http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/11949 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12416 Title: Food <br/> <br/>Abstract: Sweet Potato, <b><i>Ipomoea halalas</i> (Linn.) Lam</b>. is grown commonly as a root crop in tropical countries including China and Japan. The root starch is employed for many purposes but not for making noodles. Modification of its properties may make it suitable to produce noodles. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 21 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12407 Title: Textile and Therapeutics <br/> <br/>Abstract: <b>Textile</b>- The traditional practice of dyeing textile with natural dyes has again received preference over synthetic dyes from the point of view of natural finish, health safety and ecofriendliness. <br><br> <b>Therapeutics</b>- Perilla [<b><i>Perilla frutescens</i> (Linn.</b>) Britton var. crispa] leaves are frequently used as garnish for fresh seafood. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 22-24 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12406 Title: Fuel, Insecticide/Molluscicide and Nutraceutical <br/> <br/>Abstract: <b>Fuel</b>-The industrial-scale production of biodiesel fuel from waste edible oils is performed by a chemical process using alkaline catalysts. Waste oils, however, contain small amounts of water and free fatty acids (FFA) in addition to oxidized compounds, such as aldehydes, epoxides, and polymers. <br><br> <b>Insecticide/Molluscicide</b>-Schistosomiasis is an endemic parasitic disease, prevalent in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is second only to malaria. <br><br> <b>Nutraceutical</b>- Pea is an important grain legume, as both human food and animal feed. A valuable part of the pea is the protein fraction, which can be extracted and further purified into a protein isolate. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 30-32 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12405 Title: Cosmetics, Food and Fruit <br/> <br/>Abstract: <b>Cosmetics</b>- Triterpene, steroid saponins and sapogenins of plant origin are claimed to be effective for the treatment/prevention of panniculopatia oedemato-fibro sclerotica, but the mechanisms by which these compounds are active have never been elucidated. <br><br> <b>Food</b>- Lipid peroxidation causes deterioration of foods and makes them unacceptable to consumers. <br><br> <b>Fruit</b>- AftabAhmed, Head of Business Development for NaturallyVitamins at Scottsdale, Arizona, USAhas found that watermelon, <b><i>Citrullus lanatus</i> (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai</b> may be the answer when it comes to treating male impotence. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 28-29