http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/11953 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/123456789/12404 Title: Fuel, Gum, Insecticide/Pesticide and Livestock <br/> <br/>Abstract: <b>Fuel</b>- In Indian villages agricultural wastes are mixed with cow-dung and fuel is prepared for cooking and heating purposes. To combat fuelwood scarcity and deforestation problem various programmes are being developed throughout the world. Fuel briquette technology is in use in many countries and is found to be viable and cost-effective method of making fuel from agricultural waste. <br><br> <b>Gum</b>- In middle aged persons and sometimes in young also, chronic colitis results into lower abdominal pain, bleeding from rectum with diarrhoea and some related problems. <br><br> <b>Insecticide/Pesticide</b>- The seeds and bark of <b><i>Samadera indica </i>Gaertn.</b> are used in medicine for fever and skin diseases but the insect antifeedant growth regulating activities against agricultural pests are not yet reported.   <br><br> <b>Livestock</b>- To maintain softness of meat, proteolytic enzymes like papain, ficin and some fungal enzymes have been used but the quality of the meat needed a watch. Succinylated glycerol monostearate (SGMS) is an approved food additive and is also used as a dough conditioner in bread making.     <br/> <br/>Page(s): 22-23 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12403 Title: Agrotechnique, Beverage and Condiment <br/> <br/>Abstract: <b>Agrotechnique</b>-  Increasing demand for raw materials of important medicinal plants led to development of new agrotechniques for enhancing growth of wildly available plants also. <br><br> <b>Beverage</b>- In recent years many reports have appeared on various biological activities of green tea flavanols. In addition to medicinal properties green tea flavanols (GTFs) are being commercialized as food ingredient and health supplement.  <br><br> <b>Condiment</b>- Passion fruit, <b><i>Passiflora edulis</i> Sims.</b> is found in hilly areas chiefly in Nilgiris, Assam and West Bengal; also Cultivated in hilly areas of North India. The fruit composed of a thin, hard exocarp and aromatic orange-yellow, pulpy, juicy edible aril containing seeds, acidic in taste. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 18-19 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12371 Title: Ayurvedic Tips <br/> <br/>Abstract: Although rain brings a lot of relief from the heat and is a pleasant season for all living creatures including human beings, it also provides a favourable atmosphere for the growth of a number of bacteria and virus. Some of the common infections found in rainy season are gastroenteritis, amoebiasis, typhoid, malaria and skin diseases. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 35