Publications by authors named "Seema Vijay Medhe"

Background: Nile tilapia ( ) is predominant cultured species in aquaculture. However, there is a scarcity of literature regarding relationship between guava and star gooseberry leaf extract and the condition factor. Thus, the present study aims to investigate the effect of guava and star gooseberry leaf extract-supplemented diets on the specific growth rate, length-weight relationship, and condition factor of Nile tilapia.

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Bimetallic (Au/Ag) nanoparticles (BNPs) have shown enhanced antibacterial activity compared to their monometallic counterparts. Sulfated galactans (SG) are a naturally occurring polymer commonly found in red seaweed Gracilaria fisheri. They are biocompatible and biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

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The present study aimed to investigate the effects of leaf (MLE) extract-supplemented diets on the growth, feed utilization, hematology, innate immune response, and disease resistance of Nile tilapia against Biotype 2. Four hundred and fifty Nile tilapia (32.61 ± 0.

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  • Stink beans (SBs) are underutilized legumes with diverse benefits, and the study investigates how different processing methods, specifically germination (G) and hydrothermal cooking (HTC), affect their properties.
  • Results show that germination significantly enhances the physiochemical and techno-functional properties of SB flour, leading to higher protein content and better characteristics for product development, such as breakfast bars and cookies.
  • Analysis techniques like FTIR and FESEM confirm structural and morphological changes in the processed stink beans, indicating that germinated SB flour has improved antioxidant activity and total phenolic content compared to raw and cooked alternatives.
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Nanotechnology can enhance nutrient delivery and bioavailability; hence, it has recently been considered the most practical alternative technology for nutritional supplements and disease control in fish farming. The present study was designed to evaluate the effects of mangosteen peel extract loaded in nanoemulsion (MSNE) on the inhibition of (in vitro) and in vivo growth performance, serum biochemical parameters, the immune response, and the disease resistance of Nile tilapia () against challenge. The particle size, polydispersity index, and particle surface charge of MSNE were 151.

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Various seaweed sulfated polysaccharides have been explored for antimicrobial application. This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of the native sulfated galactans (NSG) and depolymerized fractions against the marine pathogenic bacteria and . NSG was hydrolyzed in different concentrations of HO to generate sulfated galactans degraded fractions (SGF).

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The present study was undertaken to analyze the impact of germination (NBG) and hydrothermal cooking (NBHTC) on the nutritional profile and physicochemical, functional and microstructural properties of Nitta bean () (NBR) seeds. Results demonstrated that the highest crude protein and fat content could be found in NBG and NBHTC, whereas the ash content was significantly higher in NBG. Compared to NBHTC and NBR, NBG has higher emulsion capacity and stability, with values determined to be 58.

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