The feasible screening of genuine fresh palmyrah toddy and sugar or rice toddy using near-infrared spectroscopy.

The use of combination of Near-Infrared (NIR) absorption spectroscopic and k-mean multivariant statical cluster analysis as a screening tools for genuine fresh palmyrah toddy(G.F) and sugar (ATS) or rice toddy(ATS) is discussed. The quick and simple screening methods to ensure the authenticity of G.

Screening the antifungal activity of essential oils against decay fungi from palmyrah leaf handicrafts.

Background: The whitish tender leaves of Palmyrah are used for making handicrafts. The problem with these articles is discolouration with time and become more brittle due to fungal attack. This could be prevented by some protective coating.