Light Pink Color Research Articles

The application of Xinjiang safflower extract on Aidelaisi silk fabric

Purpose This study aims to explore the traditional plant dyeing of Xinjiang Atlas silk fabrics, providing references for the comprehensive utilization of plant dyes in intangible cultural heritage.Design/methodology/approach The focus of this study is on dyeing experiments of Atlas silk fabrics using safflower extracts, constrained by regional resources. Safflower dry flowers grown in Xinjiang were selected, rinsed with pure water and rubbed. Yellow pigments were removed by adding edible white vinegar. Red pigments from safflower were extracted using an alkaline solution prepared with Populus euphratica ash, a special product of Xinjiang. The extraction rate was analyzed under varying material-to-liquor ratios, pH values, times and temperatures. Direct dyeing process experiments were conducted to obtain different colorimetric L, a, b and K/S values for comparison. Samples with good color development were selected to test the impact of dyeing immersions on color development, and their color fastness, UV protection and antibacterial effects were verified.FindingsThe dyeing experiments on silk fabrics confirmed their UV protection capabilities and antibacterial properties, demonstrating effectiveness against E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus. As a major producer of safflower, Xinjiang underscores the significance of safflower as an essential plant dyes on the Silk Road. This study reveals its market potential and suitability for use in the plant dyeing process of Atlas silk, producing vibrant red and pink colors.Originality/valueThe experiments indicated that after removing yellow pigments, the highest extraction rate of red pigment from safflower was achieved at a pH value of 10–11, a temperature of 30°C and an extraction time of 40 min. The best bright red color effect with strong color fastness was obtained with a material-to-liquor ratio of 1:20, a temperature of 40°C and three immersions. The best light pink color effect with strong color fastness was a material-to-liquor ratio of 1:80, a temperature of 30°C and two immersions.

Economic Approach for Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticle-based Freeze Indicator for Fish Products

This study was conducted during the period September 2020–January 2023 at ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin. The study was to develop a cost-effective freeze indicator using gold nanoparticles. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were synthesized using chitosan and trisodium citrate (TSC) as a reducing agent. Various chitosan samples with different molecular weights were obtained from commercial chitosan units. Chitosan was employed at two distinct concentrations. The UV-Vis spectra exhibited the characteristic peak of AuNPs at 520–530 nm in all analyzed samples. The samples containing chitosan displayed a light pink color, whereas those containing TSC exhibited a ruby red color. An increase in chitosan concentration led to an increase in absorbance of the SPR peak. The full width at half maximum (FWHM), zeta potential, and conductivity of the nanoparticles were also investigated. The stability of the synthesized nanoparticles was assessed during frozen storage at -18°C, revealing that the sample containing TSC became colorless upon freezing. The stability of chitosan-containing samples improved with higher concentrations and molecular weights. No distinct color change upon freezing was observed in the samples synthesized using chitosan. The AuNPs synthesized using TSC were evaluated and the significant color change demonstrated by the sample confirmed that the nanoparticle solution synthesized using TSC at a gold concentration of 1 mM can serve as an effective freeze indicator for food and pharmaceutical applications.

Natural colours could be used as dye to identify Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) eggs

Identification of eggs in grain/flour is critical for managing stored grain pests. Chemical dyes, which are typically used to identify eggs, may irritate skin and eyes. The current study seeks to uncover naturally coloured materials that could be employed as natural stains to differentially colour Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) eggs from the grain. In the current research, the colour, pH, total phenolics, anthocyanin, and flavonoid content were measured in onion, beetroot, turmeric powder, black grapes, and teak leaves’ aqueous extracts. The highest anthocyanin concentration was found in turmeric extracts (1.55 mg equivalent of cyanidin-3-glucoside g−1), while the highest flavonoid level was found in teak extract (12.13 mg equivalent catechine g−1). Total phenols were highest in onion extract (5.03 mg gallic acid equivalent g−1). Beetroot and teak stains might readily colour the flour red and dark brown, respectively while leaving the eggs uncolored. Grape and onion stains gave a slight purplish and light pink colour to the eggs while remaining particles were dark violet and dark pink, respectively. Since the eggs and flour were both coloured yellow, the turmeric stain proved ineffective. Highest percentage of hatchability (80.99%) was observed in original grape extract treatment. Colour and pH of the extracts determined the ability of a natural dye to stain flour, keeping the eggs unstained. The hatched larvae from the stained eggs did not exhibit any morphological alteration, and their growth time was unchanged. These natural dyes are indeed cheap, easily procurable and innocuous and can be sustainable substitutes of chemical dyes.

Two new species of Haliclona (Demospongiae: Haplosclerida: Chalinidae) from north-eastern Brazilian coastal waters and oceanic islands

Abstract Two new species of Haliclona (Chalinidae, Haplosclerida) are described here from Brazilian oceanic islands and the coast of Ceará State. They derive from collections undertaken between 1999 and 2014, and materials are deposited in the Porifera collection of Museu Nacional in Rio de Janeiro (MNRJ). Haliclona (Halichoclona) insularis sp. nov. can be distinguished from other Haliclona spp. in the western Atlantic by the combination of surface with light to deep red colour intermixed with white to beige areas (occasionally completely beige), white to beige choanosome, small fistular outgrowths, fragile consistency and blunt oxeas (90–175 × 1–5 μm) with irregular tips. Haliclona (Soestella) moraesi sp. nov. is the only western Atlantic species of Haliclona with the combination of thickly encrusting to cushion-shaped habit, purple or light pink colour, and a dense (sub)isotropic skeleton with rounded meshes, and without microscleres. Several attempts to amplify COI mtDNA and 28S C2–D2 rRNA for both species were unsuccessful, in spite of the initial successful extraction of genomic DNA. The number of Haliclona spp. known from the Brazilian coast is now 17. The long gap between species collection and formal description supports the concept of the taxonomic impediment, which is particularly marked in speciose taxa with little morphological disparity, as observed in Haplosclerida.

Dermoscopy of Cylindroma in Fitzpatrick Type IV Skin: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Dermoscopy of Cylindroma in Fitzpatrick Type IV Skin: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Novel bis naphthalene-2-ol based colorimetric chemosensor for the detection of Fe2+ in physiological pH and its DFT calculation studies

A novel bis naphthalene-2-ol-based multi-functional chromogenic chemosensor was synthesized in a single step and thoroughly characterized by Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Mass spectrometry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Single Crystal-X-ray for the detection of Fe2+ and CN− ions in physiological pH. The detection limit of Fe2+ was initiated as 4.35 μM is much superior to the United States Environmental Protection Agency parameter value for drinking water (5.37 μM). The 3-Fe2+ complex we can reversibly reuse after the treatment with CN− ion. A noteworthy red-shifted with hypochromic shift spectrum and “naked eye” colour change has been observed from yellow colour to light pink colour within 5 s for Fe2+ ion but not for other competing metal ions. Without any complex pretreatment, our chemosensor easily discriminates Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions. From Job's plot analysis, 1H NMR titration and MS analysis confirm the binding stoichiometry among probe 3 and Fe2+ metal ion as 1:1. The experimental active molecular binding site results are correlated well with the Density Functional Theory calculation to understand the sensing mechanism.

Formulation of tinted lip gloss from lotus flower and date seed oil

In the past few decades, there is a large emergence in usage of natural dyes and scents. With the purpose of reducing extreme damage caused to human body due to synthetic substances, most ingredients in cosmetics have been lately shifted to those obtained from natural sources. This ensures maximum efficacy with minimum side effects. In addition to the fragrance and colors, medicinal properties (anti-oxidant property of Neem/Aloe-vera, anti-wrinkle property of Amla, anti-inflammatory property of Turmeric) can also be included in lipsticks and lip glosses to enhance quality and variability. The aim of this study is to formulate tinted lip gloss with subtle colors in addition to the moisturizing effect obtained from natural sources of Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus flower petals) and date seed oil respectively. Such a formulation caters to the practical requirement of a wide population of women in general obtaining color, fragrance and moisturizing property, all in one. The formulated product was evaluated and reported herewith. It gave tinted glossy formulation with a smooth consistency excluding the side effects of beeswax and parabens. The formula produced a beautiful light pink natural color as well as a pleasant scent.

First Report of a New Disease Caused by Fusarium tricinctum on Apple Tree in China.

First Report of a New Disease Caused by Fusarium tricinctum on Apple Tree in China.

Applicability of alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria) extract for the histological staining of liver tissue

Staining of tissue is a significant process in histotechnology and staining techniques are used in the examination and diagnosis of diseases. The increase of international awareness for the environment, ecology, and health directed people to reduce toxic effluents and stop usage of dangerous chemical dyes. The present trend throughout the world is shifting towards to use of natural products over their synthetic alternatives. Therefore, in this study, the dyeing ability of alkanet plant on the cells of unstained sections taken from Wistar rat liver was investigated. The extract of Alkanna tinctoria contain naphthaquinone group of dyestuff. Chemical characterization of A. tinctoria extract was performed with HPLC-TOF/MS and UV spectra analysis, respectively. Different metal salts were used in the staining processes in order to obtain different colors. In the staining of without adding mordant (metal salt) to the extract, pale brown staining was obtained in the cytoplasm. Light pink color was obtained with the addition of CuSO4 mordant. Dark pink-red color was achieved by adding alum, and also NiSO4 was added for light purple staining. The staining of cytoplasm of different cells in liver tissue was achieved successfully with the extract of A. tinctoria and different colors were obtained using various mordants.

Clinico-hematological, patho-anatomical and molecular based investigation of blackleg disease in Cholistani cattle

Clostridium chauvoei, causing myonecrosis in livestock animals, lives in the feces, surface water and soil. The blackleg due to C. chauvoei is very common in dairy animals. Still, no report is available about the pathophysiology of disease in Cholistani cattle kept under tropical and desert conditions of Cholistan, Pakistan. Therefore, in this study, we report for the first time the pathophysiology of a visceral form of blackleg infection in indigenous cholistani cattle breed reared in desert conditions of Cholistan. Clinically morbid animals exhibited different signs of infection including fever, crepitation sounds, gaseous swelling and edematous lesions. Blood was collected for hematological and serum biochemical investigation. Hematological examination indicated a significant increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate, lower red blood cells, hematocrit, and total white blood cell count. Results on serum biochemistry showed significantly (p<0.02) increased creatine kinase levels, creatinine, urea, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphates, creatinine phosphokinase and lactate dehydrogenase in infected cattle. At necropsy level, light pink color fluid under swelling areas of skin, gas bubbles, dark to black in color of affected muscles and crepitation sounds at palpation were observed. Necropsy showed marked myocarditis, petechial hemorrhages, consolidation and severe pulmonary edema. Spleen showed petechial hemorrhages and congestion. Histological analysis of muscular tissues indicated severe inflammatory reaction comprising of cellular infiltration, marked edema, necrosis and disruption of myofibrils. PCR confirmed the presence of C. chauvoei in muscles, heart and exudates of the lungs. This is the first report on molecular detection of Clostridium chauvoei from a visceral form of Blackleg disease in cholistani breed of cattle naturally infected in the Cholistan desert of Punjab, Pakistan.

Surface Reflectance Change can Induce Reduction in the Surrounding Ambient Environment Warming

Global warming has emerged as a major issue of concern as the fallout would have a wide-spread impact on many climate processes in addition to posing a serious threat for human development, directly or in-directly. COP21 at the Paris agreement settled to limit global warming well below 2°C in the future. This goal can be attained by ensuring a drastic reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases or by cutting down the use of energy consumption, an obvious solution but difficult to implement. A more acceptable and easy approach would be to reduce the use of energy to cool buildings and surfaces by adopting simple scientific techniques. The present work explores the feasibility of one such approach, which can be applied in large cities and urban regions; knowing that by increasing the surface reflectance (albedo) for incoming solar short wave (SSW) radiation it is possible to decrease the temperature of the surface. If the appropriated surface area is large enough then it is possible to cause a decrease in the ambient air temperature. Three different types of heat-resistant Superseal Thermoflex P-111 coatings of different colours were applied on the roof surface to evaluate their respective reflectance properties towards the incoming SSW radiation incident on the roof with reference to the resulting surface temperature. The average reflectance in the spectral range 280-880 nm – for dark pink, light pink and white colour coats – were estimated as 0.44, 0.61 and 0.76, respectively; the obtained values were significantly larger than that observed for asphalt/cement coated surfaces. The higher reflectance of white coating leads to less heat absorption by the roof surface open to the SSW radiation and thus a significant drop in the surface temperature. Also, the heat transmitted underneath the surface space will be much reduced, even the emission (loss) of radiation (Infra-Red) from such a surface into the surrounding environment will be reduced.

GEOCHRONOLOGY OF CRYSTALLINE ROCKS OF THE SHUMYLIV SECTION OF THE SOUTH BUG RIVER VALLEY (HAISYN BLOCK)

The Haisyn complex rocks (sobites (Shcherbakov, 2005)), consisting of diorite-like rocks and amphibolites, which biotite granites develop, is outcroping near the village of Shumyliv along the South Bug river and in an abandoned open pit mine (on South of Shumyliv). The rocks are characterized by high magnetization according to magnetic survey results. A linear magnetic anomaly extends in the north-east direction (NE 69º) with a distance of more than 35 km. Entin et al. (2019) proposed that this magnetic anomaly is caused by a dyke with a felsic or intermediate composition. The internal structure of accessory zircon crystals from quartz diorite and granite were studied. In both types of rocks, zircon crystals are complex and consist of three different generations. The first generation consists of fractured nuclei of light pink color, which apparently grew in rims of zircon of the 2nd and/or 3rd generation. Zircon of the second generation is light pink in color. It forms rims around the first generation of zircon, but also occasionally occurs the interior core areas of crystals. Third generation zircon forms rims around the first two generation zircons, or growth episodes. As usually, the heads of crystals have a light brown to brown color. The age of formation of monazite in the granite and titanite in the quartz diorite was determined by the uranium-lead isotope method. The two endogenous geological processes have ages of 2049 ± 6 million years and 2005±2 million years, respectively.

Seçilmiş Üstün Oryantal Tütün Hatlarının Bazı Morfolojik ve Fenolojik Özelliklerinin Belirlenmesi

In this study, it is aimed to define the Basma type tobacco lines as phenological and morphological. In addition, it is aimed to give information about the materials to be used in the studies on tobacco breeding. Field trials were conducted in 4 different locations in Bafra, Erbaa and Gumushacikoy districts where tobacco production was highest in the Central Black Sea Region. As morphological parameters, leaf type, width at blade, shape of blade, leaf tip shape, blistering of blade, undulations of margin and color of midrib on lower side and as phenological parameters, time of flowering, color of corolla and shape of inflorescence have been investigated. According to the results, all genotypes in terms of leaf type are sessile. 84% of the width at blade basis has medium or broad sessile width. 92% of the shape of blade is narrow elliptic or broad elliptic. 92% of the leaf tip shape is medium pointed or strongly pointed. According to time of flowering, 32% of the genotypes have late characteristics. %72 of color of corolla are light pink color and the shape of inflorescence of all genotypes is spherical.

Reducing phosphate in emulsified meat products by adding chia (Salvia hispanica L.) mucilage in powder or gel format: A clean label technological strategy

This study evaluated the functional properties of chia mucilage powder (MCP) and gel (MCG) as a phosphate replacers in low-fat Bologna sausages. Four treatments were produced without phosphates (F1–2% MCP; F2–2% MCG; F3–4% MCP; F4–4% MCG) and two with 0.25% phosphate (F5–2% MCG and F6–4% MCG) besides control (20%-fat-0.5% phosphate). Samples containing mucilage were less firm and less chewy on day 0, except F3. Treatments containing 2% MCG were judged acceptable and provided better emulsion stability than those with MCP. Adding 4% MCP or MCG resulted in Bolognas with lower relaxation times and more restricted mobility and lowest sensorial acceptance characterized by the terms light brown and dark pink color (F4). The microscopy images exhibited less cohesive structure in treatments with 4% of MCG, suggesting the formation of a weaker bound protein network. Chia mucilage gel at 2%, due to its functional properties, has proven to be a feasible strategy to substitute 50% phosphate in low-fat Bologna sausages.

Halochromic composite nanofibrous mat for wound healing monitoring

This study was focused on the development and characterization of a wound dressing for pH monitoring based on a sodium alginate (SA) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanofibrous mat including anthocyanins extracted from black carrot (BC). The pH-sensitive mat was prepared through the electrospinning method. The crosslinking of the nanofibrous mat was carried out using glutaraldehyde (GA). The functionalized PVA/SA/BC nanofibrous mat was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The colors of the nanofibrous mat resulting from pH changes were evaluated using a digital camera. The images were processed using Adobe Photoshop software, CS5 version, and analyzed through RGB and CIELAB. When the dried nanofibrous mat with a light pink color was immersed in buffer solutions at different pHs, the color of the nanofibrous mat ranged from red (in acidic medium) to blue (in neutral medium) and then to black-green (in basic medium). The response time and temperature stability of the nanofibrous mat were also investigated. It was concluded that the developed pH-sensing composite nanofibrous mat could be successfully used as wound dressing for monitoring healing.

INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT OF CORIANDER CROP IN THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN USING MULTITEMPORAL REMOTE SENSING DATA

Abstract. The present study aims to develop the methodology for inventory and assessment of coriander crop in Rajasthan using remote sensing technique. Sentinel-2A optical data having a spatial resolution of 10 m, from January–March, 2017 were considered for this study keeping in mind the crop calendar. It was found that coriander at its flowering stage gives a distinct light pink colour which helps it to differentiate from other crops. However it is difficult to separate other stages of coriander (early vegetative, mature stage) owing to its similarity in tonal pattern with mustard. The overall accuracy of single date image was found to be 63.29% and Kappa (K^) Coefficient as 0.5532. With the inclusion of multiple dates accuracy increased to 91.14% and Kappa (K^) Coefficient to 0.7436. This was because increase in information increases the possibility to separate crops from each other. This study demonstrates the feasibility of multi-temporal satellite data for accurate coriander crop mapping area estimation in multi-crop scenario with reasonable accuracy at the Block/district level and State level.

Оцінка колекції люпину білого (Lupinus albus L.) за кольором квіток і виділення зразків-еталонів за його різновидностями

Оцінка колекції люпину білого (Lupinus albus L.) за кольором квіток і виділення зразків-еталонів за його різновидностями

In vitro antioxidant activity and solar protection factor of blackberry and raspberry extracts in topical formulation.

Berries are known for their antioxidant activity due to the presence of flavonoids. Antioxidants' usage guarantees skin protection against free radicals and, flavonoids, especially, can act as sunscreen. The aim of this paper was to evaluate solar protection factor (SPF) and antioxidant activity in vitro of blackberry and raspberry extracts incorporated in topical formulation and study their stability. Raspberry presented 29.93mg of anthocyanins/100g of fruit and blackberry 65.58mg of anthocyanins/100g of fruit. In vitro solar protection factor was 54.57 to blackberry and 37.32 to raspberry. When incorporated in O/W emulsions, final formulations showed light pink color, creamy aspect, and typical fruity odor. Formulations submitted to indirect light and stove showed odor and color alterations. Based on the results, formulations containing extracts should be kept under refrigeration in opaque package to ensure stability due to the presence of flavonoids. In addition, blackberry and raspberry extracts are potential natural alternatives to be used as sunscreen and to prevent skin aging.

Development of technology for the production of poultry prophylactic products (roll, baked from chicken meat with broccoli cabbage)

In the article results of researches on development of compounding and technology of manufacture of a new kind of meat production of functional purpose from poultry meat with partial replacement of meat raw material by a vegetative component – cabbage broccoli are resulted. As a result of the conducted studies and calculations, data were obtained on the indicators of quality and safety, food and energy value, economic efficiency of the production of a roll baked from chicken meat with broccoli cabbage. The addition of broccoli in the production of a roll of chicken meat contributed to the formation of an unusual figure of a roll on a cut: the light pink color of the meat and the bright green color of the broccoli cabbage. Experimental batches of roulet baked from chicken meat were produced by replacing meat with broccoli in the recipe as follows: sample No. 1 – replacement of meat raw material with broccoli 10.0%, sample No. 2 20.0%, No. 3 – 30.0% respectively. When the replacement of meat raw material with broccoli cabbage is increased, the content of fat mass fraction is significantly reduced from 19.0% (control sample) to 11.0% (sample No. 3). There is also a decrease in the protein content from 17.0% in the control sample to 11.0% in sample No. 3, as well as an increase in the mass fraction of carbohydrates from 0 (control sample) to 1.8% (sample No. 3). All examined samples of a roll baked from chicken meat with broccoli cabbage meet the requirements of regulatory documents on microbiological indicators. The results of calculations of the economic efficiency of the production of control and experimental samples of baked rolls from chicken meat indicate that it is economically most feasible to produce a roasted chicken roll with the addition of broccoli in the amount of 30% to the mass of unsalted raw materials.

Microvirga rosea sp. nov.: a nanoparticle producing bacterium isolated from soil of rose garden.

A Gram-stain negative, aerobic, non-motile, and rod-shaped novel bacterial strain, designated MAH-2T, was isolated from a soil sample of rose garden and was characterized using a polyphasic approach. The colonies were light pink color, smooth, circular and 0.2-0.6mm in diameter when grown on nutrient agar for 3 days. Strain MAH-2T grows at 15-40°C (optimum growth temperature 30°C), at pH 5.0-7.0 (optimum growth pH 6.5) and at 0-2% NaCl (optimum 0-0.5%). Cell growth occurs on nutrient agar and R2A agar but not on tryptone soya agar, luria-bertani agar and MacConkey agar. The strain was positive for both catalase and oxidase tests. The strain was able to synthesis of silver nanoparticles. According to the 16S rRNA gene sequence comparisons, the isolate was identified as a member of the genus Microvirga and was most closely related to Microvirga soli R491T (96.7% sequence similarity), Microvirga subterranea Fail4T (96.4%), Microvirga guangxiensis 25BT (96.0%) and Microvirga aerophila 5420S-12T (95.9%). The genomic DNA G + C content of isolated strain was determined to be 62.5mol% and the predominant isoprenoid quinone was Q-10. The major fatty acids were identified as summed feature 8 (comprising C18:1 ω7c and/or C18:1 ω6c) and C19:0 cyclo ω8c. On the basis of these phenotypic, genotypic, and chemotaxonomic studies and DNA-DNA hybridization results, the isolated strain MAH-2T represents a novel species, for which the name Microvirga rosea sp. nov. is proposed, with MAH-2T as the type strain (= KACC 19290T = CGMCC1.16488T).