ID: 65716
Title: Effect of Container Type and Size on Growth Performance and Quality Parameters of Juniperus polycarpos C. Koch Seedlings Under Nursery Condition
Author: P. S. Negi, Sandeep Sharma, Neha Thakur
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (12) Dec. Pg No. 1201-1206 (2023)
Subject: Effect of Container Type and Size on Growth Performance and Quality Parameters of Juniperus polycarpos C. Koch Seedlings Under Nursery Condition
Keywords: Root Trainers, Root Shoot Ratio, Quality Index, Volume Index, Sturdiness Quotient.
Abstract: A trial was conducted to study the effect of different container type and size on the seedling growth performance and quality parameters of Juniperus polycarpos under nursery condition. One year old seedlings of J. polycarpos raised in germination beds were transplanted in different containers filled with potting media having eight treatments with five replications in randomized block design. Significant differences were observed in shoot length, collar diameter, root length, number of roots and root and shoot biomass of Juniperus polycarpos seedlings raised in different containers including nursery beds. Maximum values of various seedling parameters viz., shoot length (55.17 cm), collar diameter (7.43 mm), root length (49.93 cm), number of roots (46.26) were recorded in seedlings raised in polybags (25 cm x 15 cm) where as minimum values of various seedling parameters were recorded in seedlings raised in Root trainers 150cc Hiko Pots. Maximum values of fresh shoot biomass (41.48 g seedling-1), fresh root biomass (10.09 g seedling-1) and total fresh biomass (51.58g seedling-1) were recorded in seedlings raised in polybags (25cm x 15 cm) whereas minimum values of fresh shoot biomass (5.01 g seedling-1), fresh root biomass (1.90 g seedling-1) and total fresh biomass (6.92g seedling-1) were recorded in seedlings raised in Root trainers 150cc Hiko Pots. Similarly, maximum values of dry shoot biomass (20.07 g seedling-1), dry root biomass (8.38 g seedling-1) and total dry biomass (28.45g seedling-1) were also recorded in seedlings raised in polybags (25 cm x 15 cm) whereas minimum values of dry shoot biomass (2.45 g seedling-1), dry root biomass (0.57 g seedling-1) and total dry biomass (3.08 g seedling-1) were recorded in seedlings raised in Root trainers 150cc Hiko Pots. The maximum values of root shoot ratio (0.42), volume index (3045.65) and quality index (2.90) were also recorded in seedlings raised in polybags (25 cm x 15 cm) followed by seedlings raised in polybags (23 cm x 13 cm), however, least value of sturdiness quotient (5.99) was observed in seedlings raised in Root trainers 300cc Hiko Pots. The results of the study recommend that seedlings of Juniperus polycarpos should be raised in polybags of size 25 cm x 15 cm for production of quality nursery stock.
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ID: 65715
Title: Fatty acid profiling of almond germpalsm grown in the Western Himalayan region of India
Author: K.L. Kumawat , M.K. Verma , D. Kumar , D.B. Singh , S. Lal , J.I. Mir , O.C. Sharma , W.H. Raja and L. Chand
Editor: Dr. Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises, Lucknow, India
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Biology Vol 45 (1) Jan. 24 page 106-116 2024.
Subject: Fatty acid profiling of almond germpalsm grown in the Western Himalayan region of India
Keywords: Almond, Breeding programme, Fatty acid profile, Germplasm, Oil content
Abstract: Almond [Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A. Webb. Syn. Prunus
amygdalus (L.) Batsch]; Prunus communis L.; Amygdalus
communis L. is a species of genus Prunus and subgenus
Amygdalus (family Rosaceae, subfamily Prunoidae). It is one of
the oldest domesticated plants, native to Southwestern and
central Asia (Zaurov et al., 2015). In terms of commercial
production, almond is the most significant temperate fruit crop,
widely cultivated for dried kernel in many parts of the world. In
India, almond cultivation is restricted to Jammu and Kashmir and
Himachal Pradesh. India produced 11 thousand MT of almond
from 10 thousand hectares of the irrigated and rainfed area during
2021-22 (Horticulture Statistics at a glance, 2022). Prunus dulcis
is widely regarded as a drought-tolerant species (Houmy et al.,
2016; Prgomet et al., 2020) and a large share of almonds
produced in India comes from the rainfed area. The climatic
conditions of Kashmir, include a long growing season from March
to November with abundant snowfall from December to February,
moderate rainfall during the early growing season (March to
May), and an abundance of light throughout the season. Fertile
soils with high water holding capacity, offer the opportunity to
grow high-quality almonds under rainfed conditions in Kashmir.
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Zagorac and M.M. Natic: Fatty acid and phenolic profiles of almond
grown in Serbia. Food Chem., 234, 455-463 (2017).
Csakvari, A.C., A. Lupitu, S. Bungau, M.A. Gitea, D. Gitia, D.M. Tit, L.
Copolovici, S. Nemeth and D. Copolovici: Fatty acid profile and
antioxidant activity of almond oils obtained from six Romanian
varieties. Farmacia, 65, 882-887 (2019).
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measures, metabolic health biomarkers and outcomes, and the
gut microbiota. Nutrients, 13, 1968 (2021).
Fernandes, G.D., R.B. Gomez-Coca, M. Carmen Perez-Camino, W.
Moreda and D. Barrera-Arellano: Chemical characterization of
major and minor compounds of nut oils: almond, hazelnut, and
pecan. J. Chem., 2017, 1-11 (2017)
ID: 65714
Title: A machine learning based approach for prediction and interpretation of soil properties from soil spectral data
Author: A. Divya, R. Josphineleela and L. Jaba Sheela
Editor: Dr. Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises, Lucknow, India
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Biology Vol 45 (1) Jan. 24 page 96-105 2024.
Subject: A machine learning based approach for prediction and interpretation of soil properties from soil spectral data
Keywords: Gradient Boosted Regression Tree, Machine learning, Random forest, Soil fertility, Soil moisture
Abstract: The pace of population increase and the requirement for
a growing food supply must be proportionately related. So it is
essential to act in order to boost agricultural productivity. Crop
yield is significantly influenced by soil characteristics and plant
interactions. Farmers must determine the requirements for soil
fertility in order to produce crops more effectively and
economically (Massawe et al., 2018; Paul et al., 2020). Farmers
may find it beneficial to quantify the nutrient concentration in the
soil in order to replenish depleted nutrients and determine the
optimal crop for a given soil sample (Motwani et al., 2022).
Potassium, nitrogen, phosphorous, calcium, and pH are among
the soil nutrients that contribute to plant growth. Since it offers
more details about various aspects of the fertility of the soil, the
soil's pH is the most significant property (Zhang et al., 2017).
Tools for monitoring soil quality are essential for addressing
agronomic sustainability challenges in a populous nation like
India (Paul et al., 2020). The present approaches for assessing
soil quality metrics rely on wet chemical techniques or physical
measurements, including granulometry (de Santana et al., 2018).
These conventional analytical procedures are lengthy, and a few
of them generate remnants that must be removed in a
subsequent phase. To measure soil parameters, soil scientists
have traditionally employed laborious, lengthy, and hazardous
(because of hazardous substances) methods in laboratory (Abou
Samra et al., 2018).
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for determination the content of organic matter in saline-alkali soils.
Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular
Spectroscopy, 229, 117863 (2020).
Barra, Stephan M. Haefele, R. Sakrabani and F. Kebede: Soil
spectroscopy with the use of chemometrics, machine learning
and pre-processing techniques in soil diagnosis: Recent
advances–A review. TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 135,
116166 (2021).
Literature cited 2: Bellon-Maurel, V. and A. McBratney: Near-infrared (NIR) and midinfrared (MIR) spectroscopic techniques for assessing the amount
of carbon stock in soils – Critical review and research perspectives.
Soil Biol. Bioche., 43, 1398-1410 (2011).
Benke, K.K., S. Norng, N.J. Robinson, K. Chia, D.B. Rees and J. Hopley:
Development of pedotransfer functions by machine learning for
prediction of soil electrical conductivity and organic carbon
content. Geoderma, 366, 114210 (2020).
ID: 65713
Title: Root responses under water deficit stress: unraveling the impact on wheat crop and the ameliorating role of brassinolide
Author: A.K. Sharma , J. Pradhan , S. Kumar , K.Pramanik , C. Kastury , G. Kumari and C. Jen
Editor: Dr. Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises, Lucknow, India
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Biology Vol 45 (1) Jan. 24 page 87-95 2024
Subject: Root responses under water deficit stress: unraveling the impact on wheat crop and the ameliorating role of brassinolide
Keywords: Epibrassinolide, Root system, Wheat, Water deficit
Abstract: As we proceed towards the year 2030 as well as beyond,
the task of providing sustenance for India's expanding populace
poses a significant challenge. It is projected that by 2030, the
urban population of India will reach 600 million, necessitating a
consistent provision of wholesome and secure food from the
surrounding rural areas (United Nations, 2019). The existing
challenge is exacerbated by the restricted accessibility and
declining condition of natural resources, including land, water,
and air. The challenge of climate change is an additional concern
in India, as evidenced by the IPCC report, which highlights the
increasing temperatures and more frequent and intense droughts
in the western and southern regions as well as floods in the
northern and north-eastern regions (Djalante, 2019). Wheat has
been a staple food crop for the world population since it sustains
50% of the world population (Tubiello et al., 2016). Wheat
consumption is predicted to rise by 60% to feed the world's
population and to accomplish, worldwide agricultural productivity
must be increased and wheat yield should increase from the
current 1% per year to a minimum of 1.6% (Huang et al., 2023).
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tolerance in plants. Flora, 199, 361–376 (2004).
Bajguz, A. and R. Czerpak: Effect of brassinosteroids on growth and
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(Chlorophyceae). J. Plant Growth Regul., 15, 153–156 (1996).
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Chávez-Arias and H. Restrepo-Díaz: Foliar brassinosteroid
analogue (DI-31) sprays increase drought tolerance by improving
plant growth and photosynthetic efficiency in lulo plants. Heliyon,
8, e08977 (2022).
Chaiwanon, J. and Z.Y. Wang: Spatiotemporal brassinosteroid signalling
and antagonism with auxin pattern stem cell dynamics in
Arabidopsis roots. Curr. Biol., 25, 1031-1042 (2015)
ID: 65712
Title: Agro-advisory services for increasing production, profit under climate change scenario in old alluvial zone of West Bengal
Author: S. Saha , S. Sutradhar , J. Karforma , S. Mondal , A. Rai , S. Bandyopadhyay and A. Choudhury
Editor: Dr. Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises, Lucknow, India
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Biology Vol 45 (1) Jan. 24 page 81-86 2024
Subject: Agro-advisory services for increasing production, profit under climate change scenario in old alluvial zone of West Bengal
Keywords: Agro-advisory services, Climate change, Economic benefit, Weather forcast
Abstract: Agromet Advisory Services (AAS) is defined as an
extension of Agrometeorology, where crop management advice
based on weather information, can be directly applied to improve
and protect the livelihood of farmers (Stigter, 2011). Weather and
climate play an important role in the success or failure of
agriculture production (Chattopadhyay et al., 2018). It has a great
influence on every phase of growth and development of a crop.
Any deviation in the weather phenomena from the normal
weather condition during the cropping season, such as delay in
the monsoon, excessive rain, droughts, floods, high temperature,
etc., affect crop growth, quality of grains and productivity. These
losses can be reduced by proper crop management by using
time-to-time AAS and weather information. Long-range weather
forecasts provide guidelines for selecting suitable crops and
varieties for a particular agroclimatic condition.
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Literature cited 1: Chattopadhyay, N. and S. Chandras: Agrometeorological advisory
services for sustainable development in Indian agriculture.
Biodive. Int. J., 2, 13-18 (2018).
Damrath, U., G. Doms, D. Frühwald, E. Heise, B. Richter and J.
Steppeler: Operational quantitative precipitation forecasting at the
German Weather Service. J. Hydrol., 239, 260-285 (2000).
Literature cited 2: Das, H., A.K. Rai and K. Pradhan: Weather based agro advisories. Indian
Farmer., 5, 1019-1022 (2018).
Gandhi, G.S., J.L. Chaudhary, G.K. Das and M.R. Chandrakar: Adoption
of Agromet Advisory Services (AAS) under Aicrpam-Nicra at
Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh for improving livelihood of
rural farmers. Int. J. Cur. Microb. Appl. Sc., Special Issue, 6, 159-
164 (2018).
ID: 65711
Title: Removal of methylene blue azo dye from aqueous solution using biosorbent developed from floral waste
Author: S. Agarwal , N. Rana , P. Bhardwaj , G.N. Tiwari , A.K. Yadav , M.C. Garg , A. Mathur and A. Tripathi
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises, Lucknow, India
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Biology Vol 45 (1) Jan. 24 page 54-61 2024.
Subject: Removal of methylene blue azo dye from aqueous solution using biosorbent developed from floral waste
Keywords: Activated carbon, Azo dye, Bioremediation, Biochar, Floral waste, Methylene blue
Abstract: Water is a crucial component for human existence and is
known as the "elixir of life”. However, contamination of water has
increased tremendously due to industrialisation followed by
urbanisation. Anastopoulos et al. (2019) reported that various
colouring industries release effluent containing dyes, which in
turn has become a big challenge as they contaminate water
bodies. Over 40% of the synthetic dyes are carcinogenic
chemicals pose serious threat to human health. Dye effluents also
damages aesthetic beauty of the water bodies. Thus both
toxicological and aesthetic concerns make the environmental
release of dye effluents distressing. Additionally, as per Hua et al.
(2018), the usage of several synthetic dyes has negative
consequences on the environment and is particularly linked to
damage to human health in terms of allergies, toxicity, and cancer
Therefore, removal of dye pollutants from water is essential.
According to Agarwal et al. (2021) and Richard et al. (2019)
several methods have been explored, nonetheless, adsorption is
the most cost-effective and time-saving technique for removal of
dyes.
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removal from water by charcoal obtained from marigold flower
waste. Materials Today,Proceedings, 34, 875-879 (2021).
Ahmedna, M.: Granular activated carbons from agricultural by-products:
preparation, properties, and application in cane sugar refining.
Louisi. Agricul. Experim. Stat., 869, 1-57 (2000
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spent tea leaves for the removal of malachite green from aqueous
solution. Ecol. Engine., 52, 19-27(2013).
American Society for Testing Materials: Standard Test Method for
Determination of Iodine Number of Activated Carbon. ASTM, pp
D4607–94 (1980).
ID: 65710
Title: Identification of bacterial endosymbionts in rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae Linnaeus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) populations of North India
Author: P. Kaundal , K.G. Padwal , S. Premkumari , S. Chakravarty and C.P. Srivastava
Editor: Dr. Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises, Lucknow, India
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Biology Vol 45 (1) Jan. 24 page 47-53 2024.
Subject: Identification of bacterial endosymbionts in rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae Linnaeus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) populations of North India
Keywords: 16S rRNA, Co-infection, Endosymbionts, Rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae
Abstract: Reducing food loss and waste is recognized globally as
an opportunity to combat food and nutritional insecurity and
advance towards sustainable development. India, despite being
one of the largest producers of food grains in the world (Vignesh et
al., 2018), exhibits a relatively low ranking of 107 out of 121
countries on the Global Hunger Index for 2022. One of the primary
causes for the same is post-harvest losses of food grains, which
amount to 12 to 16 million metric tons each year in the country,
inflicting huge monetary losses of over Rs. 50,000 crores
(Chakraborty et al., 2021). Damage caused by stored grain insect
pests are one of the major factors for such losses. The genus
Sitophilus belonging to the order Coleoptera and family
Curculionidae, comprises a group of species that are
economically significant as stored grain pests all over the world.
The rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae Linnaeus is one of the most
significant and damaging pest species of this genus. It is highly
polyphagous and has been known to damage several stored
cereals including rice, wheat, maize, sorghum, barley, and
products derived from them (Mehta and Kumar, 2020).
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Literature cited 1: Chakraborty, A., S. Chander, M. Sehgal, M. Malik and M.S. Sachan:
Management of stored grain pests – novel strategies. J. Adv. Res.
Agri. Sci. Tech., 4, 25-32 (2021).
Correa, A.S., L.O.D. Oliveira, L.S. Braga and R.N. Guedes: Distribution
of the related weevil species Sitophilus oryzae and S. zeamais in
Brazil. Insect Sci., 20, 763-770 (2013)
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and G.D. Hurst: The diversity of reproductive parasites among
arthropods: Wolbachia do not walk alone. BMC Biol., 6, 27(2008).
Fukatsu, T. and N. Nikoh: Endosymbiotic microbiota of the bamboo
pseudococcid Antonina crawii (Insecta, Homoptera). Appl.
Environ. Microbiol., 66, 643-650 (2000).
ID: 65709
Title: Comparative Analysis: Larvicidal efficacy of traditional Saudi Arabian herbs and boric acid against Aedes aegypti larvae, the Dengue fever vector
Author: S.E. Sharawi
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises, Lucknow, India
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Biology Vol 45 (1) Jan. 24 page 36-46 2024.
Subject: Comparative Analysis: Larvicidal efficacy of traditional Saudi Arabian herbs and boric acid against Aedes aegypti larvae, the Dengue fever vector
Keywords: Aedes aegypti, Biological control, Boric acid,Plant extract
Abstract: Mosquitoes (Culicidae family) distinguish themselves as
significant disease vectors within the order Diptera, affecting both
human and veterinary health (Guzman et al., 2010). Their close
proximity to humans makes them a significant public health
concern, particularly in the regions like Saudi Arabia, where
dengue fever, transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, is
endemic (Aziz et al., 2014). Recently, Tangsathapornpong and
Thisyakorn (2023), have reported a rising prevalence of dengue
fever in the Middle East, with a considerable number of reported
cases, emphasizing the urgency for effective control strategies.
Ae. aegypti, a highly efficient vector, spreads various diseases,
including Dengue fever, Zika virus, Chikungunya and Yellow
fever, posing substantial global public health threats (Gubler,
2011). The spread of these diseases is influenced by factors like
climate, urbanization, international travel, and mosquitoes'
adaptability to diverse environments amplifies their role in rapid
disease transmission. In outbreaks, the use of organophosphates
and insect growth regulators has demonstrated short-term
effectiveness. Rahuman et al. (2008), however, raised concerns
about the implications of their application on the environment and
health. Moreover, mosquitoes, like other insects, develop
resistance to these insecticides after exposure, necessitating
exploration of alternative methods.
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extraction and fractionation procedures for experimental
purposes. J. Pharm. Bioallied Sci., 2, 1-10 (2020).
Asahina, S.: Food material and feeding procedures for mosquito larvae.
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update on the incidence of Dengue gaining strength in Saudi
Arabia and current control approaches for its vector mosquito.
Paras. Vect., 7, 258 (2014).
Bhami, L.C. and S.S.M. Das: Boric acid ovicidal trap for the management
of Aedes species. J. Vec. Borne. Dis., 52, 147–152 (2015)
ID: 65708
Title: Decomposition and nutrient release pattern of three potential leguminous green manure crops of Mizoram
Author: J. Jopir, K. Upadhyaya and P. Lalremsang
Editor: Dr. Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises, Lucknow, India
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Biology Vol 45 (1) Jan. 24 page 8-15 2024.
Subject: Decomposition and nutrient release pattern of three potential leguminous green manure crops of Mizoram
Keywords: Decomposition, Decay rate, Green manure, Legume, Nutrient release
Abstract: Over 50% of net primary production in terrestrial
environments is recycled into the soil by decomposition (Wardle
et al., 2004). Decomposition is a process that returns nutrients
and organic matter from plant vegetative parts to the soil. It
includes physiochemical and biological processes where the
organic matter is transformed into increasingly fine forms that act
as a source the plants utilize for their growth (Hasanuzzaman and
Hossain, 2014). The primary elements governing the litter
decomposition are the local climate, the quality of plant litter, and
the type and amount of decomposing organisms (GarciaPalacios et al., 2016). Three major elements that govern the
process of decomposition and nutrient release from organic
residues applied to soil in agricultural and natural systems are the
physical-chemical conditions of the environment, which are
influenced by climate and soil properties; the type of vegetation
that determines the quality and degradability of organic
substances; and the nature of soil micro-organisms and soil fauna
(Mangaravite et al., 2023).
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criteria of organic nutrient resources for enhancement of soil
fertility for small holder farmers in Southern Ethiopia. J. Agricul.
Sci. Technol., 5, 101-108 (2015).
Ahirwal, J., P. Saha, A. Nath, S. Deb and U.K. Sahoo: Forests litter dynamics and environmental patterns in the Indian Himalayan
region. Forest Ecol. Manag., 499, 119612 (2021).
Literature cited 2: Bockheim, J.G., E.A. Jepsen and D.M. Heisey: Nutrient dynamics in
decomposing leaf litter of four tree species on sandy soil in
northwestern Wisconsin. Cana. J. For. Res., 21, 803-812 (1991).
Bocock, K.L. and O.J. Gilbert: The disappearance of leaf litter under
different woodland conditions. Plant Soil, 9, 179-185 (1957)
ID: 65707
Title: New distribution records of the endemic pitcher plant, Nepenthes khasiana Hook. f. and identification of threats in Meghalaya, India
Author: A. Bhattacharya, S.G. Momin and P. Sarkar
Editor: Dr. Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises, Lucknow, India
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Biology Vol 45 (1) Jan. 24 page 1-7 2024.
Subject: New distribution records of the endemic pitcher plant, Nepenthes khasiana Hook. f. and identification of threats in Meghalaya, India
Keywords: Carnivorous plants, Endemic, Meghalaya, Nepenthes khasiana, Pitcher plant
Abstract: The present work documented the distribution of
pitcher plants in some new areas of the Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia
Hills of Meghalaya. The population of the pitcher plant is sharply
declining in Meghalaya due to various threat factors. Hence, the
conservation of pitcher plant need urgent attention. Therefore,
an action plan is required to safeguard the pitcher plant in these
habitats. Besides public awareness, stakeholder participation is
the paramount need of the hour to protect and preserve the plants. Further, new areas also need to be explored for the distribution of pitcher plants in
other areas of the state including intensive studies in Garo, Khasi and Jaintia Hills.
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Literature cited 1: Choudhury, A.: Range extension of Nepenthes khasiana in the Jaintia
Hills, Meghalaya. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 97, 166–167(2000).
Cole, D.N.: Assessing and monitoring backcountry trail conditions.
Research paper INT–303, US Dept of Agriculture, Forest Service,
Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station, Ogden, UT,
USA(1983).
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mountain areas of North-west England. Environ. Conserv., 4,
145–148 (1977).
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Fleischmann: Conservation of carnivorous plants in the age of
extinction. Glob. Ecol. Conserv., 24, e01272 (2020).
ID: 65706
Title: Metamorphosis of human health risk assessment with artificial intelligence (AI) - a new paradigm in pharmaco-toxicological sciences
Author: Professor Em. S. V. S. Rana
Editor: Dr. Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises, Lucknow, India
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Biology Vol 45 (1) Jan. 24 page vii-viii 2024.
Subject: Metamorphosis of human health risk assessment with artificial intelligence (AI) - a new paradigm in pharmaco-toxicological sciences
Keywords: None
Abstract: Toxicological Science, especially in the last five decades, has witnessed rapid evolution of different tools and techniques
developed to address diverse issues related to studies dealing with adverse health effects of a variety of poisons, drugs, chemicals, ever growing list of xenobiotics and human diseases. Traditionally these studies are performed using suitable animal (in vivo) models. There
was a time when toxicologists/pharmacologists were searching models alternate to animal toxicity testing (Doke and Dhawale, 2015).
Improved cell culture techniques, knowledge on stem cells and other microbiological systems led to the development of in vitro toxicology.
It was soon followed by DNA chips, micro fluidics, in silico toxicology, toxicogenomic and computational toxicology. Several platforms
are now discussing machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) together as future tools of computational toxicology. For
decades, quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) methods have been employed to study the effects of drugs/chemicals (Cai
et al., 2022). However, AI methods for toxicity assessment ranging from ADMEtox to AI TOX provide evidence to the immense potential 4
of AI. Intriguingly, a few problems between theoretical developments and practice of AI by end users have been recognized.
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ID: 65705
Title: Biological invasion, biodiversity and people
Author: Surendra Singh Bargali
Editor: Dr. Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises, Lucknow, India
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Biology Vol 45 (1) Jan. 24 page iii-vi 2024.
Subject: Biological invasion, biodiversity and people
Keywords: None
Abstract: All the species on earth are interrelated. Till date approximately 1.75 million different species have been identified. This
includes 270,000 plants species, 950,000 insect species, 9,000 species of birds, 19,000 species of fish, and 4,000 mammal species. And
it is believed that, this is only a small fraction of the total biodiversity present on earth. There are millions more species which are yet to be
discovered. Ecosystems with rich biodiversity are considered to be healthy, strong and highly resistant (Bargali et al., 1993; Sharma et al.,
2005; Khatri, 2023). However, the current world is facing a suite of vital challenges including climate change, biodiversity loss,
environmental pollution, food scarcity etc. The nature is vanishing at an unprecedented rate due to climate change as nature and climate
are intertwined (Poudel et al., 2019). With the present climate change scenario, a number of other menaces have also emerged which are
threatening the biodiversity and deteriorating the environmental health (Bargali, 1996). Biological invasion is one among the major forces
of change, influencing many dimensions of life on earth (Pathak et al., 2019; Khatri et al., 2022a). Invasion results when species cut off
from existing populations and inhabit novel geographical areas via outcompeting the native flora and fauna (Khatri et al., 2022b). Humans
are solely responsible for the rapid spread of invasive species all over the world as globalization and intercontinental transportation have
dramatically altered invasion dynamics (Rai and Singh, 2021; Khatri et al., 2023a). There are compelling evidences that invasive species
pose remarkable harm to native biodiversity all over the world (Negi et al., 2023a). The magnitude of these threats is increasing day by day
as the other factors which are also responsible for biodiversity loss including global warming, habitat loss, environmental pollution etc. are
promoting biological invasion (Khatri et al., 2023b). It is believed that climate warming could exacerbate the invasion risks as invasive
species are reported to perform better and adapt to the rising temperature conditions as compared to native species (Khatri et al., 2023c).
However, invasion by exotic species is the most challenging conservation riddle of our time. Invasive species have the potential to rapidly
proliferate and spread in the novel environmental conditions of the recipient areas. These species expand and grow explosively and alter
ecological characteristics such as fire regimes, nutrient cycling, hydrology, energy budgets, and evolutionary trajectory in a native
ecosystem, making places less habitable for native species. These species can also change the species composition and structure of the
community, break the ecosystem balance and pose a considerable threat to conservation and economy. Biological invasion is the primary
cause of more than 20% of the total species extinctions globally and is considered the major driver of species extermination and
biodiversity loss. The recent increase of invasive species in mountains is of particular concern due to the ecosystem services these
regions provide, and the role they play in preserving the biodiversity
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Title: Message from the Executive Editor Cigarette smoking and urinary bladder cancer: The danger alarm is screaming! JEB
Author: Dr. Divakar Dalela
Editor: Dr. Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises, Lucknow, India
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Biology Vol 45 (1) Jan. 24 page i-ii 2024
Subject: Message from the Executive Editor Cigarette smoking and urinary bladder cancer: The danger alarm is screaming! JEB
Keywords: None
Abstract: The cancer of urinary bladder is a very common cause of cancer related mortality all over the
world and approximately more than half patients suffering from bladder cancer had been smokers. In
addition to this, in such patients the cancer is more intense, higher in grade and stage and does not
respond well to chemotherapy (Jin et al., 2017).Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor for respiratory and extra respiratory cancers in human
body. While the oral and lung cancer result on account of direct contact with the tobacco products, the
urinary bladder mucus membrane is exposed to a number of metabolites of tobacco products and if this
exposure is sustained for a longer duration, a deadly cancer results (Omare et al., 2022).
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E-cigarette users versus non-E-cigarette using controls. Sci. Rep., 8, 507 (2018).
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Bhowmik, C.R. Ambati, F.C. von Rundstedt, F. Roghmann, S. Berg, J. Noldus, K. Rajapakshe, D. Gödde, S. Roth, S. Störkel, S.
Degener, G. Michailidis, B.A. Kaipparettu, B. Karanam, M.K. Terris, S.M. Kavuri, S.P. Lerner, F. Kheradmand, C. Coarfa, A.
Sreekumar, Y. Lotan, R. El-Zein and N. Putluri: Tobacco-specific carcinogens induce hypermethylation, DNA adducts and DNA
damage in bladder cancer. Cancer Prev. Res. (Phila.)., 10, 588-597 (2017
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ID: 65703
Title: Quantitative Analysis of Groundwater in Kaviti Mandal –A Renal Failure Zone of Srikakulam, A.P., India
Author: Kalyana Kiran Kumar,Gandi Ramarao, Chongala Prasad and Ramamohan H
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (12) Dec. 22 page 1528-1536 2022.
Subject: Quantitative Analysis of Groundwater in Kaviti Mandal –A Renal Failure Zone of Srikakulam, A.P., India
Keywords: Renal failure, Contaminated groundwater, Physico-chemical parameters, Trace elements, Seasonal variation, In-situ analysis
Abstract: Chronic renal failure problem is the current fearful situation in Uddanam, a northeastern coastal region in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, Srikakulam district. These pathetic situations have touched the hearts of many researchers to explore the various factors related to chronic kidney disease (CKD). This paper describes the main cause of chronic kidney disease in this region. Majority of the people are using groundwater as their potable source. Survey reports collected from experienced local people and medical experts articulated that drinking water is the primary factor for renal failure. This study mainly focused on groundwater quality to diagnose contaminated elements in the water used for drinking purposes and its effect on residents of this belt. The in-situ and ex-situ analysis of water concentrated on physico-chemical parameters and trace elements and the results are discussed in detail.
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Literature cited 1: Gadde, H., et al. 2017. Uddanam nephropathy in India : A challenge for epidemiologists. Bull. World Health Organ., 95(12):848-849. DOI:10.2471/BLT.17.196758.
Reddy, D.V. and A. Gunasekar. 2013. Chronic kidney disease in two coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, India: Role of drinking water. Env. Geo-chem. Health. 35:439-454. DOI:10.1007/s10653-012-9506-7.
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Dare, A.J., et al. 2017. Renal failure deaths and their risk factors in India 2001-13 : Nationally representative estimates from the million death. Lancet Global Health. 5(1):E89-E95. DOI: 10.1016/S2214-109x(16)30308-4.
ID: 65702
Title: Structural and Physiological Shift in Selected Roadway Flora Exposed to Air Pollution
Author: K. Lekha
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (12) Dec. 22 page 1522-1527 2022.
Subject: Structural and Physiological Shift in Selected Roadway Flora Exposed to Air Pollution
Keywords: Air pollution, Anatomy, Abutilon indica, Cassia auriculata, Morinda tinctoria, Saravanampatti
Abstract: Air pollution has become a major environmental problem facing the world today due to rapid increase in industrialization and anthropogenic activity. Vast plant species are facing threats due to specific single pollutants or mixtures of pollutants. The present study recorded the structural and physiological parameters in roadside plants, such as Abutilon indica, Cassia auriculata and Morinda tinctoria selected from polluted and control sites. Results of anatomical study in plants (samples 1, 3 and 5) revealed an increase in the layers of epidermis, hypodermis, cortex and endodermis when compared to the plants collected from control site (samples 2, 4 and 6). The total chlorophyll content in the leaves (samples 1, 3 and 5) was found to be lower when compared to samples 2, 4 and 6. The relative water content was high in samples 2, 4 and 6. The highest pH value was recorded in sample 4 and the lowest pH value was observed in sample 1.
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Hypolipidemic and hepatoprotective effects of Cassia auriculata Linn bark extracts on streptozotocin induced diabetics in male Wister Albino rats. Asian J. Pharmace. Cli. Res.,6(2): 43-48.