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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleOptical Properties and Sugar Content Determination of Commercial Carbonated Drinks using Surface Plasmon ResonanceW. Y.W. Yusmawati, H. P. Chuah, M. Y.W. MahmoodIn this study, an optical sensor based on Kretschmann SPR technique was used to detect the sugar content in commercial carbonated drinks. Three samples of carbonated drinks labeled as "Coke", "100 Plus" and "F&N Orange" have been chosen for angle scan SPR measurements. All the measurements were carried out at room temperature using He-Ne laser beam (632.8nm, 5mW) as a … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 31 Jan 2007 · 8,784 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsBiophysic Factors Related to a Local Famous Sweet Potato Variety (Ipomoea batatas L.) Production: A Study Based on Local Knowledge and Field Data in IndonesiaMuhammad Amir Solihin, Santun R.P. Sitorus, Atang Sutandi, WidiatmakaCilembu sweet potato is one of the famous local sweet potatoes in Indonesia. The aim of this study is to determine biophysic factors related to Cilembu sweet potato production based on local knowledge and field data. The research was conducted between September 2014 and October 2015. The methods used simple analytical hierarchy processes and selection guide of land use requirements … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 4 · 20 Nov 2016 · 9,183 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractManipulating Light Duration and Intensity Using LEDs to Enhance Off-Season Yield of Hylocereus polyrhizus in a Tropical Area of Banyuwangi, East Java, IndonesiaKanthi Pangestuning Prapti, Setyono Yudo Tyasmoro et al.This study aimed to examine the effect of light duration and Light Emitting Diode (LED) power on the production of red dragon fruit during the off-season. The experiment was conducted in Bulurejo, Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia, from March to June 2024 using a split-plot design. The main plot consisted of LED illumination duration (2, 4, and 6 hours), while the … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 3 · 3 Aug 2026 · 962 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of Fertilization Frequency and Amount on the Chemometric Characteristics, Physiology, and Yield of Tomato Under Substrate CultivationEnling Ji, Qianqian Di, Qingjie Du et al.This study examined the effects of fertilization frequency and quantity on growth, yield, and quality of tomatoes under substrate cultivation. A factorial experiment evaluated two fertilization frequencies (every 5 or 10 days) and three fertilization levels (15.69, 31.38, or 62.76 kg·ha⁻¹), along with an unfertilized control. Plants were assessed for growth and development, photosynthetic pigment content, gas exchange parameters, nutrient … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 4 · 16 Feb 2026 · 1,715 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCharacterization of Fructan Content from Stem Juices of Different Varieties of Agave Atrovirens, Traditionally Used for the Production of Pulque. Production of a Sweetening Syrup by Chemical and Enzymatic ProcessingKaren Gott-Bravo, Arnulfo Pluma-Pluma, Victor Eric López-López et al.Agave atrovirens, the hardiest species of Agave in Mexico, thrives in tough, infertile soils and extreme temperatures across a wide range of altitudes, particularly in impoverished rural areas of Central and Northern Mexico. Its potential for agroindustrial use could offer a pathway to social and economic prosperity for many communities. Traditionally, A. atrovirens is tapped for its sap, known as … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 4 Mar 2025 · 7,670 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractStress Resistance Physiological Traits in Maize Under High-Concentration Salt StressMingxia WangTo quantitatively analyze the stress-resistant physiological characteristics of maize under high-concentration salt stress, a combination of statistical analysis and quantitative recursive analysis is selected to conduct salt stress experiments on maize seedlings. 20 treatments are set up, with each treatment consisting of 5 pots and 3 plants per pot. The experiment is conducted without the involvement of any animals. Physiological … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 26 Apr 2024 · 4,868 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSulfur Dioxide as a Stabilizing Agent of Local Beers from Kara City in TogoMarie-France Bakaï, Batcha Ouadja, Marie-Estelle Kipré-NauraBeer is a drink consisting of an extremely complex mixture of over 3000 different compounds in an aqueous environment. In Togo, one of the most popular drinks is “Tchoukoutou”, a local beer made by fermenting sorghum. This sorghum beer, also popular in many African countries, is produced in a traditional way by women, often in unhygienic conditions. The production of … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 31 Jan 2024 · 5,907 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInfluence of Brewing Methods and Saccharomyces Cerevisiae on the Aroma and Quality of Shuanghong Vitis Amurensis WineXiaochun Yu, Jing Xu, Zixuan Wang et al.Blending wines is a useful practice in red wine production, however, it is rarely used in Vitis amurensis wine. In recent years there has been a tendency to seek new products from the blending of wines to achieve greater complexity. The purpose of this study was to improve the aroma composition and complexity of Shuanghong V. amurensis wine, enhance its … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 3 · 29 Sep 2023 · 4,974 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDevelopment of a Methodology for Determining the Nutritional Value of Pasture Feed Considering the Fractions of Easily Digestible Carbohydrates in the Desert Zone of Southern KazakhstanAmanbay Karynbayev, Beybit Nasiyev, Kuzembayuly Zharylkasyn et al.Due to the absence of easily digestible carbohydrates (sugar and starch, which are of great importance in animal nutrition) in the existing methods of assessing the nutritional value of feed, the need to include them in the methods for improving the overall nutritional value is a particularly urgent matter in feed manufacture for desert livestock industries. The study was carried … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 23, Issue 4 · 4 Sep 2023 · 4,882 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAntioxidant Capacity, Total Phenol Contents and Phytochemical Screening of Citrullus colocynthis Crust, Pulp and Seeds ExtractsFaten Hameed Thamer, Noah Thamer, Anhar Alhamzi et al.In this study, the phytochemical screening of Citrullus colocynthis (C. colocynthis) crust, pulp, and seed extracts was studied to evaluate and compare their antioxidant capacities and total phenol contents. C. colocynthis fruit, including crust, pulp, and seed, was extracted using n-hexan, methanol, and 1, 1, 2 trichloroethane, respectively, using a soxhlet. Phytochemical screening, antioxidant capacity using the Ferric-Bipyridine Reducing Capacity … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 16 Jan 2023 · 5,734 accessesView PDF Cite