We investigated the effect of nutritional and environmental factors on Ophiocordyceps longissima mycelial growth. The longest colony diameter was observed on Schizophyllum (mushroom) genetics complete medium plus yeast extract, Schizophyllum (mushroom) genetics minimal medium, and Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA); however, malt-extract yeast-extract agar, SDA plus yeast extract, yeast-extract malt...

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of media compositions on the production of βmannanase by Nonomuraea sp. ID06-379. The study was focused on the influence of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and detergents on β-mannanase synthesis through manipulating media compositions on production medium. The results indicated that for carbon sources, locus bean gum (0.745 ± 0.036 U/ml) s...

In the field of natural pigment production, Monascus sp. is a well known name. These pigments have their applicability as food colorants. In this study, two Monascus sp. namely Monascus purpureus procured from MTCC, Chandigarh, India and Monascus sanguineus isolated inhouse, were compared for pigment production in submerged fermentation. Glycerol was used as sole carbon source and malt extract ...

introduction: malt extract is one of the malt products obtainedfrom concentrations of water soluble extract of grains such as barley and is a proper alternative to white sugar. it has a high diastasis properties andcontainshigh amount of different vitamins specially the group of vitamin b as well as high amount of fermentable sugars. therefore, malt extract has high nutritional value and is rec...

During the brewing process, lipid oxidation can lead to undesirable flavours in beer [I]. Naturally occuring phenols in malt (germinated barley) have proven their effectiveness as antioxidants [2]. Ferulic acid (4-hydroxy-3methoxy cinnamic acid) is the most abundant phenolic acid in barley. It acccounts for 0.14% of dry matter in barley grains 131, and it is mainly esterified to arabinofuranosy...

Effects of different carbon sources on growth and production of antifungal agent(s) by Gymnopilus spectabilis were investigated. Different carbon sources including; Glucose, fructose, lactose, maltose, manitol and sucrose at the concentration of 10 g/l and slow releasing carbon sources including malt extract and soluble starch at the concentration of 2g/l were used. Inhibition of spore germinat...

conclusions in conclusion, taking gse for eight weeks had beneficial effects on the plasma gsh, mda levels, and markers of insulin metabolism of female volleyball players. results supplementation with gse resulted in a significant rise in the plasma glutathione (gsh) level (+265.5 ± 344.2 vs. +2.2 ± 378.2 µmol/l, p = 0.02), as well as a significant decrease in the malondialdehyde (mda) level (-...

introduction: serum lipid disorders are one of the important risk factors for development of coronary arterial atherosclerosis. the aim of this study was to compare the effects of the drug lovastatin and a liquid vegetable extract (dill) on blood plasma lipid levels of rats. methods: in this experimental study, 32 mouse vistar rats weighing 250±30 grams were included and maintained at 23±1 degr...

Effects of different carbon sources on growth and production of antifungal agent(s) by Gymnopilus spectabilis were investigated. Different carbon sources including; Glucose, fructose, lactose, maltose, manitol and sucrose at the concentration of 10 g/l and slow releasing carbon sources including malt extract and soluble starch at the concentration of 2g/l were used. Inhibition of spore germinat...