D. C. Arukwe, B. I. Offia-Olua, I. F. Okereke, N. L. Nwanagba & C. J. Nwafor·Asian Food Science Journal·2026
This study investigated the effect of processing methods on amino acid profile and functional properties of pigeon pea flours and sensory acceptability of the balls. Flours were produced from soaked, boiled and soaked/boiled pigeon pea seeds, and designated as soaked for 12 h (S1...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i4868
This study was carried out to evaluate the nutrients, phytochemical and anti-nutritional composition of three muskmelon fruit varieties in Enugu State. The muskmelon varieties were identified, washed, peeled, sliced, and blended to obtain the pulp. The varieties and obtained data...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i1848
Aims: To process hog plum fruits (Spondias mombin L.) into juice and concentrate, study their proximate and micronutrient composition and evaluate the shelf life of these products. Study Design: Matured and ripe fruits were processed into juice and then, concentrate. The products...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i10678
Ubad Polycarpe Tougan, Zoulkifilou Yacoubou, Camille D. Guidime, Nourou S. Yorou & François Malaisse·Asian Food Science Journal·2023
Edible mushrooms consumed in Benin include a diversity of species including oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus). This Oyster mushroom production is increasing in the South of the country. The study aims to evaluate their techno-functional, nutritional and sensory properties in...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i5632
Studies on Effect of plant growth regulators to improve the colour and sugar content of Grapes” (Vitis vinifera L.).cv. Red Globe was conducted in the field of a progressive grape grower at Kaalampalyam (10 O 58’49.17” N and 76 O 55’ 15. 81”E and elevation of 1352 ft from MSL)...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i1130536
The experiment was laid out in a Factorial Randomized Block Design with sixteen treatments and replicated three times. The result indicated that the spacing of 22.5cm recorded significantly maximum number of spikes (36.50), seed yield (1221 kg /ha), husk yield (305 kg/ha), swelli...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i430395
Issoufou Amadou, Ali Salé, Josef Garvi, Rayanatou Ali Salé & Moussa Soulé·Asian Food Science Journal·2020
Wild tree species play an important role in the diet of the people. However, few studies tried to assess the food products of those wild tree species in Sahel region. This study focuses on identifying the contribution of Adansonia digitata process products through the survey and...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v15i430157
Renata Aparecida Ahnert dos Santos, Verônica D’Addazio, João Vitor Garcia Silva, Antelmo Ralph Falqueto, Marcelo Barreto da Silva, Edilson Romais Schmildt & Adriano Alves Fernandes·Microbiology Research Journal International·2019
Fusariosis is a disease that causes economic damage to black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) producers. Despite being a major disease, there is no record of efficient chemical control. Thus, the objective was to evaluate the antifungal activity of copper, zinc and potassium compounds in...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i630179
Objective: Food provision within the institutional environment is important and goes beyond satisfying the physiological need for food to other matters such as overall health and wellbeing which are of core importance to individuals. There is a paucity of data as regards food and...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2018/43579
Aims: The aim of this study is to assess the ecological status of the Kolsay high mountain lakes according to their hydrochemical parameters and structure of phytoplankton communities and reveal the altitude climatic condition impact. Study Design: We implemented bio-indication a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJECC/2016/26496
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of inorganic compounds treatment(s) namely: ChalimTM (CM), a chlorine-containing compound, metham sodium (MS) (positive control) and Co (negative control) versus organic compound such as Brassica tissue treatment (BT), on so...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/5573