ID: 55312
Title: Effect of packaging materials and storage conditions on nutritional quality of protein enriched guava cheese
Author: K R Vasudeva, G J Suresha and A Nataraja
Editor: Prof Dr. S Palanichamy
Year: 2011
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 28, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Journal of Ecobiology - An International Journal for Scientific Research on Environmental Biology, Toxicology and Inter Relations
Keywords: Guava, HDPE, protein, packaging materials, aluminium, sensory quality
Abstract: Changes in chemical and sensory characteristics of protein fortified guava cheese (2% SPI & 2% WPC) during six months storage at low temperature (4-70C & 80-90 % RH) and ambient condition (16-240 C & 50 -80% RH) were studied after packing them in different packaging materials like HDPE pouch, butter paper bags, aluminium co-extruded film pouch and N2 packaging in aluminium co-extruded film pouch. During storage moisture, ascorbic acid and protein content of the product decreased, whereas there was an increase in total sugars in both the fortified products under different environmental conditions upto six months. The changes in physico-chemical parameters were more pronounced at ambient temperature when compared to storage at low temperature in both the fortified products. Among various packaging materials used, aluminium co-extruded film pouches were found to be best for storing the product followed by N2 packaging with aluminium co-extruded film, HDPE pouches and butter paper bags with respect to overall nutritional, microbial and sensory quality of the products. The product was found to be nutritionally and microbiologically safe after six months of storage.
Location: 241
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ID: 55311
Title: Effect of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on vitamin C, iron content and shelf life of bitter gourd (Mamordica charantia L)
Author: K S Naveen Kumar, P G Sadhan Kumar, Y C Vishwanath, K H Nataraja and S Kavitha
Editor: Prof Dr. S Palanichamy
Year: 2011
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 28, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Journal of Ecobiology - An International Journal for Scientific Research on Environmental Biology, Toxicology and Inter Relations
Keywords: Rhizobacteria, vitamin C, iron, shelf life, bitter gourd
Abstract: A field study was conducted to determine the effect of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on growth, flowering and yield attributes of bitter gourd. Four PGPR strains (Azospirillum, Phosphorous solubilising bacteria, Pseudomonas flourescens & Bacillus subtilis), one commercial organic product (Aishwarya) and non inoculated control were used. Maximum vitamin C content was recorded in the plants subjected to basal application of Aishwarya @ 30 g plant-1 (138.2 mg/100 g) followed by single application of Bacillus subtilis as basal dose. Maximum iron content was recorded (1.9 mg/100 g) in plants supplied with P. flourescens (basal @ 2.5 kg ha-1 + 40 DAS @ 2.5 kg ha-1). Storage time (4 days) was more for the plants treated with one time application of B. subtilis suspension (108 cfu/ml) @ 21 plant-1 and P. flourescens as basal @ 2.5 kg ha-1.
Location: 241
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ID: 55310
Title: Survival and biochemical contents of Catla catla exposed to mercuric chloride and their ecological implications
Author: G Nagaraj and A L N Sarma
Editor: Prof Dr. S Palanichamy
Year: 2011
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 28, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Journal of Ecobiology - An International Journal for Scientific Research on Environmental Biology, Toxicology and Inter Relations
Keywords: Catla catla, HgCl2, LC50, biochemical concentration, tissues
Abstract: An attempt is made to assess the tolerance levels and biochemical concentration (protein, carbohydrate & lipid) changes in various tissues (muscle, liver, gill and intestine) of Catla catla on exposure to different concentrations of mercuric chloride (0.03, 0.06, 0.09 & 0.12 ppm) for 7, 14 and 21 days under laboratory conditions. Results showed that 100% survival of C. catla at 0.12 ppm, 100% mortality at 0.33 ppm and LC 50 of HgCl2 was 0.21 ppm for 96 h exposure. The average protein content of different tissues of C. catla exposed to selected sublethal concentrations of heavy metal showed a statistically significant reduction when compared with the control fishes. The protein value for liver, gill and intestine ranged between 63.4 to 51.7; 51.7 to 48.7; and 41.0 to 27.3 ppm, respectively; whilst the values determined for these tissues among controls were 85.9, 67.3 and 49.8 ppm, respectively. Similarly, mean carbohydrate and lipid content of these tissues also showed a significant reduction when compared with the control fishes. The ' t ' values determined for the depletion of biochemical concentration in various tissues in the context of pollutant concentration and duration of exposure, were found to be statistically significant and the tissue concentrations of the biochemicals were positively correlated. The biochemical concentration changes are of significance since the depletions in the concentrations ultimately influence the total body weight of organism. From the pisciculturist point of view, the weight loss of the fishes at different stages of devleopment should be serving as useful tools to gauge the environmental protuberances.
Location: 241
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ID: 55309
Title: Studies on cytoplasmic polyhedrosis virus on commercial parameters of hosa Mysore, NB7 and NB4D2 races of Bombyx mori in different seasons
Author: S M Gopinath, B K Chikkaswamy and T B Suneetha
Editor: Prof Dr. S Palanichamy
Year: 2011
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 28, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Journal of Ecobiology - An International Journal for Scientific Research on Environmental Biology, Toxicology and Inter Relations
Keywords: Polyhedrosis virus, commercial characters, silkworm races
Abstract: The silkworm races of multivoltine, Hosa Mysore (HM), and bivoltine, NB7 and NB4D2 were fed with mulberry leaves sprayed with 4.6 x 105 Cytoplasmic Polyhedrosis Viruses (CPV), just after each moult at all the stages of larval period and reared in the laboratory. The cocoons were harvested during pre-monsoon , monsoon , and post-monsoon seasons from both CPV infected and non-infected silkworms. The commercial characters such as cocoon weight, shell weight and shell ratio were found to be poor if the chawki worms were treated with CPV, whereas late-age worms did not show much variation during all the three seasons. The data showed that the worms of I and II instars were less resistant to CPV as compared to those of other stages.
Location: 241
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ID: 55308
Title: Salinity tolerance of Heteropneustes fossilis
Author: S Synudeen Sahib
Editor: Prof Dr. S Palanichamy
Year: 2011
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 28, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Journal of Ecobiology - An International Journal for Scientific Research on Environmental Biology, Toxicology and Inter Relations
Keywords: heteropneustes fossilis, Salinity tolerance, mortality
Abstract: In order to comprehend salinity tolerance of Heteropneustes fossilis of 15 mm in length and 180 mg in weight, laboratory tests were conducted in 20 differetn salinity levels ranging from 0.5 to 30 ppt. Up to 13% salinity, all individuals survive and at 14% they died within 30 hours. With the increase in the salinity concentrations, the time required for complete kill was also reduced to 0.50 h at 30% salinity.
Location: 241
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ID: 55307
Title: Diversity of the Ottakkal Reservoir, Kerala
Author: S Synudeen Sahib
Editor: Prof Dr. S Palanichamy
Year: 2011
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 28, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Journal of Ecobiology - An International Journal for Scientific Research on Environmental Biology, Toxicology and Inter Relations
Keywords: Ottakkal reservoir, Fishes, diversity
Abstract: A survey of the Ottakkal reservoir was undertaken from June 2009 to May 2010. Twenty species of fishes belonging to seven families such as Cyprinidae, Cobitidae, Bagaridae, Cichlidae, Ophiocephaliformes, Claridae and Cyprinontidae were collected from the reservoir.
Location: 241
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 55306
Title: Exotic medicinal plants from Vidarbha region of Maharashtra state - IV
Author: S P Rothe
Editor: Prof Dr. S Palanichamy
Year: 2011
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 28, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Journal of Ecobiology - An International Journal for Scientific Research on Environmental Biology, Toxicology and Inter Relations
Keywords: Vidarbha region, Exotic medicianl plants
Abstract: This paper deals with the report of 26 exotic medicinal plants collected from Melghat forest, Satpuda range, Kinwat and Mahur forest region where the plants are used by the tribals and villagers for the purpose of medicine. Exotics are natualized in almost all the region and now a days they are the part of our indigenous flora.
Location: 241
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ID: 55305
Title: Effect of growth regulator and chemicals on seed quality of upland rice
Author: G P B Revanasiddappa, S Channakeshava, M B Ashok and C Doreswamy
Editor: Prof Dr. S Palanichamy
Year: 2011
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 28, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Journal of Ecobiology - An International Journal for Scientific Research on Environmental Biology, Toxicology and Inter Relations
Keywords: Growth regulator, chemicals, rice, seed quality
Abstract: A study conducted on effect of growth regulator and chemicals on seed quality of upland rice at Agricultural Research Station, Mugad, during Kharif season involving pre-sowing treatment of seeds with GA3 (50, 100 & 150 ppm), cytokinin (10 & 25 ppm), Ethrel (50 ppm), KNO3 (1%) and CaCl2 (2%) for 12 hours and foliar spray of GA3 (100 ppm) at panicle initiation and salicylic acid (25 ppm) at tillering stage, mud coating, water soaking and a control. The investigation revealed that pre-soaking seed treatment either with cytokinin 25 ppm (78.7) or GA3 150 ppm or mud coating of paddy seeds resulted in significantly higher emergence. The lowest was recorded in control (42.3). The germination rate index was higher with cytokinin (35.0 and 32.0) and mud coating (31.2 & 37.5 ) than other treatments both under laboratory and field conditions, respectively. Significantly higher seedling vigour Index was recorded in Cytokinin 25 ppm (1856 & 1495), GA 3150 ppm (2127 & 1484) and mud coating treatments (1512 & 1408) under laboratory and field conditions, respectively.
Location: 241
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ID: 55304
Title: Isolation, identification, sequencing and RFLP analysis of hemeocygenase producing candida albincans from soil samples
Author: J Narmadha, N Gunasheela and R K Sumathi
Editor: Prof Dr. S Palanichamy
Year: 2011
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 28, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Journal of Ecobiology - An International Journal for Scientific Research on Environmental Biology, Toxicology and Inter Relations
Keywords: Soil samples, candida albicans, Hemeoxygenase, RFLP
Abstract: Hemeoxygenase producing microorganism was isolated from differnet soil samples of Coimbatore and identified as Candida albicans by colony morphology. Gram reaction, locatophenol cotton blue and germ tube technique. Different fungal extracts were obtained by grinding using glass beads. Hemeoxygenase enzyme activity was done for all extracts. Restriction Fragment Lenthening Polymorphism (RFLP) analysis was done using restrictin digest HindIII and 16S rRNA analysis confirmed as Candida albicans. The activity of hemeoxygenase enzyme, results in the cell protection against oxidative injury, anti inflammatory, anti apoptotic, anti cancerous and anti proliferations.
Location: 241
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ID: 55303
Title: Influence of fertilizers on seed yield and quality of China aster (Callistephus chinensis)
Author: P M Munikrishnappa, Shantappa Tirakannanavar, Mukesh L Chavan and M Ravikumar
Editor: Prof Dr. S Palanichamy
Year: 2011
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 28, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Journal of Ecobiology - An International Journal for Scientific Research on Environmental Biology, Toxicology and Inter Relations
Keywords: Callistephus chinensis, FYM, Germination, Vase life, Vermicompost
Abstract: China aster flowering crop is cultivated on commercial basis due to wide spectrum of forms, attractive colour and comparatively longer vase life. At an organic practice for China aster to achieve the targeted yield at economic use plant nutrients, an attempt was made to reduce the amount of nitrogenous and phosphatic fertilizers by substituting with organic manures. This experiment was carried out in sandy loam soil at Agricultural Research Station, Malnoor, Gulbarga district during Kharif 2004-05. The treatments consisted of T1: RDF + FYM 180: 120: 60 NPK Kg/ha + 20 t/ha; T2: 75% RDF + VC 2 t/ha; T3:50 % RDF + VC 2 t/ha; T4: VC 2 t/ha; T5: RDF and T6: FYM 20 t/ha. Among the treatments, application of 75% recommended dose of fertilizer with vermi-compost 2t/ha recorded maximum flower yield (11.6 tonnes/ha) and vase life of cut flower (9.6 days). The high seed yield per plant (3.2 g), seed yield per ha (355 kg), germination (95.5%), 1000 seed weight (2.5 g), root length (1.3 cm ) and shoot length (1.7 cm) were recorded with the application of 75% percent recommended dose of fertilizers with vermicompost 2 t/ha.
Location: 241
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ID: 55302
Title: Evaluation of mulberry polyploid using crossability test
Author: S M Gopinath, B K Chikikaswamy and T B Suneetha
Editor: Prof Dr. S Palanichamy
Year: 2011
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 28, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Journal of Ecobiology - An International Journal for Scientific Research on Environmental Biology, Toxicology and Inter Relations
Keywords: Diploid, Colchicine, China White, cross
Abstract: In this study 5 diploid female parents namely, S799, DI, K2M. India HP, and China White were crossed with five tetrapolid male obtained through colchicine treatment of F1 seeding of Morus indica HP madalays (T8) M. indica HP x Philipine (T30) and China White x S799 x S799 x S799 (T31, T31, T33). Crosses were made in the month of January. The results indicated pollenviability of 78.1 - 84.2%, the length of sorasis varied from 1.6-3.1 and breadth 0.4-1.3 cm. The weight of sorasis ranged from 0.5 to 1.8 mg.
Location: 241
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ID: 55301
Title: DNA modification profile of Tolypothrix and Westiellopsis species
Author: G Suresh, S Suguna, S Shanmugasundaram and C Thangavel
Editor: Prof Dr. S Palanichamy
Year: 2011
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 28, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Journal of Ecobiology - An International Journal for Scientific Research on Environmental Biology, Toxicology and Inter Relations
Keywords: DNA modification, DNA methylation, cyanobateria, Dam, Dcm
Abstract: Isolation and transfer of cyanobacterial genes to other prokaryotes and eukaryotes likely dependent on the DNA modification pattern. Different isolates of Tolypothrix and Westiellopsis sp genomic DNA was subjected to a set of restriction endonucleases to assess the pattern of DNA methylation. Results show that isolates of Tolypothrix showed the absence of dam like methylase, except isolate 242 which showed a partial expression of dam and all the isolates of Tolypothrix showed probable absence of dcm like system. Isolates fo Westiellopsis exhibited hemi / partial or complete deoxyadenosine methylation and isolate 154, 157 and 340 showed dcm like methylation, while the other three isolates dcm like methylation seems to be absent or expressed at very low levels.
Location: 241
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ID: 55300
Title: Changes in biochemical composition of certain multiple hybrids of pomegranate (Punica granatum)
Author: K H Nataraja, G K Mukunda, Y C Vishwanath and K S Naveen Kumar
Editor: Prof Dr. S Palanichamy
Year: 2011
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 28, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Journal of Ecobiology - An International Journal for Scientific Research on Environmental Biology, Toxicology and Inter Relations
Keywords: TSS, acidity, sugar, multiple hybrids, pomegranate
Abstract: Ten multiple hybrds of pomegranate were evaluated with Bhagwa and Mridula as control cultivars at a farmer ' s field, Hiriyur, Chitradurga district, Karnataka state during 2001-02. Mainly total soluble solids (TSS) and titratable acidity determine the quality of the fruit and sugar acid ratio determines the taste and flavour. Highest TSS (15.4 B) and TSS/acid ratio (53.6) were noticed in MHP 30/2, reducing sugar (13.2%), non reducing sugar (0.5%) and total sugar (13.7%) were the highest in Mridula, one of the control cultivars. However, highest sugar-acid ratio was recorded in MHP 7/2 (44.9). There was a narrow range of total sugar content (10 to 13%) and acidity (0.2 to 0.3%) among the multiple hybrids, Bhagwa and Mridula cultivars.
Location: 241
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ID: 55299
Title: None
Author: Arun Kumar Kamble
Editor: Prof Dr. S Palanichamy
Year: 2011
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 28, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Journal of Ecobiology - An International Journal for Scientific Research on Environmental Biology, Toxicology and Inter Relations
Keywords: Grape, microorganisms, rooting
Abstract: Microbial inoculation of rooting in hard wood cuttings of grape varieties was studied with the conbination of micro organisms of Trichoderma harzianum, Glomus mosseae and Phosphorous solublising bacteria, each @ 2.5 /g/kg of potting mixture along 1000/ppm Indol butyric acid not only recorded the highest percentage of rooting but also recorded highest number of primary and secondary roots as compared to microbial inoculants.
Location: 241
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ID: 55298
Title: Micropropagation of the medicinal plant Pedalium murex through leaf explant culture
Author: K Ramar and V Nandagopalan
Editor: Prof Dr. S Palanichamy
Year: 2011
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 28, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Journal of Ecobiology - An International Journal for Scientific Research on Environmental Biology, Toxicology and Inter Relations
Keywords: Pedalium murex, 6-Benzyl-amino-purine, Multiple shoots, Acclimatization
Abstract: A protocol has been developed for in vitro regeneration of Pedalium murex. MS medium supplemented with different concentration of 6-Benzyl-amino-purine (0.5 mg/l - 8 mg/l) and Indole acetic acid (3 mg/l) respectively were tested for their efficiency multiple shoots induction. The highest rate of multiple shoot induction was observed on BAP (6 mg/l) and in combination with Naphthalene acetic acid (3 mg/l). The well developed shoots were subjected to subculture for rooting on MS medium fortified with different concentrations of 3-indole butyric acid (1 mg/l - 4 mg/l). However, in this experiment 2 mg/l of 3-indole butyric acid induced more root. After 20 days, rooted plantlets were transferred to the acclimatization process. The highest plant survival (82%) was observed after two month acclimatization period.
Location: 241
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