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Application of Machine Learning and Internet of Things for Identification of Nutrient Deficiencies in Oil Palm
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023-03-22T00:00:00) Mahendran, Radha; Tadiboina, Sai Nitisha; Sai Thrinath, B.V.; Gadgil, Aashish; Madem, Srinu; Srivastava, Yashi
Several products derived from oil palm trees are sold commercially, bringing in money for the country and the people that live there. Because of this, the land available for oil palm seed plantations will grow, which will help maintain a steady supply of high-quality oil despite the expanding population. Also, rapid increases in oil palm tree planting, especially when cultivation is out of control, lead to degradation. Because of soil erosion, soil nutrients may be lost as a result of the degradation. The growth of an oil palm tree, as well as the quality of its yields, could be stunted by a deficiency in the macronutrients (N, Mg P, K). A decrease in yield may arise from using the tried-and-true method of detecting macronutrients; this is because this method is prone to error. The current system has only provided limited dataset information and a sluggish classification performance because of its limited features. The Internet of Things (IoT) enables efficient and seamless use of data regarding oil palm tree development and fertilizer control. The environmental elements affecting the growth of young oil palm trees include temperature, nutrients, humidity, light, and soil moisture content; the conceptual framework includes deep learning, IoT technologies, machine learning and image processing. As a result, it is recommended that machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), and deep learning be studied for detecting the nutritional deficiencies of oil palm trees. � 2022 IEEE.
Application of Machine Learning and Internet of Things for Identification of Nutrient Deficiencies in Oil Palm
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023-03-22T00:00:00) Mahendran, Radha; Tadiboina, Sai Nitisha; Sai Thrinath, B.V.; Gadgil, Aashish; Madem, Srinu; Srivastava, Yashi
Several products derived from oil palm trees are sold commercially, bringing in money for the country and the people that live there. Because of this, the land available for oil palm seed plantations will grow, which will help maintain a steady supply of high-quality oil despite the expanding population. Also, rapid increases in oil palm tree planting, especially when cultivation is out of control, lead to degradation. Because of soil erosion, soil nutrients may be lost as a result of the degradation. The growth of an oil palm tree, as well as the quality of its yields, could be stunted by a deficiency in the macronutrients (N, Mg P, K). A decrease in yield may arise from using the tried-and-true method of detecting macronutrients; this is because this method is prone to error. The current system has only provided limited dataset information and a sluggish classification performance because of its limited features. The Internet of Things (IoT) enables efficient and seamless use of data regarding oil palm tree development and fertilizer control. The environmental elements affecting the growth of young oil palm trees include temperature, nutrients, humidity, light, and soil moisture content; the conceptual framework includes deep learning, IoT technologies, machine learning and image processing. As a result, it is recommended that machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), and deep learning be studied for detecting the nutritional deficiencies of oil palm trees. � 2022 IEEE.
Comparative study of thermal treatments on stability of moringa oil by using physio-chemical analysis and FTIR spectroscopy
(Central University of Punjab, 2018) Kaur, Sandeep; Srivastava, Yashi
A comparative study was conducted to check the stability and acceptability of moringa oil by giving it three different treatments of time, temperature and mode of heating process and by evaluating the various quality parameters such as peroxide value, free fatty acid value, iodine value, anisidine value, levels of conjugated dienes and trienes, refractive index, density, viscosity, specific gravity and total polyphenol, tocopherol and phytosterolcontentand by FTIR spectroscopy. The optimized cycle formoringa oilfryingwas 180?C for 8 hours; for microwave heating was P-100, P-80, and P-60 for 5, 10, 15, 20min and foroven treatment was 150?C, 180?C, 200?C for 5, 10, 15, 20 min. The results showed that values of FFA, AV, TOTOX, CD, CT, viscosity, density, RI and specific gravity increased and those of iodine value, content of polyphenols,phytosterols and tocopherols decreased as the three different modes of heat treatments proceeded. The physio-chemical properties evaluated indicate that values obtained after 8 hours of continuous moringa oil frying were comparable with microwave heated samples at P-100 for 20 mins. However, the analytical data showed that oven heated samples at 2000C for 20 mins were comparable with microwave heated samples at P-80 for 20 mins and with deep fat fried samples after 6 hours in most of the cases.Further, it has been concluded that moringa oil had shown good thermal stability and remained acceptable after 8hrs of continuous frying, 20 mins of microwave heating at P-100 as well as after 20 mins of conventional oven heating at 2000C
A comprehensive review on processing, therapeutic benefits, challenges, and economic scenario of unconventional oils
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2020-12-01T00:00:00) Srivastava, Yashi; Semwal, Anil D.; Dhiman, Aishwarya
The review aims to focus on the processing and economic challenges of these oil industries (lack of organized cultivation, collection, processing, research, and market linking) and fetch the attention toward the application of green technology. The present article provides a systematic view to open a new sphere of understanding for unconventional oilseeds with its geographical distribution, chemical composition, health benefits, and research. Further, new sources of unconventional oil (cottonseed, rice bran, sal seed, mango kernel, etc.) may impart an alternative source of edible oil, which can fulfill the country's edible oil deficit with economic contribution. In inference, the combined evidence supports the assertion that unconventional sources of oils may provide an alternatives to major seed oils. Practical applications: Unconventional oils are the new boosting area to upthrust the production of edible oils and reduce the dependence of oil import from other countries. The emerging green technologies for oil extraction shall consider as high oil yield methods. There are many unconventional oil seeds which are still required to be the area for research and commercial application. The present article focused on the market scenario, health benefits of these oil seeds. � 2020 Wiley Periodicals LLC.
A comprehensive review on processing, therapeutic benefits, challenges, and economic scenario of unconventional oils
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2020-12-01T00:00:00) Srivastava, Yashi; Semwal, Anil D.; Dhiman, Aishwarya
The review aims to focus on the processing and economic challenges of these oil industries (lack of organized cultivation, collection, processing, research, and market linking) and fetch the attention toward the application of green technology. The present article provides a systematic view to open a new sphere of understanding for unconventional oilseeds with its geographical distribution, chemical composition, health benefits, and research. Further, new sources of unconventional oil (cottonseed, rice bran, sal seed, mango kernel, etc.) may impart an alternative source of edible oil, which can fulfill the country's edible oil deficit with economic contribution. In inference, the combined evidence supports the assertion that unconventional sources of oils may provide an alternatives to major seed oils. Practical applications: Unconventional oils are the new boosting area to upthrust the production of edible oils and reduce the dependence of oil import from other countries. The emerging green technologies for oil extraction shall consider as high oil yield methods. There are many unconventional oil seeds which are still required to be the area for research and commercial application. The present article focused on the market scenario, health benefits of these oil seeds. � 2020 Wiley Periodicals LLC.
Encapsulation for efficient spray drying of fruit juices with bioactive retention
(Springer, 2022-06-17T00:00:00) Srivastava, Soma; Bansal, Mrigya; Jain, Dilip; Srivastava, Yashi
Higher moisture content and inefficient post-harvest handling result in huge losses and scanty availability of the fruits. Spray drying is one such technique to handle the problem of post-harvest losses as powder production not only cuts the storage and transportation cost but also provides higher shelf stability. This review provides a detailed description of the process of spray drying and the effect of each parameter on powder characteristics. It also summarizes that addition of different wall materials resulted in the production of high-quality fruit juice powders.There are two major approaches material based i.e., encapsulation and process-based which aim to improve the economic value of spray drying by controlling the problems of stickiness, hygroscopicity, and thermal degradation of heat-sensitive compounds. Stickiness is majorly due to the low glass transition temperature of fruit juices (sugars and acids) which is elevated with the addition of encapsulating agents. Control over operational parameters is essential to deliver fruit powders within acceptable quantity and quality, both in terms of organoleptic and nutritional parameters. Various studies revealed that encapsulation act as protective shield for bioactive and probiotics retention. Maltodextrin (Dextrose equivalence 10�20) is reported as the most efficient drying aid. Prebiotics like nutriose and skimmed milk powder can also be used as drying aids. Most suitable conditions for spray drying of fruit juices like pomegranate, ber, and jamun are 25% maltodextrin at 124��C, 8�10% maltodextrin at 160�190��C, and 10% maltodextrin at 185��C, respectively. � 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.
Encapsulation for efficient spray drying of fruit juices with bioactive retention
(Springer, 2022-06-17T00:00:00) Srivastava, Soma; Bansal, Mrigya; Jain, Dilip; Srivastava, Yashi
Higher moisture content and inefficient post-harvest handling result in huge losses and scanty availability of the fruits. Spray drying is one such technique to handle the problem of post-harvest losses as powder production not only cuts the storage and transportation cost but also provides higher shelf stability. This review provides a detailed description of the process of spray drying and the effect of each parameter on powder characteristics. It also summarizes that addition of different wall materials resulted in the production of high-quality fruit juice powders.There are two major approaches material based i.e., encapsulation and process-based which aim to improve the economic value of spray drying by controlling the problems of stickiness, hygroscopicity, and thermal degradation of heat-sensitive compounds. Stickiness is majorly due to the low glass transition temperature of fruit juices (sugars and acids) which is elevated with the addition of encapsulating agents. Control over operational parameters is essential to deliver fruit powders within acceptable quantity and quality, both in terms of organoleptic and nutritional parameters. Various studies revealed that encapsulation act as protective shield for bioactive and probiotics retention. Maltodextrin (Dextrose equivalence 10�20) is reported as the most efficient drying aid. Prebiotics like nutriose and skimmed milk powder can also be used as drying aids. Most suitable conditions for spray drying of fruit juices like pomegranate, ber, and jamun are 25% maltodextrin at 124��C, 8�10% maltodextrin at 160�190��C, and 10% maltodextrin at 185��C, respectively. � 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.
Kinetic study of thermal degradation of flaxseed oil and moringa oil blends with physico-chemical, oxidative stability index (OSI) and shelf-life prediction
(Springer, 2023-10-31T00:00:00) Srivastava, Yashi; Singh, Barinderjit; Kaur, Brahmeet; Ubaid, Mohammed; Semwal, Anil Dutt
The thermal degradation kinetics of flaxseed oil (FSO) and moringa oil (MO) blends with soyabean oil (SOY; 80%), rice bran oil (RBO; 80%), cotton seed oil (CSO; 80%) and sunflower oil (SFO; 80%) with Rancimat equipment. There was no significant (p ? 0.05) difference observed in the specific gravity (SG), density (D), and refractive index (RI) values of the MO and FSO blends, while the rancidity parameters showed the opposite variations. The FTIR spectra showed absorption bands at 966�cm?1, 1097�cm?1, 1160�cm?1, 1217�cm?1, 1377�cm?1, 1464�cm?1, 1743�cm?1, 2945�cm?1, 2852�cm?1 and 3008�cm?1. Oil blends� kinetic degradation (Ea, ?H, ?S, A) is represented by the semilogarithmic relationship between the oxidative stability index (OSI) and temperature. The activation energy (Ea) ranged from 77.1 � 0.21 to 106.9 � 0.03�kJ/mol and 73.2 � 0.01 to 104.4 � 0.02�kJ/mol for flaxseed oil (FSO) and moringa oil (MO) blends, respectively. The enthalpy (?H) and entropy (?S) ranged from 67.3 to 121.6�kJ/mol, and ? 60.2 to ?�8.4�J/mol, and 63.55 to 95.59�kJ/mol and ?�20.66 to ? 4.11�J/mol for FSO blends and MO blends, respectively. Graphical Abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.] � 2023, Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India).
Kinetic study of thermal degradation of flaxseed oil and moringa oil blends with physico-chemical, oxidative stability index (OSI) and shelf-life prediction
(Springer, 2023-10-31T00:00:00) Srivastava, Yashi; Singh, Barinderjit; Kaur, Brahmeet; Ubaid, Mohammed; Semwal, Anil Dutt
The thermal degradation kinetics of flaxseed oil (FSO) and moringa oil (MO) blends with soyabean oil (SOY; 80%), rice bran oil (RBO; 80%), cotton seed oil (CSO; 80%) and sunflower oil (SFO; 80%) with Rancimat equipment. There was no significant (p ? 0.05) difference observed in the specific gravity (SG), density (D), and refractive index (RI) values of the MO and FSO blends, while the rancidity parameters showed the opposite variations. The FTIR spectra showed absorption bands at 966�cm?1, 1097�cm?1, 1160�cm?1, 1217�cm?1, 1377�cm?1, 1464�cm?1, 1743�cm?1, 2945�cm?1, 2852�cm?1 and 3008�cm?1. Oil blends� kinetic degradation (Ea, ?H, ?S, A) is represented by the semilogarithmic relationship between the oxidative stability index (OSI) and temperature. The activation energy (Ea) ranged from 77.1 � 0.21 to 106.9 � 0.03�kJ/mol and 73.2 � 0.01 to 104.4 � 0.02�kJ/mol for flaxseed oil (FSO) and moringa oil (MO) blends, respectively. The enthalpy (?H) and entropy (?S) ranged from 67.3 to 121.6�kJ/mol, and ? 60.2 to ?�8.4�J/mol, and 63.55 to 95.59�kJ/mol and ?�20.66 to ? 4.11�J/mol for FSO blends and MO blends, respectively. Graphical Abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.] � 2023, Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India).
Lychee Wastes and By-Products: Chemistry, Processing, and Utilization
(CRC Press, 2022-08-05T00:00:00) Kaur, Gurwinder; Singh, Barinderjit; Srivastava, Yashi; Kaur, Manpreet; Gat, Yogesh
Lychee (Lychee chinensis) is a tropical or subtropical fruit commonly grown in Asian countries. All parts of lychee are rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins (ascorbic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin), minerals (potassium, nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron) and bioactive components like phenolic acids, flavonoids, lignans, carotenoids, sesquiterpenes and sterols. Wastes and by-products (seed, peel and pomace) obtained during processing of lychee has great potential for utilization in the production of peel flour, chutney, wine, enzymes, antioxidant agents, coloring agents, bioethanol, biogas, and biochar. The lychee fruit residues have enormous potential use like used as a dyeing agent, microbiological culture medium and corrosion-resistant material. � 2023 selection and editorial matter, Khalid Muzaffar, Sajad Ahmad Sof, and Shabir Ahmad Mir, individual chapters, the contributors.
Lychee Wastes and By-Products: Chemistry, Processing, and Utilization
(CRC Press, 2022-08-05T00:00:00) Kaur, Gurwinder; Singh, Barinderjit; Srivastava, Yashi; Kaur, Manpreet; Gat, Yogesh
Lychee (Lychee chinensis) is a tropical or subtropical fruit commonly grown in Asian countries. All parts of lychee are rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins (ascorbic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin), minerals (potassium, nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron) and bioactive components like phenolic acids, flavonoids, lignans, carotenoids, sesquiterpenes and sterols. Wastes and by-products (seed, peel and pomace) obtained during processing of lychee has great potential for utilization in the production of peel flour, chutney, wine, enzymes, antioxidant agents, coloring agents, bioethanol, biogas, and biochar. The lychee fruit residues have enormous potential use like used as a dyeing agent, microbiological culture medium and corrosion-resistant material. � 2023 selection and editorial matter, Khalid Muzaffar, Sajad Ahmad Sof, and Shabir Ahmad Mir, individual chapters, the contributors.
Toxicant/Pesticide Residue/Adulteration Detection in Some Valuable Plantation Products
(CRC Press, 2022-02-24T00:00:00) Srivastava, Yashi; Chourasia, Shivani
Adulteration is the act of debasing a pure or genuine commodity for pecuniary profit by adding to it an inferior or spurious article, or by taking from it one or more of its constituents to increase the bulk or weight of the article, to improve its appearance, to give it a false strength, or to rob it of its most valuable constituent. It is a chief public health economic fraud that is consistent, simple, sensitive, and extremely traceable, as there are validation techniques combined with standards of quality. There is a very convenient way to identify adulteration and maintenance of quality in the traded spices and herbs. The chemical oxidation involved in the different stages of black tea processing may be judged by biosensors. Variables in processing simulations can reduce various operations, time, resources, labour, and consequently costs. New technologies, value-added products, comfort products, and the production of compatible flavours are constantly under study to meet consumer requirements. � 2022 Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
Toxicant/Pesticide Residue/Adulteration Detection in Some Valuable Plantation Products
(CRC Press, 2022-02-24T00:00:00) Srivastava, Yashi; Chourasia, Shivani
Adulteration is the act of debasing a pure or genuine commodity for pecuniary profit by adding to it an inferior or spurious article, or by taking from it one or more of its constituents to increase the bulk or weight of the article, to improve its appearance, to give it a false strength, or to rob it of its most valuable constituent. It is a chief public health economic fraud that is consistent, simple, sensitive, and extremely traceable, as there are validation techniques combined with standards of quality. There is a very convenient way to identify adulteration and maintenance of quality in the traded spices and herbs. The chemical oxidation involved in the different stages of black tea processing may be judged by biosensors. Variables in processing simulations can reduce various operations, time, resources, labour, and consequently costs. New technologies, value-added products, comfort products, and the production of compatible flavours are constantly under study to meet consumer requirements. � 2022 Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
Trehalose and its Diverse Biological Potential
(Bentham Science Publishers, 2023-06-07T00:00:00) Sharma, Eva; Shruti, P.S.; Singh, Shagun; Singh, Tashvinder; Kaur, Prabhsimran; Jodha, Bhavana; Srivastava, Yashi; Munshi, Anjana; Singh, Sandeep
Trehalose, a disaccharide molecule of natural origin, is known for its diverse biological ap-plications, like in drug development, research application, natural scaffold, stem cell preservation, food, and various other industries. This review has discussed one such diverse molecule �trehalose aka mycose�, and its diverse biological applications with respect to therapeutics. Due to its inertness and higher stability at variable temperatures, it has been developed as a preservative to store stem cells, and later, it has been found to have anticancer properties. Trehalose has recently been associated with modulating cancer cell metabolism, diverse molecular processes, neuroprotective effect, and so on. This article describes the development of trehalose as a cryoprotectant and protein stabilizer as well as a dietary component and therapeutic agent against various diseases. The article discusses its role in diseases via modulation of autophagy, various anticancer pathways, metabolism, inflammation, aging and oxidative stress, cancer metastasis and apoptosis, thus highlighting its diverse biological potential. � 2023 Bentham Science Publishers.
Trehalose and its Diverse Biological Potential
(Bentham Science Publishers, 2023-06-07T00:00:00) Sharma, Eva; Shruti, P.S.; Singh, Shagun; Singh, Tashvinder; Kaur, Prabhsimran; Jodha, Bhavana; Srivastava, Yashi; Munshi, Anjana; Singh, Sandeep
Trehalose, a disaccharide molecule of natural origin, is known for its diverse biological ap-plications, like in drug development, research application, natural scaffold, stem cell preservation, food, and various other industries. This review has discussed one such diverse molecule �trehalose aka mycose�, and its diverse biological applications with respect to therapeutics. Due to its inertness and higher stability at variable temperatures, it has been developed as a preservative to store stem cells, and later, it has been found to have anticancer properties. Trehalose has recently been associated with modulating cancer cell metabolism, diverse molecular processes, neuroprotective effect, and so on. This article describes the development of trehalose as a cryoprotectant and protein stabilizer as well as a dietary component and therapeutic agent against various diseases. The article discusses its role in diseases via modulation of autophagy, various anticancer pathways, metabolism, inflammation, aging and oxidative stress, cancer metastasis and apoptosis, thus highlighting its diverse biological potential. � 2023 Bentham Science Publishers.
Virgin Coconut Oil as Functional Oil
(Elsevier, 2018) Srivastava, Yashi; Semwal, Anil D; Sharma, Gopal K
Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is the freshly obtained mature kernel of the coconut, by mechanical or natural means, with or without the use of heat and without undergoing chemical refining. When compared to copra coconut oil (CCO), marginal differences exist with respect to iodine value, saponification value, refractive index, fatty acid profile, specific gravity, and moisture content. VCO has many health benefits, such as preventing the oxidation of low density lipoprotein lipid increasing the antioxidant enzymes. Additionally, total polyphenol, antioxidant activity, tocopherol, phytosterol, monoglycerides, and diglyceride content in VCO samples are different from CCO samples. In vivo studies on Wistar albino rats prove that VCO samples are better in reducing hypercholesterimia and diabetes. VCO was found to be good frying oil in terms of stability and acceptability after 8 h of frying of soaked Bengal gram dhal. Blends of VCO were found to be stable for up to 12 months of storage in various flexible and rigid packaging systems, at varying temperatures. After VCO extraction, the resulting residual material obtained, termed as virgin coconut meal (VCM), has been used to make different traditional Indian sweets (ladoo & burfi) as well as baked goods (biscuit & cake).