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Review on Types of Automatic Sterilization Systems in Hospitals
Abstract: The current review deals with sterilization systems in hospitals, Sterilization is the comprehensive extermination of germs and disposal of their remains, and the process of removing or killing life manifestations of microorganisms; Surface bacteria and viruses include the surface of human skin or surgical device surfaces with medications or sterile fluids (or by radiation in the case of surgical devices). The World Health Organization has defined it as a term …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Isolation of Microbes from Valley of Flower (VOF) India and Screening of Actinomycetes for their Antibiotic Potential
Abstract: Microbial diversity depends on various factors. The habitat, niche and climatic conditions play a crucial role in species richness and uniqueness. In the search for new antimicrobial compound valley of flower (VOF) would be a hot spot because of its geographical location. It is one of the eighth world’s heritages and has no such reported studies. We have analysed 62 soil samples from different locations ranging the latitude 30°41′–30°48′ N …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 9–21 Read article
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Effects of Aspergillus niger treated wheat offal, brewers’ dried grain, and palm kernel cake on growth response, carcass characteristics, and haematology of growing pigs
Abstract: The effects of Aspergillus niger-treated wheat offal (WO), brewers’ dried grain (BDG), and palm kernel cake (PKC) on growth response, carcass characteristics, and haematology of growing pigs were evaluated. Thirty-six growing pigs with an average weight of 24.32 ± 0.52 kg were randomly allotted to six dietary treatments in a 2 × 3 factorial arrangements of treated and untreated Aspergillus niger at three dietary fibre sources (WO, BDG, and PKC) …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Using Microalgae for Biofuel Applications
Abstract: Microalgae are microscopic algae (kingdom Protista) which are unicellular autotrophic organisms that perform photosynthesis and are highly specialized to the water environment which can convert CO2 into lipid which after esterification can be utilized as an energy source. This kind of algae contributes up to 60% of the oxygen contained in the earth's atmosphere by absorbing CO2 and releasing O2 during photosynthesis. Micro algae are found abundantly in the natural …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Botanicals Insecticides – A Source of Weapons against Pests and Insects of Plants
Abstract: In agricultural crop production, the synthetic pesticides and insecticides are used which has got occasionally carcinogenic and residual toxic effects. The disproportionate use of it also causes severe health risks to human life, livestocks, fishes, birds, wild life and animals. Therefore, there is an immediate requirement for unconventional nontoxic pesticides. The tropical plants are natural rich source of phytochemicals having antimicrobial and biological properties. Green plants are natural biochemical factories. …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Cow and its role in the sustainable development
Abstract: During Vedic times the economy, agriculture, medicinal aspects of society are directly or indirectly based on cows and bulls. There is a close relationship between human welfare and welfare of the cows. When we consider milk alone, now-a-days, milk is processed in automated dairies, by blending several additives. In such dairies, the main motive is the profit for the business at the cost of exploitation of cows. There is no …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Studies of Insecticide Fenvalerate on Growth parameters and production of Gossypium hirsutum L.
Abstract: Cotton is the most important cash crop. Cotton constitutes more than 70% of the total world consumption of fibres. Cotton is reported to be a host for about 166 different species of insect pests throughout its growth cycle. The major pests of cotton are causing considerable economic losses to the crop production. The cotton farmers incur heavy losses on the crop due to these factors. Saubhagya variety of Gossypium hirsutum …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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INDUCEMENT OF PGR INTO SEED TO ENHANCE NATURAL GROWTH
Abstract: The first genetic modified crop plant was produced in 1982, an antibiotic resistant tobacco plant. GM crops are the need of hour where our world faces highly disastrous climate change and whooping malnutrition among people. Still 1.2 billion people in which large part of infancy & adolescences facing mass malnutrition. According to numbers from world food programme approximately 790 million people don’t have enough food to live healthy life. Appreciate …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Fate and Distribution of Pesticides Residues in Water Sources in Nigeria: A Review
Abstract: The availability of safe and clean water access is very important for a healthy population. In this study, we reviewed the distribution of organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticides in water sources in Nigeria. The reviewed studies showed that OCPs and OPs concentration in Nigerian surface water and sediments are high and at present the use of organochlorines and organophosphorous synthetic pesticide in agricultural and industrial sectors has created as a significant …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–48 Read article
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Agrochemicals and Human Health: A Review
Abstract: The chemicals used for the management of ecosystem of agriculture ae said to be the agrochemicals. The fertilizers utilized for crop yield; chemical agents designed to change the pH of soil (acidifying agents); chemicals used as the soil conditioners; chemicals used for killing the pests of field crops; chemicals used in the raising of livestock (Examples: antibiotics and hormones) such and other chemicals constitute the agrochemicals. The modern practices for …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Predictive Farming Using Image Based Machine Learning
Abstract: Agriculture sector is considered as central pillar of Indian economics contributing approximately18% of total GDP employing almost 78% of rural population. Export of agro- based commodities hasincreased by 7-folds in past 1.5 decade. Therefore, it is necessary to uplift quality of agro-commoditiesproductions. Improving crop quality and quantity by sowing appropriate crop according to soil typeand weather condition become an hour’s need today. There are variety of soil series available in …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Short Review on Indoor Farming a Future of the Country
Abstract: We are currently confronted with unstoppable tendencies in population growth, water scarcity, urbanization, and ongoing and persistent climatic change. All of these factors lead to dwindling arable land stocks per person. Land resources for agriculture are dwindling, and officials in the country are grappling with issues of sustainability and feeding the country's fast rising population. Exemplified urban vertical farming is the ideal approach for increasing food production in the future. …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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tabQR- A Counterfeit Medicine Detection System
Abstract: A medication is typically conceived of as a substance with the power to treat or prevent disease; historically, natu- ral approaches such as homeopathy were employed to obtain medicines. Man-made chemical medications were created in the previous few centuries in response to people’s need for an instant cure. It is difficult for users to be aware of information about the tablet’s expiration date, dosage, manufacturer information, true price, age factor, …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Enhancing Yield and Yield Components of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties by Integrated Blended NPS and Bio-fertilizer in Misrak Meskan District, Central Region, Ethiopia
Abstract: Low available phosphorus, total nitrogen, sulfur, and lack of selected cultivars are the main obstacles to the production of common beans in the research area. An experiment was conducted at Misrak Meskan in 2022 to determine the optimal combination of parameters for maximum yield in common bean types. The study evaluated three levels of NPS fertilizer (0, 100, and 200 kg/ha), two levels of Rhizobium (with and without), and four …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Extraction of Nicotine from Tobacco Leaves used for Animal Cleansing
Abstract: Nicotine is addictive. An average cigarette yields about 2 mg of absorbed nicotine, and in lesser doses of that order, the substance acts as a stimulant in mammals, while high amounts (50-100 mg) can be harmful. This stimulant effect is a contributing factor to the addictive properties of tobacco smoking. Nicotine’s addictive nature includes psychoactive effects, drug-reinforced behavior, compulsive use, and relapse after abstinence, physical dependence and tolerance. Nicotine can …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Chemical Metrics for sustainable use of materials
Abstract: A number of metrics have been used to drive business, government and many goods communities. Here, a few metrics for chemical industry have been mentioned. The use of chemical metrics is an ideal approach to design methods of chemical synthesis in order to use the resources in a sustainable manner. Keywords: chemical industry, chemical synthesis, E factor, effective mass yield, metrics
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 8–9 Read article
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Green Technology - For a Better World
Abstract: Green technologies encompass various aspects of technology which help us reduce the human impact on the environment and create ways of sustainable development. Green technologies are an approach towards saving earth. Thus both its positives and negatives need to be investigated. Green technology uses renewable natural resources that never depletes. Green technology uses new and innovative energy generation techniques. Green nanotechnology that uses green engineering and green chemistry is one …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Heavy metal concentrations in two mangrove species grown in the UAE region and use of phytoremediation technology
Abstract: The mangrove vegetation of Eastern region of UAE, rhizosphere root, leaf, stem and soil sediments of two mangrove types studied for the levels of Cr, Cu, Cd, Mn, Ni, Zn and Pb in the eastern Emirates region. The analysis was carried out with FAAS spectroscopy using microwave digestion technique. The two mangrove plants are most abundant in this region. the bioconcentration factor (BCF) > 1 metal content was quantized. It …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Acid Rain Effect on The Taj Mahal: A Review
Abstract: The “Taj Mahal” is synonymous to love and romance which is standing majestically on the banks of River Yamuna, The name “Taj Mahal” was derived from the name of mughal emperor Shahjahan’s Wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and means “Crown Palace”. The Taj Mahal is a very much world famous tourist spot due to its pure white marble, the exquisite ornamentation, precious gemstones and its charming location. However, it is a quite …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Examination of Oil Extraction using Hexane and Ethanol: A Case Study of Coconut
Abstract: The research was aimed to comparatively study the effects of solvent extractions on three differentspecies of coconut using developed model equations of extraction and experiment conducted. The mainobjective was comparison of experimental results in terms of yields on the performance of solvents(hexane and ethanol) on the various species of coconut. The research was useful for communities in theWest African countries that are significantly dependent on financial gain from agrarian enterprise. …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 6–26 Read article