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University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru

University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore, a premier institution of agricultural education and research in the country, began as a small agricultural research farm in 1899 on 30 acres of land donated by Her Excellency Maharani Kempa Nanjammanni Vani Vilasa Sannidhiyavaru, the Regent of Mysore and appointed Dr. Lehmann, German Scientist to initiate research on soil crop response with a Laboratory in the Directorate of Agriculture. Later under the initiative of the Dewan of Mysore Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah, the Mysore Agriculture Residential School was established in 1913 at Hebbal which offered Licentiate in Agriculture and later offered a diploma programme in agriculture during 1920. The School was upgraded to Agriculture Collegein 1946 which offered four year degree programs in Agriculture. The Government of Mysore headed by Sri. S. Nijalingappa, the then Chief Minister, established the University of Agricultural Sciences on the pattern of Land Grant College system of USA and the University of Agricultural Sciences Act No. 22 was passed in Legislative Assembly in 1963. Dr. Zakir Hussain, the Vice President of India inaugurated the University on 21st August 1964.

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Subject: Food and Nutrition × Author: DHRUTI, BAL × Thesis Type: Ph.D ×
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    .DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERAL FORMULATIONS FROM NATURAL SOURCES INTENDED TO ENHANCE IMMUNE STATUS
    (University of Agricultural Sciences GKVK, Banglore, 2007-02-28) DHRUTI, BAL; KAMAL, G. NATH
    Nutri tion has profound effects on immunity. Several nutrients have been shown to influence immunologic and inflammatory responses in humans. Currently, the interest is focused on the role of specific dietary components that could influence the immune status of the body. These immuno nutrients comprises mainly essential amino acids, micronutrients like zinc , selenium, iron, bet a-carotene , lycopene and n3 fatty acids. These nutrients enha nce cellular immunity, modul ate tumour cell metab olism and cytoki ne production, augment lymphocyte and macrophage proliferation 111 the immunocompromised subjects. But unfortunately, the formulations that present in the market with such an immunonutrient composition are usua lly expensive. As an alterna tive to it the present study aims at developing two form ulations using natural produce namely carrots and tomatoes as a source of antioxidants like beta-carotene and lycopene respectively.Soyprotein isolates (SPI) and Whey protei n concentrate(WPC) were used as source of proteins. WPC being rich in semi-essential amino acid cysteine also supplements to the immune enhancing properties of the formulation. The formulations will provide17-18g protein, 5g fat and around 400kcal per 100g.The micronutrient composition of the formulations are: 5-7mg zinc, 250-31Omg calcium and 100-190mg magnesium per 100g.The cost of these formu lations are comparatively cheaper than those available in the market and will be equally effective in enhancing the immune status in the immunocompromised subjects.
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    DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERAL FORMULATIONS FROM NATURAL SOURCES INTENDED TO ENHANCE IMMUNE STATUS
    (University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, 2006-11-10) DHRUTI, BAL; KAMAL, G. NATH
    Nutrition has profound effects on immunity. Several nutrients have been shown to influence immunologic and inflammatory responses in humans. Currently, the interest is focused on the role of specific dietary components that could influence the immune status of the body. These immuno nutrients comprises mainly essential amino acids, micronutrients like zinc, selenium, iron, beta-carotene, lycopene and n- 3 fatty acids. These nutrients enhance cellular immunity, modulate tumour cell metabolism and cytokine production, augment lymphocyte and macrophage proliferation in the immunocompromised subjects. But unfortunately, the formulations that present in the market with such an immunonutrient composition are usually expensive. As an alternative to it the present study aims at developing two formulations using natural produce namely carrots and tomatoes as a source of antioxidants like beta-carotene and lycopene respectively.Soyprotein isolates(SPI) and Whey protein concentrate(WPC) were used as source of proteins. WPC being rich in semi-essential amino acid cysteine also supplements to the immune enhancing properties of the formulation. The formulations will provide 17- 18g protein, 5g fat and around 400kcal per lOOg.The micronutrient composition of the formulations are: 5-7mg zinc, 250-3lOmg calcium and 100-190mg magnesium per lOOg.The cost of these formulations are comparatively cheaper than those available in the market and will be equally effective in enhancing the immune status in the immunocompromised subjects.