V. M. Malathi

In-vitro Evaluation of Botanicals and Microbial Bioagents against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ricini and Rotylenchulus reniformis in Castor

V. Manasa, K. Sankari Meena, B. Vidyasagar & V. M. Malathi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

This study evaluated the in vitro efficacy of selected botanicals and microbial bioagents against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ricini and Rotylenchulus reniformis affecting castor under controlled laboratory conditions. Five botanicals (Piper betle, Costus igneus, Tinospora cordifol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i84247

Effect of Polishing on Nutritional, Physical, Functional and Colour Characteristics of Foxtail Millet

Oggu Sameeksha, T. V. N. Padmavathi, T. Sucharitha Devi, R. Venkateshwarlu & V. M. Malathi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.) is a nutrient-rich, climate-resilient minor millet; however, polishing, while improving processing and eating quality, can alter its nutritional, physical, and functional characteristics. The present study evaluated the effects of 5% and 10% po...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104503