ID: 54157
Title: Genetic variabilites for quantitative traits in tropical bivoltine mulberry silkworms, Bombyx mori
Author: S G Rayar
Editor: Dr. S. Palanichamy
Year: 2010
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 26, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2010
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: Bombyx mori, Bivoltine breeds, quantitative traits, genetic variabilities
Abstract: Genetic variabilities studies reveal high phenotypic and genotypic coefficient variance for cocoon filament length (13.6 & 12.90 %), cocoon yield (12.7 & 12.5%), cocoon shell weight (12.4 & 11.02%) and silk productivity (12.6 & 10.6%). Narrow difference between genotypic and phenotypic coefficient of variance indicates less environmental effect and greater scope for selection. High heritability (>80%) values were observed for cocoon yield (97.2%), cocoon filament length (90.3%), pupation (81.9%), cocoon weight (81.8%) and mature larval weight (80.6%) clearly indicated the role of low environmental influence and controlled by additive genes. The genetic advance was high (>20) for cocoon yield (25.4), cocoon filament length (25.2) and cocoon shell weight (20.1). The trais with high heritability and genetic advance could be improved by simple phenotypic selection.
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ID: 54156
Title: Indoor related microbes and incidence of allergenicity
Author: S. Vijayalakshmi, S Jeyachandran, P. Vidya, C Manoharan and R Rajendran
Editor: Dr. S. Palanichamy
Year: 2010
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 26, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2010
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: Bioaerosols, Micro environment, Colony Forming Units, Allergy
Abstract: Indoor bioaerosols measurements were presented from a micro environment (homes) at Chennai. Total count of air borne bacteria and fungi were measured as colony forming units per cubic meter of air (CFU/m3). Samples were taken using a Hi Air Petri Sampling System Mark II. In this work, a higher concentration of total bacterial count (670 CFU/m3) was measured than total fungal count (650 CFU/m3). Among the isolates, Aspergillus, Cladosporium and Penicillium were the predominant fungal group in indoor micro environment. It is recognized that the most prevalent fungus Aspergillus is directly or indirectly associated with respiratory disease symptoms. A total of 140 sera samples (115 cases; 25 controls) were analyzed for the total immunoglobulin E concentration, 21 samples showed the highest level of serum immunoglobulin E (about 1000 IU/ml) and it is further needed for the estimation of specific immunoglobulin E level.
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ID: 54155
Title: Reporting organization ' s environmental performance
Author: M Krishna Moorthy, A Seetharaman and A S Saravanan
Editor: Dr. S. Palanichamy
Year: 2010
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 26, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2010
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: Sustainability, Enviornmental management, disclosures, environmental accounting
Abstract: This paper reviews the relationship of environmental accountign and environmental management system in order to determine the sustainability of organization. In the past, the traditional approach of operations management has been used to evaluate an organization ' s performance based on cost, quality and profit without giving due consideration in preserving the environment. However, the growing awareness and pressure by community, customer and stake holders have forced the organization to accept the introduction of environmental protection measures into their organization. In general, the lack of environmental protection means that the organizaiton only focus on financial ' bottom-line ' without giving due consideration to the environmental protection related activities. Logical relationship between environmental accounting system and Environmental Management System (EMS) can be established through existing production processes and products when the environmental accounting is integrated with EMS. Environmental regulators and campaigners in industrialized countries increasingly except environmental disclosure with company annual reports. The environmental audit is used to examine the whole EMS is effectively implemented and whether it is meeting the intended environmental objectives. This paper also discusses number of pollution prevention strategies. It concludes with an emphasis on the use of environmental accounting for continuous improvement in environmental corporate policies and programs by taking into account the regulatory, technical developments and scientific developments.
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ID: 54154
Title: Comparison of proximate composition of two dominant fresh water fish species of Achenkovil river
Author: G. Santhy, M G Sanal Kumar, Reeja Jose and Firozia Naseema Jalal
Editor: Dr. S. Palanichamy
Year: 2010
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 26, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2010
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: Proximate composition, Etroplus maculatus, Hypselobarbus curmuca, Comparison
Abstract: The proximate composition of two freshwater fish species Etroplus maculatus and Hypselobarbus curmuca, of river Achenkovii, Kerala were compared for major nutrient components. In E. maculatus the protein, carbohydrate, lipid, cholesterol, ash and water contents (%) were 13.9, 0.04, 1.3, 0.19, 3.2 and 80.9 respectively, whereas triglyceride, phospholipids and freefattyacids content (%) were 0.03, 0.02 and 0.5. But in H. curmuca, the protein, carbohydrate, lipid, cholesterol, ash and moisture contents were 13.9, 0.03, 1.4, 0.2, 3.5 and 78.4 respectively, whereas triglyceride, phospholipids and freefatty acids content were 0.04, 0.01 and 0.43 respectively. No significant variations in the proximate composition between two species were observed.
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ID: 54153
Title: Evaluation of heavy metal status in the seaweeds of Thondi (Palk Bay), Tamil Nadu
Author: M Murugan and K Arunkumar
Editor: Dr. S. Palanichamy
Year: 2010
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 26, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2010
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: Heavy metals, Sea weeds, Palk bay, Evaluation
Abstract: Gracilaria canaliculatus, G. corticata var. corticata, G. corticata var. cylindrica, G. edulis, G. verrucosa, Hypnea musciformis, Hypnea valentiae, Spyridia hypnoides and Acanthophora spicifera were analysed for their heavy metal composition. Of the 10 heavy metals analysed, heavy metals such as Rubidium, Nickel and Selenium were not detected in all the red sea weeds studied. Pb was not recorded in all the red sea weeds analysed except G. canaliculatus and A. spicifera of which trace amount was recorded. A maximum amount of Zn was recorded in G. canaliculatus, G. edulis and Spyridia hypnoides. A minimum amount of Zn was recorded in G. corticata var. cylindrica, H. musciformis and H. musciformis and H. valentiae. An optimum amount of Zn was recorded in G. corticata var. corticata, G. verrucosa and A. spicifera. A maximum amount of Cu was recorded A. spicifera. A maximum accumulation of Cd was recorded in H. musciformis. A maximum accumulation of Fe was recorded in Ulva lactuca. A maximum accumulation of As was recorded in Gracilaria edulis. Maximum amount of Mn was recorded in Gracilaria corticata var. corticata. Among the two seaweeds, generally heavy metal was accumulated more in Ulva lactuca than Enteromorpha intestinalis. Of the 10 heavy metals analysed, heavy metals such as Cr, Ni and Se were not detected in two green seaweeds investigated. Among the ten heavy metals analysed, Fe was accumulated as maximum in both green algae of which Ulva lactuca was sequestered higher than Enteromorpha intestinalis. Next to Fe, Mn was recorded as high in Ulva lactuca, followed by Zn, Cu, As, Cd and Pb. This order of proportion in the heavy metal level was same in Enteromorpha intestinalis also.
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ID: 54152
Title: Standardisation of recipes for ready to serve (RTS) Jamun beverage
Author: Kirankumar Upale, R C Patil, A K Kamble, N B Raut and Laxman Kuknoor
Editor: Dr. S. Palanichamy
Year: 2010
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 26, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2010
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: Jamun, Ready to serve, Organoleptic, Chemical, Microbial
Abstract: The organoleptic scores for colour and appearance flavour and overall acceptability of jamun ready to serve was the highest (4.2) in the recipe consisting of 14 percent juice (pasteurised) + 0.15 percent citric acid adjusted to 14 percent total soluble solids. The organoleptic scores for taste of RTS jamun were the highest in recipe consisting of 16 percent juice (with sodium benzoate) + 0.15 percent citric acid adjusted to 16 percent TSS, respectively. This recipe had lower bacterial, fungal and yeast load (2.50 x 105 CFU/ml, 0.70 x 103 CFU/ml, respectively)
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ID: 54151
Title: Pollen and seed sterility in parents and hybrid of greengram induced gamma rays
Author: P Sivasankar and S Ahmed John
Editor: Dr. S. Palanichamy
Year: 2010
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 26, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2010
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: Gamma rays, pollen, seed, greengram
Abstract: Gamma rays induced high degree of sterility in pollen and seed fertility in greengram genotypes ADT1, CO5 and their F1 hybrid ADT1 x Co 5. The pollen sterility increased to a greater extent followed by seed sterility. The magnitude of reduction in parents was lesser compared ot its hybrid, which perhaps due to genomic imbalance in the hybrids.
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ID: 54150
Title: Electrophoretic mobilities of haemolymh protein in the red palm weevil Rhynchophorus ferrugineus
Author: Annie Thomas and C R M Nair
Editor: Dr. S. Palanichamy
Year: 2010
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 26, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2010
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: Rhychophorus ferrugineus, Haemolymph, Protein, Relative mobility
Abstract: The protein pattern in the haemolymph of larval stages and pupa of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus has been characterized. Native PAGE analysis of haemolymph of 20 day old larva displayed four protein bands and 40 day old larva had seven protein bands while in the sixty day old larva, the total number of protein bands was six. Analysis of haemolymph in the pupa permitted consistent resolution of eight protein bands. The number of protein bands in the order larval stages is more than that of the younger larval stages. In the pupa these bands were much darker than others. The protein metabolism of the insect can be studied by observing the haemolymph protein pattern.
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ID: 54149
Title: Invertase production from Aspergillus sp. under solid state fermentation
Author: K Madhanasundereswari, K Jeyachitra and S Siva Priya
Editor: Dr. S. Palanichamy
Year: 2010
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 26, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2010
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: Solid state fermentation, Wheat bran, Invertase, Aspergillus flavus
Abstract: The aim of the study was to optimize the growth conditions for the production of invertase enzyme by Aspergillus sp. using agricultural residue. Wheat bran was used as a substrate under solid state fermentation. Optimization studies were carried out to find out the growth period, pH, temperature, carbon and nitrogen sources for the invertase production. It was observed that 5th day showed maximum enzyme activity with pH 5.0 and temperature 250C sucrose and sodium nitrate was found to be best carbon and nitrogen sources.
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ID: 54148
Title: Antibacterial activities of leaf extracts of Clerodendrum inerme
Author: P Velmurugan, M Rajan and M Kamaraj
Editor: Dr. S. Palanichamy
Year: 2010
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 26, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2010
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: Clerodendrum inerme, Antibacterial activity, pathogenic strain, High inhibition zones
Abstract: Clerodendrum inerme (Verbinaceae) leaf extracts were studied for their antibacterial activities against Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus vulgaris (Gram-negative), Bacillus subtilis and Serratia marcescens (Gram-positive) using disc diffusion method. Ethanol, Methanol and aqueous extracts were screened for the activity and results suggest that the high inhibition zone towards Salmonella typhi (1.36) and Serratia marcescens (1.3) were moderate in ethanol and no inhibitions in other two extracts.
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ID: 54147
Title: Effect of B H C on free amino acids in the body tissue and partially digested food of spider Hersilia savigyni
Author: C Sree Kumari
Editor: Dr. S. Palanichamy
Year: 2010
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 26, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2010
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: Pesticide-BHC, Free amino acids, Hersilia savigyni
Abstract: Effect of Benzene Hexa chloride (BHC) on free amino acids of body tissues and partially digested food of the spider Hersilia savigyni were determined qualitatively by paper chromatography. In normal body tissue of H. savigyni 12 amino acids are present and the amino acids like aspartic acid, isoluecine are absent. In the treated body tissue of this spider 11 amino acids were identified and the amino acids lysine, threonine and arginine are absent. Parially digested food of H. savigyni contained 12 amino acids and the amino acids serine, arginien are absent. On the contrary partially digested food of this treated spider shows only 10 amino acids and isoleucine, alanine, methionine and phenyl alanine are absent. The decrease in the amino acids was observed after pesticidal treatment.
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ID: 54146
Title: Biological productivity and phytoplankton diversity of Thiruvallam backwater, Thiruvananthapuram, Southern Kerala
Author: V T Chanchu, V Sobha and S Santhosh
Editor: Dr. S. Palanichamy
Year: 2010
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 26, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2010
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: Nutrients, phytoplankton, primary productivity, Thiruvallam backwater
Abstract: Biological productivity of Thiruvallam backwater system has been studied with reference to phytoplankton diversity. The productivity values showed that this backwater system is not much productive compared to other backwater systems of Kerala. The gross and net primary productivity at some stations touched zero values indicating the low productivity. The phytoplankton component of the backwater consisted of the members of cyanopyceae, chlorophyceae, chrysophyceae, bacillariophyceae, euglenophyceae and dinophyceae. Among these, bacillariophyceae, cyanophyceae adn chlorophyceae were the most dominant forms. It was evident from the presence of certain pollution indicator species like Anabaena, Closterium and Nitzschia, that the water is polluted.
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ID: 54145
Title: Influence of stress mitigating agro chemicals on chlorophyll content, nitrate reductase activity and proline accumulation in sugarcane
Author: R P Patil, B M Chetti, A B Mastiholi and M L Chavan
Editor: Dr. S. Palanichamy
Year: 2010
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 26, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2010
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: Chlorophyll content, Moisture stress, NRA, proline accumulation, sugarcane
Abstract: The field study was conducted at Research and Development Farm of Ugar Sugar Works Limited, Ugar Khurd, Karnataka during 2004 and 2005. The chlorophyll ' a ' and ' b ' content were recorded higher at later stage [240 days after planting -DAP] than early stage (160 DAP) of plant growth. Significantly higher chlorophyll ' a ' in almost all the treatments except foliar spray of ethanol @ 2 percent was recorded. Chlorophyll ' b ' was significantly higher with foliar spray of KCl @ 3 percent, foliar spray of alachlor @ 20 ppm and soil application of K2O @ 75 kg/ha than 20 ppm and soil application of K2O @ 75 kg/ha than water stress induced treatment. Nitrate reductase activity (NRA) was also significantly higher in all the stress mitigating agrochemicals. Proline accumulation was higher in water stress treatment (179.5 mg/g/fr.wt). During early stage (160 DAP), most of the stress mitigating agrochemicals were able to overcome the ill-effects of moisture stress, but during later stage of crop (240 DAP), soil application of K2O @ 75 kg/ha recorded significantly lower proline accumulation than all other stress mitigating compounds.
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ID: 54144
Title: Synergetic effect of In vivo electrical stimulation and vitamin E supplementation during denervation dis-use muscle atrophy in rats
Author: M Sendhil Vadivu
Editor: Dr. S. Palanichamy
Year: 2010
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 26, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2010
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: Denervation, Rat muscle atrophy, Electrical stimulation, Vitamin E, Defense mechanism
Abstract: Denervation dis-use skeletal muscle subjected to oxidative stress leads to the eventual muscular atrophy in rats. In this study the therapeutic effect of standardized programme of electrical stimulation and dietary supplementation of vitamin E to the sciatectomized male albino rats have been evaluated. The increased lipid peroxidation and decreased antioxidant enzyme defense system was seen in the denervation dis-use gastrocnemius muscle of rat. The study envisages that the significant therapeutic value of a standard programme of electrical stimulation in combination with vitamin E (?-tocopherol) to restrain the oxidative stress in the skeletal muscle despite denervation dis-use.
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ID: 54143
Title: Influence of different organic manures on nutrient uptake, dry matter production and yield of turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Author: I M Mannikeri, P R Dharmatti and T R Shashidhar
Editor: Dr. S. Palanichamy
Year: 2010
Publisher: Palani Paramount Publications, Vol 26, Nos 3 & 4, May & June 2010
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: Turmeric, Organic manures, Dry matter production, Yield
Abstract: Field experiments were conducted during 2003-04 and 2004-05 at Dharwad to study the influence of different organic manures on nutrient uptake, dry matter production and yield of turmeric. The experiment was conducted with Cuddappa genotype. The experiment was conducted with seven different organic manures along with RDF (180:90:90 kg NPK/ha) and an untreated control. The different organic manures used were Farm Yard Manure (26.47 t/ha), Vermicompost (15.65 t/ha), Poultry manure (6.43 t/ha), Press mud (15 t/ha), Sheep manure (9 t/ha), Bhoomilabh (12 t/ha) and Sunnhemp (41.86 t/ha). The experiment was laid out in Completely Randomised Block Design with three replications. Application of vermicompost resulted in the highest composition and uptake of nitrogen (2.1% and 156.7 kg/ha, respectively), phosphorus (0.4% and 31.4 kg/ha, respectively) and potash (3.9% & 283.99 kg/ha, respectively). It also resulted in the highest production of dry matter (7.73 t/ha), fresh rhizome yield (33.6 t/ha) and cured rhizome yield (6.7 t/ha). It was closely followed by the application of pressmud, poultry manure and RDF for all the parameters. The untreated control recorded the lowest values for all the parameters.
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