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Evaluating the performance of gamma irradiated okra fiber reinforced polypropylene (PP) composites: comparative study with jute/PP

Fashion and Textiles, 2018
In this study, two bast fibers such as okra and jute were selected to manufacture composites taking polypropylene (PP) as matrix material by means of compression molding technique with maintaining 40% fiber content on the total weight of the composites ...
A. N. M. Masudur Rahman, Shah Alimuzzaman, Ruhul A. Khan, Jamal Hossen   +3 more
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Nutritional Assessment and Proximate Analysis of Selected Vegetables Grown in Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan

Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society, Section A: Chemistry, 2022
Food security and protection are the most crucial concerns worldwide. However, vegetables may significantly contribute to the macro and micro-nutrients for good health compared to dietary supplements.
Niaz Malghani, Sarfaraz Mahesar, Jameel Baig, Farah Talpur, Syed Tufail Hussain SHERAZİ, Mirza JUNAİD   +5 more
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Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus) As Food Substitute to Increase Fiber and Protein Content of Fungal Fermented Food

Journal of Global Nutrition, 2022
Fungal fermented foods, such as tempe, are nutritious, affordable, and a good source of protein. Nuggets are known as chicken-based ultra-processed food. However, Tempe as raw materials is rarely processed. The combination of Tempe nuggets and additional Okra could improve the nutritional content such as protein and fiber.
Syuja Rafiqi Arifin, Rosi Novita, Herni Dwi Herawati, Veriani Aprilia, Arif Sabta Aji, Dian Yustika Rini   +5 more
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Potential Intensification and Refinement Strategies for Harnessing the Bioactive Compounds From Underutilized Fruits: A Comprehensive Review

International Journal of Food Science, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
The rising consumer demand, paradigm shift in lifestyle, and changing preferences driven by enhanced understanding the connections between food and health have influenced the generation toward plant‐based foods. Underutilized fruits are recognized as the future smart foods, the reservoirs of nutrients, and bioactive compounds with wide therapeutic ...
Snehal Gaikwad, Prerana Shere, Anant Kulkarni, Giorgia Spigno   +3 more
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Kualitas mie basah dengan substitusi tepung sukun dan gel okra sebagai pengikat

Teknologi Pangan: Media Informasi dan Komunikasi Ilmiah Teknologi Pertanian
Wet noodles are wheat-based food products molded lengthwise, boiled, and contain up to 52% water. Market-available wet noodles often lack nutrients, prompting research to address this issue. This study utilizes breadfruit flour as a wheat substitute and
Alexandra Paska Selma Windyasari, Yuliana Reni Swasti, Franciscus Sinung Pranata   +2 more
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Effect of Humic Acid and Magnesium on The Qualitative and Quantitative Characteristics and Yield of Okra [PDF]

مجلة الأنبار للعلوم الزراعية
The objective of this experiment was to increase the productivity per unit area and improve the qualitative characteristics of okra plants. It was conducted at the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Baghdad in summer 2023.
A. Jassim, M. Hanshal
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Some studies on Abelmoschus esculentus (Indian Okra) fiber characteristics

Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Engineering
AbstractOkra fiber is the bast fiber, extracted from the stem of the Abelmoschus esculentus plant which belongs to the Malvaceae family. In the whole world, India is the largest producer of okra for the cultivation of “okra fruit”, which is one of the main vegetables in the Indian Diet.
Prafull Prabhakar Kolte, Vijay Sitaram Shivankar   +1 more
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Improvement of the Mechanical Properties of Hibiscus Esculentus (Okra) Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite

Earthline Journal of Chemical Sciences, 2019
Natural fiber and their composites are the emerging trends in material science. They are speedily gaining grounds in the replacement of synthetic reinforcements. This is due to their low density, high specific mechanical strength, ultimate availability and disposability and less processing requirements.
D. I. Chukwuma, E. N. Ikezue, E. O. Onu, J. O. Ezeugo   +3 more
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Targeting Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis via PI3K/Akt/Nrf2 Pathway: The Therapeutic Role of Bletilla striata Polysaccharide in Diabetic Wound Repair

Journal of Diabetes Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background Diabetic wounds are challenging and lack efficient therapeutic solutions. Bletilla striata polysaccharide (BSP) has garnered interest for its bioactivity and antioxidant ability in wound healing. This research explores the mechanisms through which BSP alleviates oxidative stress (OS) in L929 cells and prevents cell apoptosis under high ...
Shuangyi Xu, Zerui Ni, Tong Zhang, Xiaowei Zhang, Xiaomei Li, Limin Bai, Lu Yu, Gang Xu, Hannah Wesley   +8 more
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Blue and red LEDs application in horticultural lighting for mineral absorption of okra leaves at the late growth stage [PDF]

AIP Advances
Fruit vegetables, including okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.), are considered healthy due to their high content of fiber, folate, carotenoids, phenolic and antioxidant compounds, minerals, and vitamins A, C, and K.
Cissé Théodore Haba, Tonga Paul Tiemoko, Florence Akissi Yebouet, Yao Hervé Yao, Banah Florent Degni   +4 more
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