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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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ThesisItem Open Access MALABAR TAMARIND (Garcinia gummigutta L.) : ANTIOXIDANT, ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES AND DEVELOPMENT OF VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS(UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, GKVK BENGALURU, 2019-06-13) SUDHARANI, N.; UMADEVI, S. HIREMATHMalabar tamarind (Garcinia gummigutta L.) is an important medicinal plant of Indian Western Ghats. Investigation was carried out on evaluation of antioxidant; antimicrobial properties and the development of value added products. Fruits were dehydrated and found that, dry fruit rind contains Protein (7.60 g), Crude fiber (10.98 g), Carbohydrates (61.68 g), Energy (537.04 kcal), Calcium (90.42mg), Potassium (64.70mg), Magnesium (29.10mg), Zinc (38.76mg) and Iron (44.17mg) per 100 gram, than in fresh rind. The dry rind also contains good amount of polyphenols (1.10mg), flavonoids (2.48mg), tannins (2.76mg), anthocyanin (0.84mg) and hydroxy citric acid (27.30mg) per 100 gram. Fruit rind concentration level of 60 mg/ 100 ml posses high total antioxidant activity in dry rind (90.60 mgGAE/ 100g), compared to fresh rind (81.44 mgGAE/ 100g). Malabar tamarind dry fruit rind also shows maximum antimicrobial activity (zone of inhibition) against both gram positive and gram negative food borne pathogens. Among the developed value added products, chutney powder and candy scored higher sensory scores for all the sensory parameters. Further, they were subjected for consumer study to randomly selected (150 under graduates and 50 post graduates) students of Horticulture College, Mudigere and both the products were highly accepted by the consumers. The best accepted products were stored in HDPE pouch and glass jar under ambient (26±4°C) and refrigerated (4° C) conditions. However, products kept under both ambient and refrigerated condition showed good shelf life throughout three months of storage period.ThesisItem Open Access ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND EDUCATION INTERVENTION FOR YOUNG WOMEN WITH PCOS (POLY CYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME)(UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK, BENGALURU, 2018-11-07) MEGHA, M. KATTE; VIJAYALAKSHMI, D.Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is observed in women of reproductive age, which leads to reproductive, hormonal and metabolic abnormalities. The prevalence rate varies from 2.2 to 26 per cent. PCOS happens to be the leading cause of female infertility worldwide. The disease condition is characterised by anovulation, increased male hormones and presence of cysts in the ovaries. Incidence and intensity of the condition corelates with diet and lifestyle. The study aims at assessing the anthropometry, dietary pattern and lifestyle of women with PCOS in comparison to controls along with education intervention for the subjects. Women exhibiting classic PCOS (CP) (anovulation, hyperandrogenism and polycysts in ovaries) and normandrogenic PCOS (NP) (anovulation with polycysts in ovaries) were considered for the study (18 – 25 years). Age matched women without hyperandrogenism and regular menstrual cycles were chosen as control (CN). Structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The dietary pattern revealed relatively low consumption of protein and protective food groups among PCOS subjects compared to control. Weight gain of 4 to 5 kg in 6 months was reported by CP and NP group (42 and 36 per cent respectively). Caffeine consumption was more in women with PCOS and they had sedentary lifestyle with less than 30 min of exercise per day as against control who performed for an hour. Education intervention showed significant increase in knowledge, attitude and practice scores from baseline to 90th day. Nutrition intervention using health mix reduced the follicular count (21 – 22 %). Anthropometric measurements and indices show increased risk factors for non-communicable disease in PCOS women. Hesitation among the public to talk about menstruation still prevails. Hence, there is need for educating the women about uterus health to lead a healthy life and to encourage them to adopt healthy lifestyle.ThesisItem Open Access CONSUMPTION PATTERN, DIETARY DIVERSIFICATION AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS ALONG RURAL-URBAN INTERFACE GRADIENT(UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, GKVK BENGALURU, 2019-02-22) DEEPA, S PATIL; Vijayalakshmi, D.Urbanization and global change have an impact on the nutritional status of individuals and households in rural, periurbanand urban areas. Urbanization involves changes in occupation patterns, lifestyles, family structures,and value systems. The study aimed to assess consumption pattern, dietary diversification and nutritional status along rural-urban interface gradient in north Bengaluru. A total of 300 households were selected randomly for the study, 100 from each transect were studied. Semi-structured questionnaire was used to assess the socioeconomic status, consumption pattern and nutritional status of the households. Most of the households belonged to upper and middle socio-economic classes. Household percent expenditure on food was high among rural (68.48 %) followed by periurban (44.69 %)and urban (38.08 %).There was significant difference between the three areas in respect of purchasing pattern. Dietary diversity was observed among urban compared to periurban and rural households. Nutrient intake among women showed the mean energy intake and per cent adequacy against RDA was recorded to be higher among urban 2165±322 (114%) followed by periurban 1957±196 (103%) and rural 1731±216 (91%) women.In respect of BMI classification, majority of the urban men (69%) and women (65%) were found to be obese. Obese and overweight children were found in urban followed by periurban and rural areas. Consumption of energy yielding foods was found to be more than adequate among three study areas. Socio-economic status influenced the overall food choices and preferences. Prevalence of life style disorders positively correlated with socio-economic class and found significant among menThesisItem Open Access BIOCHEMICAL AND CLINICAL CHANGES DURING PROTEIN - ENERGY MALNUTRITION IN RURAL PRESCHOOL CHILDREN(UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK BANGALORE, 1999-08-30) DEVI, ROHINI; Phadnis, LeelaThesisItem Open Access DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF READY-TO-EAT (RTE) FOODS FOR THE ELDERLY(UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK BANGALORE, 1999-08-30) UMA, L.A.; RAO, MEERAThe research entitled Development and Evaluation of Ready-To-Eat (RTE) Foods for the Elderly was undertaken during 1995-1998 in Dharwad. Food preferences of 200 urban and rural aged including males and females was obtained using questionnaire. Based on likes and dislikes of elderly, five different RTE foods were developed and analysed for chemical composition. Standardised recipes from RTE foods were studied for shelf life for three months. The acceptability of RTE foods given for home use among 20 urban elderly was teaed. The elderly ia the present investigation followed traditional two meal pattern per day and had complaints of digestion chewing and gas formation with various foods. Elderly favoured savoury foods (55%) and fried foods (51%), but frequently purchased bakery items (91 %), Elderly opined proposed RTE foods to be-home prepared, in vermicelli form (51.56 %) with sour taste (45.83 %) and crispy texture (56.25 % ). The developed five RTE foods viz., semian, soy and greengram porridge mixes, uppama mix and arlu mix had better nutrient profile. Recipes of payasam porridges, uppama and rade had calorific values of 117 to 220 Reals per serving size. All the RTE foods had better shelf life for two to three months. Supplementation with RTE foods increased the nutrient intake among test subjects. Aralin nude followed by porridges were highly acceptable among the elderly. All the RTE foods were cost effective and thus can be included in the dietary regimen of elderly.ThesisItem Open Access DIETETIC USE OF DEHYDRATED OYSTER MUSHROOMS FOR NON-INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES MELLITUS AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS(UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK BANGALORE, 1999-01-29) JYOTHI, G.; Vaidehi, M.P.ThesisItem Open Access NUTRIENT COMPOSITION, ANTINUTRIENTS AND PROTEIN QUALITY OF WINGED BEAN [Psophocarpus tetragonolobus(l] DC] SEEDS(UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK BANGALORE, 1998-08-19) CHIMMAD, BHARATI V.; RAO, MEERAWinged bean [Psophocarpus tetragonolobus (L) DC] is an underexploited multipurpose crop. Winged bean seeds of 59 genotypes grown at ARS, Siruguppa, UAS, Dharwad were studied for their physico-chemical characteristics and nutrient composition. Thirteen genotypes were processed by soaking, decortication and pressure cooking and changes in nutrients and antinutrients assessed. Protein quality ofpresoaked pressure cooked broth retained (PPCB) seeds was assayed by protein cflicicncy ratio (PliR), digestibility coeiricicnt (DC), biological value (BV), net protein utilization (NPU) and net dietary protein calories (NOP Cal%). Significant varietal dilTcrences in physico-chemical characteristics and nutrient composition existed. Seedcoat colour varied from cream, brown, grey, mixed colours to black. Seed weight and volume positively influenced the physico-chemical characteristics. Hardseeds influenced them inversely. Mean crude protein content was 33.70%, fat 17.74, crude fiber 5.97, carbohydrate 27.75, calcium 0.24 and iron 0.14. Dhal recovery by domestic method was 59.72%. Decortication decreased the levels of crude fiber (to 0.24%), carbohydrates (27.36%) and calcium (56.64 mg) while the crude protein (37.70%), fat (22.55%), iron (4.01 mg) and calorific values (463 K Cal) increased. Concentration of antinutrients such as tannins, total free phenols, phytic acid and trypsin inliibitors varied among the genotypes and domestic processing techniques altered them. Tannins and phytic acid content increased with seed weight. Maximum reduction of tannins (47.26%) and trypsin inhibitors (59.27%) was in PPCB samples. Total free phenols were reduced maximum by decortication (57.66%) and phylates by presoaked pressure cooked broth rejected seeds (27.00%). Tannins inversely influenced the physico-chemical characteristics, while trypsin inhibitor levels did not affect them. Food intake, PER, DC, B V, NPU and NDP cal % of rats fed winged bean diet were lower than those on albumin diet. Winged bean diet did not affect rat liver and spleen weights. Thus, physico-chemical characteristics, nutrients, antinutrients varied. Pressure cooked seeds promoted rat growth.ThesisItem Open Access EFFECT OF PROCESSING AND STORAGE ON p-CAROTENE f CONTENT OF SELECTED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES(UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK BANGALORE, 1998-08-19) SEEMA, A.S.; Naik, Rama K.The effect of processing and preservation on p-carotene content was studied in selected fruits and vegetables. Preliminary survey results revealed that sun drying and pickling were the common methods of preserving vegetables and fruits. Open column chromatographic estimates of p-carotene (M-g/lOOg) content revealed that carrot contained highest (14,918.66) followed by green leafy vegetables (1,545.33 - 6,832.64), fruits (2,569.21 - 3,437.14), capsicum (856.65) and yam (820.76). Sulphited fruits, green leafy vegetables (GLV) and Capsicum retained higher amounts of p-carotene. Blanclied polyvinyl chloride cup packed vegetables and fruits recorded higher values for p-carotene as compared to low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag packed. Sulphited, shade dried GLV recorded significantly high p-carotene content after processing and consistently during storage. Significant reduction in P-carotene content of canned products was noticed with advancement of storage period (12 months). Brix preservation resulted in better retention of p-carotene and acceptable products. Frozen storage of vegetables and fruits resulted in 53.07 to 90.58 per cent loss of p-carotene content. However, sulphiting of vegetables and fruits enhanced the retention of P-carotene. Higher sensory scores were recorded for blanched LDPEpacked carrot, yam, sulphited LDPE packed capsicum and papaya. The p-carctene values, moisture content and rehydration ratio of GLV reduced with increasing storage period. Blanched and sulphited FLV showed lower moisture and higher rehydration ratio, respectively during storage. Rehydrated Harvi, Pundi, and Golli were highly acceptable even at 12 months of storage irrespective of the drying method. Among the processing methods, canning of carrot, and mango and shade drying of Honagone retained highest amount of p-carotene and were also acceptable. Sulphiting of fruits and vegetables was advantageous over blanching in retention of p-carotene. Packing of fruits and vegetables in LDPE aided in better retention of P~carotene as compared to PVC package.ThesisItem Open Access NUTRITIONAL AND DIETETIC STUDIES OF MICRDBIDLDGICALLY FERMENTED (KARGDSAK) TEA(UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GKVK BANGALORE, 2000-10-24) HIREMATH, UMADEVI S.; VAIDEHI, M.P.