Olives: Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits

Introduction The olive tree, also known as the “tree of eternity,” is an ancient Asian fruit crop with a documented history of 8000-6000 years. It thrives well in sub-tropical regions, preferring semi-arid, warm conditions. Olives thrive best in well-drained, fertile, deep, loamy soil with an alkaline pH, and can’t tolerate humid conditions. Olive belongs to … Read more

Pomegranates: Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits

Introduction The pomegranate is an important fruit, also known as the fruit of heaven. It is native to Iran and the northwest Himalayas. Its tree thrives well in temperate and subtropical regions. The plant is drought-tolerant and requires hot summers and cool winters. However, continuous exposure to sub-freezing temperatures is not suitable for tree propagation. … Read more

INTESTINAL MICROBIOTA ROLE IN DISEASE

IBS and IBD Abdominal discomfort and alterations in bowel habits are the hallmarks of functional bowel disorders (IBS), where low-grade intestinal inflammation is partly caused by modifications in the normal gut flora. The pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is linked to intestinal microbial dysbiosis, which promotes pathogenic microorganism adherence to the intestinal wall. IBS … Read more

Gut Microbiota: Key Factors Influencing the Intestinal Microbiota

Introduction Humans are surrounded by trillions of microbes, with the microbiome being the total of genes found in various locations in an individual’s body. The relationship between the human host and microbiota is symbiotic, with the host providing space, suitable conditions, and food for the growth of the intestinal microbiota, which in turn participates in … Read more

Composition of Blood and Hematopoiesis 

Blood  Blood is a connective tissue. Its function is transport of gases, nutrients, waste products, hormones and enzymes. It regulates the PH and osmosis. It maintain body temperature and provide protection against foreign substances. Composition of blood It is composed of plasma and other formed elements. Plasma is 55% of blood and other elements are … Read more

Biological Control Agents against Fusarium Wilt of Banana (FWB)

Biocontrol Agents against Fusarium Wilt of Banana

Introduction Chemical pesticides used to suppress Fusarium wilt have raised issues with the environment and human safety. For the past 70 years, biological management of plant pathogens has been employed; yet, there are numerous conflicts around its efficacy. Because FWB is harmful, several researchers have gathered methods to regulate it, such as fumigation, which sterilizes … Read more

Panama Disease of Banana

Panama Disease of Banana

Introduction Panama disease, also called fusarium fungal wilt, is a soil-borne illness that endangers the development and productivity of a wide range of agricultural crops across the globe. Panama disease, often referred to as banana wilt (FWB), is brought on by an infection with Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc). There are four pathogenic races … Read more