Insecticidal activities of Phytochemicals against Orthopteran pests through Nanotechnology
Saturday, 24 February 2024
by Abu Fahar
Description: The effectiveness of extracted terpenoid and a nanobiopesticide formulated by encapsulating terpenoid with zinc oxide were assessed for toxicity against locust species belong to the Acrididae family. Bioassay tests were conducted to evaluate their efficacy specifically targeting adult locusts. Socio-Economic Benefits: Cost Savings for Farmers, Enhanced Agricultural Productivity, Healthier Work Environment, Improved Food Safety,
NutriBlend
Saturday, 24 February 2024
by admin
Description: This project develops a non-peanut based formulation for Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to combat severe acute malnutrition in Pakistan’s flood-affected regions. It replaces peanuts with sunflower seeds, enhancing nutrition and aligning with local dietary habits. Socio-Economic Benefits: “ 1. Improved Health: Reduces malnutrition-related mortality and long-term health impacts. 2. Enhanced Food Security: Mitigates food
Crowd Dynamics analysis and behavior recognition
Saturday, 24 February 2024
by Abu Fahar
Description: The problem addressed is the effective analysis of vast volumes of surveillance data to detect potential threats or anomalies in crowd behavior. To tackle this challenge, a novel framework called ‘CRAB-NET’ has been developed for automated behavior recognition using Convolutional Long Short-Term Memory networks (ConvLSTM) and Long-Term Recurrent Convolutional Networks (LRCN). Additionally, a significant
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Vision based Driver Activity Recognition
Saturday, 24 February 2024
by Abu Fahar
Description: The research was aimed at developing a deep learning based models for driver activity recognition capable of utilizing spatial as well as temporal dimensions of the data. The novel contribution was inclusion of Hijabi and veiled drivers in the dataset to addresss the underrepresentation of female drivers in the exisiting literature. The model employed
Sustainable pest management strategies on Family Pantatomidae through secondary metabolites of Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Steud and Zanthoxylum piperitum (L. )
Saturday, 24 February 2024
by admin
Description: Pakistan, as an agricultural country, every year has to face locust invasion, mostly the vegetation of the country badly affected by the heavy outbreak of billions of locust swarms in 2019 and also faced in early 2020. Locusts are not only cause’s damage to pastures and crops, but they also cause soil erosion and
Sustainable pest management strategies on Family Pantatomidae through secondary metabolites of Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Steud and Zanthoxylum piperitum (L. )
Saturday, 24 February 2024
by admin
Description: Pantatomid pests are widespread sucking insects that devour grains, important crops, and fruit-bearing plants, causing significant economic losses The major goal of this study is to protect our environment from pesticides by introducing biopesticide. The study will be conducted to observe the latent effects on human health, soil fertility, effect on non-targeted sites, and,
Food waste valorization through green synthesis of silver nanoparticles in bakery products: Effect on physicochemical and nutritional properties
Saturday, 24 February 2024
by Abu Fahar
Description: Bioactive components extracted from pomegranate peels were used to make silver nanoparticles which are then used in making cupcakes in order to get its health benefits Socio-Economic Benefits: Waste utilization and control of environmental pollution plus health benefits Category: Nanotechnology – Green synthesis Nanoparticles, Synthetic nanoparticles for pharmaceutical industry, Therapeutics Department: Food Science &
To characterize the enterocin producing genes in the local isolates of probiotic Enterococcus species from raw goat milk.
Saturday, 24 February 2024
by admin
Description: Enterococcus species are known for their probiotic potential and ability to produce antimicrobial peptides called enterocins. This study aimed to characterize the enterocin-producing genes in local isolates of probiotic Enterococcus species obtained from raw goat milk. Probiotics are alive microorganisms that confer health benefits to host when consumed in sufficient amounts. Enterococcus species have
Unraveling the Probiotic metabolite efficacy in comparison of Chlorhexidine on oral bacterial population isolated from Dental Plaque
Saturday, 24 February 2024
by admin
Description: The oral microbiome, a complex ecosystem of microorganisms inhabiting the human oral cavity, plays a critical role in oral health and overall well-being. This study focuses on comparison of efficacy of Chlorhexidine and the potential of probiotic metabolites to be used as an alternative agent to combat oral bacterial population. The objective of the
Development of nutraceutical food products from natural sources
Saturday, 24 February 2024
by Abu Fahar
Description: This research explores the development of lactose-free hemp seed yogurt,and jelly products tailored for individuals facing challenges related to constipation, osteoporosis, and diabetes. Socio-Economic Benefits: They will be helpful in the cure of diseases and later on they can be exported. Category: Nutraceutical Department: Biotechnology