ID: 51067
Title: Study of the effectiveness of the effluent treatment plant of Nizamabad co-operative sugar factory Ltd. Nizamabad
Author: V.P.Sai Kishore, K.Kiran and M.A. Rafeeq
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 15, No.(1), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Ecology, Environment and Conservation
Keywords: ETP, BOD, COD, TDS, TSS
Abstract: In sugar industry generate high pollution loads in terms of BOD, COD, TDS, TSS and amount of oil & greese. Every industry has an ETP but the treatment undertaken by them is not proper. The effluents with high pollution loads are let out to get mixed with the water bodies.
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ID: 51066
Title: Mineral composition and autecological study of Plantago ovata in various soil textural environments of Fluventic ustochrepts and Vertic ustochrepts
Author: O.P.Aishwath
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 15, No.(1), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Ecology, Environment and Conservation
Keywords: Plantago ovata, Autecology, Mineral composition, Soil textual environments, salt inclusion halophyte
Abstract: After the climatic factor soil physico-chemical properties play a vital role with respect to nutrient availability , water availability, soil aeration etc. for the regulation of plant life cycle. These abiotic factors directly influence the growth and development of a particular plant species. Therefore, it is essential to study the autecology of a plant in various soil environments before introducing in new areas for cultivation so as to achieve maximum productivity of crop with minimum input. Hence, mineral composition and autecological study of psyllium (Plantago ovata Forsk) was carried out in four soil textural habitats under Fluventic Ustochrepts (sandy, sandy loam and sandy clay loam) and Vertic Ustochrepts (clay loam). Results revealed that seedlings emerged out first in sandy clay loam soil (after 140.2 hrs of sowing) and subsequently in sandy loam and clay loam and at last in sandy (after 225.2 hrs. of sowing). Plant height, effective spike per plant, length of spike, length of inflorescence, seed yield,straw yield, seed test weight , swelling factor, N,P,K,Ca,Mg and Na uptake by seed and straw and total removal of these elements from the soil was highest in sandy clay loam and least in sandy soil except plant height. N,P,Ca and Mg content in seed and straw increased with increasing in clay content in soils. However, Na content was highest in plant raised on sandy soil. Plant starts wilting early in clay loam soil, though the total water content was more than the other soil textures. Flower initiation and plant maturity attained early in sandy soil. Harvest index and total number of spikes were more in heavy texture soil than the light textured one. The over all performance of Plantago ovata was superior in sandy clay loam soil than the other textural environments. More Na content in plant with more exchangeable sodium percent of soil indicated that Plantago ovata is a salt inclusion type halophyte and could be grown on slightly sodic soil. Sodic under ground water having residual sodium carbonate approximately 10 (me 1-1) could be used for irrigation without detrimental effect on the growth and yield of crop .
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ID: 51065
Title: Transesterified Balanites aegyptiaca Del L.(Balanites) oil as a biodiesel fuel and process paramerer variation to obtain maximum ester yield.
Author: S.J.Deshmukh and L.B.Bhuyar
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 15, No.(1), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Ecology, Environment and Conservation
Keywords: Balanites, Transesterification, Biodiesel and properties.
Abstract: Efforts are under way in many countries, to search for suitable alternative diesel fuels that are environment friendly. The need to search for these fuels arises mainly from the standpoint of preserving the global environment and the concern about long-term supplies of conventional hydrocarbon-based diesel fuels. Among the different possible sources, diesel fuels derived from vegetable oils and its esters (biodiesel) present a promising alternative to substitute diesel fuels. Keeping in view the Indian scenario where biodiesel is mainly prepared from non-edible oils, an unutilized and easily available oil source in rural India is tested for biodiesel production. The kernel of balanites fruit contains 45-50% of oil on weight basis. The crude oil obtained after oil extraction, allowed undergoing a transesterification process with methanol, potassium hydroxide used as catalyst. During the study, it was found that the transesterification reaction of methanol with balanites oil in the molar ratio of 8:1 with KOH 1.25% by weight of oil as a catalyst gives maximum ester yield of 95% for the reaction time of 60 minutes. The biodiesel thus obtained is characterized for its physical properties. The viscosity of biodiesel was reduced by 89% after transesterification where as the calorific value is 95% less than that of diesel. The properties of balanites oil methyl esters are quiet comparable with diesel.
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ID: 51064
Title: Effect of pesticides on phosphate solubilization by Aspergillus spp. isolated from Rhizosphere
Author: P.Srilatha and K.Venkateshwarlu
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 15, No.(1), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Ecology, Environment and Conservation
Keywords: Pesticides, Endosulfan, Mancozeb, Neem oil, Phosphate solubilization, Pikovskaya ' s medium
Abstract: The impact of three pesticides, endosulfan, mancozeb and neem oil at concentrations of 10, 25 and 50 ?g/mL on phosphate solubilization by Aspergillus spp., isolated from the rhizosphere of groundnut and foxtail millet, was investigated. The phosphate released from the insoluble tricalcium phosphate supplemented to the modified Pikovskaya ' s medium was significantly less in cultures of Aspergillus spp.treated with three concentrations of the pesticides when compared with untreated controls. The inhibitory effect of the pesticide lasted up to 12 days of incubation. Attempts to isolate acid phosphatase to homogeneity were not successful. However, the relative molecular mass of the enriched protein was found to be 62 kDa. The present observation clearly suggests that the regular agriculture practices such as the use of pesticides even at the recommended doses would greatly affect microbial solubilization of inorganic phosphates like superphosphate.
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ID: 51063
Title: Development of prawn pickles
Author: S.T.Sharangdhar, J.M.Koli, V.P. Joshi and S.B.Patange
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 15, No.(1), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Ecology, Environment and Conservation
Keywords: Prawn pickle, Organoleptic quality
Abstract: The pathogenic microorganism initially in raw material is seen destroyed on frying in oil.On storage up to six months, the bacterial qualities of both fish and prawn pickles have been good. The prawn pickle has been found to remain in good condition up to six-month storage period. The pickle prepared from prawn is acceptable for human consumption up to six month by organoleptically and microbiologically.
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ID: 51062
Title: Status of the quality of spring water, the major source of drinking water in Mizoram, India
Author: B.P.Mishra
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 15, No.(1), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Ecology, Environment and Conservation
Keywords: Quality of drinking water, Major source for drinking water
Abstract: The present study was carried out to assess the impact of seasonality on quality of the spring water in Mizoram, as this is the major source for drinking water. The findings revealed that there is direct influence of seasonal variation on water quality parameters. The result showed marked variation in temperature (19.0 oC to 27.4 oC), electrical conductance (1.18 mSm-1 to 8.52 mSm-1 ), total dissolved solids (36 mg/L to 458 mg /L), ph (4.1 to 7.5), total hardness (10 mg/L to 166 mg/L), acidity (4 mg/L to 72 mg/L), total alkalinity (10 mg/L to 49 mg/L), free CO2 (2.2 mg/L to 70.4 mg/L), dissolved oxygen (4.6 mg/L to 9.9 mg/L) and chloride content (21 mg/L to 225 mg/L).
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ID: 51061
Title: Impact of altered pH media on mortality rate, oxygen consumption and excretion in prawn, Panaeus monodon
Author: V.Sailaja, E.Madhuru, K.Ramesh Babu, S.Rama Krishna and M.Bhaskar
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 15, No.(1), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Ecology, Environment and Conservation
Keywords: Prawn, Acidic and alkaline, pH media, Mortality rate, Mean survival time, Oxyzen consumption
Abstract: Panaeus monodon of body weight 6.0 + 0.5 gm were selected to study the mortality rate, mean survival time, O2 consumption, unit metabolism, excretory pattern of prawn on exposure to different ranges of both alkaline and acidic pH media. At pH 3.5 and pH 10.5 highest mortality (100%) and least mean survival time were observed. At pH 4.5, 50% mortality and 72 hrs of mean survival time was recorded, where as at pH 10.0 mortality rate was 20% and mean survival time was 96 hrs. At pH5.5 to 9.0 at the every interval of pH 0.5, mean survival time was highest. O2 consumption, unit metabolism, ammonia, ammonia/oxygen were estimated. O2 consumption and unit metabolism were reduced in both acidic and alkaline exposed prawns over control. However, the reduction is less in alkaline exposer. But the ammonia content was showed opposite trend in both groups. In acidic exposed prawns the reduction was significant and considerable elevation was seen in alkaline exposure and ammonia /oxygen ratio also showed similar trend.
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ID: 51060
Title: Water quality aspects of some ponds in Asansol
Author: D.Banerjee and S.Mandal
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 15, No.(1), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Ecology, Environment and Conservation
Keywords: Water Quality Index, Seasonal , Ponds,Limnological.
Abstract: Chemical and biological parameters were analysed in five ponds over a period of one year (October 2003 to September 2004) at Asansol. The results of analysis were used for developing two water quality indices, namely, Canadian Council of Minister (CCME) and National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). The Trophic State Index, a measure of the biological water quality had mean values of 13.54 in summer ; 11.09 in monsoon and 13.45 in winter. The Gross, Net Primary Productivity and Community Respiration showed mean values of 200.93, 104.73 and 138.53 mg/cm3/hour respectively during the study period.The CCME water quality index had mean values of 28.2 in summer, 29.06 in monsoon and 30.844 in winter. The NSF index gave mean values of 53.6 in summer, 52.69 in monsoon and 52.688 in winters. After comparison of the results with actual water quality it can be said that the CCME water quality index is a more acceptable model for assessment of water quality.
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ID: 51059
Title: Effect of feeding of Lactobacillus acidophilus milk on coliform counts of faeces in Calves
Author: M.P.Saindane, P.T.Dhole, M.G.Mote and S.A.Daghe
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 15, No.(1), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Ecology, Environment and Conservation
Keywords: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Skim Milk, Calves, Coliform, Faecal
Abstract: The study was carried out under two treatments, calves fed with Lactobacillus acidophilus milk as treatment group and calves fed with skim milk as control group. Calves fed with Lb.acidophilus milk observed the viable counts for faecal lactobacilli increased from 3.7 x 107 to 37.7 x 107 c.f.u./g in treatment group while 4.0 x 107 to 2.5 x 107 c.f.u./g in control group upto 8th week. However, after 8th week it was going to be decreasing and at 12th week it finally reached to 7.3 x 107 c.f.u./g in control group. Also the calves fed with L.acidophilus Milk indicated significant reduction in faecal coliform counts than calves fed with L.acidophilus Skim Milk significant for all weeks i.e. 0 to 12 weeks. Thus the results obtained suggested that the L.acidophilus Milk fed to young calves could increase the faecal lactobacilli counts with simultaneously reduction in faecal coliform counts of faeces of calves.
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ID: 51058
Title: Aeromycoflora of industrial wastes of paper mill of Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
Author: G.T.Pardeshi
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 15, No.(1), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Ecology, Environment and Conservation
Keywords: Airspora, Cellulytic, Fungal Spores
Abstract: Paper industry is one of the highly polluting industries and a significant amount of solid and liquid wastes are released annually.Present investigation was undertaken to study fungal flora from waste of paper mill of Jalgaon (7 km away). The investigation mainly deals with cellulytic fungi, because much effluents is rich in cellulose fibres. Aeromycological study was carried out inside and outside the paper mill campus by using Rotorod Sampler for the period of four months (From March to June 1996). The analysis of data of air spora revealed to the presence of 20 fungal spores among these Alternaria contributed 23.20%, Followed by Cladosporium 18.68%, Aspergillus 13.60%, Penicillium 7.20%, Curvularia 4.88%, Mucor 4.80% to the total air spora.
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ID: 51057
Title: A Study of the activities of enzymes in few basin Mangroves of Kollam district, Kerala
Author: Suja Simon and K.G.Ajit Kumar
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 15, No.(1), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Ecology, Environment and Conservation
Keywords: CAT (Catalase), POD (Peroxidase), SOD(Super oxide dismutase), Acanthus, Avicennia
Abstract: The present attempt is to analyze the activity of Catalase (CAT), Peroxidase (POD) and Super oxide dismutase (SOD) in basin mangroves namely Acanthus, Avicennia, Bruguiera, Excoecaria, Lumnitzera and Rhizophora. Catalase is an enzyme indispensable for stress defence in C3 plants and its primary function is to protect cells against H2O2 . SOD activity was high in members localized in habitats suited to hypoxia. The high level of CAT and POD and the low profile of SOD have tempted to search for the possibilities of getting more H2O2 than that produced by the dismutase conversion of active oxygen species.
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ID: 51056
Title: Study on the ground water quality in and around tanning industry, Tiruchirappalli, India
Author: P.Raja, R.Elangovan , M.Palanivel and John George
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 15, No.(1), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Ecology, Environment and Conservation
Keywords: Ground water, Pollution, Tannery and Bacterial population
Abstract: The present investigation was undertaken to study the impact of tanning industry on the ground water quality of five sampling, station situated around the cluster of tanneries of Sempattu, Tiruchirappalli. The physical and chemical parameter such as pH, TDS, TSS, Total Alkalinity , Total hardness, Chlorides, DO, BOD,COD Nitrate, Phosphte and Silicate were analyzed. Clear variations were observed with respect to various parameters among the five stations. Ground water sample collected from Station 2 maintained higher values of solids, alkalinity, hardness and COD when compared to the other station. The values of disssolved solids were very high in all the villages. Although a few parameters were within the permissible limits, the ground water quality of study area is not suitable for drinking purpose and nobody is using it so for, obviously due to deteriorated condition. The total heterotroophic bacterial population count estimated for different sampling stations, the colony forming unit (CFU) values for total count fluctuated between 0.92 x 102 and 2.68 x 102 CFU / mL.
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ID: 51055
Title: Domestic water quality with reference to D.O., B.O.D and C.O.D of Lumding town of Assam, India
Author: M.K.Paul and A.K. Misra
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 15, No.(1), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Ecology, Environment and Conservation
Keywords: Domestic water quality, D.O., B.O.D., C.O.D.
Abstract: Thiry water sources are collected in and around Lumding Town of Assam for drinking . The sources of water are dug wells, ring wells, ponds, rivers, railway and public health engineering supply waters. The three oxygen parameters were analysed for a period of three years and their effects were also discussed.
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ID: 51054
Title: Application of GIS to estimate crop water requirement
Author: N.Manikumari, A.Murugappan and B.S.Nagashree
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 15, No.(1), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Ecology, Environment and Conservation
Keywords: Cultivable command area, GIS Interface, Thematic maps, Crop water requirement, Water balance.
Abstract: This paper discusses the application of Geographic Information System for water balance study using digital maps. In an irrigation water balance study, Crop water requirement is the major component to be estimated in arriving the irrigation demand of a cultivalble command area. This paper focuses on realizing crop water requirement in the command area of a canal applying GIS, an effective tool for spatial analysis. Our objective is to analyse the crop water requirements in a GIS environment in order to conduct a water balance study and analyse the surpluses or deficits in release from an irrigation tank for paddy cultivation.
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ID: 51053
Title: Effect of different spacing and fertilizer doses on growth and yield of tomato F1 hybrid (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)
Author: S.N.Bhosale, A.R.Karale, M.N.Bhalekar, R.S.Patil and N.B.Darade
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 15, No.(1), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Ecology, Environment and Conservation
Keywords: Spacings, Fertilizers, Growth, Yield and Tomato
Abstract: In field trial with four spacings and three levels of NPK conducted during Kharif season of 2003 . The optimum spacing and fertilizer level for higher yield of tomato F1 hybrid were 75 x 30 cm and N400 P200 K200 kg/ha. Thus by considering overall performance, it was concluded that newly developed tomato F1 hybrid should planted either at closer spacing 75 x 30 cm with fertilizer dose of 300:150:150 NPK kg/ha or at wider spacing of 90x30 cm with fertilizer dose of 400:200:200 NPK kg/ha.
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