ID: 59137
Title: Treatment of Industrial Effluents by a Phototrophic Purple Non-Sulphur Bacterium Rhodopseudomonas Palustris JA190.
Author: B Vinay Kumar, V Venkata Ramana.
Editor: P K Wong, R K Trivedi.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Global Science Publications.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences Vol 15(no. 3), pp. 585-588, 2013
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences
Keywords: Rhodopseudomonas palustris, COD, Purple non-sulfur bacteria.
Abstract: One strain of phototrophic purple non-sulfur bacterium belongs to the genus Rhodopseudomonas was enriched, isolated from the activated sludge of JETL (Jeedimetla Effluent Treatment Limited) Hyderabad. Along with morphological, physiological characteristics, studies on the effect of augumentation with bacterial culture isolated in the anerobic treatment of industrial effluent, which has resulted in 88.7% more COD(chemical oxygen demand) reduction compared to control in 5 days, with a simultaneous increase in the biomass, indicated its significant role in anaerobic waste water treatment.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
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ID: 59136
Title: Biodegradation of Plastic Straw using Pectinase Secreted by Clostridium Thermophillus.
Author: G. Ramiladevi, R Anuradha.
Editor: P K Wong, R K Trivedi.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Global Science Publications.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences Vol 15(no. 3), pp. 579-584, 2013
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences
Keywords: Degradation, Plastic straw, Acetobactor aceti, Clostridium thermophillus, Submerged fermentation, Pectinase.
Abstract: Straw was used as source for the isolation of Clostidium thermophillus and Acetobacter aceti. These organisms were found to be hydrocarbon degraders. The rates of degradation of straw by the isolates at the end of day ten, day twenty, thirty were 0.9 g/hr, 0.85 g/hr, 0.80 g/hr, respectively in Acetobacter aceti and also in Clostridium thermophillus were found to be 0.86 g/hr, 0.76 g/hr, 0.73 g/hr. On further testing, it was found that Clostridium thermophillus had higher potential to utilize straw as carbon source. Clostridium thermophillus was selected based on clearence zones and pectinase enzyme production was carried out in submerged fermentation. The maximal activity of Clostridium thermophilus pecinases was found to be 0.423 IU/mL.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
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ID: 59135
Title: Phytoremidiation Properties and CLA Content of Berseem (Trifolium Alexandriunum)
Author: Shanky Bhat.
Editor: P K Wong, R K Trivedi.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Global Science Publications.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences Vol 15(no. 3), pp. 573-577, 2013
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences
Keywords: Conjugated Linolic acid, Phytoremediation.
Abstract: The use of green plants to remove, inactivate, accumulate, or degrade harmful environmental contaminants is termed as phytoremediation, which is an emerging technology. Berseem is useful in phytoremidiation of Cd, Pb, Zn and Cu. Berseem is the most vital fodder crop of India. It is easily digestible, very nutritive, and highly palatable to all farm animals. Since it is a leguminous crop, it also enriches soil fertility. Berseem a is rich source of CLA (conjugated Linoleic acid) which is a mixture of linoleic acid isomers, geometric isomers and primarily position. CLA has anti cancer efficacy at concentrations close to human consumption levels.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
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ID: 59134
Title: Biocontrol of Alternaria Blight of Cauliflower by Plant-Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria.
Author: Nidhi Didwania, Manu Solanki, P C Trivedi.
Editor: P K Wong, R K Trivedi.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Global Science Publications.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences Vol 15(no. 3), pp. 567-572, 2013
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences
Keywords: Pseudomonas fluorescens, Bacillus spp, Fungicides, Alternaria brassicae, Plant vigour index, Inhibition zone.
Abstract: In an experiment conducted in laboratory, 10 strains of plant-growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), Pseudomonas fluorescens and Bacillus spp were evaluated for biological control of leaf spot (black spot) of cauliflower caused by the fungus Alternaria brassicae. In the in vitro pathogen-inhibition zones test the largest inhibition zones were observed with mancozeb and carbendazim. Amongst, the PGPRs the highest inhibition zones were observed with PGPR 10 at 108 cfu mL-1. However, the highest seed germination was occurred with PGPR-1, PGPR-4, PGPR-10 and PGPR-7. With fungicides treatment also the seed germintion increased. The plant vigour index in PGPRs treated seeds was the higher as compared to fungicide and control treatments. We concluded that the growth inhibition is not the only single factor to be relied upon to recommend for an application in field for disease control. Other factors like seed germination and plant vigour index that affect PGPRs should also be considered for a successful deployment disease management.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
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ID: 59133
Title: The Effect of Additional Carbon and Nitrogen Sources on GA, Biosynthesis by Bacillus Cereus Isolated from the Rhizosphere of Sugarcane.
Author: N D Pandya, P V Desai.
Editor: P K Wong, R K Trivedi.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Global Science Publications.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences Vol 15(no. 3), pp. 563-566, 2013
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences
Keywords: Gibberellic acid, Sugarcane, Bacillus cereus, Carbon-nitrogen ratio.
Abstract: In this study, favorable carbon-nitrogen ratio for high yields of gibberellic acid (GA3) production from Bacillus cereus was investigated. First of all, optimum carbon (glucose, sucrose, maltose) and nitrogen (NH4CL, NaNO3, urea) sources among the others were chosen. The highest yield of GA3 productivity was found in growth medium supplemented with glucose (445.52+-0.45mg/L). NaNO3 was found as a suitable nitrogen source (424.18+-0.18 mg/L). Then, in order to determine the optimum carbon-nitrogen ratio, different concentrations of carbon (from 50 mM to 200 mM) and nitrogen (from10mM to 40 mM) sources were added in culture media. As a result, optimum carbon-nitrogen ratio for GA, production from Bacillus cereus was found to be 100:10 mM.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
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ID: 59132
Title: Variations in the Conidial Dimensions of Alternaria Species Causing Alternaria Blight Diseases in Various Crops.
Author: D C Kamthane, R R Rakh.
Editor: P K Wong, R K Trivedi.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Global Science Publications.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences Vol 15(no. 3), pp. 559-562, 2013
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences
Keywords: Alternaria spp, Groundnut, Soybean, Spinach and tomato.
Abstract: There are various species of Alternaria which infect on different crops. The crops selected for the studies were groundnut, soybean, spinach and tomato. This infection results in yield loss of the mentioned crops. Therefore the study of phytopathogen i.e., Alternaria species in different mentioined crops is essential one. In the present investigation the emphasis is given on the study of "Variations in the conidial dimensions of Alternaria species causing Alternaria Blight diseases in various crops".
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
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ID: 59131
Title: Effect of Carbon and Nitrogen Sources on Growth of Colletotrichum SP.
Author: Shinde Jayashri U, D U Gawai.
Editor: P K Wong, R K Trivedi.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Global Science Publications.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences Vol 15(no. 3), pp. 555-557, 2013
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences
Keywords: Colletotrichum species, Tomato, Pepper, chilli, Carbon and nitrogen sources.
Abstract: The effect of carbon and nitrogen nutrition on Colletotrichum cocodes isolated from tomato, Colletotrichum capsici from chilli. Colletotricum gloeosporiosides isolated from pepper were studied. Among carbon sources glucose, lactose and sucrose were found to the best for growth of Colletotrichum gloeosporiosides and Colletotrichum coccodes. About Nitrogen sources potassium nitrate, casein and calcium nitrate were found to be good for the Colletotrichum capsici, For Colletotrichum gloeosporiosides peptone, potassium nitrate and peptone and sodium nitrate were found to be the best for the growth of Colletotrichum cocodes.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
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ID: 59130
Title: Studies on Feeding Activity of Fruit Eating Bat (Pteropus Giganteus B.) in Shivamogga Area, Karnataka, India.
Author: E N Jeevan, K L Naik, H A Sayeswara, B B Hosetti.
Editor: P K Wong, R K Trivedi.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Global Science Publications.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences Vol 15(no. 3), pp. 551-554, 2013
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences
Keywords: Fruit Eating Bat, Pteropus giganteus, Frugivorous, Nectarivorous, Feeding ecology, Shivamogga.
Abstract: This paper deals with study of feeding activity of fruit eating bat (Pteropus giganteus) in Shivamogga area. The present investigation identified ten host plants for roosting and more than twenty different types of fruits preffered as food. They play an important role in the seed dispersal of fruit plants. They chew the fruit to obtain the juice. Very soft fruits such as bananas are swallowed, but spit out the fruit pulp and seeds once it has extracted all the juice. In the evening bats become increasingly active and at one point they take off and find a feeding place., often very far away from their resting places. Bats travel 40-50 Km per day around the nested area. They move to different places such as Thirthahalli, Agumbe, Sringeri, Kavishyla, Huncha, Heggargudda forest, Shettihalli forest near Mastikatte Reservoir, Tunga reservoir and Bhadra reservoir around Shivamogga. In the present study area bats mainly fed on 18 varieties of fruits. These food plants are available around the nesting area. During day time they were roost in various host plants such as Bamboosa valgeri, Samanea samana, Ficus bengalensis, Ficus religiosa, Artocarpus integraifalia, Pongamia pinnata etc. The hitherto study revealed around 1000 animals in six rookeries and there is an urgent need to create awareness among common public to protect these useful animals to maintain ecological balance.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
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ID: 59129
Title: Report of the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel.
Author: Madhav Gadgil, B J Krishnan, K N Ganeshaiah, V S Vijayan, Renee Borges, R Sukumar, Ligia Noronha, Vidya S Nayak, D K Subramaniam, R V Varma, S P Gautam, R R Navalagund, G V Subramanyam.
Editor: Madhav Gadgil
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Ministry of Environment and Forests, GOI
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Report Part I
Subject: Report of the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel.
Keywords: Endemic. Western Ghats, Biodiversity.
Abstract: On the basis of careful and extensive compilation of information, and wide ranging field visits, consultations and analysis, the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) has designated the entire Western Ghats as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) and, assigned three levels of Ecological Sensitivity to different regions of it. These are termed as Ecologically Sensitive Zone 1 (ESZ1), Ecologically Sensitive Zone 2 (ESZ2) and Ecologically Sensitive Zone 3 (ESZ3). A number of specific proposal received by the panel from individual Gram Panchayats as well as NGOs from different parts of the Western Ghats are reffered to as Ecologically Sensitive Localities (ESL).
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
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ID: 59128
Title: Report of High Level Working Group on Western Ghats.
Author: Dr.K Kasturirangan, C R Babu, J M Mauskar, Kanchan Chopra, Jagadish Kishwan, Darshan Shankar, Sunita Narain, P S Roy, Ajay Tyagi, Indrani Chandrasekharan.
Editor: Dr. K Kasturirangan.
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Ministry of Environment and Forests, GOI
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Report Volume I & II
Subject: Report of High Level Working Group on Western Ghats.
Keywords: Endemic. Western Ghats, Biodiversity.
Abstract: Western Ghats is a magnificent mountain range next only to Himalayas and is a biological treasure trove with a high degree of endemism (11% to 78%) and scenic beauty. This unique eco-system has been threatened by continuosly increasing habitat pressures and declared as one of the worlds hottest hotspots of biodiversity. Realizing the need to protect and rejuvenate the ecology of and for sustainable development in Western Ghats, the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) constituted a Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP).
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
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ID: 59127
Title: Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Coriandrum Sativum Linn. Against Urinary Pathogens.
Author: V Nathiya, R Anuradha.
Editor: P K Wong, R K Trivedi.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Global Science Publications.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences Vol 15(no. 3), pp. 547-550, 2013
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences
Keywords: Phytochemical analysis, Antibacterial activity, Coriandrum sativum, Ampicillin.
Abstract: The prime purpose of this study was to screen secondary metabolites i.e, phytochemical analysis and to evaluate the antibacterial activity of methanolic extracts of Coriandrum sativum Linn. against 11 bacterial isolates belonging to 2 different genera of gram negative and gram positive bacterial population isolated from urine specimen by employing disc diffusion method. The phytochemical analysis was done to screen flavanoids, phytosterols, tannins, phenolic compounds, carbohydrate, fixed oils and fats, glycosides, resins and lignin. The methanolic extract of leaves of Coriandrum sativum showed maximum activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Coriandrum sativum was observed to have an potent antibacterial activity and can be used for medicinal purposes. In the present study, it was noted that Coriandrum sativaum has antibacterial activity and also there is presence of secondary metabolites in leaves of Coriandrum sativum.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
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ID: 59126
Title: Exploration of Treasure of Wild Edible Mushroom in The Last Decade.
Author: A S Deshmukh.
Editor: P K Wong, R K Trivedi.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Global Science Publications.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences Vol 15(no. 3), pp. 539-545, 2013
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences
Keywords: Wild edible mushrooms, Protein, Carbohydrate, Minerals, Fats, Antimicrobial activity.
Abstract: Nutrition is the main living reason for all the societies of the world. Health and nutrition involve balanced and essential functional food components. Sufficient daily calorie intake is the main problem of developing countries. Mushrooms had long been used for medicinal and food purposes since decades. The correct diet, controls and modulates many functions of human body and thus participates in the maintenance of state of good health, necessary to reduce the risk of many diseases. Mushrooms play an important role in ecology and environment also. The treasure of wild edible mushrooms must be explored by various authors and sums up the information regarding the recent collection of wild edible mushrooms and their properties for future research purpose and benefit to society.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
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ID: 59125
Title: Isolation, Screening and Identification of Dye Decolorizing Bacteria from Textile Effluent Treatment Plant of Ankleshwar, Gujarat.
Author: Maulin P Shah, Kavita A Patel, Sunu S Nair, A M Darji.
Editor: P K Wong, R K Trivedi.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Global Science Publications.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences Vol 15(no. 3), pp. 531-538, 2013
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences
Keywords: Textile Effluent, Black E, Black BT, Reactive Orange M2R.
Abstract: Textile effluent and sludge produced by effluent treatment plant is rich source of dye decolorizing bacterial population. Total 39 isolates on the basis of their Gram reaction, colony characteristics, and cell morphology. Samples contain both the types of organisms, Gm +ve and Gm -ve with sominated Gm +ve species. Initially, all 39 isolates were tested for their ability to decolorize two azo dyes, Reactive Black 5 and Green B. Then, six potential isolates were selected on the basis of their dye decolorizing ability and further tested with FF sky Blue, Black E, Black BT and Reactive Orange M2R. Differences in structures and complexity of the dye led to variable percentage of decolorization of different dyes by the same organism.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
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ID: 59124
Title: Invitro Antibacterial Activity of Terminalia Chebula Retz. and Cissus Quadrangularis L. on Food Poisoning Bacteria.
Author: C Jespin Ida.
Editor: P K Wong, R K Trivedi.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Global Science Publications.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences Vol 15(no. 3), pp. 527-530, 2013
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences
Keywords: Terminalia chebula, Cissus quadrangularis, Antibacterial activity, Inhibition and efficacy.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of various extracts of stem of Cissus quadrangularis and fruits of Terminalia chebula against some food poisoning bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. The antibacterial activity of different solvent extracts (ethyl acetate and methanol) of these plants was determined by using disc diffusion method. Results revealed that ethyl acetate extract of C.quadrangularis exhibited significant antibacterial activity against all the tested bacteria except P. aeruginosa. The methanolic extract of T.chebula showed maximum zone of inhibition against the bacteria B.cereus. From the present study it is clear that these two plants may have the potential to be used as natural medicine against food poisoning bacteria. However there is a need for further research to isolate the bio-archive compounds responsible for antibacterial activity.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
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ID: 59123
Title: Karyotype Analysis in Gymnocorymbus Ternetzi (Boulenger, 1895).
Author: B Esakkiammal, S Madasamy, T A Sethuramalingam.
Editor: P K Wong, R K Trivedi.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Global Science Publications.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences Vol 15(no. 3), pp. 521-525, 2013
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences
Keywords: Gymnocorymbus ternetzi, Karyotype, Chromosomes.
Abstract: Karyotype analysis was performed on Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (Family: Characidae) by investigating the number and structure of its chromosomes. Metaphase chromosome spreads obtained from gill and tailfin epithelial cells and kidney were analyzed under low and high power of microscope and photographed. The diploid chromosome number of this species was 2n = 48 (n-24). The karyotype consist of 20 pairs of metacentric, 20 pairs of submetacentric, 6 pairs of sub telocentric, 2 pairs of telocentric chromosomes. The chromosomal information described here should be useful in monitoring gynogenetic population studies and hybridization in this species.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
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