Sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata), cherished globally for its sweet taste and nutritional richness, is sensitive to zinc availability-a key micronutrient vital enzymatic activity, photosynthesis kernel development. Despite importance, deficiency in agricultural soils remains a significant barrier enhancing crop yield quality. This study explores the efficacy of foliar-applied green-synthesized oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using Moringa oleifera leaf extract quality under field...

The telemedicine concept brought about a revolution in caring and led to efficient effective nursing practice. aforementioned improvements patient outcomes the positive advancements care accessibility were catalysed by 2020 pandemic. advent of this patient-centred under has ensured access, reduced costs, encouraged general satisfaction. More so, innovations are felt more underserved populations, rural populations recorded appreciable improvement pathways with professional access on hospital...

Heatstroke, characterized by a significant rise in body temperature and central nervous system dysfunction, poses severe health risk, particularly during heatwaves. This study aims to describe the epidemiological clinical profile of heatstroke patients admitted our centre heatwave period. A total nine cases were recorded All male, aged between 35 63 years, with majority working occupations involving direct exposure sunlight. The presented seizures altered sensorium, temperatures exceeding...

Celebrated for their aesthetic appeal, ornamental flowers are rich sources of vibrant pigments with potential applications beyond visual enhancement. This review explores the extraction and characterization these natural pigments, emphasizing viability as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic colorants in food industry. With increasing consumer preference clean-label sustainable ingredients, derived from present an attractive option coloration. Their application extends improving appeal...

Diabetic patients often exhibit elevated platelet reactivity, attributed to the direct impact of hyperglycemia and glycation proteins. Increased activity has been associated with development vascular complications. Insulin plays a crucial role in preventing activation, implying that deficient insulin levels may lead heightened reactivity. The objective our study was compare count predictive biomarkers type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) who had complications versus those without We aimed for...

In the advent of precision agriculture, applying fertilizer based on soil testing is a crucial tool to prescribe nutrient levels for crops, increase use efficiency and production. A field experiment was conducted in farmer's Dindigul district, Southern agro-climatic zone Tamil Nadu ascertain effect artificial fertility gradient method fertility, green fodder production sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) (var. CO 30) absorption. technique has been investigated produce recommendations...

Objective: Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) appears to be the most common cause of blindness worldwide. The objective study was assess risk factors that would increase onset or progression microvascular complication caused due type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Methods: A prospective observational conducted in a tertiary care hospital, Chennai. enrolled patients based on their inclusion and exclusion criteria were followed information collected includes demographic data lab investigations such as,...

Chemical characterization of acid sulphate soils Upper Kuttanad, Kerala was done to study its present nutrient status due the impact heavy flood that occurred in 2018. Extreme acidity is major issue with this type soil. Among collected soil samples, 53.33 per cent samples fall under very strongly acidic group (4.5 5) and 33.33 comes category (5.1 5.5). Lower values EC Kuttanad indicate area less affected by saltwater intrusion. More than 90 were rich organic carbon content. nutrients, 40...

Background: Finger millet cultivation in Alfisols (Typic rhodustalf, Palaviduthi soil series) demands an optimal integrated plant nutrient supply to achieve desired yields. In order develop the test crop response fertilizer and farm yard manure (FYM) through nutrition system (STCR-IPNS) terms of uptake, yield pre-sowing STVs, a field investigation on [Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.] was conducted at farmer’s Thoppupatti village, Dindigul district, Southern Agro-climatic zone Tamil Nadu,...

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess prescribing pattern antidiabetic drugs in Type 2 diabetes outpatients visiting Diabetes Centre, Chennai.Methods: A prospective carried out by evaluating 115 prescriptions over period 4 months and also used for other complications DM.Results: Totally, patients were evaluated, 58 male 57 female. An average number per encounter found be 4.47. 2.56. In this study, most commonly prescribed oral hypoglycemic drug class as single-drug regimen that...

Objective: Microalbuminuria was initially entrench predicator for renal failure and risk factor of cardiovascular diseases in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients as well general population. The main aim the study to determine chronic using microalbumuria a marker. Methods: One hundred with 2diabets patients, who are admitted department genral medicine tertiary care hospital. were evaluated age, detection diabetes, sex, duration clinical biochemical observations: Blood pressure(BP), sugar...

Aim: The prescribing pattern of drugs used for the treatment respiratory disease in pediatric patients at private hospital was studied. Methods: observational study conducted clinic, during which prescriptions were analyzed. Results: A total 74 patient’s analyzed. Average number prescribed per prescription 4.20. In that 43 (58.1%) male and 31 (41.9%) female. showed (37.2%) among children with syrup, 27.1% drops, 15.5% nebulizer, 10.1% tablet, 9.3% inhaler 0.8% injection anti-respiratory...

The study focused on the effect of liquid and powder formulations biofertilizer consortia developed for NPK NPKZn nutrition using Azospirillum, phosphobacteria, potash bacteria zinc solubilizing proximate nutrient component analysis maize grains to evaluate their potential as nutrient-rich sources both human animal consumption. Cereals, particularly maize, is one globally utilized significant crops, contributing substantially diet, feed, substrate fuel occupying a considerable portion...

Chemical characteristics of acid sulphate soils (Kole) Thrissur district were done after the flood in 2018, order to access fertility and productivity soil. A total 25 random samples collected from different locations AEU 6 its chemical characterization mapping done. Soils Kole lands ultra moderately reaction (3.31 6.42) with an average pH 4.98 medium high organic carbon content (1.17 4.41 %) 92 per cent soil available nitrogen which was resulted due presence more matter clay. Forty percent...

A field study was conducted during the Summer, Kharif, and Rabi seasons of 2023-2024 to evaluate brown top millet under two sowing methods (direct transplantation), three spacing configurations (20 x 10, 30 10 45 cm), fertilizer doses (75% recommended dose (RDF) (45:20:15 kg ha-1), 100% RDF (60:30:20 125% (75:40:25 ha-1)). The designed as a factorial randomized complete block design assessing growth, yield, thiamine content, economics. results indicated that summer season more favorable for...

A field trial was carried out during the Summer 2023, Kharif and Rabi 2023-2024 seasons to assess performance of brown top millet under two sowing methods (direct transplanting), three plant spacings (20 x 10 cm, 30 45 cm), fertilizer doses (75% recommended dose (RDF) at 45N:20P:15K kg ha-1, 100% RDF 60N:30P:20K 125% 75N:40P:25K ha-1) using a factorial randomized block design. The study examined leaf morphological physiological traits, yield, nutrient content, uptake by straw. results...

Recently, there has been increasing concern about crop failures and yield gaps attributed to climate change, as certain genotypes fail achieve the desired yields or quality due variations in external temperatures. To address this issue, breeders are working develop climate-resilient varieties by incorporating relevant genes into cultivars utilizing desirable source plants breeding process. Additionally, management practices being implemented mitigate environmental impacts....

Yoghurt is a fermented dairy product, having several health benefits. Redwood sappan wood (Caesalpinia sappan) plant yielding bark and stem with water soluble red pigment. Two methods of colour extraction were carried out, namely, Heat Extraction (extraction by aqueous & alcohol) Cold (Ambient temperature Refrigerated temperature) using five different medium such as distilled water, potable sodium carbonate solution, hydroxide solution ethyl alcohol. Among the mediums tried, was found to...

Type 1 diabetes caused by the destruction of pancreatic cells, leads to reduced or no production insulin, hormone responsible for lowering blood glucose levels. Insulin is a protein administered subcutaneously humans treating, type I mellitus control homeostasis when β-cells not sufficient ensure daily needs Received: 13 Aug 2024 Revised: 27 Accepted: 01 Sep this hormone. The desire more convenient and socially compatible route insulin administration other than subcutaneous injection has...

When the eye fails to perfectly focus a light beam from an element onto retinal surface, refractive error occurs. The individual's perception of resultant image is fuzzy, and refraction correction required see correctly. Hypermetropia or hyperopia, sometimes known as "Long Far-sightedness," presbyopia, astigmatism are all examples insufficiency. Children’s vision important for their development since it allows them interact with surroundings. Preschool children's eyesight critical sensory...

The study was aimed to evaluate the effect of Vitamin C adjuvant therapy significantly on lipid profile and HbA1c in diabetes patients with co-morbid cardiovascular disease.A total 64 diabetic were enrolled by using a randomization procedure assigned control group an intervention group.Patients received 500mg bid supplementation along antidiabetic antihyperlipdemic as per standard treatment protocol for period three months, whereas only antihyperlipidemic months. mean age, BMI, duration...