ID: 57097
Title: Phytoremediation using an indigenous crop plant (wheat): the uptake of methyl parathion and metabolism of p-nitrophenol
Author: Nayeem Ullah Khan, Bhavya Varma, Nazeeb Imrana and Paddu Krishnappa Shetty
Editor: Prof Natarajan Gajendran
Year: 2012
Publisher: Indian Society for Education and Environment (ISEE), Vol 4, Issue 12, December 2012
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Indian Journal of Science and Technology
Keywords: phytoremediation, streptomycin, methyl parathion, p-nitrophenol, hydroquinone, pesticide degradation
Abstract: Phytoremediation is an emerging technology for degradation of organophosphate pesticides. Rhizofiltration, soil microorganims and rhizosphere play an important role in phytoremediation. For this purpose, experiments were carried out to analyze the pesticide uptake by plants and residue in the soil under controlled and experimental conditions. Organophosphate pesticide binds to both organic matter and antibiotic streptomycin. Streptomycin inhibits the activity of the enzyme (p-nitrophenol 4-hydroxylase) extracted from root and shoot. The results obtained from UV-visible spectrophotometer were confirmed by HPLC analysis. Wheat plants enhanced uptake/degradation of methyl parathion, p-nitrophenol and hydroquinone in unsterilized soil by 64.85%, 94.7% and 55.8% respectively. Methyl parathion hydrolyzes to p-nitrophenol, which is further metabolized to hydroquinone with nitrite release. The enzyme p-nitrophenol 4-hydroxylase is active as evidence by release of nitrite by leaf and root extracts and also by the appearance of hydroquinone in the reaction mixture.
Location: TE 15, New Biology Building
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ID: 57096
Title: Strategy for passive solar heating of buildings in cold regions of India
Author: None
Editor: Arun K Tripathi
Year: 2009
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Vol 3, Issue 3, December 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Renewable Energy - Akshay Urja
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: TE 12, New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 57095
Title: ' Team ' for organic waste treatment
Author: None
Editor: Arun K Tripathi
Year: 2009
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Vol 3, Issue 3, December 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Renewable Energy - Akshay Urja
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: TE 12, New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 57094
Title: Biomass briquettes
Author: Brijesh Rawat
Editor: Arun K Tripathi
Year: 2009
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Vol 3, Issue 3, December 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Renewable Energy - Akshay Urja
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: TE 12, New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 57093
Title: Development of solar community dish cookers
Author: Prof Ajay Chandak, Dr Sunil K Somani and Rahul Kulkarni
Editor: Arun K Tripathi
Year: 2009
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Vol 3, Issue 3, December 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Renewable Energy - Akshay Urja
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: TE 12, New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 57092
Title: Generation of electricity and bio manure through decentralized waste treatment
Author: A Saji Das
Editor: Arun K Tripathi
Year: 2009
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Vol 3, Issue 3, December 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Renewable Energy - Akshay Urja
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: TE 12, New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 57091
Title: Biomass gasifier - based distributed / off-grid programme for rural areas and grid power programme
Author: None
Editor: Arun K Tripathi
Year: 2009
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Vol 3, Issue 3, December 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Renewable Energy - Akshay Urja
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: TE 12, New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 57090
Title: Innovation puts next-generation solar cells on the horizon
Author: None
Editor: Arun K Tripathi
Year: 2009
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Vol 3, Issue 3, December 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Renewable Energy - Akshay Urja
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: TE 12, New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 57089
Title: ITC News
Author: None
Editor: Jorien Terlouw
Year: 2009
Publisher: ITC, 2009 Number 4
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: ITC News
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: TE 12, New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 57088
Title: ITC News
Author: None
Editor: Jorien Terlouw
Year: 2010
Publisher: ITC, 2010 Number 1
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: ITC News
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: TE 12, New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 57087
Title: ITC News
Author: None
Editor: Jorien Terlouw
Year: 2010
Publisher: ITC, 2010 Number 2
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: ITC News
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: TE 12, New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 57086
Title: ITC News
Author: None
Editor: Jorien Terlouw
Year: 2011
Publisher: ITC, Issue 2011-2/3
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: ITC News
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: TE 12, New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 57085
Title: Negotiations on GHG emissions from international marine and aviation bunkers: issues and concerns
Author: Ankur Garg
Editor: R K Pachauri
Year: 2009
Publisher: TERI, Issue 2, Vol 6, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Journal of resources, energy and development
Keywords: Kyoto Protocol, greenhouse gas, aviation, shipping
Abstract: The Kyoto Protocol (KP) is a protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on climate change (UNFCCC or FCCC), and primary tool aimed at combating global warming and climate change. The KP does not cover emissions from international bunkers and in its paragraph 2.2 directs Annex I countries to pursue reduction of GHG emissions from marine and aviation bunker fuels by ' working through ' IMO (International Maritime Organization) and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) respectively. Getting the mandate from UNFCCC, IMO and ICAO have been leading the discussions on formulating a regime to address the GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions from shipping and aviation respectively. However, there are differences on the issue of coverage of emissions from international bunkers (aviation and shipping) and especially the scope of the application of market based measured. Some of the nations want the global application of measures based on the ' no more favourable treatment principle ' (which was adopted in 1982 in the Paris memoradum of understanding on port state control and proposes ' flag neutrality ' ) in the case of shipping and Chicago Convention in the case of aviation. On the other hand, other nations want the adoption of CBDR (common but differentiated responsibility) principles in any proceeding on the matter. The debate has entered into a deadlock. The paper dicusses this issue of the coverage of GHG emissions from international marine and aviation bunkers and brings to light the various discussions that have happened on the same. An attempt has been made to identify the problem associated with the issue and finally some recommendations have been made.
Location: TE 12, New Biology Building
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ID: 57084
Title: Towards a green techno-economic paradigm
Author: Manish Kumar Shrivastava
Editor: R K Pachauri
Year: 2009
Publisher: TERI, Issue 2, Vol 6, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Journal of resources, energy and development
Keywords: Climate change
Abstract: Considering the magnitude and urgency concerning climate change, and the important role of technology therein, it is imperative that transition towards a global green techno economic paradigm is proactively promoted. Such a transition is not possible unless there is a strong bias in favour of environment in policy making as well as at the level of technological choices made by firms. This paper attempts to touch upon some of the crucial issues that must be addressed in order to bring about a strong ' environmental bias ' in making technological as well as policy choices necessary for establishing a green techno-economic paradigm.
Location: TE 12, New Biology Building
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ID: 57083
Title: Estimation of household demand for electricity in Sri Lanka: a cointegration analysis
Author: P P A W Athukorala, H M Gunatilake, S Dharmasena, L H P Gunaratne and J Weerahewa
Editor: R K Pachauri
Year: 2009
Publisher: TERI, Issue 2, Vol 6, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Journal of resources, energy and development
Keywords: Electricity
Abstract: This study uses cointegration analysis to estimate the long-run and the short-run elasticity of demand for electricity in Sri Lanka The long-run demand elasticities of income, own price, and kerosene price were estimated to be 0.83, -0.75, and 0.15 respectively, while the short-run elasticities for the same were 0.43, -0.58 and 0.11. The error correction model indicates that when demand is above or below its equilibrium level, consumption adjust by 21% within the first year. The inelastic price of electricity indicates that a price increase is not a very effective tool for energy conservation or demand management. It further suggests that removal of subsidy on electricity can be achieved without reduction in revenue for the electricity board. The long-run income elasticity indicates that potential future income increases will result in a significant increase in electricity demand. Therefore, the existing power generation plans, which only consider current average per capita consumption and population growth need revisions.
Location: TE 12, New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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