Dry direct-seeded rice is an alternative cropping technique that should require less water and labor than the classical method of transplanted-flooded rice. Weed competition major biological constraint in this resource-conserving production reducing crop yield by 30–80%. This study evaluated effects different seed coating treatments on performance dry direct seeded under field conditions. The u...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension are two common diseases that often coexist. The most common cause of death in the diabetic patient is heart disease. In the present investigation we combine Nebivolol and Nateglinide for better patient compliance. IR layer was formulated using various superdisintegrants like Crospovidone, Croscarmellose sodium, and sodium starch glycolate and SR layer was...

Objectives: To formulate and measure the cytotoxicity level of organic myrrh toothpaste. Materials Methods: Myrrh extract was prepared by freeze drying process. Toothpaste formulated mixing specified amounts extract, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) polymer, sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), mint, sucralose with deionized distilled water. MTT test performed using concentrations 100, 200, 300 40...

Mechanized excavation of tunnels with Earth Pressure Balance-Tunnel Boring Machines requires the use foaming agents. The latter contain anionic surfactant sodium lauryl ether sulphate (SLES) as main compound. re-use a by-product excavated soil containing agents (spoil material) can pose risk for and particularly aquatic ecosystems if they are close to spoil material final destination site. This...

Studies of alpha-amylase production by Bacillus subtilis (CM3) isolated earlier from cow dung microflora, were carried out. The optimum temperature, pH and incubation period for amylase production were 50-70 degrees C, 5.0-9.0 and 36 h, respectively. Enzyme secretion was very similar in the presence of any of the carbon sources tested (soluble starch, potato starch, cassava starch, wheat flour,...

Nanocrystalline 3mm thick Cu1–xNix (0.45 £ x £ 0.87) films are electrodeposited galvanostatically onto Cu/Ti/Si (100) substrates, from a citrateand sulphate-based bath containing sodium lauryl sulphate and saccharine as additives. The films exhibit large values of reduced Young’s modulus (173< Er< 192GPa) and hardness (6.4<H< 8.2GPa), both of which can be tailored by varying the alloy compositi...

Gastro retentive floating tablet of Simvastatin was prepared by direct compression technique using Methocel K4M as the rate controlling polymer. The hydrophilic cellulose derivative, Methocel K4M was evaluated for its gel forming and release controlling properties. Sodium bicarbonate and citric acid were incorporated as gas generating agents. The effects of soluble components (sodium bicarbonat...