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Dr. B.P. PUSHPA

College name : Dairy Science College, Bengaluru

Department : Dairy Chemistry Department

Designation:
Assistant Professor

Qualifications
Ph.D. (Dairy Chemistry)

Contact
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Fields(s) of specialization
  • Enzymatic modification of lactose and protein in milk
  • Formulation and development of dairy products
  • Characterization of milk peptides.
Ph.D. Research Title:

1

“Isolatjon and Characterization of Glycomacropeptides (GMP) and its incorporation into bio- yoghurt”

Highlights of Research:

1

Isolation of bioactive peptide (GMP) from cheese whey

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Physico chemical and functional properties of GMP

3

Rheological characteristics of probiotic yoghurt

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GMP as prebiotic in probiotic yoghurt

5

Lactose hydrolysis in cheese and panner whey

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Formulation of hypo osmolar whey drink (Electrolyte drink) from cheese and paneer whey

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Development of paneer and cheese whey drinks

Recent Research Publications:

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Name of Author (s)in order

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B.P.Pushpa, AP Heartwin and HM Jayaprakasha (2022) Effect of fortification of glycomacropeptides (GMP) on rheological and sensory attributes of probiotic -yoghurt. Indian journal of Dairy Science. 75 (5) 1-7.

2

Pushpa B.P. and Jayaprakasha H.M. (2022). Functional Properties of Glycomacropeptides (GMP) obtained from cow and buffalo casein hydrolysates. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture. 40 (3-4). 227-233.

3

Pushpa BP and Jayaprakasha HM. (2020) Physico-Chemical and Microbiological Quality Parameters of Probiotic-Yoghurt Fortified with Glycomacropeptides (GMP) during Refrigerated Storage. Frontier Journal of Veterinary and animal Sciences.9(2):159-165.

4

Pushpa BP and Jayaprakasha HM, Prabha, R, Byre gowda S.M and Arun kumar H. (2020) Growth and Viability of Probiotic Cultures in Bio-yoghurt Incorporated with Glycomacropeptides (GMP). Frontier Journal of Veterinary and animal Sciences 9(1): 1-7

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Pushpa BP, Jayaprakasha HM and Rathnamma D. (2020) Characterization of glycomacropeptides (GMP) for its physico-chemical properties obtained from cow and buffalo casein hydrolyzates. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 8(6): 246-251

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Pushpa BP, Jayaprakasha HM, Jayashree P Hiremath, Kempanna C and Prabha R (2019). Development of glycomacropeptides (GMP) fortified bio-yoghurt prepared from different probiotic cultures”. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 7(4): 2652-2658.

Honours & Awards

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Particulars of Medals/ Awards/ Recognitions

1

KVAFSU “University Gold Medal” for Ph. D degree programme at 11th Convocation (2020) held at KVAFSU, Bidar.

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“Best Scientist Award-2022” by ‘The Society of Tropical Agriculture’, New Delhi

Others Achievements
  1. She has worked as Assistant Professor at Dairy Science College, Kalburgi from 2012-2014 and presently working at Dairy Science College, Bengaluru involved in teaching for Under graduate, Post graduate and Ph.D students.
  2. Involved in Research project activities and guided many post-graduate and Ph.D students as a member of Advisory Committee and major advisor for three students. Involved in several extension activities in demonstration programmes and interactions with dairy farmers as a resource person.
  3. She has organised several training programmes in the Department for KMF and Milk District Union technical staff.
  4. She has served as NSS Programme Officer of the Dairy Science College for four years from 2018 to 2022.