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International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2017

during late rabi season (November 2010 to February 2011) for genetic diversity based on 18 morpho... more during late rabi season (November 2010 to February 2011) for genetic diversity based on 18 morphological traits. Cluster analysis revealed distinct clustering pattern and grouping of genotypes into six distinct clusters. Cluster II was the largest (22 genotypes) followed by cluster I (8 genotypes) and cluster IV (2 genotypes), while cluster III, V and VI were solitary consisting of single genotypes. Intracluster D 2 values ranged from 0.00 (cluster III, V and VI) to 85.514 (cluster IV), while the intercluster D 2 values ranged from 94.56 (clusters I and II) to 753.29 (clusters I and VI). The genotype of the most divergent clusters I and VI (753.29), clusters IV and VI (590.55) and clusters II and IV (529.79) could be used in hybridization programmes. Total soluble solids, seed yield, days to appearance of first staminate flower, average fruit weight contributed maximum towards divergence.

Agricultural Research, 2021

The objective of the research was to discern the impact of micronutrients as a foliar spray in an... more The objective of the research was to discern the impact of micronutrients as a foliar spray in annual moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) var. PKM 1. The plants were sprayed at three different phases—vegetative, flowering and pod setting phase with micronutrients singly or in combination of ferrous sulphate + citric acid, boric acid, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate or a mixture of all. The experimental results revealed that all treatments performed significantly better when compared to control with respect to all morphological and yield attributes. The maximum plant height, number of primary branches, number of flowers per panicle, number of panicles per tree, fruit setting percentage, pod yield per tree, protein, ascorbic acid, carotenoid content and micronutrients status in leaves and pods were recorded highest in T8 (FeSO4 1% + Citric Acid 0.1%) + ZnSO4 0.5% + MnSO4 0.5% + H3BO3 0.2%) (micronutrient mixture) than other treatment combinations. The research has proven that the foliar spray of these micronutrient combinations increased the growth, quality and yield of annual moringa var. PKM-1 significantly. The research outcome is in corroboration that the nutrient status of moringa leaves is found to be higher when compared to the pods. Hence, the consumption of moringa leaves will be more beneficial than the pods in terms of nutrient supplement to alleviate malnutrition and sustain nutritional security.

Morinda citrifolia L. has been reported to have a broad range of therapeutic effects, including a... more Morinda citrifolia L. has been reported to have a broad range of therapeutic effects, including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antitumor, anthelminthic, analgesic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory and immune enhancing effects. In the present study, shelf life of fruit juice of M. citrifolia grown in Tamil Nadu was evaluated in terms of possibility of (a) decomposition of chemical compound/s (b) growth of microbes and (c) organoleptic properties of M. citrifolia juice at the initial stage and after 6 months. Possibility of decomposition of chemical compound/s in M. citrifolia juice was evaluated by means of (a) Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) fingerprint profile and (b) phytochemical classes. Microbiological analysis was done by evaluating the presence or absence of microbes (eg. counts of aerobic bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, yeast and moulds and Escherichia coli). Organoleptic properties such as colour, odour and taste of M. citrifolia juice were checked. Results revealed that intensity of the spots bearing Rf values of 0.45, 0.60, 0.72, 0.80, 0.88 appeared in the TLC at the initial stage retained as similar after 6 months. Phytochemicals such as alkaloids, phenols, tannins, flavonoids, steroids, saponins were detected in both initial stage and after 6 months. Further, Escherichia coli, Coliforms and Salmonella were absent at initial stage and after 6 months respectively. Counts of Aerobic bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, Yeast and Moulds were <1, <100 and <1 respectively in both stages. Organoleptic properties of Noni juice were similar at the initial stage and after 6 months. In conclusion, M. citrifolia fruit juice can be kept at room temperature without any chemical deterioration and microbial contamination for 6 months.

The Pharma Innovation Journal, 2022

The field experiment on evaluating muskmelon genotypes collected from different geographic locati... more The field experiment on evaluating muskmelon genotypes collected from different geographic locations of Tamil Nadu was conducted from 2012-13 at Rice Research Station, Tirur, Tamil Nadu. A total of 24 accessions were evaluated under randomized block design, replicated twice. Biometrical observations for 24 accessions were recorded for seven traits and were subjected to statistical analysis using D 2 statistic and Euclidean distance. On clustering of the accessions by D square statistic, it was revealed that cluster I was found to be the largest containing 6 genotypes followed by cluster VIII with 3 genotypes. The cluster analysis using Euclidean distance clustered the genotypes into 11 clusters of which cluster II as largest with five genotypes followed by cluster III and VII with three genotypes. The fruit weight and yield are the parameters to be used as selection criteria to make single plant selection.

International Journal of Botany Studies, 2019

Moringa oleifera Lam. Lam. A crop of the tropical and subtropical countries is grown universally ... more Moringa oleifera Lam. Lam. A crop of the tropical and subtropical countries is grown universally as food, fodder and medicine. The seed, leaves, roots and flowers are often used in traditional medicine products in human food. Some studies using powdered leaf preparation of Moringa oleifera have demonstrated anti-dyslipidaemic and antidiabetic activities. Different studies have shown that hydro alcohol and aqueous activities such as antihypertensive, antiulcer, antioxidant, immunomodulation and analgesic actions. Phenolic, polyphenols, alkaloids and flavonoids are responsible for the observed effect commercial production, processing and utilization of this wonder crop is gaining momentum in many of the countries due to its multifaceted uses. The aim of this research paper was to review Moringa oleifera as a potential tree for its wide range of uses. Therefore, there is an urge to focus research on the uses of moringa leaves that can be value added. This research work would serve as a...

International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2017

during late rabi season (November 2010 to February 2011) for genetic diversity based on 18 morpho... more during late rabi season (November 2010 to February 2011) for genetic diversity based on 18 morphological traits. Cluster analysis revealed distinct clustering pattern and grouping of genotypes into six distinct clusters. Cluster II was the largest (22 genotypes) followed by cluster I (8 genotypes) and cluster IV (2 genotypes), while cluster III, V and VI were solitary consisting of single genotypes. Intracluster D 2 values ranged from 0.00 (cluster III, V and VI) to 85.514 (cluster IV), while the intercluster D 2 values ranged from 94.56 (clusters I and II) to 753.29 (clusters I and VI). The genotype of the most divergent clusters I and VI (753.29), clusters IV and VI (590.55) and clusters II and IV (529.79) could be used in hybridization programmes. Total soluble solids, seed yield, days to appearance of first staminate flower, average fruit weight contributed maximum towards divergence.

Agricultural Research, 2021

The objective of the research was to discern the impact of micronutrients as a foliar spray in an... more The objective of the research was to discern the impact of micronutrients as a foliar spray in annual moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) var. PKM 1. The plants were sprayed at three different phases—vegetative, flowering and pod setting phase with micronutrients singly or in combination of ferrous sulphate + citric acid, boric acid, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate or a mixture of all. The experimental results revealed that all treatments performed significantly better when compared to control with respect to all morphological and yield attributes. The maximum plant height, number of primary branches, number of flowers per panicle, number of panicles per tree, fruit setting percentage, pod yield per tree, protein, ascorbic acid, carotenoid content and micronutrients status in leaves and pods were recorded highest in T8 (FeSO4 1% + Citric Acid 0.1%) + ZnSO4 0.5% + MnSO4 0.5% + H3BO3 0.2%) (micronutrient mixture) than other treatment combinations. The research has proven that the foliar spray of these micronutrient combinations increased the growth, quality and yield of annual moringa var. PKM-1 significantly. The research outcome is in corroboration that the nutrient status of moringa leaves is found to be higher when compared to the pods. Hence, the consumption of moringa leaves will be more beneficial than the pods in terms of nutrient supplement to alleviate malnutrition and sustain nutritional security.

Morinda citrifolia L. has been reported to have a broad range of therapeutic effects, including a... more Morinda citrifolia L. has been reported to have a broad range of therapeutic effects, including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antitumor, anthelminthic, analgesic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory and immune enhancing effects. In the present study, shelf life of fruit juice of M. citrifolia grown in Tamil Nadu was evaluated in terms of possibility of (a) decomposition of chemical compound/s (b) growth of microbes and (c) organoleptic properties of M. citrifolia juice at the initial stage and after 6 months. Possibility of decomposition of chemical compound/s in M. citrifolia juice was evaluated by means of (a) Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) fingerprint profile and (b) phytochemical classes. Microbiological analysis was done by evaluating the presence or absence of microbes (eg. counts of aerobic bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, yeast and moulds and Escherichia coli). Organoleptic properties such as colour, odour and taste of M. citrifolia juice were checked. Results revealed that intensity of the spots bearing Rf values of 0.45, 0.60, 0.72, 0.80, 0.88 appeared in the TLC at the initial stage retained as similar after 6 months. Phytochemicals such as alkaloids, phenols, tannins, flavonoids, steroids, saponins were detected in both initial stage and after 6 months. Further, Escherichia coli, Coliforms and Salmonella were absent at initial stage and after 6 months respectively. Counts of Aerobic bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, Yeast and Moulds were <1, <100 and <1 respectively in both stages. Organoleptic properties of Noni juice were similar at the initial stage and after 6 months. In conclusion, M. citrifolia fruit juice can be kept at room temperature without any chemical deterioration and microbial contamination for 6 months.

The Pharma Innovation Journal, 2022

The field experiment on evaluating muskmelon genotypes collected from different geographic locati... more The field experiment on evaluating muskmelon genotypes collected from different geographic locations of Tamil Nadu was conducted from 2012-13 at Rice Research Station, Tirur, Tamil Nadu. A total of 24 accessions were evaluated under randomized block design, replicated twice. Biometrical observations for 24 accessions were recorded for seven traits and were subjected to statistical analysis using D 2 statistic and Euclidean distance. On clustering of the accessions by D square statistic, it was revealed that cluster I was found to be the largest containing 6 genotypes followed by cluster VIII with 3 genotypes. The cluster analysis using Euclidean distance clustered the genotypes into 11 clusters of which cluster II as largest with five genotypes followed by cluster III and VII with three genotypes. The fruit weight and yield are the parameters to be used as selection criteria to make single plant selection.

International Journal of Botany Studies, 2019

Moringa oleifera Lam. Lam. A crop of the tropical and subtropical countries is grown universally ... more Moringa oleifera Lam. Lam. A crop of the tropical and subtropical countries is grown universally as food, fodder and medicine. The seed, leaves, roots and flowers are often used in traditional medicine products in human food. Some studies using powdered leaf preparation of Moringa oleifera have demonstrated anti-dyslipidaemic and antidiabetic activities. Different studies have shown that hydro alcohol and aqueous activities such as antihypertensive, antiulcer, antioxidant, immunomodulation and analgesic actions. Phenolic, polyphenols, alkaloids and flavonoids are responsible for the observed effect commercial production, processing and utilization of this wonder crop is gaining momentum in many of the countries due to its multifaceted uses. The aim of this research paper was to review Moringa oleifera as a potential tree for its wide range of uses. Therefore, there is an urge to focus research on the uses of moringa leaves that can be value added. This research work would serve as a...