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Ferraz PFP, Ferraz GAES, Ferreira JC, Aguiar JV, Santana LS, Norton T. Assessment of Ammonia Emissions and Greenhouse Gases in Dairy Cattle Facilities: A Bibliometric Analysis. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1721. [PMID: 38929340 PMCID: PMC11201209 DOI: 10.3390/ani14121721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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A deeper understanding of gas emissions in milk production is crucial for promoting productive efficiency, sustainable resource use, and animal welfare. This paper aims to analyze ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions in dairy farming using bibliometric methods. A total of 187 English-language articles with experimental data from the Scopus and Web of Science databases (January 1987 to April 2024) were reviewed. Publications notably increased from 1997, with the highest number of papers published in 2022. Research mainly focuses on ammonia and methane emissions, including quantification, volatilization, and mitigation strategies. Other gases like carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and hydrogen sulfide were also studied. Key institutions include the University of California-Davis and Aarhus University. Bibliometric analysis revealed research evolution, identifying trends, gaps, and future research opportunities. This bibliometric analysis offers insights into emissions, air quality, sustainability, and animal welfare in dairy farming, highlighting areas for innovative mitigation strategies to enhance production sustainability. This research contributes to academia, enhancing agricultural practices, and informing environmental policies. It is possible to conclude that this research is a valuable tool for understanding the evolution of research on gas emissions in dairy cattle facilities, providing guidance for future studies and interventions to promote more sustainable production.
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- Patricia Ferreira Ponciano Ferraz
- Department of Agricultural Engineering, School of Engineering, Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras 37200-900, Brazil; (G.A.e.S.F.); (J.C.F.)
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, School of Engineering, Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras 37200-900, Brazil; (G.A.e.S.F.); (J.C.F.)
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, School of Engineering, Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras 37200-900, Brazil; (G.A.e.S.F.); (J.C.F.)
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras 37200-900, Brazil;
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- Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of the Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys (UFVJM), Unaí 38610-000, Brazil;
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- Department of Biosystems, KU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 30, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium;
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Tamminen LM, Båge R, Åkerlind M, Olmos Antillón G. Farmers´ sense of the biological impact of extreme heat and seasonality on Swedish high-yielding dairy cows - A mixed methods approach. Prev Vet Med 2024; 224:106131. [PMID: 38277818 DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2024.106131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Supporting dairy farmers in becoming resilient towards extreme weather requires a broad understanding of the experiences and perceived risks associated with these events from those who undergo them. We used a mixed methods approach to explore national trends of biological consequences on dairy cow udder health and fertility, combined with in-depth farmer conversations around extreme weather events, focusing on heat. The aim is to provide a comprehensive picture of how dairy farmer perceptions, priorities and decision-making are related to the season and extreme weather to identify preventive pathways that can reduce biological costs of heat stress on Swedish dairy cattle during summer. Data collected monthly at cow and farm level between 2016-2019 as part of the Swedish milk and disease recording system confirm seasonal trends and show increased somatic cell counts (SCC) and negatively impacted fertility during summers. In addition, transcriptions of 18 interviews with dairy farmers across the country and seasonal variations of SCC and fertility were thematically analysed. The results suggest that farmers have a broad definition of extreme weather and are aware of the negative impacts. Yet handling of extreme weather events can mainly be classified as reactive. Nevertheless, there are long-term effects on the farm economy, health and herd dynamics. Swedish dairy farmers are currently showing resilience, albeit a fragile one. The capability to ensure sufficient feed production in extreme weather is critical for farm self-perceived resilience. However, acknowledging the long-term biological costs related to fertility, currently not perceived by farmers, has the potential to support proactive planning and improve farm resilience and profitability.
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- Lena-Mari Tamminen
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala 75651, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala 75651, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala 75651, Sweden.
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Bokharaeian M, Toghdory A, Ghoorchi T, Ghassemi Nejad J, Esfahani IJ. Quantitative Associations between Season, Month, and Temperature-Humidity Index with Milk Yield, Composition, Somatic Cell Counts, and Microbial Load: A Comprehensive Study across Ten Dairy Farms over an Annual Cycle. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:3205. [PMID: 37893929 PMCID: PMC10603629 DOI: 10.3390/ani13203205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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This current study addresses the knowledge gap regarding the influence of seasons, months, and THI on milk yield, composition, somatic cell counts (SCC), and total bacterial counts (TBC) of dairy farms in northeastern regions of Iran. For this purpose, ten dairy herds were randomly chosen, and daily milk production records were obtained. Milk samples were systematically collected from individual herds upon delivery to the dairy processing facility for subsequent analysis, including fat, protein, solids-not-fat (SNF), pH, SCC, and TBC. The effects of seasons, months, and THI on milk yield, composition, SCC, and TBC were assessed using an analysis of variance. To account for these effects, a mixed-effects model was utilized with a restricted maximum likelihood approach, treating month and THI as fixed factors. Our investigation revealed noteworthy correlations between key milk parameters and seasonal, monthly, and THI variations. Winter showed the highest milk yield, fat, protein, SNF, and pH (p < 0.01), whereas both SCC and TBC reached their lowest values in winter (p < 0.01). The highest values for milk yield, fat, and pH were recorded in January (p < 0.01), while the highest protein and SNF levels were observed in March (p < 0.01). December marked the lowest SCC and TBC values (p < 0.01). Across the THI spectrum, spanning from -3.6 to 37.7, distinct trends were evident. Quadratic regression models accounted for 34.59%, 21.33%, 4.78%, 20.22%, 1.34%, 15.42%, and 13.16% of the variance in milk yield, fat, protein, SNF, pH, SCC, and TBC, respectively. In conclusion, our findings underscore the significant impact of THI on milk production, composition, SCC, and TBC, offering valuable insights for dairy management strategies. In the face of persistent challenges posed by climate change, these results provide crucial guidance for enhancing production efficiency and upholding milk quality standards.
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- Mostafa Bokharaeian
- Department of Animal and Poultry Nutrition, Animal Science Faculty, Gorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, Gorgan 49189-43464, Iran; (M.B.)
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Nutrition, Animal Science Faculty, Gorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, Gorgan 49189-43464, Iran; (M.B.)
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Nutrition, Animal Science Faculty, Gorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, Gorgan 49189-43464, Iran; (M.B.)
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Sanghuh College of Life Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Glopex Co., Ltd., R&D Center, GeumGang Penterium IX Tower A2801, Dongtancheomdansaneop 1-ro 27, Hwaseong-si 18469, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Arranz E, Segat A, Velayos G, Flynn C, Brodkorb A, Giblin L. Dairy and plant based protein beverages: In vitro digestion behaviour and effect on intestinal barrier biomarkers. Food Res Int 2023; 169:112815. [PMID: 37254391 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The consumer demand for protein-enriched food products continues to grow, in parallel with consumers' interest in plant based alternatives. The replacement of milk protein by plant protein is likely to be occur predominantly in prepared consumer foods such as nutritional beverages. This study aimed to compare and contrast powder beverages formulated with commercially available dairy versus plant ingredients in terms of protein digestion and gut barrier health. After simulated static in vitro gastrointestinal digestion, the release of free amino acids increased for all model beverages. In addition, the majority of peptides present in digested beverages were < 0.8 kDa in size. Gastrointestinal digestion did not increase the degree of protein hydrolysis in beverages formulated with prehydrolysed milk protein, whey or pea ingredients. A 2 h permeability assessment of digested beverages across the intestinal barrier, using Caco-2/HT-29/MTX co-cultures, revealed reduced transcription of tight junction protein 1, claudin-1 and mucus protein 2 albeit gut barrier impedance was unchanged. IL-8 mRNA levels in cell monolayers was significantly increased with digested fluids treatment but even more so with digesta from hydrolysed milk protein beverage. Overall, the response observed on intestinal biomarkers with digested plant beverages was similar to dairy based beverages supporting the replacement of dairy with plant proteins in powder beverage formulations.
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- Elena Arranz
- Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork P61 C996, Ireland.
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- Kerry Group, Global Technology and Innovation Center, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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- Kerry Group, Global Technology and Innovation Center, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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- Kerry Group, Global Technology and Innovation Center, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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- Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork P61 C996, Ireland
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- Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork P61 C996, Ireland
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D’Andrea AE, Kinchla AJ, Nolden AA. A comparison of the nutritional profile and nutrient density of commercially available plant-based and dairy yogurts in the United States. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1195045. [PMID: 37305091 PMCID: PMC10248066 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1195045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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Introduction Plant-based yogurts are sustainable alternatives to dairy yogurts, but a nutritional comparison of plant-based yogurts within the context of dairy yogurts has not yet been applied to commercially available products in the United States. Dairy yogurts provide significant dietary nutrients, and substituting plant-based yogurts may have unintended nutritional consequences. The objective of this study was to compare the macronutrient and micronutrient values of commercially available plant-based and dairy yogurts launched between 2016 and 2021. Methods Nutritional information for yogurts were collected through Mintel Global New Products Database, and products were categorized according to their primary ingredient. Regular-style yogurts (n = 612) were included in this study: full-fat dairy (n = 159), low and nonfat dairy (n = 303), coconut (n = 61), almond (n = 44), cashew (n = 30), and oat (n = 15). We utilized the Nutrient Rich Foods (NRF) Index, a comprehensive food guidance system that assigns a score based on the nutrient density of individual foods. This allowed us to compare the nutritional density of the yogurts based on nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin D) and nutrients to limit (saturated fat, total sugar, sodium). Results Compared to dairy yogurts, plant-based yogurts contained significantly less total sugar, less sodium, and more fiber. However, plant-based yogurts contained significantly less protein, calcium, and potassium than dairy yogurts. The yogurts were ranked from the highest to lowest nutrient density based on the NRF Index as follows: almond, oat, low and nonfat dairy, full-fat dairy, cashew, and coconut. Almond yogurts scored significantly higher than all other yogurts, indicating the highest nutrient density. Discussion The highest NRF scores were awarded to almond and oat yogurts, likely a result of their low levels of total sugar, sodium, and saturated fat. By applying the NRF model to plant-based and dairy yogurts, we have identified opportunities for the food industry to improve the formulation and nutritional composition of plant-based yogurts. In particular, fortification is an opportunity to improve plant-based yogurt nutritional properties.
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D’Urso PR, Arcidiacono C, Cascone G. Analysis of the Horizontal Distribution of Sampling Points for Gas Concentrations Monitoring in an Open-Sided Dairy Barn. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12233258. [PMID: 36496779 PMCID: PMC9736405 DOI: 10.3390/ani12233258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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In the livestock sector, the monitoring of gas concentrations plays a relevant role in the implementation of mitigation strategies, as well as the improvement in the indoor air quality for both workers and animals in barns. In the present study, measurements of gas concentrations (NH3, CH4, and CO2) at different locations were carried out in an open dairy barn using a commercial photo-acoustic spectroscopy system. Measurement variability for different datasets was computed to contribute to the evaluation of the sampling strategy in the measurement campaign. The results showed that the position of sampling locations (SLs) significantly influenced (p < 0.001) the variability in the gas distribution. Specifically, the SLs located on the perimeter of the building had the highest variability. The number of SLs utilised for determining the mean value of gas concentration in the barn had a significant influence on NH3 (p < 0.001), CO2 (p < 0.001), and CH4 (p < 0.001) in both the central zone and the perimeter one. At least three SLs were necessary to obtain a mean value of gas concentration that reduced the variability to under the 10% in the central zone and 16% in the perimeter one. Moreover, the NH3 concentrations obtained as the mean value of the gas measurements at two SLs with a 10 m distance had a lower variability compared to those recorded at two SLs located at 5 m.
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Pathak RK, Lim B, Kim DY, Kim JM. Designing multi-epitope-based vaccine targeting surface immunogenic protein of Streptococcus agalactiae using immunoinformatics to control mastitis in dairy cattle. BMC Vet Res 2022; 18:337. [PMID: 36071517 PMCID: PMC9449294 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-022-03432-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Milk provides energy as well as the basic nutrients required by the body. In particular, milk is beneficial for bone growth and development in children. Based on scientific evidence, cattle milk is an excellent and highly nutritious dietary component that is abundant in vitamins, calcium, potassium, and protein, among other minerals. However, the commercial productivity of cattle milk is markedly affected by mastitis. Mastitis is an economically important disease that is characterized by inflammation of the mammary gland. This disease is frequently caused by microorganisms and is detected as abnormalities in the udder and milk. Streptococcus agalactiae is a prominent cause of mastitis. Antibiotics are rarely used to treat this infection, and other available treatments take a long time to exhibit a therapeutic effect. Vaccination is recommended to protect cattle from mastitis. Accordingly, the present study sought to design a multi-epitope vaccine using immunoinformatics. Results The vaccine was designed to be antigenic, immunogenic, non-toxic, and non-allergic, and had a binding affinity with Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) and TLR4 based on structural modeling, docking, and molecular dynamics simulation studies. Besides, the designed vaccine was successfully expressed in E. coli. expression vector (pET28a) depicts its easy purification for production on a larger scale, which was determined through in silico cloning. Further, immune simulation analysis revealed the effectiveness of the vaccine with an increase in the population of B and T cells in response to vaccination. Conclusion This multi-epitope vaccine is expected to be effective at generating an immune response, thereby paving the way for further experimental studies to combat mastitis.
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- Rajesh Kumar Pathak
- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Gyeonggi-do, 17546, Anseong-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Gyeonggi-do, 17546, Anseong-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Gyeonggi-do, 17546, Anseong-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Gyeonggi-do, 17546, Anseong-si, Republic of Korea.
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Strategies to mitigate food safety risk while minimizing environmental impacts in the era of climate change. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.02.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Malliaroudaki MI, Watson NJ, Ferrari R, Nchari LN, Gomes RL. Energy management for a net zero dairy supply chain under climate change. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Sundramurthy VP, Nithya TG, Masi C, Gomadurai C, M. Abda E. Recent advances and prospects for industrial waste management and product recovery for environmental appliances. PHYSICAL SCIENCES REVIEWS 2021. [DOI: 10.1515/psr-2021-0063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Any material when utilized for a required period of time and segment, the leftover residues of those materials are known as waste. Enormous waste is generated during such wear and tear process of materials depending on the usage and functions in a routine lifestyle. Those generated waste when overloaded beyond the capacity of natural recycling processes, would influence the environment and human health. Hence, the waste generated from used materials should be managed according to the environmental impact. Even though wastes are also sometimes rich in organic compounds, nutrients, and energy resources, they are not experimented and managed appropriately. Recently, different feasible techniques are invented and followed to recover and reuse the efficient resources that can create and support sustainable livelihood by creating green economy effects by reducing waste. In this chapter, the emphasis has been given to providing an overview of recent advancements on bio-based waste management and product recoveries such as microbes mediated approaches, biorefineries for waste valorization, and bioenergy from industrial waste.
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- Venkatesa Prabhu Sundramurthy
- Department of Chemical Engineering , Center of Excellence for Bioprocess and Biotechnology, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University , Addis Ababa , Ethiopia
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- Department of Biotechnology , College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology , Kattankulathur , Tamil Nadu , 603203 , India
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- Department of Biotechnology , Addis Ababa Science and Technology University , Akaki Kality , Addis Ababa , P.O. Box: 16417 , Ethiopia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , Kongu Engineering College , Perundurai , Erode , Tamil Nadu , 638060 , India
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- Department of Biotechnology , Addis Ababa Science and Technology University , Akaki Kality , Addis Ababa , P.O. Box: 16417 , Ethiopia
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