A study was undertaken to know the difference/diversity between pigeonpea and its closely related wild species C. cajanifolius by studying their morphology, crossability, cytology of the hybrid between the two, and molecular studies. Studies revealed that there are at least 5-6 traits that separate the two species such as flower morphology, pod color and morphology, pod constriction, seed color and strophiole, 100 seed weight that separate C. cajan from C. cajanifolius. Molecular studies revealed that a genetic dissimilarity index value ranging from 0.81 to 0.94 exists between the two species.

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Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is an important staple crop in semi-arid regions of Africa and India because of its drought tolerance. This research work was focused on developing sorghum-based extruded snacks products. Processing parameters of feed including moisture contents (12%), different blends ratios of sorghum, broken rice and green gram flours (7:2:1, 6:3:1 and 5:4:1), operational parameters of the extruder like barrel temperature (110, 120 and 140 0 C) and screw speed (150, 200 and 250 rpm) were optimized for physical and sensory properties of sorghum based extruded products. The maximum value of expansion ratio and minimum bulk density was at 110 0 C barrel temperature at 150 rpm for 3 rd blend. The sensory evaluation of the extrudates showed that samples S 3, S6, S9 were more acceptable.

The current review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of Bioactive compounds and pharmacological uses, of Linum usitatissimum, and to list its significant therapeutic benefits. From various studies, researchers specified the pharmacological properties of flaxseed. The phytoconstituents like lignan and ? linolenic acid are the richest of flaxseeds. It is also a chief source for soluble fiber, high-quality protein, and antioxidants. Its long trip from old era to the 21st century from being a medication in old age opened the way for a broad populace. Linolenic acid, linoleic acid, lignans, polysaccharides cyclic peptides, alkaloids, cadmium and cyanogenic glycosides were some of the biologically active chemicals and elements. Flaxseed extracts containing lignan or ? linolenic acid were often the focus of biological and clinical research. Some beneficial outcomes for health include decreasing cardiovascular illnesses, atherosclerosis, diabetes, cancer and arthritis, osteoporosis, and autoimmune illnesses, as well as neuroscience. Some Proteins present in flaxseed helps in prevention and cure for cardiovascular disease and reinforce the immune system. This present review focuses briefly on a pharmacological properties and laboratory outcomes of flaxseed diet.