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Item Climate Smart Foods: Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits of Millets(Ms. M. B. Mondal, 2023-11) Singh, R; Singh, R; Singh, PK; Shivangi; Singh, O.Millets are a diverse group of small-seeded grasses that have served as staple cereal crops in many parts of Asia and Africa for thousands of years. The major millets include finger millet, foxtail millet, pearl millet, proso millet, barnyard millet, little millet, and kodo millet. Millets are highly resilient crops that can thrive in arid zones and marginal farming conditions where rainfall is limited. As climate change increases drought pressures globally, millets are gaining renewed interest for their adaptability. Millets also possess highly favorable nutritional attributes. The grains are rich in protein with balanced amino acids, dietary fiber, polyphenols, vitamins, and essential minerals such as iron, zinc and calcium. The majority of millets have a low glycemic index, which helps regulate blood glucose levels. These properties give millets functional advantages over more commonly consumed cereals such as wheat and rice. This review provides a detailed analysis of the proximate composition, nutritional profile, and potential health benefits of major millets. Evidence from animal studies and clinical trials regarding the role of millets in diabetes management, cardiovascular health, cancer prevention, gut health, anemia reduction, and bone health are examined. Millets appear beneficial for weight management and obesity control Research also indicates promising avenues for millets in gluten-free diets, enhancing nutrition security for the poor, and addressing malnutrition concerns globally. However, more human studies on bioavailability, optimal dosages, food product development, and farming practices are warranted to further realize the immense potential of these “Smart Foods”. In conclusion, millets are climate-smart, nutrient-dense grains that can play a pivotal role in holistic approaches to tackle food insecurity, malnutrition, and the escalating rates of chronic diseases worldwide. Their diverse nutritional and therapeutic properties warrant the resurrection of millets as invaluable crops for the present and future.Item Comparative evaluation of therapeutic efficacy and safety of 40% hydrogen peroxide versus 80% of trichloroacetic acid in genital warts(Mrs Dipika Charan of MedScience (India) Publications, 2022-12) Kaur, N; Boparai, AS; Kumar, S; Brar, BK; Bano, R; Singh, O.Background: Warts are a common manifestation of infection due to HPV, prevalence more common in developing world. No modality is 100% efficacious in the management of warts. Topical therapy is more preferred method by majority of patients. Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) solution is well established modality in treatment of genital warts. Hydrogen peroxide used in higher concentrations is a good cautery agent. Aim and Objectives: The study was conducted to evaluate and compare the therapeutic efficacy and safety of 40% hydrogen peroxide solution and 80% TCA solution in genital warts. Materials and Methods: Topical 40% hydrogen peroxide and 80% TCA were used in Group A (20 patients) and Group B (20 patients), respectively, for three sittings at 2 weeks interval. Results: About 65% of the patients in TCA and 55% patients in H2O2 group had significant improvement (Grade 4 and Grade 3) (P = 0.311). Descriptive statistical methods and 2-Chi-square relation were used for analyzing data with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 21 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results: About 40% H2O2 and 80% TCA, both are cost-effective and easy to use modalities with 40% H2O2 having better safety profile as compared to 80% TCA. H2O2 group showed decrease in size of lesions 63.33% versus and TCA group 70% (p value 0.311) with 10% of TCA group patients having ulcer formation versus none of the patients having significant adverse effect in H2O2 group. Conclusion: We found both the modalities to be safe and effective. However, we recommend further studies should be carried out to assess the safety and efficacy with bigger sample size and control arms for both the groups topical 40% hydrogen peroxide solution and topical 80% TCA solution.Item Virulence of Native Isolates of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschnikoff) against Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Western Uttar Pradesh, India(Ms. M. B. Mondal, 2023-11) Shanker, R; Singh, R; Prajapati, MR; Singh, RP; Patel, A; Singh, O.The Chickpea pod borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a destructive pest of chickpeas that has proven difficult to control using conventional methods. We isolate and evaluate the virulence of five isolates of M. anisopliae against larvae of H. armigera. All isolates of M. anisopliae, SVPUAT 1, SVPUAT 2, SVPUAT 3, SVPUAT 4 and SVPUAT 5 were most effective against second instar, H. armigera at 2 ×108 conidia/ml. Among the all isolates, SVPUAT 1 Accession no. ON183248 had the highest virulence 100 percent mortality; whereas, LT50 and LT90 were 3.16 and 5.16 days.