ID: 53345
Title: Impact of water pollution on biochemical constituents observed in liver, muscles and gills of Cyprinus carpio
Author: G. Prabakaran, B. Senthilkumar, M. Rajasekara Pandian and D.Senbagam
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2010
Publisher: EM International, Vol 29 (2), 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Cyprinus carpio, pollution, cauvery water, statistical analysis
Abstract: With continued economic growth population increase, urbanization and technical development more and more waste materials are discharged into water bodies. This results in the pollution of water and affects the aquatic ecosystems. Moreover, each type of water pollution affects the biotic and abiotic factors of different aquatic systems to different degrees. In the present study, attempts were made to investigate the impact of pollution on the level of extractable proteins, carbohydrates and total lipids in gills, liver and muscles of Cyprinus carpio. The quantitative and qualitative study of proteins revealed a significant decrease in the different organs of Cyprinus carpio; the significant decrease in proteins content is seen in dye factory effluent treatment. This decline has been due to the hydrolysis and oxidation of proteins. The decline in carbohydrates content in the different organs is due to the anaerobic breakdown of glucose available to the cells through enhanced glycogenolysis. The decreased lipid contents is due to the inhibition in the process of lipid biosynthesis or due to greater utilization of the stored lipids to meet the decreased demand for energy due to the stresses following diastic alterations in physio-chemical parameters of waters. The remarkable change has been noted in dye factory effluent followed by agricultural run off sewage and cauvery water. When sewage and cauvery water treatments were compared with agricultural run off the latter shows more effects in the protein, carbohydrate and lipid concentration. However the ground water shows less contamination when compared to all the other water treatments.
Location: 241
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ID: 53344
Title: Assessment of ground water quality in Coimbatore district, Tamilnadu-India
Author: S. Logaswamy and K.M. Remia
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2010
Publisher: EM International, Vol 29 (2), 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Ground water pollution, water quality parameters, Coimbatore
Abstract: Determination of physical and chemcial characteristics of water is essential for assessing the suitability of water is essential for assessing the suitability of water for drinking, industrial and household uses. Keeping this view, the present work was aimed to assess the quality of ground water in certain locations of Kavundampalayam panchayat in Coimbatore. In the present investigation, 15 bore wells located in different areas of Kavundampalayam panchayat were chosen for analysis. The different sampling stations were grouped into three zones with five stations each. On the basis of the analysis of groundwater, it is concluded that ground water quality varied drastically at different sites.
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ID: 53343
Title: Assessment of water quality of Betwa river (MP)-India
Author: Vaish Deepti, R.K. Singh and Avinash Bajpai
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2010
Publisher: EM International, Vol 29 (2), 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Water quality, Pollution, Catchment area, Eutrophication, Nutrient
Abstract: Betwa is one of the important rivers of Madhya Pradesh. This river is also facing the problem of pollution. In the present study an attempt is made to assess the water quality of Betwa River at various stations and at the same time to assess the impact of agricultural practices on water quality. The water quality analysis clearly indicates that nutrient loading takes place at the stations situated near by the agricultural fields. At these stations higher values of nitrates and phosphates were recorded.
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ID: 53342
Title: Some studies on reuse of industrial wastes
Author: P. Chandran Kumar, M. Murali, M. Potharaju and P. Malleswara Rao
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2010
Publisher: EM International, Vol 29 (2), 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Reuse of Industrial wastes, Industrial solid wastes, Concrete
Abstract: Disposal of industrial solid wastes has emerged as major environmental problem. The suitability and demand for usage of different industrial wastes like flyash, slag etc. in favoured to conserve the natural resources base and reduction in consumption of naturals materials in construction to attain sustainable development. In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to study the improvement of strength and durability of concrete by using industrial waste (Flyash). The present study focuses on the durability characteristics of M20 grade concrete with partial replacement of fly ash 00/0, 250/0, 35% and 45% in cement for this 100 x 100 x100 mm cubes were cast and immersed in the Sulphuric acid solution of 0.1, 1 and 3 percentages of concentration. The reduction in strengths and weight has been found at intervals of 3 days up to 28 days. The final characteristic strength results shows beneficial effects of increase in durability with higher percentage of fly ash repayment compared to normal concrete when exposed to various concentrations of acid. Use of flyash observed, to have a significant impact is strength and durability of concrete when the flyash is available locally in large quantities.
Location: 241
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ID: 53341
Title: The study of biodiversification and frequency changes of some important bony fishes of Caspian sea
Author: Ali Akbar Samadani and Mohsen Shokohinia
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2010
Publisher: EM International, Vol 29 (2), 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Biodiversification, bony fishes, Caspian sea
Abstract: In this research we studied the biodiversification and distribution ' s population of some important bony fishes in Caspian sea, according to CPUE and estimating their total length, weight and age. Sampling was carried out in all seasons in 5 areas, including : Amirabad, Larim, Izedeh, Kheyroud and Nashtaroud-using gil net with the mesh sizes of 26, 33, 40, 60, 100 and 150 mm. In all 227 fishes including:Rutilus frisi kutum 110, Cyprinus carpio 32, Caspialosa kessleri 36, Liza auratus 38, Stizostedion lucioperca 8, and Vimba vimba 3 were catched. CPUE was as the following: For Rutilus frisi kutum 3.66, Cyprinus carpio; 0.5 Caspialosa kessleri; 0.52, Liza auratus 0.63, Stizostidion lucioperca 0.13 and for Vimba vimba 0.05 fish is each effort. Average length of Rutilus frisi kutum, cyprinus carpio, caspiolosa kessleri, Liza auratus, stizostidion lucioperca, and Vimba vimba were 37.9 + 7.2, 3.16 7, 23.44, 22.6 2.3, 23.6 2.3, 23.6 3, 20.8 respectively. The average weight of the mentioned fishes were : 63.5 g + 361.2, 379.5g + 242.6, 12.3g + 125.9, 104.6g + 33.4, 225.6g + 4, 91.6g + 2respectively. In terms of their ages: Rutilus frisi kutum feel into age group of 2+, 3+, 4+, and 5+, Cyprinus carpio fell into age group of 2+, 3+and 4+, Caspialosa kessleri into age group of 2+, 3+and 4+, Liza auratus into age group of 2+, Stizostedion lucio perca 2+, and 3+, and Vimba vimba 3+.
Location: 241
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ID: 53340
Title: Assessment of water quality characteristics of Soda water
Author: Madhavan Komath and P.S.Harikumar
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2010
Publisher: EM International, Vol 29 (2), 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Soda water, Heavy metal, Bureau of Indian Standard
Abstract: The present paper deals with the study of water quality of branded and locally available soda water. The soda water samples collected from different places of Calicut city were subjected to physical, chemcial and bacteriological analysis. The parameters analyzed were pH, electrical conductivity, color, turbidity, hardness, chlorides, iron, sulphate, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, phosphate-P, fluoride, total coliforms, feacal coliform and E. coli. The samples were also subjected to heavy metal analysis. 66% of the branded soda samples and 50% of locally available soda water meet the carbonated water specifications recommended by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Lehar the branded soda water recorded a high total dissolved solids of 560 mg/L and chloride value of 388 mg/L. Rich well showed high value of 0,2830 mg/L and 0.1350 mg/L with regard to copper and lead respectively.
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ID: 53339
Title: Studies on water quality index of drinking water of the Lakhimpur District, Assam
Author: Sabitri Saikia Kakati and H.P. Sarma
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2010
Publisher: EM International, Vol 29 (2), 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Water quality index, pollution, Lakhimpur district
Abstract: Water quality index (WQI) is a useful tool for the quick assessment of any water system. To evaluate the WQI of Lakhimpur District, water samples from sixteen different locations were collected spreading over a period of one year from June ' 06 to May ' 07. Samples were collected in four seasons. Average of four season observations is used here for evaluation of WQI. The quality of water was assessed by testing various physico-chemical parameters such as pH, total dissolved solids (TDS), total hardness (TH), total alkalinity (TA), calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron and chloride content. WQI of all samples indicate that water of all the locations is not suitable for direct consumption and is not within the permissible level. It belongs to the slight pollution category.
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ID: 53338
Title: Hazard assessment of climate changes, a case study of the area: Fars province, Iran
Author: E. Asrari and M. Masoudi
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2010
Publisher: EM International, Vol 29 (2), 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: climate change, domarton index, temperature, hazard class
Abstract: Country of Iran appears to be one of the most sensitive regions to the recent climate changes. In this paper, according to the data of 30 stations in Fars Province located in the sourthern Iran, during 1972-2006, the trend of climate changes and its severity are evaluated. A consistent correlation is highlighted for trends of Domarton index as indicator of climate and temperature rise in some stations. Based on the results of the temperature analysis, 56% of the region has become warmer, 3% has become colder and 41% has been faced without significant changes. The precipitation in the 14% of the region has been increased, in 34% has been decreased and 52% of the region doesn ' t show any significant changes. About the climate changes: 36% of the area of the region has become arid, 9% of the area has become more humid and 55% of the area has been without significant changes. A hazard classification for climate change based on trends of temperature and the aridity index of Domarton during the period have been used which shows 32% of the region under without or no change class, 13% under moderate class, 47% under severe class and 8% shows very severe class. This contribution provides the first experimental data-based evidence demonstrating the link between the global warming and the intensification of aridity in most parts of southern Iran. This corresponds to more desertification, frequency and intensity of droughts and observing lost lakes during the last decades in the study area.
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ID: 53337
Title: Municipal solid waste management a case study of Hosur- An industrial town in Tamil Nadu
Author: N. Lakshminarasimaiah, T. Meenambal, N. Ramesh and Lakshmipriya Thiyagarajan
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2010
Publisher: EM International, Vol 29 (2), 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Municipal solid waste (MSW), physical-chemical characteristics, high organic contents, agricultural -floricultural wastes
Abstract: The present study focuses the management of municipal solid waste in Hosur town in Tamil Nadu. The samples were collected from six sampling stations, and analyzed for physical and chemical characteristics. The average value of density of solid waste in the residential areas was 457.80 kg/m3. The moisture content of municipal solid waste varied from 30-68% and the pH of the MSW ranged from 6.40-6.60. The organic content in the solid waste is in the range of 40 to 78% a value slightly higher than other cities of India due to more waste inputs from farmers regulated market and floriculture. The average percentage distribution of the physical composition of solid waste like papers, plastics, clothes, hazardous wastes, metal, glass, combustibles, bones, stones, rubber and organic wastes were obtained as 13.59, 10.5, 3.5, 0.2, 0.19, 0.5, 4.89, 0.06, 3.44, 0.07 and 63.1 respectively. The average value of MSW generation rate is 0.5 Kg/capita/day.
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ID: 53336
Title: Assessment of Air Quality through biomonitors of selected sites of Burdwan and Hooghly district by air pollution tolerance index approach
Author: J.K.Datta, P.Chowdhury, A. Banerjee and N.K.Mondal
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2010
Publisher: EM International, Vol 29 (2), 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Biomonitoring, APTI, Bioindicator, Sensitive
Abstract: Rapid industrialization has led to different facets of pollution. Vegetation can absorb particulate and other gaseous pollutants into their system, But they also have some limitation and tend to show symptoms of damages after prolonged exposure. Based on the absorbing power and tolerance limit, vegetations can be classified as Higly Tolerant, Moderately Tolerant and Sensitive. This has been incorporated by scientists into a quantitative value of Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI), depending on the score of the plant physiology indicators viz., leaf extract pH, relative Water Content, Ascorbic acid and Chlorophyll content. The vegetation monitoring in terms of its APTI acts as a ' Bioindicator ' of air pollution and can be incorporated into assessment studies. The present investigation were undertaken to assess the air quality of selected spots of Burdwan and Hoogly district. A total of four tree species were collected at four different spots of both Hoogly and Burdwan. The results were used to calculate the APTI (Air Pollution Tolerance Index) for each plant and their tolerance/sensitivity were assessed. In this study the tree species, in Hooghly district, Tectona grandis showed the highest APTI values followed by Shorea robusta, Mangifera indica. From the tree species sampled in Burdwan district highest values were found in Mangifera indica followed by Thevetia neriifolia and Terminalia arjuna. Therefore these tree species could act as the bioindicators for pollutants and could be utilized as tolerant species towards combating air pollution.
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ID: 53335
Title: A study on solid waste quality in Mangalore City, Dakshina Kannada District, India
Author: N.C.Tharavathy
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2010
Publisher: EM International, Vol 29 (2), 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Municipal solid waste, Industrial solid waste, Solid waste indices, Catalase
Abstract: Analysis of solid waste indices showed that 56% of municipal solid waste and 37% of industrial solid waste were biodegradable and 44% of municipal waste and 63% of industrial waste were non-biodegradable. Moisture content, BOD, phosphate and catalase enzyme activity recorded were high in municipal solid waste than in industrial solid waste, whereas other parameters namely density, solids, chloride, sulphate, and iron values recorded were high ill industrial waste than in municipal waste.
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ID: 53334
Title: Physico-chemical and nutrients analysis of Singanallur Pond, TamilNadu (India)
Author: S. Umavathi and K.Logankumar
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2010
Publisher: EM International, Vol 29 (2), 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Singanallur pond, physico-chemical parameters, nutrients, ecosystem and pond
Abstract: Assessment of physico-chemical parameters of two stations (Station I & II) from Singanallur pond (July 2006-December-2006) were collected and analyzed. The parameters were analyzed by the standard methods of (APHA, 1995). Based of this investigation the quality of the pond water was found to be bad and is not suitable for human consumptions and domestic uses.
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ID: 53333
Title: Studies on Macroxoobenthic community of the wetlands of Kaziranga National park, Assam, India
Author: Jasmine Bharali, B.K.Baruah and H.P.Sarma
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2010
Publisher: EM International, Vol 29 (2), 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Kaziranga National park, Wetlands, Macrozoobenthos
Abstract: This paper deals with the macrozoobenthic population of four wetlands namely, Sohola, Kawoimari, Borbeel and Jamuguri of Kaziranga National Park, Assam. The study was carried out for two years covering pre-monsoon, post-monsoon and winter seasons and revealed the presence fo gastropod in the range of 20-67 No./m2, dipterans 50-115 No./m2 and bivalve 10-40 No./m2 in the wetlands during different seasons of the study period.
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ID: 53332
Title: A study on plankton population of the wetlands of Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India
Author: Jasmine Bharali, B.K.Baruah and H.P.Sarma
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2010
Publisher: EM International, Vol 29 (2), 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Kaziranga National Park, Wetland, Plankton
Abstract: The present paper deals with the phyto and zooplankton population in four perennial wetlands namely, Sohola, Borbeel, Kawoimari and Jamuguri of Kaziranga National park, Assam. Two consecutive years of seasonal study revealed total four (4) taxa of phytoplankton representing thirty five (35) genera and ten (10) taxa of zooplankton representing forty nine (49) genera in the wetlands.
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ID: 53331
Title: A study on primary productivity of the wetlands of Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India
Author: Jasmine Bharali, B.K.Baruah and H.P.Sarma
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2010
Publisher: EM International, Vol 29 (2), 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Kaziranga National Park, Wetland, Primary productivity
Abstract: The present communication deals with the primary productivity of four wetlands namely, Sohola, Kawoimari, Borbeel and Jamuguri of Kaziranga National Park, Assam. The study revealed higher rate of gross primary productivity and net primary productivity during winter season followed by post monsoon and pre monsoon season. The productivity values suggested that the wetlands are at properly functional state having adequate trophic status at the producer level and can support appropriate consumer population.
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