This experiment was conducted to evaluate the quality of Indrani vough prepared in the laboratory and collected from Dinajpur district. Four types of Indrani vough samples were used in this experiment. Laboratory made Indrani vough was assigned as A sample. B, C and D samples were collected from Shananda sweet meat , Pabna sweet meat and Jalozogh sweet meat shop respectively. All the samples were tested for organoleptic, chemical and microbiological parameters. Among organoleptic parameters such as body and texture, color and appearance, and taste score of four types of samples differed insignificantly, but quality of samples differed significantly for flavour score (p<0.01). Chemical and microbiological analyses indicated that significant differences among four types of samples were found for protein, fat, carbohydrate, ash, acidity and Total Viable Count (p<0.01), except dry matter and moisture contents. From the present study it was concluded that Sananda sweet meat shops Indrani vough was superior to others. But laboratory made Indrani vough was the best in relation to microbiological status. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v42i1.15786 Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2013. 42 (1): 71-75
An experiment in alpha lattice design with three replication including 39 exotic maize hybrids was conducted at the Research farm of Regional Agricultural Research Station, BARI, Ishuardi, Pabna during Rabi season 2010-11 for analysis the genetic divergence in exotic maize hybrids. The genotypes were grouped in to seven clusters. Cluster VI comprised the maximum genotypes (13) indicating overall genetic similarity among them. The minimum genotype (1) was contained in the cluster III and V. The highest inter-cluster distance was observed between cluster V and III followed by cluster I and III and cluster III and VII suggesting wide diversity between them and the genotypes in these cluster could be used in hybridization program for obtaining a wide spectrum of variation among the segregates. The highest intra-cluster distance was observed in cluster VII and the cluster III and V were contained only one genotype and hence, their intra cluster distance was zero. The mean values of cluster IV recorded the highest yield per hectare (11.60 ton/ha) with medium plant height, days to maturity, days to 50% tasseling, silking and shelling percentage. Selection on the basis of plant aspect and ear aspect the genotypes of cluster III ranked first but plant height was high with medium seed size, medium yield, medium shelling percentage and also in late in case of maturity. The mean values of cluster V shown overall medium in case of yield and all yield contributing characters. Qualitative characters contribute maximum towards genetic divergence. Therefore, the genotypes from cluster III, V and VI could be utilized as source materials for getting desirable new recombinants with early maturity and higher yield. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 38(2): 335-341, June 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v38i2.15894
An experiment was carried out at the BAU Germplasm Centre (GPC), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during February to May, 2021 to study the effect of bagging on fruit setting and fruit quality of different litchi germplasm. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications of four litchi germplasms viz. Mongolbari, China-3, Bombai, Mozzafforpuri. Here replication number is represented by number of plants observed per variety. The data were recorded on number of fruit set per inflorescence, fruit dropping, fruit color, weight per fruit, TSS (% brix). At marble stage, bunch bagging was done with brown and white polypropylene bag and while the bunches were without bagging in control plants. Bunch bagging has significantly influnced on yield and yield contributing traits of litchi germplasms. The highest fruit setting was obtaining from the combination of Bombai litchi with brown polyethylene bag followed by Mongolbari with white polyethylene bag, while non-bagged China-3 obtained the lowest fruit setting. Mongolbari variety had highest TSS (18.65% Brix) in brown polypropylene bag treatments. Highest average fruit weight (21.15g) was found in Bombai variety on brown polypropylene bag treatment and lowest average fruit weight (12.83g) from China-3 variety on control treatment. Fruit color i.e. deep purple, moderate purple, deep red, pale yellow and no/less fruit cracking, no bird damage was found on bunch bagging treatment in fruit ripening of litchi which may add more consumer value of litchi fruit. Based on the study it can be concluded that as a good agricultural practices (GAP) brown polypropylene bunch bagging treatment was the best to reduced fruit dropping as well as increased the average fruit weight, fruit color and %TSS value of litchi fruit. Timely establishment of bunch bagging in litchi orchard is beneficial to ensure better fruit set, reduce fruit dropping, prevent insect infestation, reduce bird damage and better sugar content of litchi. Bangladesh J. Nuclear Agric, 38(2): 81-88, 2024
Spondylolisthesis in adults is characterized by the loss of disc height across the affected segment with sagital translation. The goal of stabilizing the spine is accomplished by fusion. Transforaminal approach for lumbar interbody fusion is a very good approach and reduces the complications associated with traditional posterior approach. It has been reported to be safe and effective in the treatment of spondylolisthesis. It has done to assess the functional outcome of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) in spondylolisthesis. This prospective interventional study was performed from July 2008 to June 2011 included 30 patients (male 07, female 23), within a age range of 30-59 years. Nineteen cases were lytic, 08 cases were degenerative, 02 were post-traumatic and 01 dysplastic variety of spondylolisthesis. Follow up ranged from 12 to 24 months and outcome assessed by VAS and ODI regarding pain and disability. Achievement of fusion and complications were documented accordingly. Statistical analysis was done by unpaired t-test and chi-squared test in appropriate instances. We included twenty One (70.00%) patient had Grade-II Spondylolisthesis and L4 over L5 had been the commonest level (53.33%) involved. Pain and disability improved significantly and 22 (73.33%) patients returned to their previous level of activity. One (03.33%) patient developed superficial wound infection and 01 (03.33%) had persistent low back pain. All patients had neurological improvement. We concluded that Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion is an effective alternative surgical procedure for the treatment of spondylolisthesis. Overall outcome is satisfactory in 93.33% cases.
A total of 360 patients with renal and ureteral calculi who had sterile urine before extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and did not have any increased risk of infection received Tab. Ciprfloxacin (500 mg) 12 hourly for the next 5 days or no prophylaxis were included in this prospective study. Patients were followed by urinalysis and culture together with clinical evaluations. In antibiotic prophylactic group 10 (6.4%) had post ESWL urine culture positive while in without prophylaxis 13 (8.8%) had positive urine culture. The incidence of urinary tract infection after ESWL is extremely low, provided that patients have sterile urine before the procedure.
Oil-in-water emulsions can be stabilized by proteins, and is widely used for delivery of hydrophobic bioactive compounds in food and pharmaceutical applications. But emulsions stabilized by proteins such as whey protein or soy protein isolates (SPI) may lose their stability under gastric conditions due to changes of temperature, pH and the presence of digestive enzymes. However, the additions of soy soluble polysaccharide (SSP) to protein-stabilized emulsions are reported to improve the stability against low pH, thermal treatment and under-simulated gastric conditions. This review emphasizes the importance of incorporating of SSP into SPI stabilized-emulsions and dispersion and encapsulated products to improve the stability against low pH, thermal treatment and stimulated peptic and tryptic digestions. The mechanism responsible for the stabilization of the SPI emulsion by SSP at acidic pH can be due to a balance between electrostatic interactions of SSP with SPI and interfacial adsorption of SSP.
Organophosphorus pesticides are one of the most commonly used pesticide classes in agriculture in the management of insect pests due to their high efficacy. The extensive use of organophosphorus pesticides can contaminate both the atmosphere and food, which may lead to health problems. In this study, the residue level of organophosphorus pesticides, and their health risk assessment was evaluated on country bean and bitter gourd. Out of forty analysed samples of the country bean, two samples contained multiple residues, seven samples contained single residue. On the other hand, out of forty samples of bitter gourd, one sample contained multiple residues and three samples contained single residue. Among the organophosphorus pesticides, diazinon was the most frequently detected organophosphorus pesticide in country bean and bitter gourd. The highest short-term risks or acute risk (aHI) was below 1.83%, and the highest long-term risk or chronic risk (HQs) was below 10.46% for the country bean and bitter gourd, respectively. Short- and long-term risk assessment results showed that the intake risks of country bean and bitter gourd were acceptable. The health hazard results showed that country bean and bitter gourd consumption in Cumilla, Bangladesh does not pose an acute or chronic risk to human health. However, a routine monitoring system must be established to control the contamination of vegetables with pesticides.
Supplementation of concentrate feed during late pregnancy of doe is an approach to improve milk yield and kid performance after kidding. The experiment was conducted to find out appropriate level and duration of supplementation to the pregnant doe. The data of the experiment were analyzed applying Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with factorial arrangements with three replications. First factor used in the experiment was the duration of concentrate feeding (15 days, 30 days, 45 days and 60 days) and second was amount of concentrate supplemented (2.00%, 1.75%, 1.50% and 1.25% of their body weight). Birth weight, weaning weight, milk yield and kid mortality in different groups were recorded. Birth weight and weaning weight were found higher in 60 days supplemented group i.e. 2.3±0.23 kg and 10.94±0.41 kg, respectively. Both birth weight and weaning weight were also found higher with 2 percent concentrate feeding group than others i.e. 2.1±0.23 kg and 9.64±0.42 kg, respectively. Milk yield recorded for fourth week shows that higher milk yields were found in 2 percent concentrate supplemented group with 60 days time period. The result showed that by increasing the level of concentrate during late gestation period of does increased the birth weight, weaning weight of kids and increased milk yield of does. So the higher level of concentrate supplementation is required during 45 to 60 days of late gestation in does.
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