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Abstract Energy bars are widely consumed functional foods among athletes and physically active consumers who require convenient sources of sustained energy. Their carbohydrate composition, particularly the type and ratio of digestible sugars such as glucose, fructose and sucrose, strongly influences glycaemic index (GI), postprandial blood glucose ...
Raju Sasikumar +8 more
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ABSTRACT Effective glycemic control and food consumption play crucial roles in modulating diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression. This observational longitudinal study explored the hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and dietary patterns and their associations with the risk and progression of DR among 369 individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Yu‐Ju Wu +8 more
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To identify candidate genes for breeding oil palm varieties with high flavonoid content through molecular biotechnology, this study analyzed the metabolomes and transcriptomes of oil palm exocarp at different developmental stages using LC-MS/MS and RNA ...
Ruimin Zhang +9 more
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Biomedical and environmental aspects of some coconut-derived products and their production processes in Sri Lanka [PDF]
The coconut palm is said to have been introduced to Sri Lanka over 2300 years ago. Several industries have grown up to process products from this tree.
Wickramasinghe, R.H.
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ABSTRACT Increasing evidence suggests that dairy consumption may decrease the risk of chronic diseases. However, this association remains unclear due to methodological limitations. As a part of a secondary analysis, we used compound‐specific stable isotope analysis to increase the accuracy of the dairy FA biomarkers (15:0, 17:0), considering that each ...
Camilla Parzanini +8 more
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Leaf scorch decline of coconut [PDF]
What is recognised as "leaf scorch decline" of coconut is a disorder the cause of which unknown. It occurs in the Gonapinuwela-Baddegama Elpitiya area, in the southern procince of Ceylon.
Ekanayake, U.B.M.
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God's Presence in the Aisle: How God Salience Encourages Preference for Ultra‐Processed Foods
ABSTRACT God‐related cues are pervasive in consumers' daily lives, yet little research has examined how God salience shapes consumer food choices. Drawing on compensatory control theory and the literature on symbolic healing, we present findings from six studies, including a field experiment, demonstrating that high (vs.
Ali Gohary, Hean Tat Keh
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Stem bleeding incidence of coconut in Hambantota district [PDF]
A heavy incidence of stem bleeding in coconut palms was reported during 1995 in Hambantota district, Sri Lanka. Palm to palm survey and laboratory investigations were conducted to determine the incidence, distribution, and cause of the epidemic.
Jayasinghe, C.K. +5 more
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Balancing risk and reward—Perceptions of bats and their ecological role in Reunion island
Abstract Context: Bats provide vital ecosystem services but can also generate disservices or sanitary concerns, particularly where human–bat interactions are frequent. Understanding public perceptions of bats is essential for effective conservation and risk communication.
Rachel Leong +2 more
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AI based early identification and severity detection of nutrient deficiencies in coconut trees
Coconut trees are vital in various agricultural and economic sectors. Their susceptibility to nutrient deficiencies poses a significant threat to growth and productivity.
Sakthiprasad Kuttankulangara Manoharan +5 more
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