Journal articles: 'Melon shells'

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Ogu, Gideon I., and Paul I. Orjiakor. "Microbiological and Nutritional Qualities of Fermented Melon Seed Shells." International Journal of Life Sciences (IJLS) 1, no. 2 (2017): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.21744/ijls.v1i2.27.

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In Nigerian communities, melons seed shells are generated as waste after utilization of the pulp for economic and domestic purposes. In an attempt to derive wealth from these wastes, we decided to investigate the microbial and nutritional qualities of spontaneously fermented melon seed shells...

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Shaikhiev, I. G., S. V. Sverguzova, K. I. Shaikhieva, A. V. Svyatchenko, and N. A. Miroshnichenko. "WASTE FROM THE PROCESSING OF MELONS AND GOURDS AS REAGENTS FOR REMOVING POLLUTANTS FROM AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS." Construction economic and environmental management, no. 3 (2021): 129–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.37279/2519-4453-2020-3-129-147.

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The literature data on the use of biomass and waste from the processing of melons (pumpkin, watermelon, melon, cucumber) as sorption materials for various pollutants removing from aquatic environments are summarized. It was determined that dried shells of melons and gourds are effective sorption materials for the extraction of heavy metal ions and dyes. The seeds of large fruits of melons (pumpkin, watermelon, melon), as well as their shells, also showed good sorption performance for heavy metal ions and dyes. It was revealed that most of the isotherms of the adsorption of pollutants on the processing of melons and gourds waste are most accurately described by the Langmuir model, less often by the Freundlich model, singularly by the Temkin or Dubinin-Radushkevich models. It is determined that the process kinetics in all cases follows the pseudo-second order model. To increase the adsorption characteristics of the components of melons and gourds for various pollutants, the materials were modified with various chemical reagents.

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Razis, Ahmad Faizal Abdull, Muhammed Muzammel Shehzad, Sunusi Usman, et al. "Seasonal Variation in Aflatoxin Levels in Edible Seeds, Estimation of Its Dietary Intake and Vitamin E Levels in Southern Areas of Punjab, Pakistan." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 23 (2020): 8964. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17238964.

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A total of 779 samples of edible nuts (melon seeds, watermelon seeds, pumpkin seeds, and cantaloupe seeds) from Southern Punjab (Pakistan), were collected during the summer and the winter seasons. The natural occurrence of aflatoxins (AFs) and vitamin E (tocopherols) levels were investigated using HPLC. The results have shown that 180 (43.4%) of samples from the winter season and 122 (33.4%) samples from the summer season were found positive for AFs. Elevated average levels of total AFs (20.9 ± 3.10 μg/kg, dry weight) were observed in watermelon seeds without shell, and the lowest average amount (15.9 ± 3.60 μg/kg) were documented in melon seeds without shell samples from the winter season. An elevated average amount of total AFs 17.3 ± 1.50 μg/kg was found in pumpkin seeds available without a shell. The results have documented a significant difference in total AFs levels in edible seeds available with shells versus without shells (α = 0.05 & 0.01). The highest dietary intake of 6.30 μg/kg/day was found in female individuals from consuming pumpkin seeds (without shell) in the winter season. A value of 3.00 μg/kg/day was found in pumpkin seed without shell in the summer season in female individuals. The highest total tocopherol levels were 22.2 ± 7.70 ng/100 g in pumpkin seeds samples from the winter season and 14.5 ± 5.50 mg/100 g in melon seed samples from the summer season. The variation of total tocopherol levels in edible seeds among the winter and summer seasons showed a significant difference (p ≤ 0.0054), except watermelon seeds samples with non-significant differences (p ≥ 0.183).

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Christian Alalor, Joshua Ilebe та Edith Ejenavwo. "Characterization of carboxymethyl cellulose derivatized from melon seed shells α-cellulose". World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences 21, № 3 (2025): 572–82. https://doi.org/10.30574/wjbphs.2025.21.3.0331.

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This study focuses on converting melon seed shells, which are typically discarded as waste, into carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), a valuable cellulose derivative with a wide range of industrial applications. By repurposing agricultural waste, specifically melon seed shells, this process adds value to an otherwise unused material. The dried and ground melon seed shells were initially soaked in hot water and subsequently treated with a 20% w/v sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution at 90–100°C for 2 hours. The isolated cellulose fiber was transformed into carboxymethyl cellulose through alkalization and etherification processes. The physicochemical, micromeritic and pre-formulation characterization of the derivatized melon Peel carboxymethyl cellulose (MP-CMC) was carried out. The MP-CMC gave a yield of 48% and a degree of substitution of 1.732 (57.7 % degree of substitution). The micromeritic analysis indicated that MP-CMC demonstrated outstanding flow characteristics, with densities (bulk and tapped) of 0.3907 g/mL and 0.4238 g/mL, respectively, along with an angle of repose measuring 27.46°. Other analyses such as FTIR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and SEM imaging were employed to assess the structural, morphological and crystalline properties of MP-CMC. It can be concluded that MP-CMC if studied further could possibly be a potential pharmaceutical excipient

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Oluwabukola Belinda Aturu, Joshua Olanrewaju Olaoye, Agidi Gbabo, Ibrahim Mohammed Gana, Ndudi Efomah Andrew, and Jacob Tizhe Liberty. "Effect of shelling speed, moisture content and number of beaters on the cleaning and recovery efficiency of a mechanized centrifugal Melon shelling machine." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 10, no. 3 (2021): 239–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2021.10.3.0229.

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A response surface methodology (RSM) has been utilized for investigating the effects of the speed of shelling, melon seed moisture content and the number of beaters of a developed mechanized centrifugal melon shelling and cleaning machine. The machine shells the melon and then cleans the shelled seed from the shells and other impurities. The experiment was based on a central composite rotatable design (CCRD). The results of the experiments revealed that the highest shelling efficiency of 88.5% was obtained from a combination of a speed of 2300 rpm, moisture content of 15% (w.b) and 20 beaters, while the least efficiency of 25.11% was obtained from an interaction between a speed of 959 rpm, moisture content of 20% (w.b) and 18 beaters. Numerical optimization carried out with the goal of maximizing the shelling efficiency revealed optimum values of speed of 2200 rpm, moisture content of 12% (w.b) and 19 beaters for shelling efficiency of 88.80%. The result of this study provided standard input parameters capable of yielding high cleaning and recovery efficiency.

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Oluwabukola, Belinda Aturu, Olanrewaju Olaoye Joshua, Gbabo Agidi, Mohammed Gana Ibrahim, Efomah Andrew Ndudi, and Tizhe Liberty Jacob. "Effect of shelling speed, moisture content and number of beaters on the cleaning and recovery efficiency of a mechanized centrifugal Melon shelling machine." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 10, no. 3 (2021): 239–45. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5067436.

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A response surface methodology (RSM) has been utilized for investigating the effects of the speed of shelling, melon seed moisture content and the number of beaters of a developed mechanized centrifugal melon shelling and cleaning machine. The machine shells the melon and then cleans the shelled seed from the shells and other impurities. The experiment was based on a central composite rotatable design (CCRD). The results of the experiments revealed that the highest shelling efficiency of 88.5% was obtained from a combination of a speed of 2300 rpm, moisture content of 15% (w.b) and 20 beaters, while the least efficiency of 25.11% was obtained from an interaction between a speed of 959 rpm, moisture content of 20% (w.b) and 18 beaters. Numerical optimization carried out with the goal of maximizing the shelling efficiency revealed optimum values of speed of 2200 rpm, moisture content of 12% (w.b) and 19 beaters for shelling efficiency of 88.80%. The result of this study provided standard input parameters capable of yielding high cleaning and recovery efficiency.

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Adzor, S. Abella, P. Aondona Ihom, and S. Edibo. "Utilization of Melon and Snail Shell Waste Mixtures in the Carburization of Mild Steel." International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development 2, no. 3 (2018): 1032–40. https://doi.org/10.31142/ijtsrd11353.

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As long as industrial and agricultural activities go on, wastes will continue to be generated. In view of this, wastes recycling or conversion to other reusable materials that can be utilize by another industrial set up is fast receiving worldwide attention. In this research work, the assessment of the suitability of melon and snail shell wastes mixtures in enhancing the surface hardness of mild steel via the pack carburization method has been investigated. The carburization process was carried out at the temperatures of 9000C, 9200C and 940oC for the soaking times of 15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes respectively, and then quenched in water toharden. Thereafter, they were tempered at 2500Cfor 1 hour to relieve the residual stresses introduced into the steel specimens as a result of quenching. Standard method was adopted to determine the surface hardness of the carburized and un carburized test specimens. Micro structure examination was also performed using standard metallographic techniques to observe the microstructures formed. The results of the study showed increase in the surface hardness of all the carburized steel specimens in the different carburizing media. The steel specimens carburized with 80 snail shell wastes plus 20 melon shell wastes mixture had higher hardness values than those carburized with 100 snail shell wastes only. The maximum surface hardness values of 118VHN, 128VHN and 129VHN were obtained at thecarburizing temperatures of 9000C, 9200C and 9400C respectively, for the soaking time of 60 minutes with thespecimens carburized with snail and melon shell wastes mix. It was observed that theprocess variables temperature and soaking time significantly impacted on the quantity of carbon absorbed at the steel surface as depicted by the surface hardness values. The results of the research work have established the viability of melon and snail shell wastes mixture as an alternative source of carburizers in enhancing the surface hardness of mild steel. Adzor, S. Abella | Ihom, P. Aondona | Edibo, S. "Utilization of Melon and Snail Shell Waste Mixtures in the Carburization of Mild Steel" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-3 , April 2018, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd11353.pdf

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Ogede, L.O., C.M. Ejimadu, and F.E. Okieimen. "Chemical and Textural Properties of Melon Seed Shell-Derived Biochar Relevant to their Application in the Remediation of Contaminated Soil." Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences 9, no. 2 (2024): 681–88. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14566003.

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In this study, biochar samples obtained by pyrolysis of melon seed shells at different temperatures (300 – 450 oC) were characterized for their potential as amendment materials in the remediation of contaminated soil. It was found that the marked decrease in the yield of the biochar (56.60 – 29.70%) with increase in pyrolysis temperature was associated with an increase of about 2.0 pH units in the pH of the biochar samples. Surface morphology and Brunauer Emmett Teller (BET) particle analysis of the samples show that all the biochar samples are microporous. The BET surface are MSSB300 (288.42 m2.g-1), MSSB350 (355.36 m2.g-1), MSSB400 (472.28 m2.g-1), and MSSB450 (633.91m2.g-1) and the pore volume MSSB300 (0.18 cm3.g-1), MSSB350 (0.23 cm3.g-1), MSSB400 (0.29 cm3.g-1), and MSSB450 (0.36 cm3.g-1) (cm3.g-1) increasing with an increase in  pyrolysis temperature. The elemental composition of the biochar samples gave relatively low levels of nutrient elements, with Na ranging from 0.54–1.58 wt%, Ca from 0.44–3.95 wt%, K from 1.19–3.06 wt%, Mg from 0.67–3.69 wt%, N from 0–0.75 wt%, and P from 0.21–1.34 wt%.  In addition, the O/C ratios were lower than 1.0 and tended to decrease with increase in pyrolysis temperature. Surface functional groups on the biochar samples were determined qualitatively by FTIR and surface acid functional groups, phenolic, lactonic and carboxylic acids determined quantitatively showed little variation with pyrolysis temperature. These results indicate that the mesoporous melon seed shell-derived biochar could be used as an amendment for soil remediation.

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Sabrinatus Amalia Gustannanda, Umi Hafilda Al-Hanniya, Aulia Ulfah Farahdiba, and Yayok Suryo Purnomo. "Ecoenzym dan Pupuk Organik sebagai Pemanfaatan Sampah Organik Agribisnis." ABDIKAN: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bidang Sains dan Teknologi 1, no. 2 (2022): 165–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.55123/abdikan.v1i2.275.

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Puspa Lebo is sheltered by the Technical Implementation Unit for the Development of Agribusiness for Food Crops and Horticulture (UPT. PATPH) in East Java, which is engaged in agriculture and plantations which have not yet stepped forward in processing the waste produced. Harvest nursery activities are in the form of waste production, nagging, stems, fruit or vegetables that do not qualify for quality and post-harvest waste and are only carried out until incomplete combustion. The processing carried out can produce direct or indirect negative impacts on the environment such as air pollution, air pollution, and disruption of life in the environment. The largest organic waste produced from the cultivation of melon plants which has a volume of 4,860 kg/harvest for the last 3 months and coconut shell waste from the business activities of the surrounding community is 100 shells/day. Based on this, it is necessary to process organic waste and use it as an ecoenzyme and organic fertilizer, which has more value for UPT. PATPH. There are factors that affect plant growth, namely sunlight, humidity, temperature, incoming air, soil pH. Coconut shell organic waste has the potential to be used as a planting medium for cocopeat and coconut charcoal that can be used for personal use or as a result of Puspa Lebo partners. The manufacture and application of liquid organic fertilizers and ecoenzymes are considered effective on liquid organic fertilizers made from noni and guava fruit.

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Robert, Ubong W., Sunday E. Etuk, Okechukwu E. Agbasi, et al. "Valorisation of Waste Carton Paper, Melon Seed Husks, and Groundnut Shells to Thermal Insulation Panels for Structural Applications." Polytechnica 4, no. 2 (2021): 97–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s41050-021-00034-w.

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Harshal Lakdawala, Parth Desai, H. A. Pandya, and Hiteshkumar Solanki. "Mushroom Substrate Selection: Factors Influencing Productivity and Sustainability." International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology 12, no. 2 (2025): 352–61. https://doi.org/10.32628/ijsrst25122236.

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Mushroom cultivation presents a promising avenue for sustainable food production and economic diversification, leveraging readily available agricultural and forestry byproducts as growth substrates. Diverse edible mushroom species, including Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), Oyster (Pleurotus spp.), King Oyster (Pleurotus eryngii), and Button (Agaricus bisporus), exhibit specific substrate preferences, influencing their nutritional and therapeutic properties. While global interest in mushroom farming is expanding, Namibia faces challenges such as climate and suitable strain availability. This review explores the potential of utilizing locally abundant resources as alternative substrates, focusing on Acacia bush sawdust, shredded Prosopis branches, Kalahari melon residues, millet straw, sorghum stalks, and groundnut shells. By comparing successful case studies from other regions, we aim to investigate the impact of these substrates on the growth, nutrition, and potential therapeutic properties of the selected edible mushroom species. This study aims to demonstrate the feasibility of adapting mushroom production to local resources and conditions in Namibia, promoting sustainable agriculture, rangeland restoration, and the creation of local economic opportunities.

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M. D., Makut, Adesoye, A. A., Ekeleme I. K., Owuna E. J, and Amos C. D. "Effect of Agro-Waste on Bioremediation of Soil Polluted with Spent Hydrocarbon in Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science IX, no. VIII (2024): 598–610. http://dx.doi.org/10.51584/ijrias.2024.908054.

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Petroleum hydrocarbon is a major environmental pollutant throughout the world. This study was aimed at the effect of agro-wastes on bioremediation of soil polluted with spent hydrocarbon in Keffi. Hydrocarbon contaminated soils were collected from three (3) different auto mechanic workshops in Keffi, Nasarawa State Nigeria. The agro wastes used as stimulants were corncobs, fruits peels and melon shells. The hydrocarbon utilization was determined using gravimetric analysis. The hydrocarbon utilization bacteria were isolated and identified using standard microbiological method. The hydrogen ions (pH) of the contaminated soil sample were 4.5. pH of corncobs (CB) was 6.2, melon shells (MS) was 5.6 and fruits peels (FP) was 7.6. The value of total nitrogen for contaminated soil was 0.45 %, when amended with CB was 6.2%, MS was 1.26% and FP was 3.56%. Organic carbon in contaminated soil prior to study was 5.80 %, when amended with CB was 9.03%, MS was 7.55% and FP was 10.12%. The Phosphorous in contaminated soil was 8.41 mg/kg, when amended with CB was 13.40 mg/kg, MS was11.82mg/kg and FP was 15.61 mg/kg. Effect of time in reduction of hydrocarbon from contaminated soil amended with CB recorded highest after 40days (44.98 mg/kg) and the least (10.31 mg/kg) after 10days. Contaminated soil amended with CB the highest reduction was at 30 ℃ (48.92 mg/kg) and the least was at 35℃ (19.21mg/kg). From FP the highest reduction was at 30℃ (48.04 mg/kg). The highest degrading bacteria count was recorded from Keffi garage mechanic workshop (4.04 x106 cfu g/ml) and the lowest was from pyanko road mechanic workshop (1.18 x106 cfu g/ml). The highest bacteria isolated from none amended contaminated soil was Flavobacterium sp (33.3 %) and the lowest was Bacillus subtilis and Proteus sp (33.3%). From amended soil with CB the highest were Corynebacteria spp and Flavobacterium sp (100%) and the lowest were Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas flourescens, and Proteus sp (66.6%). From contaminated soil amended with MS the highest bacteria isolated were Flavobacterium sp and Corynebacteria sp (33.3%) and the lowest were Pseudomonas flourescens and Proteus sp (33.3 %). From contaminated soil amended with FP the highest bacteria isolated were Pseudomonas flourescens and Proteus sp (100%) and the lowest were Bacillus subtilis, Flavobacterium sp and Corynebacteria sp (66.6%). It is recommended that the environmental agencies in the country give consideration to agricultural waste products for bioremediation of hydrocarbon polluted soil in Nigeria

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Cao, Tingting, Jinke Cheng, Jun Ma, et al. "Facile Synthesis of Microporous Carbons from Biomass Waste as High Performance Supports for Dehydrogenation of Formic Acid." Nanomaterials 11, no. 11 (2021): 3028. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nano11113028.

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Formic acid (FA) is found to be a potential candidate for the storage of hydrogen. For dehydrogenation of FA, the supports of our catalysts were acquired by conducting ZnCl2 treatment and carbonation for biomass waste. The texture and surface properties significantly affected the size and dispersion of Pd and its interaction with the support so as to cause the superior catalytic performance of catalysts. Microporous carbon obtained by carbonization of ZnCl2 activated peanut shells (CPS-ZnCl2) possessing surface areas of 629 m2·g−1 and a micropore rate of 73.5%. For ZnCl2 activated melon seed (CMS-ZnCl2), the surface area and micropore rate increased to 1081 m2·g−1 and 80.0%, respectively. In addition, the introduction of ZnCl2 also caused the increase in surface O content and reduced the acidity of the catalyst. The results represented that CMS-ZnCl2 with uniform honeycomb morphology displayed the best properties, and the as-prepared Pd/CMS-ZnCl2 catalyst afforded 100% hydrogen selectivity as well as excellent catalytic activity with an initial high turnover number (TON) value of 28.3 at 30 °C and 100.1 at 60 °C.

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Rodríguez-González, Laihsa V., Gloria A. Martínez-Medina, Cristian Torres-Leon, et al. "Agroindustrial residues exploration to maximize metabolites production in fungal biocontrol co-culture." Mexican Journal of Biotechnology 10, no. 2 (2025): 64–88. https://doi.org/10.29267/mxjb.2025.10.2.64-88.

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Agroindustrial residues are generated during several manufacturing procedures, representing an environmental concern, nonetheless, also is an ideal material for microbial support, and biotechnological molecule production. Four fungi: Trichoderma asperellum (TA), Trichoderma harzianum (TH), Aspergillus niger GH1 (A.GH1), and Aspergillus niger PSH (PSH), were investigated in terms of growth rate, co-culture compatibility, and antagonistic assays against Fusarium spp and Colletotrichum spp., for co-culture design. The viability of peanut shells (PS), orange (OP), and melon peels (MP), for Solid State Fermentation was analyzed by proximate, physicochemical characterization, and growth kinetics. SSF extracts were kinetically obtained and their polyphenolic content and in vitro activity against Colletotrichum spp were tested. TA-TH and TH-A.GH1 co-cultures enhance the biocontrol character of single strains through higher growth speeds (0.85-1.57 mm/h) and phytopathogen inhibition for volatile (39.5-67.9%) and nonvolatile (66.3-76.7%) compounds. MP and PS promote higher growth speeds. The 36 h PS TH-TA extract had higher antifungal effects (88.8%). MP and TH-TA co-culture promote the higher polyphenolic content of 1.32 ± 0.02 mg GAE/g at 72 h. SSF rise polyphenol content 85.9% in PS, and 11.1% in MP. The fungal co-culture improves the antifungal activities through multiple biocontrol tools. Agro-wastes represent a green solution for BCA propagation.

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Oloyede, Christopher Tunji, Simeon Olatayo Jekayinfa, Abass Olanrewaju Alade, et al. "Synthesis of Biobased Composite Heterogeneous Catalyst for Biodiesel Production Using Simplex Lattice Design Mixture: Optimization Process by Taguchi Method." Energies 16, no. 5 (2023): 2197. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en16052197.

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The use of biobased heterogeneous catalysts made from agricultural waste for producing biodiesel has gained attention for its potential to create a sustainable and low-cost process. The blending of two or more biomass residues to create more viable biobased catalysts is still in its early stages. In this study, a Biobased Composite Heterogeneous Catalyst (CHC) was made by blending the shells of periwinkle (PWS), melon seed-husk (MSH), and locust bean pod-husk (LBP) at a mixing ratio of 67:17:17 using Simplex Lattice Design Mixture, that was then calcined for 4 h at 800 °C. The chemical, structural, and morphological components of the CHC were characterized via XRF, XRD, SEM-EDX, BET, TGA/DSC, and FTIR to assess its catalytic potential. The CHC was employed to synthesize biodiesel from palm kernel oil, and the process optimization was conducted using the Taguchi approach. The XRF analysis showed that the catalyst had 69.049 of Calcium (Ca) and 9.472 of potassium (K) in their elemental and oxide states as 61.592% calcium oxide and 7.919% potassium oxide. This was also supported by the EDX result, that showed an appreciable value of 58.00% of Ca and 2.30% of magnesium, that perhaps provided the active site in the transesterification reaction to synthesize biodiesel. The morphological and physisorption isotherms via SEM and BET showed mesoporous structures in the CHC that were made up of nanoparticles. A high maximum biodiesel yield of 90.207 wt.% was attained under the optimized process conditions. The catalyst could be reused for up to four cycles, and the biodiesel produced met both ASTM D6751 and EN 14214 standards for biodiesel. This study demonstrates that blending PWS, MSH, and LBP waste materials can produce high-quality biodiesel without the need for additional catalysts.

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Orire, A.M, and S. Abubakar. "GRADED LEVEL INCLUSION OF MELON SHELL IN THE DIET OF HYBRID CATFISH (HETEROCLARIAS) AS ENERGY SOURCE." Continental J. Fisheries and Aquatic Science 7, no. 1 (2013): 8–17. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3526642.

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Utilization of agricultural waste- melon shell by hybrid catfish heteroclarias species3.92±0.05g was investigated in this research. Five isonitrogenous diets containing 40% crude protein with inclusion levels of melon shell meal (MSM) at 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% in replacement of maize meal was fed to heteroclarias species for 56 days. The results indicated significant differences (P<0.05) in the growth parameters and body compositions. Diet containing 50% melon shell meal gave a significantly high mean weight gain, specific growth rate, protein efficiency ratio, apparent protein utilization and low feed conversion ratio respectively. The experiment supported the inclusion of melon shell meal up to 50% without detrimental effects on the growth of the fish.

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Altuntaş, Özlem, and İbrahim Kutalmış Kutsal. "Bitki Büyümesini Arttırıcı Bazı Rhizobakteri Türlerinin Sulu ve Susuz Yetiştirilen Kavunlarda Meyve Kalitesi Üzerine Etkileri." Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology 10, sp1 (2022): 2765–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v10isp1.2765-2771.5730.

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It has been determined in many research results that plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) affect yield, plant growth and fruit quality and play an important role. However, the use of biostimulants in agricultural production in Malatya is negligible. In order to contribute to the region's producers, a research was planned directly in the producer's garden in the Malatya/Arguvan region, which is an important melon production center. A trial was established with Arguvan (Narmikan) melon type and Kırkağaç 637 melon cultivars, which are the most grown local cultivars in the summer period of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria in irrigated and non-irrigated melon cultivation in Malatya-Arguvan conditions, and the trial was repeated for two consecutive years. In the research, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus megatorium, Enterococcus spp. and cocktail bacteria solutions, which are a mixture of these three bacteria were used. Inoculation of bacteria into seeds was done by soaking the seeds in bacterial solution for 24 hours. The effects of the use of bacteria on the fruit quality of melon in cultivation with the method of seed sowing in the field were determined. In the study, the presented of which are resulted in fruit only pomological porperties ; fruit height, fruit weight, fruit flesh thickness, fruit shell thickness, fruit diameter, seed cavity diameter, pH and WTSS contents were examined, and two-year results were presented. The effects of different bacteria on the fruit pomological properties were not found statistically significant except for the TSS values of Kırkağaç 637 cultivars grown under non-irrigated conditions. The effects of different bacteria on the fruit pomological characteristics of Kırkağaç 637 melons grown under non-irrigated conditions were found statistically significant, although there were differences in other parameters, it was not statistically significant. Bacillus subtilis bacteria application has been the prominent bacterial application in terms of fruit characteristics.

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Umeghalu, I.C.E., J.I. Ubah, D.C. Anizoba, et al. "Design and Fabrication of Melon Shelling and Separating Machine." International Journal of Engineering Research & Science (IJOER) 10, no. 5 (2024): 19–30. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11453048.

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Abstract— Although there are several designs on melon shelling machines, it is observed that these available designs in the market are relatively more sophisticated and expensive hence they are not affordable to majority of local farmers. The aim of this work is to design and fabricate cheap and affordable melon shelling and separating machine which can effectively shell all the species of melon through electric powered operation, with little or no technical skill required for its operation and at a cheap affordable price using local available materials. The machine was evaluated to determine the percentage number of shelled and unshelled melon seeds, shelled but broken seeds and the partially shelled melon seeds at 7% and 10% wb and concave speeds of 750, 950 and 1200 rpm. At concave speeds of 750, 950 and 1200 rpm, and moisture content (MC) of 7% wb, the calculated shelling capacity of the Sheller were 65, 128 and 148kg/h respectively. The cleaning capacity was 52kg/h, 85kg/h and 85kg/h respectively. When the MC of the melon seeds was increased to 10% wb by sprinkling the seeds with water and allowing it to dry by natural air, the shelling capacity became 53kg/h, 88kg/h and 145kg/h for the concave speeds of 750, 950 and 1200 rpm respectively. At 10% MC the cleaning capacity reduced from 53kg/h to 39kg/h at the speed of 750rpm and from 85kg/h to 66kg/h at the speed of 950rpm. However, at 1200rpm the cleaning capacity increased from 85kg/h to 109kg/h. The fraction of fully shelled melon seeds at mc of 7% wb using the concave speeds of 750, 950 and 1200rpm were 54%, 45% and 45%, while percentage of broken seeds were 85, 95 and 97%, and the number of partially shelled seeds were 42%, 54% and 54%; the percentage number of unshelled seeds were 3.9%, 1% and 0.3%. Moreover, , at the MC 10% wb using the same concave speeds of 750, 950 and 1200rpm the percentage number of broken seeds reduced to 0.8%, 2.3% and 8.9%. Based on this result, the machine is found to be very effective in peeling melon seeds at 10% M.C and at a concave speed of 1200rpm since the ratio of the number of unshelled melon seeds to the quantity in each sample is very negligible.

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Danwali, I. M., F. K. Abubakar, H. D. Mudi, W. D. Adamu, and I. O. Hafsat. "Growth response and feed utilization of Heterobranchus bidorsalis juveniles fed graded levels of melon shell." Global Journal of Fisheries Science 6, no. 2 (2024): 28–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.31248/gjfs2023.048.

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The study evaluated the effect of including graded levels of melon shell in diets of Heterobranchus bidorsalis juveniles (15.30±1.20 g). This study was conducted for 8 weeks. The diet constitutes 42% crude protein content with melon shell at different inclusion levels of 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% respectively. One hundred juveniles were randomly stocked into ten tanks for the five treatments in duplicate. Fish in each tank was fed 3% body weight of diet twice daily. Weights of fish were taken weekly. Data collected were analyzed using one way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The proximate values of the experimental diets showed a significant differences (p<0.05) among treatments. Mean Weight Gain (MWG) ranged between 97.01g in DT1 and 107.82 g in fish fed DT5. The Specific Growth Rate (SGR) ranged between 11.00%/day in fish fed DT5 and 12.98%/day in fish fed DT3. Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) ranged between 2.01 in fish fed DT3 and 2.68 in fish fed DT1. Survival Rate (SR) ranged between 95.00% in fish fed DT1, DT3 and 100.00% in fish fed DT2, DT4 and DT5 respectively. Feed Intake (FI) ranged between 3.68 g in fish fed DT1 and 5.74 g in fish fed DT5. Result of the present study demonstrated that growth and nutrient utilization of Heterobranchus bidorsalis juveniles was significantly (p<0.05) affected by the graded level of melon shell in diet fed. It can be concluded that partial inclusion of melon shell in fish feed to supplement other carbohydrate sources is acceptable and useful in fish industry. Melon shell can be included in the diet of Heterobranchus bidorsalis up to 50% inclusion level without any adverse effect on the growth.

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VARGAS, PABLO FORLAN, ATALITA FRANCIS CARDOSO, HAMILTON CÉSAR DE OLIVIERA CHARLO, RENATA CASTOLDI, and LEILA TREVISAN BRAZ. "REUSE OF SUBSTRATE IN THE PROTECTED CULTIVATION OF MUSKMELON." Revista Caatinga 34, no. 3 (2021): 599–604. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1983-21252021v34n311rc.

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ABSTRACT Melon is a vegetable of great socioeconomic importance, and its cultivation is carried out under different production systems. The protected cultivation of melon can be carried out in coconut shell fiber, which is a substrate widely used in olericulture, but little information is available regarding its continuous use in more than one cultivation cycle. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the performance of muskmelon hybrids as a function of the reuse of coconut shell fiber with fertigation in a protected environment. The experiment was carried out in a greenhouse from March to July 2008 and designed in randomized blocks in a 2×3 factorial arrangement, with four replications. The factors consisted of two hybrids (‘Bonus 2’ and ‘Fantasy’) and three types of substrate (S1: new coconut shell fiber; S2: coconut shell fiber reused once in sweet pepper cultivation; and S3: coconut shell fiber reused twice, i.e., first in sweet pepper cultivation and then in melon cultivation). Transverse and longitudinal fruit diameter, fruit shape index, transverse and longitudinal locule diameter, locule shape index, peduncle insertion diameter, mesocarp thickness, firmness, skin netting, fresh mass, soluble solids, titratable acidity, pH, and yield were evaluated after harvest. Reusing twice the coconut shell fiber as a substrate did not affect the agronomic and physicochemical characteristics of the hybrids Bonus 2 and Fantasy.

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Shelly, Todd, Thomas Fezza, and Rick Kurashima. "Captures of oriental fruit flies and melon flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in traps baited with torula yeast borax solution or 2- or 3-component synthetic food cones in Hawaii." Florida Entomologist 105, no. 1 (2022): 37–43. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.105.0106.

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Shelly, Todd, Fezza, Thomas, Kurashima, Rick (2022): Captures of oriental fruit flies and melon flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in traps baited with torula yeast borax solution or 2- or 3-component synthetic food cones in Hawaii. Florida Entomologist 105 (1): 37-43, DOI: 10.1653/024.105.0106, URL: https://bioone.org/journals/florida-entomologist/volume-105/issue-1/024.105.0106/Captures-of-Oriental-Fruit-Flies-and-Melon-Flies-Diptera/10.1653/024.105.0106.full

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Abella, Adzor, S., Ihom, P. Aondona, and Edibo, S. "Utilization of Melon and Snail Shell Waste Mixtures in the Carburization of Mild Steel." International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development Volume-2, Issue-3 (2018): 1032–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.31142/ijtsrd11353.

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Shelly, Todd E. "Yeast hydrolysate deprivation and the mating success of male melon flies (Diptera: Tephritidae)." Florida Entomologist 100, no. 4 (2017): 772. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.100.0401.

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Shelly, Todd E. (2017): Yeast hydrolysate deprivation and the mating success of male melon flies (Diptera: Tephritidae). Florida Entomologist 100 (4): 772, DOI: 10.1653/024.100.0401, URL: http://www.bioone.org/doi/10.1653/024.100.0401

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Aigbodion, V. S., and C. U. Atuanya. "Improving the properties of epoxy/melon shell bio-composites: effect weight percentage and form of melon shell particles." Polymer Bulletin 73, no. 12 (2016): 3305–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00289-016-1657-8.

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Shelly, Todd E. "Does Male Sexual Experience Influence Female Mate Choice and Reproduction in the Melon Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae)?" Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society 50 (December 31, 2018): 35–41. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12015297.

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Shelly, Todd E. (2018): Does Male Sexual Experience Influence Female Mate Choice and Reproduction in the Melon Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae)? Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society 50: 35-41, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.12015297

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Nur Syafika, Nur Syafika, Zulkifli Maulana, and Muhammad Arif Nasution. "Respon Pertumbuhan Dan Produksi Tanaman Melon Cucumis Melon L. Pada Pengaplikasian Serbuk Cangkang Telur Ayam." PALLANGGA: Journal of Agriculture Science and Research 3, no. 1 (2025): 06–11. https://doi.org/10.56326/pallangga.v3i1.4770.

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Melon is a horticultural commodity that is widely used as a source of vitamins in diet patterns and is consumed by all levels of Indonesian society. The quantity and quality of melon production is currently still relatively low, so better cultivation techniques are needed. One of these activities is improving fertilization, by paying attention to the ingredients and dosage of fertilizer used. Currently, it is recommended that the fertilizer used should be organic. Eggshell powder is an organic fertilizer to develop superior melon varieties. The aim of this research was to determine the effect of applying chicken eggshell powder fertilizer with various treatment doses which provided the best growth and production of melon plants. The research was structured using a randomized block design (RBD), with five the treatment levels for chicken egg shell powder doses were C1, C2, C3, C4, and C5. Each treatment was repeated 3 (three) times to obtain 15 experimental plants, each experimental plant used a sample of 6 (six) plants so that there was a total of 90 plants. The research results showed that the growth of C3 melon plants (35 gr/polybag) had a significant effect at 45 DAP on these parameters number of leaves and fruit diameter. Treatment with a dose of chicken egg shell powder of 35 gr/polybag gave the best effect on the number of leaves at 45 DAP and fruit diameter. Melon merupakan salah satu komoditi hortikultura yang banyak digunakan sebagai sumber vitamin dalam pola menu makanan dan dikonsumsi semua lapisan masyarakat Indonesia. Kuantitas dan kualitas produksi melon saat ini relatif masih rendah, sehingga diperlukan upaya teknik budidaya yang lebih baik. Salah satu kegiatan tersebut adalah perbaikan pemupukan, dengan memperhatikan bahan maupun dosis pupuk yang digunakan. Saat ini dianjurkan bahan pupuk yang digunakan sebaiknya organik. Serbuk cangkang telur merupakan pupuk organik untuk mengembangkan varietas buah melon yang unggul. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh pengaplikasian pupuk serbuk cangkang telur ayam dengan berbagai dosis perlakuan yang memberikan pertumbuhan dan produksi tanaman buah melon yang terbaik. Penelitian disusun menggunakan rancangan acak kelompok (RAK), dengan lima taraf perlakuan dosis serbuk cangkang telur ayam yaitu C1, C2, C3, C4, dan C5. Setiap perlakuan diulang sebanyak 3 (tiga) kali sehingga diperoleh 15 tanaman percobaan dan setiap tanaman percobaan menggunakan sampel 6 (enam) tanaman sehingga total terdapat 90 tanaman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pertumbuhan tanaman melon C3 (35 gr/polybag) berpengaruh nyata pada umur 45 HST pada parameter jumlah daun dan diameter buah. Perlakuan dosis serbuk cangkang telur ayam 35 gr/polybag memberikan pengaruh terbaik terhadap jumlah daun 45 HST dan diameter buah.

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Kurashima, Todd E. Shelly Rick S. "Capture of Mediterranean Fruit Flies and Melon Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Food-Baited Traps in Hawaii." Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society 48 (December 31, 2016): 71–84. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13190779.

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Kurashima, Todd E. Shelly Rick S. (2016): Capture of Mediterranean Fruit Flies and Melon Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Food-Baited Traps in Hawaii. Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society 48: 71-84, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13190779

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Shelly, Todd. "Ability of sterile males to inhibit female remating in the melon fly Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae)." Florida Entomologist 102, no. 1 (2019): 278–80. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.102.0154.

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Shelly, Todd (2019): Ability of sterile males to inhibit female remating in the melon fly Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae). Florida Entomologist 102 (1): 278-280, DOI: 10.1653/024.102.0154, URL: https://www.mendeley.com/catalogue/54728316-2952-316f-8331-11808910fe9a/

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Okokon, F. B., Mathew A. Oduh, and N. A. Akpan. "Investigation of Force Required to Crack Melon Seed Shell by Static Loading." Advanced Materials Research 18-19 (June 2007): 187–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.18-19.187.

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The force required to shell melon seed by static loading techniques was investigated with an experimental rig machine. Melon seeds were categorized based on their moisture content into 4 sub-samples by soaking. Ten seeds from each sample were randomly selected and loaded in three different loading orientations x, y and z. The mean force required to crack the seeds was determined. Results showed variations in force, while analysis of variance showed significant difference in the loading orientation and no significant difference in the interaction of moisture content, at 95% level of confidence.

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Shelly, Todd, Thomas Fezza, and Rick Kurashima. "Weathering of Torula Yeast Borax Food Bait and Capture of Oriental, Mediterranean, and Melon Fruit Flies in Hawaii (Diptera: Tephritidae)." Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society 54 (December 31, 2022): 53–62. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12015603.

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Shelly, Todd, Fezza, Thomas, Kurashima, Rick (2022): Weathering of Torula Yeast Borax Food Bait and Capture of Oriental, Mediterranean, and Melon Fruit Flies in Hawaii (Diptera: Tephritidae). Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society 54: 53-62, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.12015603

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Shelly, Todd E., and Rick S. Kurashima. "Capture of melon flies and oriental fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in traps baited with torula yeast-borax or CeraTrap in Hawaii." Florida Entomologist 101, no. 1 (2018): 144. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.101.0128.

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Shelly, Todd E., Kurashima, Rick S. (2018): Capture of melon flies and oriental fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in traps baited with torula yeast-borax or CeraTrap in Hawaii. Florida Entomologist 101 (1): 144, DOI: 10.1653/024.101.0128, URL: http://www.bioone.org/doi/10.1653/024.101.0128

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Inskeep, Jess R., Helen Spafford, Roger I. Vargas, and Todd E. Shelly. "Trapping Male Melon Flies, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae), Using Mixtures of Zingerone and Cue-Lure in the Field." Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society 50 (December 31, 2018): 67–75. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13190824.

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Inskeep, Jess R., Spafford, Helen, Vargas, Roger I., Shelly, Todd E. (2018): Trapping Male Melon Flies, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae), Using Mixtures of Zingerone and Cue-Lure in the Field. Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society 50: 67-75, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13190824

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Shelly, Todd E., Rick S. Kurashima, and Jon I. Nishimoto. "Field Capture of Male Melon Flies, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett), in Jackson Traps Baited with Cue-Lure Versus Raspberry Ketone Formate in Hawaii." Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society 44 (December 31, 2012): 63–70. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12014758.

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Shelly, Todd E., Kurashima, Rick S., Nishimoto, Jon I. (2012): Field Capture of Male Melon Flies, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett), in Jackson Traps Baited with Cue-Lure Versus Raspberry Ketone Formate in Hawaii. Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society 44: 63-70, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.12014758

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Inskeep, Jess R., Todd E. Shelly, Roger I. Vargas, and Helen Spafford. "Zingerone feeding affects mate choice but not fecundity or fertility in the melon fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae)." Florida Entomologist 102, no. 1 (2019): 161–67. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.102.0126.

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Inskeep, Jess R., Shelly, Todd E., Vargas, Roger I., Spafford, Helen (2019): Zingerone feeding affects mate choice but not fecundity or fertility in the melon fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae). Florida Entomologist 102 (1): 161-167, DOI: 10.1653/024.102.0126, URL: https://www.mendeley.com/catalogue/fc9b0be8-1baf-3b87-a1d5-03cb01d2adde/

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Ogbonna, Kemi Priscillia, Francisca Noyelum Onyeka, and Blessing Ijeoma Attah. "Determination of Shelf Life of Instant Melon (Citrulluscolocynthis) Soup Powder for Working-Class Mothers in Lagos, Nigeria." International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research 2, no. 2 (2023): 81–94. https://doi.org/10.57012/ijhhr.v2n2.006.

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Abstract: The study developed and determined instant melon (Citrulluscolocynthis) soup powder’s shelf life for working-class mothers in Lagos, Nigeria. The study adopted research and development design. The population for the study was 2,077. The sample size for the study was 341. This consisted of three groups made up of 25 lecturers, 192 mothers working in banks and 124 mothers working. Seven sets of instruments were used for data collection. Data was analyzed using mean and standard deviation for the research questions. Findings of the study indicated that the shelf life determinants included free fatty acid (FFA), moisture content and total viable count measured over a period of 22 weeks. From the analysis, FFA content slightly appreciated over the weeks; from 0.60 at the start to 0.7 5 at 4weeks; 0.86 at 8weeks; 0.95 at 12 weeks; 1.70 at 16 weeks and 4.06 at 22 weeks. The analysis showed that the moisture content of the developed melon soup powder slightly decreased over the weeks; from 9.41 at the start to 9.30 at 4 weeks; 9.00 at 8 weeks; 8.82 at 12 weeks; 8.60 at 16 weeks and 8.30 at 22 weeks. The total viable count (TVC) of the developed melon soup powder increased over the weeks. At the start of the experiment, the TVC of the developed melon soup powder was 8; TVC increased to 10 at 4 weeks; 14 at 8 weeks; 15 at 12 weeks; 18 at 16 weeks and 29 at 22 weeks.

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Etoamaihe, Ukachi Julius, and Elyon Ezeh. "Determination of selected physical properties of three varieties of shelled and unshelled melon seeds." Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances 4, no. 1 (2020): 001–7. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4467466.

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The physical properties of shelled and unshelled melon seeds for three different varieties: C. cucurbita, C. vulgaris and C. lanatus were investigated at the moisture contents of 5.3, 5.1 and 6.0% dry basis respectively. The axial dimension, mean diameter, sphericity, surface area, porosity, true and bulk density, angle of repose, coefficient of friction of the three varieties of melon seeds were determined using standard methods. The results obtained from the study revealed that length, width, thickness, arithmetic and geometric diameter, sphericity, surface area and 1000 unit mass ranged from 12.81-14.50 mm, 7.02-8.42 mm, 2.22-2.49 mm, 7.36-8.31 mm, 5.84- 6.54 mm, 0.47- 0.53, 134.64-192.23 mm² and 94.0- 110.0g respectively. Sphericity was 0.41, 0.41 and 0.36 for shelled C. lanatus, cucurbita and c. vulgaris, while the values for unshelled varieties are 0.43, 0.42 and 0.41 respectively. Surface area was  116 mm2,139 mm2 and 180 mm2 for shelled C. lanatus, cucurbita and C. vulgaris ,while the values for unshelled varieties are 186 mm2,205 mm2 and 283 mm2.One thousand unit mass was 89.6g,82.2g and 95.8g for shelled C. lanatus, cucurbita and C. vulgaris ,while the values for unshelled varieties are  98g,94g,and 110g respectively. Angle of repose was 26.3o, 25.4 o and 26.1 o for shelled C. lanatus, cucurbita and C. vulgaris, while the values for unshelled varieties are   23.6o, 20o and 23.5o respectively. Bulk density was 458 g/mm3, 389 g/mm3 and 423 g/mm3 for shelled C. lanatus, cucurbita and C. vulgaris, while the values for unshelled varieties are 543 g/mm3, 405 g/mm3, and 446 g/mm3 respectively. Finally porosities of 34.8%, 47.9% and 48.5% were obtained for shelled C. lanatus, cucurbita and C. vulgaris, while the values for unshelled varieties are 37.3%, 53.7% and 48.5% respectively.

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Abdulwahab, M., O. B. Umaru, M. A. Bawa, and H. A. Jibo. "Microstructural and thermal study of Al-Si-Mg/melon shell ash particulate composite." Results in Physics 7 (2017): 947–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rinp.2017.02.016.

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Abdulwahab, M., R. M. Dodo, I. Y. Suleiman, A. I. Gebi, and I. Umar. "Wear behavior of Al-7%Si-0.3%Mg/melon shell ash particulate composites." Heliyon 3, no. 8 (2017): e00375. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2017.e00375.

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Pérez-Juárez, Claudia Mariana, Jesús David García Ortiz, Adriana Carolina Flores-Gallegos, et al. "Prebiotic potential of melon (Cucumis melo L.) and watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) shell flours." Bioactive Carbohydrates and Dietary Fibre 32 (December 2024): 100428. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bcdf.2024.100428.

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Ahmed, Awwal, Eyitayo Amos Afolabi, Mohammed Umar Garba, Umaru Musa, Mohammed Alhassan, and Kariim Ishaq. "Effect of particle size on thermal decomposition and devolatilization kinetics of melon seed shell." Chemical Engineering Communications 206, no. 9 (2019): 1228–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00986445.2018.1555530.

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Olabisi I. Adeyemi et al.,, Olabisi I. Adeyemi et al ,. "Assessment and Modelling of Particulate Melon Shell Polyester Resin Impregnate for Composite Spur Gear Application." International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development 10, no. 3 (2020): 467–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.24247/ijmperdjun202043.

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Olorunmota, R., T. Ofuya, J. Idoko, and B. Ogundeji. "Effect of Rice Husk and Melon Shell Wastes as Possible Grain Protectants in Cowpea Storage." Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology 16, no. 2 (2017): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2017/37114.

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Medeiros, L. S., P. V. Ferreira, I. D. E. de Carvalho, F. S. Oliveira, and J. Silva. "Primeiro ciclo de seleção massal na população PM3 de melão (Cucumis melo L)." Revista Verde de Agroecologia e Desenvolvimento Sustentável 10, no. 4 (2015): 21. http://dx.doi.org/10.18378/rvads.v10i4.3473.

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Objetivou-se com este trabalho realizar o primeiro ciclo de seleção massal na população PM3 de melão. Foi usada a população PM3 de melão, obtida pelo Setor de Melhoramento Genético de Plantas do Centro de Ciências Agrárias da Universidade Federal de Alagoas (SMGP/CECA/UFAL). A colheita foi realizada aos 75 dias após a semeadura. Os frutos foram colhidos totalizaram 1188 frutos, os quais foram analisados a morfologia externa, objetivando a formação de classes fenotípicas em função dos caracteres qualitativos, culminando na obtenção de 40 classes fenotípicas. A classe fenotípica CF 17 foi selecionada por apresentar cor do fruto amarelo, ausência de costelas, ausência de rendilhamento, cor da polpa salmão e formato do fruto arredondado a ovalado. Em seguida foi feita uma seleção dos frutos de melão para os seguintes caracteres quantitativos dentro da classe fenotípica selecionada: peso do fruto acima de 740,0 gramas; diâmetro longitudinal acima de 11,0 cm; diâmetro transversal acima de 10,0 cm, espessura da polpa acima de 1,9 cm; espessura da casca acima de 0,2 cm; diâmetro da cavidade menor que 8,0 cm. A classe fenotípica CF 17 foi à única selecionada.First mass selection cycle in melon PM3 population (Cucumis melo L) Abstract: The objective of this work make the first mass selection cycle in melon PM3 population. It was used to melon PM3 population, obtained by the sector of improvement genetic of plants of center science land the Federal University of Alagoas (SMGP/CECA/UFAL). Plants were harvested at 75 days after sowing. The fruits were harvested totaled 1188 fruits, which were analyzed the external morphology, aiming at the formation of phenotypic classes on the basis of qualitative character, culminating in getting 40 phenotypic classes. Phenotypic class CF 17 has been selected for display color of yellow fruit, no ribs, no rendilhamento, color of salmon flesh and rounded to oval fruit shape. Then a selection of melon fruit was made to the following quantitative phenotypic characters within the selected class weight of the fruit above 740.0 grams; longitudinal diameter greater than 11.0 cm; transverse diameter greater than 10.0 cm, flesh thickness above 1.9 cm; shell thickness above 0.2 cm; cavity diameter smaller than 8.0 cm. Phenotypic class CF 17 was the selected one.

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Omovwohwovie, E. E., and J. K. Ekelemu. "Effect of Dietary Treatments using Melon Shell on the Hematology of Catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell 1822) Fingerlings." International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 5, no. 7 (2016): 648–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2016.507.073.

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Suleiman, I. Y., Sani A. Salihu, and T. A. Mohammed. "Investigation of mechanical, microstructure, and wear behaviors of Al-12%Si/reinforced with melon shell ash particulates." International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 97, no. 9-12 (2018): 4137–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00170-018-2157-9.

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Obot, Mfon Udo, Obotowo William Obot, Emmanuel Udama Odeh, and Maria Kaka Etete Enoh. "Development And Filtration Performance of Ceramic Filters from Ikot Ebom Clay." Platform : A Journal of Engineering 7, no. 3 (2023): 40. http://dx.doi.org/10.61762/pajevol7iss3art24136.

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This research used the hand impress moulding method to prepare ceramic filter pots using 500 μm sieved clay, grog, and melon shell in three ratios of 70:5:25, 75:5:20, and 80:5:15, respectively. The pot models were dimensioned to 50 mm height, 52 mm outer diameter, and 10 mm thickness and fired to 650°C, 700°C, and 750°C. The volume of effluent, flow rate, and microbial removal efficiency were studied. From the results, filter pot 70:5:25 fired to 750°C recorded an efficiency of 99.9% removal of heterogenic bacteria count, total fungi count, total coliform, and E.coli, and has the best combination of flow rate and removal efficiency. This filter pot was seen to meet up with World Health Organization (WHO) standards. Minitab analyses show a significant effect of material composition over fired temperature on the flow rate.Keywords: Water filtration, porosity, ceramic, filter pot

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Mudiganti, Ram Krishna Rao* S. Selva Kumar and Nandha Kumar S. "PRODUCTION OF AMYLASE FROM CUCUMIS MELO USING ASPERGILLUS NIGER BY LIQUID FERMENTATION." Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 04, no. 12 (2017): 4584–89. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1119257.

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Submerged fermentation was carried out using muskmelon shell as a substrate for the production of amylase using Aspergillus niger. It was observed that the activity started to peak at 60 hrs as 102.6 µg/ml/min, reached maximum at 118.56µg/ml/min at the 84th hrs and then went on decreasing at 108 hrs to111.72 µg/ml/min, respectively. The results show that the amylase activity was decreasing after the 3rd day of incubation in the same optimal conditions. The optimum temperature maintained for amylase activity, was 30°C at pH 8.The process parameters influencing the production of α-amylase were optimized. Key words: Cucumis melo, Aspergillus niger, α-Amylase, Submerged Fermentation

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Ogundare, Segun A., Vashen Moodley, James F. Amaku, et al. "Nanocrystalline cellulose derived from melon seed shell (Citrullus colocynthis L.) for reduction and stabilization of silver nanoparticles: Synthesis and catalytic activity." Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications 2 (December 2021): 100134. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carpta.2021.100134.

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Braga, Marcos Brandão. "PRODUTIVIDADE E QUALIDADE DO MELÃO SUBMETIDO A DIFERENTES TIPOS DE COBERTURA DO SOLO." IRRIGA 15, no. 4 (2010): 422–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.15809/irriga.2010v15n4p422.

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O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a influência de diferentes tipos de cobertura do solo, com uso ou não de manta agrotêxtil, na produtividade e qualidade dos frutos do meloeiro. Utilizou-se a cultivar Tropical F1 no delineamento experimental de blocos casualizados em arranjo fatorial 6 x 2, compreendendo seis tipos de cobertura do solo plástico preto (PP), plástico dupla face preto/prata (PDF), bagaço de casca de coco (BCC), palha de capim Buffel (PCB), bagaço de cana (BC) e solo descoberto (SD) e dois usos de manta agrotêxtil (com e sem) até 23 dias após o transplantio, com três repetições. A cobertura com PCB apresentou a maior produtividade total (74,63 t/ha) e comercial (73,22 t/ha) não diferindo dos demais tratamentos, com exceção do tratamento SD. Não foi observado efeitos significativos do uso da manta agrotêxtil (TNT). O melhor desempenho, em termos de eficiência do uso da água pela cultura, foi apresentada pela PCB. Não foram constatadas diferenças significativas para teor de sólidos solúveis totais e firmeza, porém para produção de frutos por planta há diferença entre o tratamento PCB e SD. UNITERMOS: Cucumis melo L., temperatura do solo, pós-colheita, eficiência de uso da água. BRAGA, M. B; RESENDE, G. M. de.; MOURA, M. S. B. M.; SOUZA, R. C. de D.; COSTA, N. D.; CALGARO, M.; CORREIA, J. S.; SILVA, F. Z. da. MELON PRODUCTIVITY AND QUALITY UNDER DIFFERENT TYPES OF COVER SOIL 2 ABSTRACT This work aimed to evaluate different types of soil cover (mulching), with and without utilization of white polypropylene film, and their effects on melon production and quality, irrigated by drip irrigation. Cultivar Tropical F1 was used and the experimental design was randomized blocks in factorial arrangements (6x2). The treatments included six types of soil cover (black polyethylene and black-silvery double face polyethylene film, coconut shell, Buffelgrass straw, sugarcane bagasse and uncovered soil); and covers with and without white polypropylene. The buffelgrass straw treatment had the highest yield per plant and per hectare; the use of it with mulching obtained the best performance in water productivity. The use of organic matter in the cover soil decreased the soil temperature and amplitude values. There was not statistical difference between the treatments for the total soluble solids and firmness, but for fruit production there was statistical difference between buffelgrass straw and uncovered soil treatments. KEY WORDS: Cucumis melo L., yield, postharvest, soil temperature, water efficiency.

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Fan, Xiaobo, Baoshan Sun, Wenliang Qu, Xianshuo Chen, and Xugang Wang. "Wrinkling and Strengthening Behaviors in the Two-Layer-Sheet Hot-Forming–Quenching Integrated Process for an Al–Cu–Mg-Alloy Thin-Walled Curved-Surface Shell." Materials 16, no. 13 (2023): 4766. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma16134766.

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The thin-walled curved-surface component is an important structural element in aerospace. Wrinkling, springback and thermal distortion occur easily when forming these components. To form thin-walled components with high precision and strength, a two-layer-sheet hot-forming–quenching integrated process was proposed, in which wrinkling is prevented by thickening the upper sheet and springback is reduced by solution and die quenching. Selecting an appropriate upper sheet is crucial to suppress wrinkling and accomplish effective die quenching. The effect of the upper sheet on the wrinkling and strengthening behaviors of an Al–Cu–Mg-alloy melon-petal shell was thus studied in detail. The anti-wrinkle mechanism was analyzed through numerical simulation. The forming quality, including forming precision, deformation uniformity and strength, were further evaluated. The wrinkle gradually decreased with the increasing thickness of the upper sheet, resulting from the depressed compressive stress at the edge of the target sheet. A defect-free specimen with a smooth surface was finally formed when the thickness of the upper sheet reached three times that of the target sheet. The profile deviation was ±0.5 mm. Excellent thickness uniformity in a specimen can be obtained with a maximum thinning rate of 6%. The full strength, ranging from 455 to 466 MPa, can be obtained in all regions of the specimen, indicating that effective strengthening can be accomplished with the two-layer-sheet die quenching. The results indicated that high forming quality and full strength can be obtained in a two-layer-sheet hot-forming–quenching integrated process. This research has great potential for engineering applications using aluminum-alloy curved-surface thin-walled components.

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