scholarly journals Effect of Phosphatic Fertilizer and Biofertilizers on Yield and Quality of Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana L.)

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (07) ◽  
pp. 846-852
Author(s):  
P. Kejiya ◽  
B. Vajantha ◽  
M.V.S. Naidu ◽  
A.V. Nagavani
Keyword(s):  
Finger Millet ◽  
Eleusine Coracana ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Phosphatic Fertilizer

Formulation and quality evaluation of finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) gaertn.) flour incorporated biscuits

2021 ◽  
pp. 108201322110208
Author(s):  
Sooriya Arachchige Sachini Jayawardana ◽  
Jayanetti Koralalage Ramani Radhika Samarasekera ◽  
Gardhi Hettiarachchige Chamari Madhu Hettiarachchi ◽  
Jaanaki Gooneratne
Keyword(s):  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Finger Millet ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Eleusine Coracana ◽  
Polyphenolic Compounds ◽  
Processed Food ◽  
Good Source ◽  
Microbiological Properties

Replacing the ingredients used in biscuits with potential nutritive ingredients would be beneficial to improve the nutritional quality of the biscuits. Although, finger millet is highly nutritious when compared to other most commonly consumed cereals, limited availability of processed food products in ready-to-eat form has restricted the finger millet consumption. The present study was focused on formulating biscuits by replacing refined wheat flour with finger millet flour. Four biscuit samples were formulated by replacing different percentages of refined wheat flour with finger millet flour. Physicochemical and microbiological properties of the biscuits were evaluated. Nutritional and antioxidant properties of the biscuit, which was formulated by replacing 50% of refined wheat flour with finger millet flour, were evaluated and compared with a control biscuit which was prepared using refined wheat flour. The finger millet flour incorporated biscuit was nutritionally superior to the control biscuit in terms of dietary fibers and polyphenolic compounds including flavonoids. Besides, replacement of refined wheat flour with finger millet flour in biscuit formulation enhanced the antioxidant properties of the biscuit. Therefore, the finger millet flour incorporated biscuit can be considered as a good source of antioxidants.

scholarly journals Growth, yield and nutritional content of finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) as influenced by pranic energy application

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-50
Author(s):  
Poornima R ◽  
K. Nagendra Prasad ◽  
Srikanth N. Jois
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Finger Millet ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Zinc Content ◽  
Eleusine Coracana ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Protein Nitrogen ◽  
Control Protein

Pranic agriculture (PA) is an ancient farming method where pranic energy improves crop production. Finger millet or Ragi (Eleusine coracana. L) is a major staple millet consumed in India, particularly Karnataka and is a rich source of protein and nutrients. A field study in half-acre was carried out with pranic energy treatment to seed, land and crop and along with control (without energy treatment). The traits of finger millet like plant height (26%), number of productive tillers (35%), no of panicle (54%), number of fingers (13%) and grain yield (44%) were statistically (p < .05) higher over control. Protein content in finger millet straw (4.38 %) and grain (6.13%) was higher in pranic treatment than control (3.5 and 4.75%). Nitrogen and zinc content in millet grain was higher in pranic treatment (980 and 1.96 mg/100g) than control (760 and 1.63 mg/100g). The increase in protein, nitrogen and zinc content of the millet grain and straw will help to improve the quality of produce for consumption by cattle and humans.  Increase in straw and grain yield will help to improve the economy of the farmer.  Further studies are needed to know the actual mechanisms involved in the growth and yield improvement of finger millet. And, also in-depth studies are necessary to address the reasons behind the variation in nutrients accumulation in straw and grain. 

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