Raju Krishna Chalannavar

• PhD. Post Doc (South Africa)
• Professor and Chairman at Mangalore University

Microplastics are now a global issue due to increased plastic production and use. Recently, various studies have been performed in response to the human health risk assessment. Due to their small size and wide distribution, microplastics are almost ubiquitous and can be easily ingested by organisms into the digestive system and then into the blood...

Probiotics are defined as vital microorganisms which when ingested in suitable quantity offer a health benefit to the host. Probiotics are live microorganisms (Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, and a yeast, Saccharomyces boulardi) that can have beneficial effects on or inside body. Indian probiotic foods have a fascinating history deeply rooted in th...

Microplastics are synthetic polymers with major dimension of ≤5 mm. The particles occur in a large variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and compositions. Microplastics enter the food chain, they may be biomagnified and bioaccumulated by larger organisms and ultimately reach humans. Apart from organisms, other food materials such as salt, honey, beer,...

Microplastics, which are tiny plastic particles measuring less than 5 mm in length, have been found to have significant negative impacts on both human health and the environment. Due to the alarming increase in contamination worldwide and excessive production of plastics and synthetic materials, there is an urgent need to investigate the effects of...

Wound healing is a long expensive process and represent a major burden to patients, healthcare providers and healthcare systems. There are many risk factors, such as age, malnutrition, infections, smoking, medications or radiation, associated with improper wound healing. Wound dressings are divided into traditional plant based or conventional dress...

Wound healing is a long expensive process and represent a major burden to patients, healthcare providers and healthcare systems. There are many risk factors, such as age, malnutrition, infections, smoking, medications or radiation, associated with improper wound healing. Wound dressings are divided into traditional plant based or conventional dress...

According to the new study published in Nature, India has secured the top spot as biggest plastic polluter in the world, releasing 9.3 million tonnes (Mt) annually. Plastic pollution remains a global challenge and this alarming trend of rising plastic waste in India has severe consequences for the environment, wildlife, and human health. The Indian...

Microplastics are small plastic pieces less than five millimeters long which can be harmful to ocean, aquatic and human life. Plastic is everywhere. A lot of it ends up in the ocean. Most plastics in the ocean break up into very small particles. These small plastic bits are called "microplastics. Other plastics are intentionally designed to be smal...

Cancer is a leading cause of death and a vital health care challenge in the world. Men are mostly affected by skin cancer, liver cancer, blood cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, rectum, and prostate cancer. Women are mostly affected by cervical, blood, liver, skin, breast, colon, rectal and stomach cancer. Oncology is the study of cancer. An oncolo...

3D printing, also called Additive Manufacturing (AM), has the potential to be a technological revolution in the manufacturing industry. 3D printing technology is divided into different types, Stereolithography (SLA), digital light processing (DLP), and fused deposition modeling (FDM). Polymers are the materials that are frequently utilized in 3D pr...

Petroleum-based plastics have hazardous effect on the environment. The non-degradability of conventional plastics has led to the filling of landfill sites, raising water, land pollution, and rapid depletion of fossil resources. One promising solution is the production of starch-blended biodegradable polymers. These polymers are produced from renewa...

Industrial Cannabis sativa (hemp or fiber type) has many applications particularly to produce paper, ropes, food, medicines, cosmetics, hempcrete, leather, bioplastic, biochar, 3D printing and textiles. Hemp fibers are used to create durable and eco-friendly fabrics for clothing, upholstery, and accessories. Hemp clothing is valued for its durabili...

Plastic litter pollution in the oceans, the land and freshwater rivers is increasingly emerging as a serious global environmental concern. Conventional plastics are fossil-based, made from non-renewable natural resources. A novel way out of the increasing rate of demand for plastic packaging is to adopt biodegradable plastics. Cannabis sativa (Hemp...

Industrial Cannabis sativa (hemp or fibre) is mainly used to produce paper, ropes, food, medicines, cosmetics, hempcrete, leather, bioplastic, biochar, 3D printing homes and textiles. Hempcrete is a building construction material made from Industrial hemp fibers, lime and water. Hempcrete is a cost effective and sustainable properties which makes a...

Industrial Cannabis sativa (hemp or fiber type) is mainly used to produce leather, paper, ropes, food, medicines, cosmetics, hempcrete, leather, bioplastic, biochar, 3D printing housing and textiles. This wide range of applications makes hemp a unique plant that can have positive impacts in many industries including leather production. Hemp-based l...

Cannabis sativa has been used for thousands of years for recreational, medicinal, or religious purposes. Another culture technique is the most viable and efficient method of producing homozygous doubled haploid plants within a short period. The most widely extended approaches to obtain doubled haploids (DHs) have traditionally been based on the use...

The use of Cannabis sativa as a herbal medicine is increasing due to its proven therapeutic values. However, in multiple countries today, its cultivation and usage are regulated by the interest in the medicinal potential of cannabis and have paved the way for the release of marketing authorization for cannabis-based products. The legalization of ca...

Plant based leather has pretty extraordinary potential to contribute to a climate-friendly, eco-friendly, cruelty-free sustainable fashion industry. Plant-based leather is proving to be a versatile and high-quality material that can be used to create beautiful and fashionable garments. Plant-based leather available in the market can be made using a...

Cannabis sativa is known for the source of therapeutic compounds, gaining great importance since restrictions on its growth and use are gradually reduced throughout the world. Unintended cross-pollination of Cannabis sativa crops is one of the most important threats to cannabinoid production. Therefore, avoiding pollination of female flowers during...

Cannabis sativa L. is a dioecious wind-pollinated, although monoecious plants (male and female flowers on same plant) can occur in some population or developed by breeding efforts. Monoecious species have many advantages in the agricultural and industrial sectors due to the self-pollination and minimum variation in cannabinoid content from generati...

This review paper highlights and updates the recent robust extraction methods for phytocannabinoids, hydrodynamic extraction technology and use of vegetable oil as the solvent system. Hydrodynamic cannabis extraction is a recent development within the cannabis industry that can be used to produce full-spectrum cannabis extracts with high bioavailab...

The present study aims to fabricate cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) doped poly(vinyl alcohol) polyethylene glycol (PVA/PEG) nanocomposite films for biomedical applications. The nanocomposite films were prepared by using electrospinning techniques with varying percentages of CNCs (10% and 20%) mixed with PVA and PEG (50:50). The properties of the prod...

This review paper of literature survey highlights medicinal importance of Bilwapathri or Bael (Aegle marmelos: Family-Rutaceae) and updates on therapeutic studies. The demand for bael fruits is increasing owing to nutraceutical, therapeutical, post-harvest values, and its usages in various Indian Ayurvedic system of medicines. Bael is available as...

This review paper of literature highlights role of Light Emitting Diode (LED) on the growth of plants under controlled conditions of greenhouse farming particularly hydroponics. "Internet of Things (IOT)" is a system of interconnected computing devices, sensors, objects, microcontrollers, and cloud servers that can transmit data across a network an...

This review paper of literature highlights the factors governing hydroponics and carbon foot print of vertical farming. Hydroponics is the art of growing plants without a soil but with using nutrient solution under hi-tech greenhouse controlled conditions in urban area. Because of the precise regulation of watering and feeding the plant, this metho...

This review paper of literature highlights the importance of greenhouse urban farming technology, hydroponics, aeroponics, aquaponics, vertical farming and applications of Internet of Things (IOT) technologies. The greenhouse farming is a well known modern agriculture technology for optimal plant growth. Hydroponics, a soilless cultivation techniqu...

This review paper of literature highlights the role of accumulation of aluminum in tea leaves and its toxic effects on human health. Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water and contains heavy metals and trace elements that may cause potential negative effects on health. Tea is known to be a metal accumulator. However, drinking ev...

This review paper highlights and updates the outbreak of Nipah virus (NiV), an emerging zoonotic bat borne virus that can cause severe respiratory illness and deadly encephalitis in humans. Nipah virus (NiV) outbreak was first reported in 1998 from Malaysia and then recorded in Bangladesh, India, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

This literature review paper highlights morphology, distribution, medicinal properties of commercially important tree species, Thespesia populnea, Terminalia arjuna, Butea monosperma (Palas), Silver oak (Grevillea robusta), Mangifera indica, Madhuca longifolia,Melia azadirachta, Michelia champaca, Moringa oleifera, Peltophorum pterocarpum, and Aegl...

This literature review paper highlights morphology, distribution, medicinal properties of commercially important tree species, Thespesia populnea, Terminalia arjuna, Butea monosperma (Palas), Silver oak (Grevillea robusta), Mangifera indica, Madhuca longifolia,Melia azadirachta, Michelia champaca, Moringa oleifera, Peltophorum pterocarpum, and Aegl...

Pajanelia longifolia, a deciduous tree of historical significance, has gained attention for its potential therapeutic properties. This study focuses on evaluating the safety and potential applications of a methanol extract derived from P. longifolia leaves. The investigation covers various critical elements, encompassing GC-MS analysis, evaluation...

This review paper highlights and updates the role of plant based inhibitors in controlling the triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) via blocking the TNBC signalling pathways. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. There are several identified types, among which the triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most fatal for patients. Conv...

This review paper highlights the therapeutic properties of Tinospora cordifolia (Amruthballi), Giloy' or 'Guduchi' particularly anticancer activity. Nine species of Tinospora are naturalized in the different states of India. Tinospora cordifolia is one such plant and has shown to exhibit anti-carcinogenic properties. Tinospora cordifolia herbal sup...

Cancer is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Cancer is a disease characterized by abnormal cell division and proliferation that result from disruption of molecular signals that control these processes. Cancer is the abnormal, uncontrolled division of cells in the body. The cancer cells when malignant, invade various part...

This review paper has highlighted a list of plants containing active phytochemicals with anticancer potential, as well as data supporting their use in cancer therapy, animal models, and their pharmacological properties. Cancer is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Cancer is a disease characterized by abnormal cell divisi...

This review paper has highlighted a list of plants containing active phytochemicals with anticancer potential, as well as data supporting their use in cancer therapy, animal models, and their pharmacological properties. Cancer is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Cancer is a disease characterized by abnormal cell divisi...

This litrature review paper highlights the role of phytocannabinoids in controlling cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death among females worldwide. Cervical cancer (CC) is a malignant form of tumor which originates in the cervix. Cervical cancer, which develops in a woman's cervix, is the second-most common ca...

This litrature review paper highlights the role of phytocannabinoids in controlling cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death among females worldwide. Cervical cancer (CC) is a malignant form of tumor which originates in the cervix. Cervical cancer, which develops in a woman's cervix, is the second-most common ca...

This litrature review paper highlights the role of phytocannabinoids in controlling cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death among females worldwide. Cervical cancer (CC) is a malignant form of tumor which originates in the cervix. Cervical cancer, which develops in a woman's cervix, is the second-most common ca...

Cannabis has been used for thousands of years for recreational, medicinal, or religious purposes and the therapeutic potential of medicinal Cannabis was demonstrated in various medical conditions. The legalization of Cannabis is an important source of economic growth as it contributes to the growing revenue tax, and the creation of new workplaces.

Cannabis has been used for thousands of years for recreational, medicinal, or religious purposes and the therapeutic potential of medicinal Cannabis was demonstrated in various medical conditions. The legalization of Cannabis is an important source of economic growth as it contributes to the growing revenue tax, and the creation of new workplaces.

Cannabis has been used for thousands of years for recreational, medicinal, or religious purposes and the therapeutic potential of medicinal Cannabis was demonstrated in various medical conditions. The legalization of Cannabis is an important source of economic growth as it contributes to the growing revenue tax, and the creation of new workplaces.

Food-borne illnesses and diseases are major threats to human health. Common food borne pathogens include bacteria such as Escherichia coli Serogroup (O157), Bacillus cereus, Clostridium botulinum, Campylobacter sp., C. perfringens, some Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Staphylococcus aureus, and Vibrio spp. etc. Pathogenic E....

This literature review paper highlights and updates the THC quantification methods applied for the differentiation of Cannabis varieties and final Cannabis products as a part of the quality control measures. The quantification method also helps to differentiate between Medical Cannabis sativa (drug or marijuana) and Industrial Cannabis sativa L. (H...

This literature review paper highlights and updates the THC quantification methods applied for the differentiation of Cannabis varieties and final Cannabis products as a part of the quality control measures. The quantification method also helps to differentiate between Medical Cannabis sativa (drug or marijuana) and Industrial Cannabis sativa L. (H...

Global warming, climate change, local air pollution, ozone depletion, acid rain and depletion of fossil fuel are the major global environmental issues. Presently, non-renewable fossil fuels meet up to 80% of the world's energy demand. Rapid consumption of fossil fuels as well as rising environmental pollution caused by extreme CO2 emissions, sulphu...

This review paper highlights the production of biodiesel from different plant based feedstocks via the transesterification process. Biodiesel is a renewable, non-toxic, environment-friendly and an economically feasible option to tackle the depleting fossil fuels and its negative environmental impact. Biodiesel in general possess higher kinematic vi...

This review paper highlights the production of biodiesel from different plant based feedstocks via the transesterification process. Biodiesel is a renewable, non-toxic, environment-friendly and an economically feasible option to tackle the depleting fossil fuels and its negative environmental impact. Biodiesel in general possess higher kinematic vi...

This review paper highlights the production of biodiesel from hemp seed oil via transesterification reaction. Hemp seeds present a viable feedstock option for biodiesel production. This is demonstrated by the plants high yield, ability to grow on infertile soil, resilience to disease and bugs. Hemp biodiesel performs well in biodiesel blends. Hemp...

This review paper highlights the importance and role of hemp fibre in textile industries. In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in hemp as a sustainable and versatile textile fibre in fashion and textile industry. Hemp is a sustainable and environmental friendly crop that can provide valuable raw materials to a large number of in...

This review paper updates the benefits of using hemp fibre for the production hemp plastic. Traditional fossil-fuel based plastic production emits massive levels of greenhouse gasses, and the material can take hundreds of years to break down. Traditionally, plastics are made from petroleum-based compounds, which release toxic gases into the atmosph...

This review paper updates the benefits of using hemp fibre for the production hemp plastic. Traditional fossil-fuel based plastic production emits massive levels of greenhouse gasses, and the material can take hundreds of years to break down. Traditionally, plastics are made from petroleum-based compounds, which release toxic gases into the atmosph...

This review paper highlights Industrial Cannabis sativa-Hemp uses and disadvantages particularly in the form of biochar. Biochar is defined as the burning of the organic material at high temperature under limited oxygen supply to produce carbon rich material is known as biochar. Biochar is a carbon-rich product that is formed under pyrolysis of dif...

This paper reviewed the importance of Cannabis sativa and highlights difference between Medical Cannabis (Marijuana or drug type) and Industrial hemp. Cannabis has been used for thousands of years for recreational, medicinal, or religious purposes. Industrial hemp and marijuana share the same species, Cannabis sativa L, but represent different vari...

This paper reviewed the importance of Cannabis sativa and highlights difference between Medical Cannabis (Marijuana or drug type) and Industrial hemp. Cannabis has been used for thousands of years for recreational, medicinal, or religious purposes. Industrial hemp and marijuana share the same species, Cannabis sativa L, but represent different vari...

This paper reviewed the importance of Cannabis sativa and highlights difference between Medical Cannabis (Maijuana or drug type) and Industrial hemp. Cannabis has been used for thousands of years for recreational, medicinal, or religious purposes. Industrial hemp and marijuana share the same species, Cannabis sativa L, but represent different varie...

This present review highlights the efficacy and therapeutic uses of Cannabis on the basis of ongoing and proven clinical trials. Since from 5,000 years ago the parts of cannabis plant was used by medicinal practitioners from India and regularly used to cure various diseases, syndromes and disorders. Nabilone is a synthetic cannabinoid approved for...

This review paper highlights the fungal diseases of both indoor and outdoor Cannabis cultivation environments and discusses the Artificial intelligence (AI) based crop disease detection and management. Pathogens are a pain in the neck of every Cannabis breeder. They affect the quality and quantity of yield, thus defeating the aim of cultivation. So...

This review paper highlights medicinal applications of Cannabis sativa particularly used in the form of Cannabis oil as a dengue mosquito repellent. Various tropical and subtropical countries are home to Aedes aegypti (Ae. aegypti), a vector of dengue fever. Dengue is a mosquito borne disease caused by any of the 4 known serotypes of the dengue vir...

This review paper highlights medicinal applications of Cannabis sativa particularly used in the form of Cannabis oil as a dengue mosquito repellent. Various tropical and subtropical countries are home to Aedes aegypti (Ae. aegypti), a vector of dengue fever. Dengue is a mosquito borne disease caused by any of the 4 known serotypes of the dengue vir...

This review paper highlights and discussed about Cannabis autoflowering and hybrid strains. Many Cannabis cultivars are obtained by crossing plants from commonly considered subspecies Cannabis sativa, and Cannabis indica, native of Indian origin are used to produce new varieties suitable for different uses, such as fiber, oil, medical drug, and rec...

This review paper highlights about sex determination and conversion of dioecious into monoecious plants by applying exogenous growth regulators or chemicals. Cannabis sativa L. (Cannabaceae) is a dioecious plant, producing male and female flowers on separate unisexual individuals. Although both male and female plants are capable of producing cannab...

This review paper highlights the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in Cannabis industries. Growing Cannabis especially on a large scale can come with several complex challenges unique to the industry. Therefore, artificial intelligence (AI) has been implemented across all stages of the Cannabis supply chain. Artificial intelligence (AI) i...

This review paper highlights the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in Cannabis industries. Growing Cannabis especially on a large scale can come with several complex challenges unique to the industry. Therefore, artificial intelligence (AI) has been implemented across all stages of the Cannabis supply chain. Artificial intelligence (AI) i...

This review paper highlights about the important applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and in vitro micropropagation of Cannabis. Cannabis micropropagation has largely been an underground effort with few peer reviewed studies. This lack of insight concerning in vitro cannabis techniques has limited the biotechnological utility of Cannabis cr...

This review paper highlights about the important applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Rapid developmental activities in terms of urbanization and industrialization coupled with population pressure paved the way for an alarming increase in the degradation of the quality of the environment and biodiversity. Educational institutions have a special responsibility not only to decipher the knowledge, but also to motivate students and the...

This review paper highlights and discussed about Cannabis autoflowering and hybrid strains. Many Cannabis cultivars are obtained by crossing plants from commonly considered subspecies Cannabis sativa, and Cannabis indica, native of Indian origin are used to produce new varieties suitable for different uses, such as fiber, oil, medical drug, and rec...

This review paper highlights about the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of Cannabis plants. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a large group of chemicals harmful to human health that are readily released into the atmosphere and participate in atmospheric photochemical reactions. Floral Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are often inv...

This review paper highlights about Medical Cannabis sativa (Marijuana or drug type) containing psychoactive molecule, Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) as a part of educational awareness programme in India. Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica were originally a native of India growing as a wild notorious noxious weed in the Indian Himalayan region. M...

This review paper highlights the recent concerns about the possible contaminations of Cannabis products with pesticides, fungicides, insecticides, heavy metals, microbial pathogens, and carcinogenic compounds during the cultivation, manufacturing, and packaging processes which must be addressed to ensure the safety of consumers. These contaminants...

This review paper highlights about the Cannabis botany, problems of cross pollination, lack of Germplasm collection and absence of Genebank facilities have been discussed. Cannabis is a dioecious species, meaning that male and female flowers are borne on separate plants. The risk of cross-pollination in Cannabis is one of the unique major challenge...

Industrial Hemp, or Cannabis sativa L., belongs to Cannabiaceae family is an oleaginous, the oldest medicinal plant cultivated by humankind in India, China, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan and Iran, Persians specifically for medicinal properties and non-edible fiber content. Initial uses of Cannabis date back to almost 5000 years in India whic...

Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) is gaining popularity in the modern world through industrial, food, cosmetic, and medicinal uses. Although hemp can also be used for pharmaceutical purposes, it contains small amounts of Cannabinoids. Higher amounts of Cannabinoids can be produced in Cannabis varieties popularly known as "Medical Cannabis sativa (Marij...

Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) is gaining popularity in the modern world through industrial, food, cosmetic, and medicinal uses. Although hemp can also be used for pharmaceutical purposes, it contains small amounts of Cannabinoids. Higher amounts of Cannabinoids can be produced in Cannabis varieties popularly known as "Medical Cannabis sativa (Marij...

Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) is gaining popularity in the modern world through industrial, food, cosmetic, and medicinal uses. Although hemp can also be used for pharmaceutical purposes, it contains small amounts of Cannabinoids. Higher amounts of Cannabinoids can be produced in Cannabis varieties popularly known as "Medical Cannabis sativa (Marij...

This review paper highlights about the Industrial hemp (fiber type) used as a plant based building construction material, Hempcrete. Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is an emerging food and fibre crop. It is a non-drug variety of Cannabis sativa with low Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content of less than 0.3 per cent. The use and performance of...

This literature review paper is presented as a part of the educational awareness about the Cannabis sativa, particularly the Industrial Hemp (fiber-type). Cannabis sativa was originally a native of India growing as a wild medicinal plant in the Himalayan region. The cultivation and use of Industrial hemp (fiber type) is historically rooted in the I...

This literature review paper is presented as a part of the educational awareness about the Cannabis sativa, particularly the Industrial Hemp (fiber-type). Cannabis sativa was originally a native of India growing as a wild medicinal plant in the Himalayan region. The cultivation and use of Industrial hemp (fiber type) is historically rooted in the I...

This review paper highlights the medicinal value of Cannabis sativa belongs to Cannabaceae family. The use of the female inflorescence of Medical Cannabis sativa (marijuana or drug type) for medical purposes has increased greatly in the past decade. The constituents of Cannabis sativa responsible for its pharmacological effects are known as Cannabi...

This review paper highlights about the story of the discovery of psychoactive constituent, Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) isolated from the Cannabis sativa (Marijuana or Drug type). Medical Cannabis sativa is also commonly known as Indian hemp, marijuana, Bhang, Ganja, and Charas, which are banned in India as an illicit drug. Sales and cultivation o...

Introduction and Aim: An ethnobotanical investigation of the Gowda community in the Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India reveals the diversity of ethnomedicinal plants as well as the wealth of traditional medical knowledge. The Gowda community is one of the indigenous communities.Locals in the remote regions of Sullia taluk s...

This literature review paper highlights the importance of female inflorescence of Cannabis sativa (medical cannabis; marijuana type or drug type). The inflorescence was used, traditionally, for acute pain, insomnia, coughing, and wounds. Cannabidiol (CBD) could be used as an anti-viral agent or anti-inflammatory tool, or to inhibit pulmonary fibros...

This review paper highlights the medicinal importance of the hemp and hemp based products, hemp seeds, hemp oil, and hemp used in food products. Based on the literature review performed, there is a significant scientific evidence that provides support for the usage of Cannabis sativa as a traditional phytomedicine by folk medicine practitioners of...

This literature review paper is developed as a part of the awareness and to gather scientific information about the medicinal plant, Cannabis sativa. Several researches have shown the potential medicinal activity of Cannabis and its chemical compounds. Cannabis sativa L. is one of the medicinal plant known for fibre, medicinal, psychoactive agents...

Introduction and Aim: An ethnobotanical investigation of the Gowda community in the Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India reveals the diversity of ethnomedicinal plants as well as the wealth of traditional medical knowledge. The Gowda community is one of the indigenous communities.Locals in the remote regions of Sullia taluk s...

Pajanelia longifolia (Willd.) K. Schum is a medicinal deciduous tree with a history of traditional use. The use of biologically active plant materials with mosquitocidal characteristics has piqued the curiosity of scientists worldwide. The goal of this study was to see if P. longifolia crude extracts (in petroleum ether, chloroform, and methanol) h...

This overview highlights about the recent detection of human monkeypox viral infection in India. As of December 2022, there are 20 confirmed human monkeypox virus infection cases have been reported from India. Monkeypox is caused by monkeypox virus which is an enveloped double-stranded DNA virus that belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus of the Poxvir...

This literature review paper highlights the recent outbreak of Lumpy Skin viral Disease (LSVD) affecting thousands of dairy cattle and domestic water buffaloes in India in 2022. Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) was first time reported from India in 2019 and second outbreak is recorded in 2022 has emerged as a challenge for the dairy sector. A lump like nod...

Over the past two decades, food packaging and packaging industry have paid close attention to create biodegradable and edible polymer films and coatings. In a broad way, edible polymers emerged as a new class of materials that garnered significant properties due to their advantages over synthetic petroleum-based films. When compared to conventional...

This literature review paper highlights about health benefits of plant natural pigment colorants and toxicity of synthetic or artificial food colorants. Fruits and vegetables are colourful pigment-containing food sources. Natural food colours or biological pigments originate from a wide range of sources like vegetables, fruits, plants, minerals and...

This review of literature highlights about commercial utilization of the bicolor race of sorghum. Sorghum bicolar is a complex, heterogeneous and consists of several distinct subraces. These include sweet sorghum, a C4 herbaceous annual grass and multipurpose crop, which consist of sweet-stalked cultivars suitably harnessed for producing value-adde...

The Dakshina Kannada district is well recognised for its traditional, folk, or Ayurvedic medicine preparation and practises. Traditional healers, pandits, and Ayurvedic physicians can all be found in the district. Traditional Healer is a person in a primitive civilization who treats people suffering from various illnesses using long-established met...

This literature review paper highlights the dietary importance, arsenic toxicity, and nutritional value of brown, white, basmati and pigmented rice varieties. Rice is one of the most widely consumed cereals in the world rich in dietary fiber, bioactive compounds such as Melatonin, and Gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA). However, the edible brown rice...

Monkeypox is an emerging zoonotic viral disease infecting both animal and human. Monkeypox is a large double stranded DNA virus, and always infection has been considered as rare and self-limiting. However, recent sporadic reports of monkeypox outbreak in non-endemic region in 2022 is very disturbing. Therefore, monkeypox virus is considered as a hi...

This review paper highlights about wound healing, a vital physiological process of tissue repair or remodelling, which still remains a challenge in the Indian healthcare system. Different wound dressings containing antibiotics and antibacterial agents, nanoparticle based wound dressings prevent bacterial infection and bio film formation in the woun...

This review of literature paper highlights about tea (Camellia sinensis) phytochemistry, health benefits and toxicity. Assam state is the largest tea-growing region in India and is home to India's indigenous, wild-growing tea plant variety, Camillia sinensis Assamica. Indian tea is very famous throughout the world and known for famous Assam tea, Da...

This literature review paper highlights the application of herbal medicine in the treatment of constipation health disorder. Constipation is a common gastrointestinal tract disorder which can result in the infrequent stools, difficult stool passage with pain and stiffness. Constipation refers to a situation where bowel movements are hard or become...

Many of the currently available drugs in the market have been directly or indirectly derived from plants and one of the best example is metformin synthesized in 1922 from the noxious weed, Galega officinalis. Metformin (1-1-Dimethyl-biguanide) (C4H11N5) is a synthetic biguanide orally effective and insulin sensitizing anti-diabetic drug. The hypogl...