Browsing by Author "Trivedi A."

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    Engineered biochar: potential application toward agricultural and environmental sustainability
    (Elsevier, 2024) Dutta A.; Patra A.; Nain P.; Jatav S.S.; Meena R.S.; Mukharjee S.; Trivedi A.; Mohapatra K.K.; Pradhan C.
    Refined physiochemical characteristics and sustainable nature make engineered biochar a perfect choice to tackle different agricultural issues in the present circumstances. Multifaceted functional groups with stable C-matrix can serve as a superior carrier for essential nutrients, thereby revamping nutrient use efficiency (NUE). Apart from NUE, engineered biochar�s are excellent as an alternative to fight against climate change and sequester atmospheric carbon-di-oxide (CO2). It improves soil aeration and prevents the formation of methane (CH4). Also, researchers reported a high C:N ratio in modified biochar combat nitrous oxide emission by (N2O) curtailing greenhouse gas (GHG) emission. But, due to constraints from production technology and the environmental applications point of view scientists have tried different avenues like co-composting, co-pyrolysis or introducing polymers for making biochar-based slow-release fertilizer (BSRF), but loopholes are still there. However, long-term on-field evaluation, production feasibility and sustainability need to be studied extensively besides manufacturing and characterizing these biochar-based products. Therefore, in this present chapter, an endeavor has been made to summarize important aspects of engineered biochar�s like production technology and physiochemical properties. Also, a detailed discussion has been made regarding the application of engineered biochar to improve nutrient use efficacy and combat climate change. Therefore, in a nutshell for sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation, engineered biochars are potent options in years to come. � 2024 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.
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    Metabolomics and microscopic profiling of flaxseed meal- incorporated Peda
    (Elsevier B.V., 2024) Maurya S.; Verma T.; Aggarwal A.; Kumar Singh M.; Dutt Tripathi A.; Trivedi A.
    Functional dairy foods are in high demand due to their convenience, enhanced nutrition, intriguing flavors, and natural ingredients. The valorization of flaxseed by-products can potentially boost the functionality of these foods. This work involves the optimization of flaxseed meal powder (2%, 2.5%, 3%) during Peda preparation based on sensory and textural attributes. The optimized Peda (2%) exhibited significantly reduction in moisture (39.6%) and water activity (18.9%), while significantly increasing crude fiber (1.88%), protein (26.4%), fat (8%) and DPPH inhibition (274.5%) as compared to control Peda. Scanning electron microscopy of the optimized Peda revealed the surface displayed a dense, uneven texture, heavily coated with fat, and intergranular spaces filled with milk serum. Twenty-three primary compounds were recognized in high-resolution mass spectrometry (HR-MS), including 6 organic acids, 6 amino acids, 3 fatty acids, 3 other metabolite derivatives, 2 lipids, 2 bioactive components, and 1 sugar. Besides gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC�MS) found six separate types of fatty acids. These compounds have been proven to possess various bioactivities, such as promoting brain activity, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular-protective effects, etc. Flaxseed meal, as a plant-based substitute for dairy ingredients, offers a sustainable and healthy alternative, making flaxseed-incorporated Peda a functional food. � 2024 The Author(s)
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    To evaluate macular thickness and peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer (pRNFL) thickness in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) patients using optical coherence tomography (OCT) in semi-urban population of eastern U.P
    (IP Innovative Publication Pvt. Ltd., 2024) Tiwari D.; Gupta A.; Sharma K.; Trivedi A.; Maurya R.P.
    Aim: To evaluate macular thickness and peripapillary retinal nerve fibre (pRNFL) layer thickness in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) patients using optical coherence tomography (OCT) in semi-urban population of eastern U.P. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional observational study carried out on 72eyes of 42 POAG patients and 72 eyes of 36 normal individuals above 40 years from January 2023 � August 2023 in eye OPD of Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki. Best corrected visual acuity, anterior segment examination, Gonioscopy, tonometry, Central corneal thickness, perimetry, fundoscopy, peripapillary RNFL and macular thickness using OCT was done in all patients. Result: POAG patients had significantly lower mean pRNFL quadrant measurements in superior, inferior and temporal quadrants when compared with controls. 83.68 � 13.55 vs.140.01 � 4.53; p=0.001 for superior quadrant; 76.33 � 12.96 vs. 141.99 � 4.51; p=0.001 for inferior quadrant; 52.31 � 8.67 vs. 74.36 � 3.56; p=0.001 for temporal quadrant. Mean pRNFL thickness in the nasal quadrant was not found significant in our study (55.53�7.08 vs. 80.85�5.24; p=0.295). Significant differences in thickness in foveal, inferior outer, temporal inner and nasal inner sector between POAG and control patients (p<0.05) were found. Conclusion: Superior, inferior and temporal pRNFL quadrants thickness and foveal, inferior outer, temporal inner and nasal inner macular thickness were found to be the best parameters to diagnose POAG at early stage. � 2024 Author(s), Published by Innovative Publication.