Rita Nath

Chitosan-Based Active Packaging with ZnO Nanoparticles and Green Tea Extract for Shelf-Life Extension of Chicken Loaf

Santosh Upadhyay, Rita Nath, Dhrubajyoti Kalita, Saurabh Kumar Laskar, Shantanu Tamuly, Sutopa Das, Bijoy Kumar Sarkar, Protiva Gogoi, Deepshikha Deuri & Param Debbarma · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2026

Chitosan-based biodegradable packaging films have gained considerable attention in food preservation because of their film-forming ability, antimicrobial activity and eco-friendly nature. The incorporation of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles and natural antioxidants, such as green...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i71147

Emergence of Riemerella anatipestifer Infection in Domestic Ducks in Assam, India

Naba Jyoti Deka, Dhruba Jyoti Kalita, Shantanu Tamuly, Rita Nath, Rajeev Kumar Sharma & Prasanta Chabukdhara · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Duck farming is an important component of poultry production in India, contributing substantially to both egg and meat production. According to the 2019 livestock census, Assam's total duck population is approximately 12.04 million. In Assam and the northeastern region of India,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123386

Effect of Rice Beer and Phyto-ingredients on Microbiological Qualities of Vacuum and Aerobically Packaged Marinated Duck Meat

Pompi Rani Boro, Saurabh Kumar Laskar, Ankur Das, Rita Nath & Naba Jyoti Deka · Archives of Current Research International · 2025

This research was carried out to investigate the effect of incorporating rice beer and phyto-ingredients on the microbiological qualities of vacuum packaged marinated duck meat. Ducks aged between 9 and 12 months were procured from a local market and hygienically slaughtered and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2025/v25i41171