Nutrients

Antioxidative and Nutraceutical Properties of Crossopteryx febrifuga (Afzel. ex G. Don) Benth.

Over years, Crossopteryx febrifuge leaf has been used as curative without knowing its antioxidant and nutritional properties. Antioxidant properties were determined using some standard methods. Proximate analysis of carbohydrates, protein, crude fibers and crude fat as well as some mineral and vitamin compositions were also determined using standard methods in Association of Official Analytical Chemists. It was found that the plant exhibited significant free radical scavenging activity and have significant phenol and flavonoid contents.

Utilization of Lemna paucicostata for Low-cost Removal of Contaminants from Beverage Factory Effluent

Biological treatment using aquatic plants have been investigated as an alternative process for treatment of beverage factory effluent. In this study, Lemna paucicostata Hegelm was exposed to different concentrations (0%, 5%, 10%, 20% and 25%) of beverage factory effluent. The experiment was set up in triplicates for each concentration and observed for fourteen days. From the results obtained, fast growth and turnover of L. paucicostata was observed and the relative growth rate was found to be concentration dependent. L.