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    A Comparative Study on The Effects of DriedCarica papaya (Papaya) Leaves as Mulch for Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) ABSTRACT Mulching in agricultural provides a safe yet equally profitable method of enriching and fertilizing the soil planted with crops. Most often-used mulches are of organic composition‚ such as dry leaves and barks. These organic mulches pose no or little damage to the soil and crops. This study deals with the effectiveness of dried papaya leaves as organic mulch for

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    the risk of coronary heart disease. However‚ food that contain fiber from whole oat products can help in preventing coronary heart disease also low in total fat and saturated fat‚ may reduce the risk of certain cancers. Tomatoes products rich in lycopene‚ a carotenoid‚ whose consumption is associated with reduced cancer rates according to the (ADA). Nevertheless‚ the focuses on the benefits of foods or food components are very strong. The study of food can have health -promoting properties

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    in many dishes‚ sauces‚ salads‚ and drinks. While it is botanically a fruit‚ it is considered a vegetable for culinary purposes (as well as under U.S. customs regulations‚ see Nix v. Hedden)‚ which has caused some confusion. The fruit is rich in lycopene‚ which may have beneficial health effects. The tomato belongs to the nightshade family‚ Solanaceae.[1][3] The plants typically grow to 1–3 meters (3–10 ft) in height and have a weak stem that often sprawls over the ground and vines over other

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    Squalene is a linear triterpene formed via the MVA or MEP biosynthetic pathway and is widely distributed in bacteria‚ fungi‚ algae‚ plants‚ and animals. Metabolically‚ squalene is not only used as a precursor in the synthesis of complex secondary metabolites such as sterols‚ hormones‚ and vitamins‚ but also as a carbon source in aerobic and anaerobic fermentation in micro-organisms. Owing to the increasing roles of squalene as an antioxidant‚ anticancer‚ and anti-inflammatory agent‚ the demand for

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    at LEAST once a week ( That means that 8‚110‚500 americans ate pizza at least one week!) and that is just out of the 70‚000 pizzerias in the country. Plus as a bonus pizzaz are Healthy and nutrient rich because the tomato sauce on pizza contains lycopene‚ which helps prevent heart

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    most commonly in patients with known asthma‚ the agents themselves may produce asthma. The best-known of these is aspirin‚ but several other anti-inflammatory agents have been implicated. 4 Tomatoes are commonly used for cooking. They are rich in lycopene and glutamate which is why they are both healthy and delicious. Although tomatoes are perceived as vegetables‚ fact is‚ they are fruits. They are made in different forms such as tomato sauce‚ tomato juice‚ tomato soup‚ sun-dried tomatoes‚ canned

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    ------------------------------------------------- Early History of Papayas The first literary reference to papayas dates back to 1526‚ when they were found in the Caribbean coast of Panama and Colombia and described by the Spanish chronicler Oviedo. Thanks to its several hardy seeds (which can last for up to the 3 years in cool and dry conditions) the plant spread relatively easily throughout the tropics‚ and has become naturalized in several regions‚ especially those abundant with water and fertile

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    Definition of Functional Foods History of Functional Plainly stated‚ functional foods are Labeling and Claims Foods defined as foods that‚ in addition to supplying known nutrients‚ can provide other health benefits as well. Many common foods possess nutritional qualities that are not established as recommended nutrients‚ but are considered to have functional benefits such as reducing your risk of disease or promoting good health. A good example of a functional food would be the cranberry‚ known

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    Pizza Pizza is an oven-baked‚ flat‚ round bread typically topped with a tomato sauce‚ cheese and various toppings. Pizza was originally invented in Naples‚ Italy‚ and the dish has since become popular in many parts of the world.. Many varieties of pizza exist worldwide‚ along with several dish variants based upon pizza. Pizza`s in Pakistan The first pizzerias opened up in Karachi and Islamabad in the late 1980s‚ with Pappasallis serving pizza in Islamabad since 1990. Pizza has gained a measure

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    Acceptability of Dried Papaya (Carica Papaya) Leaves as Mulch for Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Plants Compared to Synthetic Fertilizer A Research Paper Presented to the Faculty and Staff of Dueñas General Comprehensive High School Dueñas‚ Iloilo In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Subject Research II By: Krystel Mae Labid Zaira Gwyn Harder Ashley Nicole Redoña CHAPTER I Background of the Study Introduction The papaya leaves used in mulching is

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