NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository Collection: NPR Vol.2(3) [May-June 2003]

Condiment, Dye and Insecticide/Pesticide

Thu, 29 May 2003 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Condiment, Dye and Insecticide/Pesticide

Abstract: Condiment- Christophene or Chow-Chow, Sechium edule (Jacq.) Sw. (Family: Cucurbitaceae) is an underutilized vegetable crop found growing in some parts of North East Himalaya and Karnataka.

Dye- Natural dyes are S9ft, cool to eyes and good for skin is a fact which has been revived in recent past.

Insecticide/Pesticide- Plants may provide potential alternatives to currently used insect control agents because they constitute a rich source of bioactive chemicals.

Page(s): 143-144

Dietary Tips

Thu, 29 May 2003 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Dietary Tips

Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases account for an appreciable proportion of mortality and morbidity. Urbanization increases obesity and reduces physical activity, which results in overweight, elevated blood pressure (hypertension), and blood lipids and diabetes. The possibility of genetic susceptibility and other environmental influences like cigarette smoking, alcohol and stress also have a role to play, therefore, it is essential to maintain body weight.

Page(s): 150-151

Tissue Culture and Vegetable

Thu, 29 May 2003 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Tissue Culture and Vegetable

Abstract: Tissue Culture- Oak trees are important plants of Himalayas but due to many reasons their regeneration is deteriorating. Tissue culture technique is the only method to conserve and regenerate them. Scientists at G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Almora developed a regeneration protocol for Quercus floribunda Lindl.

Vegetable- Discolouration of the surface of peeled baby carrots occurs due to reversible surface dehydration and irreversible formation of lignin which affect their storage quality and shelf-life. Edible coatings have been applied to the surface of fresh carrots to control white surface discolouration by acting as moisture barrier or surface moisturizer .

Page(s): 148-149

Beverage

Thu, 29 May 2003 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Beverage

Abstract: Fruit and vegetable juices are beverages of high nutritional value sincethey are enriched with minerals, vitamins and other beneficial components for human health that are generally indicated as antioxidants. Unfortunately during the industrial transformation, a large part of the characteristics determining the quality of the fresh product undergoes a remarkable modification: the thermal damage and the chemical oxidation degrade more sensitive components reducing the quality of the final product.

Page(s): 141-142