Life Sciences

Withaniasomnifera L. is a multipurpose medicinal plant of family Solanaceae occurring abundantly in sub-tropical regions of the world. W. somnifera is rich in numerous treasured secondary metabolites such as steroids, withanolidealkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, saponins, and glycosides. In recent years, there has been a significant surge in reports on the health-promoting benefits of winter cherry also known as Ashwagandha. The present review states its potential use as neuroprotective, sedative, adaptogenic anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, cardioprotective and anti-diabetic properties.

Sweet potato belongs to the family Convolvulaceae, genus Ipomoea and species Ipomoea batatas. The English word potato is from the word batata (sweet potato) of the Taino Indians of the West Indies by way of the Spanish word patata. The English word originally referred to the sweet potato, but was later applied to the common potato, which is called papa in Spanish. The word yam is probably from nyami in the language of the West African Wolof people.

This study explored the potential of utilizing edible flowers, specifically red gumamela, as a primary ingredient in the formulation of a floral-flavored ice cream dessert. The research aimed to devise a distinctive and innovative ice cream recipe incorporating gumamela petals as the central element, supplemented by additional components to enhance both flavor and nutritional profile. The investigation encompassed sensory analysis and assessment of the final recipe, encompassing taste tests and texture evaluations.

The banana bloom was employed in the creation of a pasta dish in the present study. Pasta was a highly desired delicacy that people liked consuming, and Filipinos had also incorporated pasta dishes into their celebrations of significant occasions, such as birthdays. Utilizing banana blossom as the primary component in the noodles could potentially provide health benefits associated with fortified noodles, emphasizing its positive impact on the well-being of the customer.

Plastic pollution was identified as one of the main problems in the world, with plastic taking hundreds or thousands of years to decompose. Consequently, there has been a growing inclination towards utilizing biodegradable materials such as bioplastics for packaging purposes. Bioplastics can be derived from organic materials such as food waste, although it's important to note that not all bioplastics are biodegradable.

Some nations have strictly regulated the cultivation of GMO crops, while critics have tried to raise the alarm on potential risks, environmental impact, social justice and ethical concerns regarding certain aspects of biotechnology. Given the recent advances and the benefits to those countries engaged in implementing biotechnology, and the scope of its use in so many countries, it is important that U.S. citizens understand what it is, and how it is employed.

The Pesticides are mainly used in agriculture According to the FAO, 4,600,000 tonnes of pesticides are sprayed into the environment each year, or 146 kg of pesticides per second. Every year, 3 million people are poisoned by pesticides worldwide. Developing countries represent a quarter of the use of pesticides in the world, but record 99% of deaths caused by these same pesticides. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recommends good management practices pesticides that can minimize potential health risks for farmers and other users in public hygiene.

The pea (Pisum sativum L.) is an annual grain legume of the Papillonaceae family. It is thought to be originated in the Ethiopia, part of Europe and Asia. It is one of the four most important cultivated legumes along¬side soybean, groundnut and beans. The development of varieties for yield and disease resistance is one of the important activities to support farmers and improve the productivity of the crop. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess genetic diversity by cluster and principal component (PCA) analyses of field pea genotypes.

The article studies the innovative aspects and the relevant controversy, and unsolved problem raised by the paremy ‟Kifuko M-mutamba Tawusosolwa ooso” [1]. It also examines how or at what extent the paremy impacts the modern ecology globalisation on its users. The paremy perspective claims that today many social problems are inherently related to Ecology. Ecologyis not an isolated variable, but a dimension informing theory and methodology in several researches. Ecology is viewed here as related to social class, ethnicity, culture and religion.

Increasing human population puts intense pressure on the river and uses it as their household dustbin. These are Anthropogenic pollution (are directly associated with the decline of river water quality and the fishes) and become an alarming issue of increasing scientific concern. Bihar is the “land of rivers” and a huge population resides at the bank of the rivers. The present survey was undertaken in Gandak river (Bihar) at Hajipur from Aug 2022 to Sept 2023 to check water quality, fish biodiversity and their IUCN status in summer, winter and rainy season.