharmacy, School of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, District Ajmer-305817, Rajasthan, India.

Sajal Kumar Jha,
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Medical Sciences, Adamas University, Barasat -Barrackpore Road, West Bengal-700126, India.

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Determination of Antibacterial Evaluation, Phytochemical Screening and Ascorbic Acid Assay of Turmeric (Curcuma longa)| Chapter 10 | Challenges and Advances in Pharmaceutical Research Vol.1

The microbiological susceptibility of an ethanolic extract of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) was investigated using the agar well diffusion method. The extract was found to be active against the bacteria tested, inhibiting all of them, with Shigella flexneri having the highest inhibition zone of 13.7mm and Staphylococcus epidermis having the lowest inhibition zone of 2.3mm. The values of the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) range from 6.25 mg/ml to 200 mg/ml. Shigella flexneri had a MIC of 6.25mg/ml, S. aureus and K. pneumoniae had a MIC of 25mg/ml, E. coli had a MIC of 50mg/ml, S. epidermis, Lactobacillus, and P. aeruginosa had a MIC of 100mg/ml, and V. cholera and S. typhi had a Phytochemistry was also used to screen secondary metabolites. The ethanolic extract was tested for fourteen (14) secondary metabolites. Turmeric's antimicrobial effect is indicated by the presence of phytochemicals such as tannins, alkaloids, phenols, steroids, flavonoids, phlobatannin, cardiac glycosides, terpenoids, triterpenes, saponin, and others. The extract contained 66.749 mg of ascorbic acid per 100 mL, which is comparable to numerous fruits advised by dieticians. Curcumin present (Rf value 0.436) has a value that is similar to that of pure curcumin. The first findings indicate that Turmeric has a high therapeutic potential in both pharmaceutical and pharmacological formulations. It is therefore recommended that further research be done on it for its use as a plant medicinal, particularly at this time when herbal medications are becoming increasingly important as antimicrobials.

Author(s) Details:

Michael Oghenejobo,
Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Delta State University, Nigeria.


O. A. Opajobi,
Department of Medical Biochemistry, Delta State University, Nigeria.


U. S. Oghenejobo Bethel,
Department of Medical Biochemistry, Delta State University, Nigeria.


U. E. Uzuegbu,
Department of Medical Biochemistry, Delta State University, Nigeria.

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Study on Phytoremediation Potential of Vetiver Plants and Its Amelioration by Ascorbic Acid in Constructed Wetlands | Chapter 6 | Challenging Issues on Environment and Earth Science Vol. 8

 The primary goal of this research is to evaluate the performance of vetiver plants (Vetiveria zizanioides L. Nash) in phytoremediation of service station wastewater in artificial wetlands under controlled greenhouse conditions. The study also attempts to see how vetiver plants respond to ascorbic acid (AA) amendment after being treated with service station effluent. The study's findings revealed that seven days of ascorbic acid (10 mg/mL) treatment on alternate days for up to 15 days to the service When compared to un-amended wastewater treated vetiver plants, station wastewater treated vetiver plants improved their growth, tolerance, and hyper-accumulation capacity. According to the findings, adding calculated amounts of ascorbic acid to metal-contaminated soil/wastewater improves vetiver plants' phytoremediation potential by raising their tolerance to heavy metal stress.

Author(s) Details

G. Dhanya
Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala- 695581, India.

D. S. Jaya
Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala- 695581, India.


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Studies on the Impact of Seasons on Leaf Dust Accumulation and Biochemical Parameters of Selected Plant Species along Side the National Highway-7 in Sirmaur, H.P, India | Chapter 9 | Modern Advances in Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences Vol. 3

 The aim of this study was to determine the efficiency of dust interception and the effect of seasons on biochemical parameters of plant species growing alongside the National Highway (NH-7) in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, India. Plants are a universal CO2 drain. Ficus roxburghii, Mallotus philippensis, Shorea robusta, and Woodfordia fruticosa were chosen for the analysis. Ficus roxburghii (38.30 mg m-2) >Shorea robusta (26.94 mg m-2),>Mallotus philippensis (22.31 mg m-2) >Woodfordia fruticosa was the order of dust accumulation observed (16.70 mg m-2). The current study discovered that as the distance from the national highway increased, the amount of leaf dust accumulated decreased. The amount of leaf dust accumulated was affected by the seasons of the year, with the highest (30.70) occurring during the pre-monsoon season and the lowest (21.42) occurring during the post-monsoon season.

Author (s) Details

Jyotsana Pandit
Department of Environmental Science, Dr. Y.S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, H.P 173230, India.

Anil Sood
Department of Environmental Science, Dr. Y.S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, H.P 173230, India.


Satish Kumar Bhardwaj
Department of Environmental Science, Dr. Y.S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, H.P 173230, India.

Anish Kumar Sharma
School of Sciences, PP Savani University, Surat, Gujarat 394125, India.

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Determination and Assessment of Levels of Gaseous Air Pollutants Emitted at Ajakanga Dumpsite, Ibadan, Nigeria | Chapter 4 | New Ideas Concerning Science and Technology Vol. 4

 There have been records of urban solid waste dumpsites producing various kinds of air contaminants worldwide. The accumulation of air contaminants released from urban solid waste such as CO, H2S, NH3, NOx and SO2 on the leaves of plants growing near dumpsites has detrimental effects on their morphological, physiological and biochemical properties. There is a need for daily atmospheric monitoring of their levels. In this analysis, uv/visible spectrophotometry was used to calculate the concentrations of three gaseous air pollutants (SO2, NOx and NH3) released from municipal solid waste and the effect of these gaseous air pollutants on the ascorbic acid content of Chromolaena odorata tissue collected at Ajakanga dumpsite, Ibadan, Nigeria. In air samples collected at the dumpsite, the concentration levels obtained for SO2, NOx and NH3 were 255.86–503.66 μg/m3; 246.67–1,155.79 μg/m3 and 777.51–1,852.48 μg/m3 respectively. The findings of this study showed that the atmosphere of the dumpsite was improved by gaseous air contamination with the three air quality monitoring parameters examined (i.e. SO2, NOx and NH3). The rising order at the dumping site of gaseous air contaminants is SO2 < NOx < NH3. Enhanced reduction in the quality of C ascorbic acid. Odorata was observed naturally rising in the vicinity of the Ajakanga dumpsite compared to the Ajakanga dumpsite control site.

Author (s) Details

Falusi, Bamidele Ayodeji
Department of Chemistry, Federal College of Education (Special), P.M.B. 1089, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Odedokun, Omobola Ajibike
Department of Chemistry, Federal College of Education (Special), P.M.B. 1089, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Abubakar, Adiketu
Department of Chemistry, Federal College of Education (Special), P.M.B. 1089, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Bolarinwa, Oladayo Tunde
Department of Chemistry, Federal College of Education (Special), P.M.B. 1089, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Agbike, John Egbe
Department of Chemistry, Federal College of Education (Special), P.M.B. 1089, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria.

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