Physicochemical characteristics of the formulated culture media using locally available root crops

The study aimed to develop fungal culture media in dehydrated form utilizing selected locally available root crops such as cassava (Manihot esculenta), sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas), ube (Dioscorea alata L.), taro (Colocasia esculenta) and potato (Solanum tuberosum). Specifically, the objectives of the study was to determine the physicochemical characteristics of the formulated culture media such […]

Preparation, physicochemical characteristics and bioactivity of citron peel/chitosan nanocomposite by photocatalysis

The present study reports an eco-friendly synthesis of chitosan/Fruit peel (CS NCs) nanocomposite using Citron by a biological method. The synthesized CS nanocomposite was characterized by using UV–visible spectroscopy; X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) techniques. The XRD analysis revealed tetragonal crystalline structure of CS nanocomposite. Electron microscopy […]

Assessment of physicochemical parameters with fish identification in selected water areas in Binday Dam, San Fabian, Pangasinan

The indiscriminate discharge of sewage, industrial, and a variety of water from human activities progressively alters and pollutes reservoir water. Investigation of the physicochemical in the water of Binday dam showed a fluctuation of phosphate during the months of October, November, and December. Similarly, low temperature was recorded in the months of September and December […]

Physicochemical properties and potential use of six mango varieties from Burkina Faso

The quality profile of the six most important mango varieties from Burkina Faso, as well as their potential use, was investigated. It appeared that Amélie variety showed the highest levels of total sugars (74.49±0.04 % dry weight), β-carotene (1752.72±41.64 µg/100 g of fresh weight), vitamin C (58.94±1.77 mg/100 g of fresh weight), titratable acidity (1.56±0.01 […]

Physicochemical and bacteriological characterization of an artisanal drink: the case of “Zoom-koom” sold in the streets of Port-Bouët, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Artisanal beverages sold in several areas of the district of Abidjan, particularly in Port Bouet, raise huge public health problems due to their unsatisfactory microbiological quality. The objective of this study was to assess the quality of an artisanal drink sold in the streets of the municipality of Port-Bouët in Côte d’Ivoire. Three sites in […]

Physicochemical and microbiological study of fresh cream and fermented butter (Smen) made from camel milk

Smen is the most used local product by Algerian nomadic peoples, which is produced by the spontaneous fermentation of camel milk. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical and microbiological properties of fresh cream separated from camel milk and the changes that occurred after the fermentation and maturation of Smen. The Smen […]

Distribution of snail fauna and its relationship with some physicochemical parameters in aquatic ecosystems of Irhambi-Katana and Bugorhe sub-county (Southern Kivu Province, DR Congo)

A study was carried in order to determine the distribution and physicochemical preferences characteristics of three species of aquatic snails (Biomphalaria pfeifferi, Lymnaea natalensis and Physa acuta). Samples of snails and water were collected monthly during 2015 to 2017 at 54 sites locateted in Irhambi/Katana and Bugorhe sub-counties, DR Congo. Analysis of the data revealed […]

Analysis of physicochemical parameters of rivers of District Surab Rivers of Balochistan, Pakistan

The present study was designed to assess the Physicochemical parameters and the purpose of immunological variation and analysis of physicochemical parameters of freshwater bodies of District Surab River, i.e. (Surab city   Hajeeka, and Gurgut).  The collection of water samples was started from October 2019 to October 2020. The physicochemical parameters, i.e., Temperature, Turbidity, pH, DO2, […]

Physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity and sensory qualities of Pentadesma butyracea fruit pulp nectar and pineapple (Ananas comosus) juice blend

In Benin, the Pentadesma butyracea fruit pulp undergoes significant post-harvest loss due to its low valorization. For valorizing this pulp, mixed fruit juices were produced from the blends of Pentadesma butyracea and pineapple (Ananas comosus) fruit and pasteurized at 65°C for 20 min. The aim of this study was to identify the quality characteristics of […]

Effect of sunshine on the evolution of morphological and physicochemical parameters of preharvest mangoes (Mangifera indica L.)

To reduce post-harvest losses due to an uncontrolled harvest date, the effects of sunshine on the ripening of mangoes on trees were studied in the Kent variety intended for export from Côte d’Ivoire. On trees, some mangoes exposed to direct daily sunlight (DDS) and others shaded by the leaves, therefore subject to indirect daily sunlight […]