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128 articles for “Nutrient”
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Slow-Release Nutrients in Ruminant Nutrition:Optimizing Efficiency for Sustainable Livestock Production
Abstract: The use of slow-release nutrients in ruminant nutrition has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance efficiency and promote sustainability in livestock production systems. Unlike conventional nutrient sources that are rapidly degraded in the rumen, slow-release formulations provide a controlled, steady release of essential nutrients, such as nitrogen, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins. This steady supply supports optimal rumen microbial activity, improves nutrient utilization, and minimizes metabolic disturbances, leading to …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 51–63 Read article
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Circular Bioeconomy in Animal Nutrition: Applications of Industrial Biotechnology forWaste Upscaling, Nutrient Recovery, and Sustainable Livestock Productivity
Abstract: The transition toward sustainable livestock production requires innovative strategies that enhance resource efficiency while maintaining productivity and profitability. This review examines the integration of industrial biotechnology within animal nutrition as a core driver of circular bioeconomy-based feeding systems. Emphasis is placed on the valorization of agro industrial byproducts, recovery of nitrogen and phosphorus from effluents, and biological conversion of organic waste into high value feed ingredients. Advanced fermentation technologies, enzymatic …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Aspergillus niger Treated Wheat Offal, Brewer Dried Grains and Palm Kernel Cake for Growing Pig Diet: Nutrient Utilization
Abstract: Microbial treatment of agro-industrial by-products (AIBP) to improve the nutrient utilization challenges in monogastric animals is of great concern. This study was conducted to investigate the possibility of further improvement in the nutritional values of Wheat offal (WO), Brewer dried grains (BDG), and Palm kernel cake (PKC) using Aspergillus niger. A. niger was inoculated into sterilized 300 g of each AIBP for 5 days, mixed with moistened 20 kg of …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Evaluation of Kinetic Parameters of Total PetroleumHydrocarbon Degradation Using Grape Leaf as Nutrientto Catalyze the Reaction
Abstract: The outcomes of the research are to determine and evaluate the kinetic parameters of total petroleum hydrocarbon degradation using grape leaf as nutrient to catalyze the reaction. The application of the Michaelis–Menten model equation in combination with the Lineweaver–Burk Plot theoretical conceptual techniques was adopted in handling the computation of the functional parameters and coefficients of the system. The impact of bio-remediant dosage was monitored, and the kinetic parameters were …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Residue Management and Preceding Winter Crops on Root Characteristics, Weed Dynamics, Productivity, Nutrient Uptake and Profitability of Green Gram under Zero–till Semi-arid Condition
Abstract: Field experiments under zero-till rainfed conditions were conducted during 2010–11 and 2011–12 at New Delhi for evaluating the agronomic performance and economics of green gram influenced by residue management practices, viz. no-residue, crop residues and Leucaena twigs applied to three preceding winter-season crops, such as wheat, chickpea and mustard. All crops were grown under zero-tillage following recommended practices under rainfed conditions. Green gram showed higher root length density (RLD), root …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–28 Read article
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Zinc -The Miracle Nutrient of Agricultural Crop Production
Abstract: Zinc is involved in most plant growth functions. Zinc helps produce auxins. Zinc is a growth promoting substance that controls the development of the shoot. Zinc also forms enzyme systems, which regulate plant life. Yet zinc is the most common micronutrient deficiency in agriculture today! Zinc deficiency can limit yields of corn, beans, wheat, cotton, sorghum, fruits, and vegetables. Yet, without this essential ounce of zinc no crop would grow …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 14–17 Read article
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Microbial Architects of Soil Health: A Multifaceted Approach to Improving Plant Nutrition, Biocontrol, and Phytohormone Production
Abstract: The intricate relationship between plants and soil harbours a thriving community of microorganisms, unseen yet essential. Through numerous mechanisms, these microscopic marvels are essential to sustaining the health of the soil and encouraging robust plant growth. Microbes in the soil are essential for enhancing plant nutrition. Bacteria and fungi act as silent collaborators, facilitating the process of solubilizing and mobilising essential nutrients like phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen within the soil. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 29–42 Read article
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Nanoparticles for Broiler Nutrition: Enhancing Growth, Feed Efficiency, Health, and Welfare of the Broiler Chicken
Abstract: Nanotechnology offers transformative potential for broiler nutrition by enabling enhanced nutrient delivery, efficiency, and health outcomes in poultry production. This review explores the applications, mechanisms, and impacts of incorporating nanoparticles, such as nano-minerals (e.g., zinc, selenium, and copper), nano-encapsulated bioactives, and other functional nano-additives, into broiler diets. Nanoparticles, owing to their increased surface area and enhanced bioavailability, have shown promise in improving nutrient absorption, promoting immune function, and supporting overall …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 32–43 Read article
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A New Method of Unicellular Alga Concentration using Hydrogen Bubbles Photoelectroflotation Process Powered by Solar Energy
Abstract: Most of the existing unicellular algae are used to enrich closed ecosystems with pure oxygen in the process of biosynthesis. The concentrate of unicellular algae contains not only living cells, but also the full range of water-soluble metabolites, contained in their nutrient medium. The concentrate of unicellular algae can be used in any existing animal feeding systems, as well as in the production of granular feed. The most interesting is …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Millets: Unlocking the Power of Ancient Grains for a Better Tomorrow
Abstract: In the twenty-first century, agriculture and food security face numerous obstacles due to factors like population increase, urbanization, water scarcity, rising food prices, and global warming. To address this issue and eliminate hunger and poverty, it is essential for researchers to explore alternative food sources, from production to consumption. Cereal grains are fundamental to human diets and play a key role in food security. Therefore, reforming the food system is …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Microbes in Fruit Crops-An Analysis
Abstract: Fruit crops have already become a prominent alternative due to their nutritional properties, cutting short the dangerous burden on traditional repetitive cereal/tuber crop-based diets. Microbial diversity has shown varying degrees of synergism with fruit crops, which has played a catalytic role in releasing productivity stagnation through better nutrient efficacy. Because of their perennial framework and root structure, perennial fruit crops are better positioned to profit from nutrientmicrobe synergy. However, using …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Evaluation of Treatment Performance in TPH Removal from Soil: A Comparative Study of Baobab and Neem Treatments
Abstract: This study evaluates the effectiveness of Baobab (Adansonia) and Neem (Azadirachta indica) in powdered form, combined with yeast and NPK fertilizer, for the bioremediation of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) in polluted swampy and clay soils. Over an 84-day period, both treatments significantly enhanced TPH degradation, with Neem showing slightly better performance overall. In swampy soil, TPH removal ranged from 97.78% (Baobab) to 98.50% (Neem), while in clay soil, it ranged …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 81–86 Read article
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Preparation, Process, and Significance of-fertilizers
Abstract: The application of chemical fertilizers (such as calcium nitrate, urea, ammonium sulfate, diammonium phosphate, etc.) is crucial to the world's food production because it acts as a fast food for plants, accelerating their growth and efficiency. However, because of the excessive and unbalanced use of these synthetic inputs, negative effects are being observed. Beneficial microorganisms found in biofertilizers provide a sustainable substitute for chemical fertilizers, tackling the mounting worries about …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Assessment of Bacopa monnieri Plant: An Economically Important Herb
Abstract: The physiology of a plant is governed by primarily abiotic factors like light, water, nutrients etc. but the factors governing the plant life are mainly morphological, physiological and elemental, which are primarily regulated by the abiotic factors but, govern the plant life either independently or indirectly by governing the main physiological factors, like photosynthesis, respiration etc.
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 Read article
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Characterization of Urine for Production of Bio-Hydrogen Gas forEnergy Utilization using Wood Saw Dusts
Abstract: Research has demonstrated the significance of urine in the area of production of BioH 2 gas for the purpose of energy utilization using wood saw dust as the raw material. The bio-nutrients of the urine was characterized by considering the following parameter and its value determined as demonstrated in the area of pH (6.80), Total Solids (TS) (6050mg/l), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) (4250mg/l), Total Suspended Solid (TSS) (1800mg/l), Chemical Oxygen …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Biosynthesis of Culture Media for Microbial Growth
Abstract: This study explores the use of plant-based culture media as sustainable alternatives to traditional nutrient agar for microbial cultivation. Two types of plant-based media were developed: one using China grass as a solidifying agent and the other incorporating agar. These were compared with conventional nutrient agar. Microbial cultures were inoculated onto each medium and incubated under optimal conditions, with growth patterns and colony characteristics observed and documented over time. The …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Treatment of Dairy Wastewater Using Constructed Wetland
Abstract: Naturally existing wetlands have been used for dumping various types of wastewaters and have been promised to dispose of these wastewaters. As a matter of fact, in some areas, natural wetlands still serve this purpose solely and are nothing more than dumping sites. However, extensive research suggested the use of Wetlands for Treatment purposes. Understanding the dynamics of the processes in natural wetlands leads to the use of those processes …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 55–66 Read article
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A Review on Bacterial Foraging Optimization
Abstract: Bacterial foraging optimization algorithm (BFOA) is based on the social and cooperative behaviour found in nature. Bacteria look for nutrients in nature in an optimized manner such that it improves its nutrient level as well as it also helps other bacteria to find the nutrient by attracting them towards the food bacteria are looking for nutrients so that the energy extracted per unit time is maximized. Through sending signals, individual …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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Advances in Agrochemistry for Sustainable Crop and Soil Management
Abstract: Agrochemistry plays a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable crop production and long-term soil health in the face of increasing global food demand, climate change, and environmental degradation. Conventional agricultural practices, characterized by excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, have led to soil nutrient imbalance, reduced microbial diversity, and environmental contamination. In response to these challenges, recent advances in agrochemistry have focused on developing sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches for …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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AI-Integrated Precision Agriculture System for Fertilizer Optimization, Multimodal Crop Yield Prediction
Abstract: Agriculture is rapidly transforming into a data-driven ecosystem supported by advances in artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) sensor networks, and satellite remote sensing technologies. These innovations enable precision-driven decision-making aimed at improving productivity while minimizing environmental impact. This paper presents an AI-integrated precision agriculture system designed to optimize fertilizer usage and enhance crop yield prediction accuracy through a robust multimodal deep learning framework. The proposed approach integrates heterogeneous …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 11–17 Read article