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Journal of Agriculture Research -  Juniper Publishers The genus Ziziphus consists of almost 100 species been used in folk and alternative systems of treatment in order to combat different diseases such as; fever, diabetes, skin infections, antipyretic, antinociceptive, antioxidant, antilisterial and larvicidal [1-4]. Due to peculiar geographical region, Pakistan exhibits a great diversity of flora as represented by 7 genera along with 13 species for Ziziphus [5]. Ziziphus oxyphylla Edgew (synonym; Ziziphus acuminata Royle) also written as “Zizyphus oxyphylla Edgew” belongs to the genus Ziziphus and family Rhamnaceae (known as buckthorn family). The plant Z. oxyphylla, popular with common names i.e. Mamyanu, Elanai, Tukbari, Phitni, Amlai and Sezen is a small glabrous tree with short, recurved and unequal spine along with edible fruit (oval in shape), belongs to the genus Ziziphus. Based on folklore use, the plant is in-use for traditional treatment of diseas...

Journal of Agriculture Research -  Juniper Publishers The present work was undertaken to study the physicochemical characteristics of North African donkey milk. Chemical composition of donkey milk was carried out for dry matter, fat, crude protein, pH, lactose and ash using an automated milk analyzer. The results showed that the North African donkey milk composition was: dry matter 9.42%, ash 0.35%, fat 1.09%, lactose 7.02% and protein 1.44%. Further research on milk production, milk functionality, and valorization, market development, and genetic selection will help to better preserve and use of donkeys. Keywords: Donkey milk; North african; Physicochemical; Production Abbreviations: TN: Total Nitrogen; NPN: Non-Protein Nitrogen; NCN: Non-Casein Nitrogen Introduction The donkey is an animal that first started to localize in northeastern Africa. It was tamed in Egypt around 4000-5000 BC and in the Middle Eas...

Journal of Agriculture Research -  Juniper Publishers The essential oils yield, and chemical composition can vary depending on several factors, among them the raw material condition. For this reason, the objective of the present work was to compare the yield and chemical profile of Eucalyptus essential oils [Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D. Hill & L.A.S. Johnson], obtained from the dried and fresh leaves by hydrodistillation method. The essential oils were obtained after one hour of hydrodistillation, submitted to gravimetric analysis to determine the yield (%, w/w) and GC-FID and GC-MS analysis for chemical profile evaluation. The results showed that the yield of essential oil was higher in the dry leaves, which in turn, also showed changes in essential oil profile. Keywords: Volatiles; hydrodistillation oil; Citronellal; Citronellol; Myrtaceae, Corymbia citriodora Introduction The genus Corymbia belongs to the fa...

Journal of Agriculture Research -  Juniper Publishers Vermicomposting is a modern technique in agriculture to transform different kinds of organic waste into utilizable products that contain different plant nutrients. Special types of worms are being used in Vermicomposting and in this review, we discuss the scientific results of different kinds of composting and the best choice in agriculture to get rid of waste and cultivation with vermi-worms (earthworms). In Addition, we discuss the previous studies in vermicomposting that proves it is a unique addition and a sustainable method to control waste and manage it. Keywords: Vermicompost; Organic compost; Vermi-worm; Eisenia fetida; Red wiggler; Nutrients; Waste management; Agriculture Abbreviations: SWM; Solid Waste Management; MSW: Municipal Solid Waste Introduction The constant increase in population, urbanization and economic growth have led to a massive in...