Piyush Pradhan

Investigation of Optimal Tapping Method for Moringa oleifera Gum Production and Its Influence on Physical Characteristics

Saresh N V, Dileep Kumar, A S Godara, Narender, Piyush Pradhan, Vikash Pawariya & M K Yadav · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Traditional gum tapping in M. oleifera involves making multiple injuries using sharp tools which are tedious and risk of tree death due to infections. The present study aimed to standardize a more sustainable method for gum tapping in moringa. The experiment tested various method...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i83391

Efficacy of Ash Concentration in Dry Fruit Storage of Capparis decidua (Kair): An Important Underutilised and Multipurpose Shrub of the Hot Arid Region of India

Saresh N V, Dileep Kumar, A S Godara, Narender, Vikash Pawariya, Piyush Pradhan & M K Yadav · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Capparis decidua (Forssk.) Edgew., commonly known as Kair, is a desert-adapted shrub valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Due to its seasonal availability, effective preservation methods are essential to ensure year-round utilization. The present study aimed to ev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i91836