Global ETD Search
Search theses and dissertations gathered from participating repositories worldwide. Every result links back to the library that holds it. No account is needed.
Results
Showing 1 to 20 of 67 for “"mushrooms"”.
-
BIOACTIVE-RICH MUSHROOMS FOR FOOD REFORMULATION
… plant-based protein sources, with bioactive-rich mushrooms (BRMs) emerging as a frontrunner. Extracts and powders of BRMs are widely used as dietary supplements and functional foods, particularly in Eastern countries, due to their high nutritional value: abundant dietary fiber, proteins, vitamins, …
-
Evaluation of indigenous Namibian mushrooms and plants for antimalarial properties
… ethnobotanical survey of putative antimalarial mushrooms and plants. Preparation of mushroom and plant organic extracts; evaluation of antiplasmodial activity of the extracts using the parasite lactate dehydrogenase (pLDH) assay; verification of phytochemical profiles (saponins, terpenoids, …
-
Analysis of the mycochemicals components of the indigenous Namibian Ganoderma mushrooms
Abstract provided by author
-
Extractio, purification, characterization and bioactivities of polysaccharides isolated from selected Namibian mushrooms
Mushrooms are considered as one of the notable functional foods for human consumption that have been cultivated and gathered for hundreds of years. The usage of mushrooms has expanded to a wide extent not only as food but also in the area of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. In particular, …
-
Pharmacological studies of bioactive compounds from medicinal mushrooms in Northeast of Thailand
… Thailand, there are many varieties of mushrooms that the local people consume in high quantities annually; some of which are used for medicinal purposes. The local people use them for treatment by boiling with water and drinking the liquor, while some people finely grate the mushrooms, …
-
Of Mushrooms and Shangri-L.A.: Food in Fantastic Literature for the Young
Food permeates literature, fulfilling a particularly significant role within the realm of literature for young people by providing the means for the emotional and/or spiritual growth of the protagonist. The situation surrounding the food and the choices that the protagonist makes effectively …
-
Process development for the extraction of bioactive compounds from endemic South African mushrooms
… compounds, using two endemic South African mushrooms, Hericium ophelieae and Pleurotus overstrandensis, as case studies. This is the first applied study into these novel species from economically important genera. The bioprocess development encompassed bioprospecting (identification, …
-
Quality and Consumer Acceptance in Relation to Post-Harvest Browning of Cultivated Mushrooms
… major factor in the decision to purchase fresh mushrooms. Consumer acceptance, preference and pricing of a colour range of mushrooms was established. White, as opposed to brown, mushrooms were preferred, the whiter the higher the price paid. The precropping environmental conditions have been …
-
Identification of Inhibitory Compounds in Medicinal Mushrooms against L. monocytogenes and Z. bailii
Extracts from medicinal mushrooms were prepared and tested for anti-microbial activity against food pathogens and food spoilage microorganisms. The inhibitory activity was measured using a disk diffusion assay and with optical density (OD). For OD, 7 fractions were collected using HPLC for 4 (A. …
-
Pleurotus ostreatus production on Cannabis sativa, L. (Industrial Hemp) Residues for Edible Mushrooms and Mycelium-based Composites
… a variety of edible, nutrient-dense saprotrophic mushrooms in addition to biologically augmented composite materials. Under the framework of the circular economy, agricultural and forestry byproducts with fibers containing lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose may be used as a feedstock for the …
-
Development of an Imaging Tool for Commercial Mushroom Yield and Quality Estimation
Cultivation and production of mushrooms has increased during the previous decade. The production increase is due to the development of farms combined with the rise in consumer’s general understanding of the medicinal and dietary benefits of mushrooms consumption. Improvements in mycology and …
-
Development of a Real-Time 3D Mushroom Vision System for Autonomous Mushroom Harvesting
… highly humid environment for the rapid growth of mushrooms on narrowly stacked compost beds. Manual labour is currently the only acceptable method of harvesting mushrooms, but overtime, the harsh conditions cause high worker turn-over rates, driving the cost of manual labour up while overall …
-
Biotechnological applications of UV-B radiation in agri-food crops from La Rioja: grapes and mushrooms as models of quality and sustainability
From the observational methodology approach, this thesis analyses error in chess, conceived as an inherent aspect of the learning process. Errors are manifested both through illegal moves, which reflect an incomplete understanding of the rules, and through erroneous moves, associated with a lack of …
-
Human and environmental health risks associated with eleven metal(loid)s evaluated in topsoil and wild mushrooms sampled from across Leicestershire, UK.
… in topsoil and their bioaccumulation in wild mushrooms, used as biomonitors from parks across Leicestershire, UK. Moreover, the study assessed human, and ecological health risks to metal(loid) exposure from these sources. Topsoil and wild mushroom samples were collected from parks across …
-
Investigations of various agro-wastes as substrates for cultivation of oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostratus (Jacq: FR) P. Kumm And Pleorotus pulmonarius (Fr.)(Quel)
… substrates on the production of oyster mushrooms (P. ostreatus and P. pulmonarius). The substrates utilised in this research were banana pseudo-stems (BP), macadamia husks (MH), macadamia nutshells (MnS) and maize stalks (MS) as control. The experimental design used in study 1 was a …
-
Incorporation of mushroom powder into cereal food products
… of bioactive phytochemicals. On the other hand, mushrooms are the source of many nutrients, for example, the proportion of essential amino acids of most mushrooms is comparable to that of egg, especially lysine, which is an abundant essential amino acid in mushrooms, and is deficient in most …
-
Nanorheology of Polymer Brushes
… was also made between polymer brushes, polymer mushrooms and adsorbed homo-polymers.
-
Sustainably Generating Value-Added Products Using Food-Grade Fungi & Agricultural Waste
… value for producers. Many edible specialty mushrooms degrade plant material as their preferred food source, and for some varieties their cultivation on agricultural waste has been well-documented. This presents an opportunity to farmers in Georgia, as the specialty mushroom industry is a …
-
Effects of Carbon, Nitrogen, Particle size and moisture on Oyster Mushroom Production in KwaZulu Natal - Cedara
Mushrooms are liked for their delicious flavour, high protein content and absence of cholesterol. Farmers require guidance in how they can manipulate the current existing mushroom production methods to fit in their cheaper, local ready available raw materials. Mushroom production can be optimized …
-
Evaluating Regional Agricultural Wastes as Substrates for the Mycelial Growth and Fruiting Body Yield of Pleurotus ostreatus
… wastes into profitable culinary and medicinal mushrooms has become an increasingly appealing approach to mitigating these wastes. To investigate the use of Georgia’s regional agricultural wastes as mushroom growth substrates, pecan shells, peanut shells, cotton gin waste, spent brewing grains, …
Page 1 of 4