Publications by authors named "Haripriya Rama"
Article Synopsis
- Food security is increasingly threatened by rising global populations and climate change, leading to concerns over the harmful effects of conventional agrochemicals on soil, health, and the environment.
- Nanotechnology in agriculture offers a promising solution, utilizing nano-sized agrochemicals as nanofertilizers and nanopesticides to enhance crop productivity while using lower doses compared to traditional methods.
- However, the continuous use of nanoparticles could negatively impact beneficial microorganisms that support plant health, so more research is needed to understand their effects and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Background: Marula (Sclerocarya birrea) is an indigenous African fruit-bearing tree with many commercial uses; however, de-kernelled seeds generated from marula fruit-processing are wasted. The phytochemical constituents of de-kernelled marula seeds have not been investigated previously and its extract/tea may potentially serve as a promising source of antioxidants and phytochemicals. This study aimed to investigate the effect of different extraction methods (maceration and decoction) on the recovery of phenolic compounds, sugars, organic acids, and antioxidants from de-kernelled marula seeds.
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