ID: 52117
Title: Assessment of Groundwater Quality for agriculture in Gajwel, Andhra Pradesh, India
Author: K.Niranjan Kumar, S. Srinivas Reddy, K. Srinivas Varma and R. Mallikarjuna Reddy
Editor: Prof K.P.Sharma
Year: 2009
Publisher: Technoscience Publications , Vol 8, No 3, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and pollution Technology
Keywords: Groundwater quality, Hydrochemical, classificaiton, Irrigation water quality, Gajwel, A.P
Abstract: The hydrochemical study was undertaken to assess the chemical composition of groundwater and its suitability for agricultural purpose in Gajwel region of Andhra Pradesh. The area under investigation is a rural area and main source of occupation is only agriculture with no industries around. In order to evaluate the suitability of groundwater for agricultural purpose, the samples were collected and analysed for all major ions, and studied using hte parameters, viz., % Na, SAR, Piper diagram, TDS, Kl, Pl, Mg Ratio, Ayers classification, etc. Different graphical methods such as Wilcox, USSL and Gibbs were also used to find out the suitability of groundwater for agricultural purpose.
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ID: 52116
Title: Biological Decolourisation of two synthetic textile dyes and an actual textile dyeing industry effluent by selected bacterial isolates
Author: R. Leena and D.Selva Raj
Editor: Prof K.P.Sharma
Year: 2009
Publisher: Technoscience Publications , Vol 8, No 3, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and pollution Technology
Keywords: Biological decolourisation, Synthetic textile dyes, Dyeing industry effluent, Bacterial isolates, Bioremediation
Abstract: The study was undertaken to assess the decolourisation potential of selected bacterial species on two synthetic dyes and an actual textile dyeing industry effluent. All the four bacterial species tested namely Kluyvera ascorbata, Bacillus sp., Pseudomonas sp. and Pasteurella sp. showed greater potential in decolourising the synthetic dyes Orange G and Direct Blue 71. The bacterial isolates were comparatively less efficient in degrading the complex effluent medium that contained the dye Reactive Black 5. Factors affecting the efficacy of bacterial degradation of textile effluents were critically analysed and discussed. The outcome of the study contributes in taking bacterial dye remediation from laboratory to field conditions.
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ID: 52115
Title: Allelotoxicity of Chromolaena odorata (L.) King & Robinson on growth, cytology and biochemicals of Allium cepa L.
Author: Asis Kumar Nandi and Gopal Dev Mandal
Editor: Prof K.P.Sharma
Year: 2009
Publisher: Technoscience Publications , Vol 8, No 3, September 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and pollution Technology
Keywords: Allelotoxicity, Toxic effects, Impaired cell division, Chromolaena odorata, Allium cepa
Abstract: This paper deals with toxic effects of leaf leachate of Chromolaena odorata on Allium cepa. Leaf leachate impeded plant growth and decreased chlorophyll, protein and catalase contents. Cell division efficiency declines gradually with a concomitant distortion of the chromosomal conformity. Impaired cell division and chromatin structure seem to be the root cause of all other adverse effects. The reduction in catalase content made plants incompetent to eradicate free radicals that led their fast ageing.
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ID: 52114
Title: Record of desert cat (Felis silvestris ornata) in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan
Author: Shilpi Gupta, Krishnendu Mondal, K.Sankar and Qamar Qureshi
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 10, October 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 241
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ID: 52113
Title: Notes on butterflies of Gudgudia Range of Similipal Tiger Reserve, Orissa, India
Author: Janmejay Sethy and Jyotirmay Jena
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 10, October 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 241
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ID: 52112
Title: Status and distribution of birds at and around Wildlife and territorial division forest office premises, New Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya
Author: R.K.Mohanto, D.Kumar, B.S.Adhikari and A.K.Bhardwaj
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 10, October 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 241
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ID: 52111
Title: Diversity of vascular plants of Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve, Sikkim and its conservation
Author: D.Maity and G.G.Maiti
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 10, October 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve, Vascular plant diversity, Conservation
Abstract: Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve (KBR), the virgin pockets of the forests, in the Sikkim Himalaya, was known earlier as National Park since 1977 covering 1,784 km2. It is now increased to 2619.92 km2 and declared as biosphere reserve in 2000 (7th February) to conserve the unique biodiversity of the area. It lies between 27o 15 ' - 27o57 ' North latitude and 88o02 ' -88o40 ' East longitude. The core zone is 1784 km2 and the buffer zone is 835.92 km2 under four sectors as Buffer Zone I-IV. The vascular plant diversity of KBR is remarkable having 1580 vascular plants distributed as pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms 106, 11 and 1,463 species respectively. As a result of the last six years study 6 new taxa have been described, two species discovered as new record, one for the state and one for the country and two new combinations have been made based on the collected specimens from the reserve. Floristically it belongs to temperate and alpine forest, then subtropical enriched with major components of herbs then shrubs and trees. This reserve has 22 endemic and 22 rare and threatened plants besides large number fo horticultural elements. The other important accounts are 8 major timber yielding plants; 104 ethnomedicinal interest; 45 edible; 25 fodder; 6 dye yielding; 8 fiber yielding; 8 poisonous; 4 used as source of aromatic odour.
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ID: 52110
Title: Biology of the Sal defoliator Ascotis imparata Walk. (Lepidoptera: Geometridae)
Author: K.P.Singh and R.S.Bhandari
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 10, October 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Ascotis imparata, Sal defoliator, Biology, Life cycle
Abstract: Moth of A.imparata was whitish grey or pale fuscous in colour, irrorated with dark grey and brown lines. Mating duration took 147.50 + 11.93 minutes. Eggs were small, oval and olive green in colour. Incubation period was 3.80 + 0.84 days. Larvae were voracious feeders and had two pairs of prolegs 1st on A6 and 2nd on A10. It has four moultings representing five instars. The full grown larva was light brown in colour. The larval duration was 21.58 + 1.31 days. Pupa was obtect stout, shining, hairless and reddish-brown in colour. Pupal period lasts14.08 + 1.17 days. Life cycle of A. imparata completed in 51:36 + 1.32 days in June - July. There were six generations in a year.
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ID: 52109
Title: Floristic diversity of Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary in the Central Western Ghats Region, Karnataka
Author: Y.L.Krishnamurthy, H.M.Prakasha and A.Nanda
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 10, October 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Western Ghats, Karnataka, Flora, Diversity, Status, Endangered species
Abstract: An extensive survey of the angiospermic floristic diversity was carried out in Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka. A total of 30 transect each measuring 250 m x 4 m (0.1 ha) were laid randomly at different geographic locations of the sanctuary and plants were enumerated. The enumeration, carried out in the transects resulted in a total of 406 species, 294 genera belonging to 98 families. Of these enumerated plant species, 169 were tree forms, 37 shrubs, 82 herbs, 70 climbers and remaining were miscellaneous category. Xylia xylocarpa form the denser species among the trees in the sanctuary with a total of 614 trees/30 transects (D=20.47 trees/transect) while Ichnocarpus frutescens (76 individuals, D=2.53) and Stachytarpeta indica (79 individuals, D=2.63) were dominant among climbers and herbs respectively. The study also recorded a very good Shannon-Wiener and Simpson diversity index of 3.4 and 16.84 for trees, 3.57, 26.14 for climbers and 3.9, 40.2 for herbs. Twelve species among these were designated under endangered threat category while 56 were remarked as endemic to Western Ghats and 106 species as rare. Over 234 plant species were commonly distributed in the sanctuary.
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ID: 52108
Title: Population status and distribution pattern of Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus Linnaeus, 1758) in Chilla Range, Rajaji National park
Author: Navonil Das and K. Sivakumar
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 10, October 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus), Population status, Distribution pattern, Chilla range, Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand
Abstract: A short-term study on population status and distribution pattern of Indian peafowl, Pavo cristatus during peak breeding season form January to May 2006 was conducted in Chilla range of Rajaji National Park. Nine line transects of 600m in length were marked in different portions of the park. Each line transects were walked for six times in both morning and evening hours. The transect surveys recorded 713 birds in 429 observations. The overall density of 88.24 birds per square kilometre comprised female favoured population structure of 48.72 peahen per square kilometer to 38.89 peacock per square kilometer. In Chilla range of Rajaji National Park, peafowls preferred Chilla block area, followed by Mundal and Khara respectively. Low density of peafowl in khara block might have been related late relocation process in comparison to Mundal and Chilla blocks. There was no significant differences found in the bird density distribution between plain terrain transects and moderately undulating terrain transects.
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ID: 52107
Title: Status survey of the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) across different administrative ranges of Kalakkad and Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Southern India
Author: Surendra Varma
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 10, October 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus), Status survey, Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, Southern India
Abstract: This paper documents the status of the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), its distribution, movement, migratory routes, and other elephant and habitat managment related information across the administrative ranges of Kalakkad and Mundunthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR) in Southern India. The knowledge of range wise elephant status and habitat usage was important as some of the ranges have very crucial elephant habitats, and some ranges report human-elephant conflict. The survey was based on the insights of past elephant sightings and habitat usage pattern and through ground survey of a number of routes (trails) across the ranges. All the 7 ranges of the reserve report elephants and the number of their sightings is more in Kodayar and Mundanthurai. Free movement of elephants across ranges could be noticed and for Kadayam the movement of elephants is not direct but through neighbouring Kerala State due ot the steep nature of the terrain.
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ID: 52106
Title: Experiences of restraining elephants in ' Musth '
Author: Parag Nigam
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 10, October 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Elephant, ' Musth ' management, Xylazine hydrochloride, Ketamine hydrochloride, Yohimbine hydrochloride
Abstract: ' Musth ' has implications for maintenance in captive elephants as mangement of these animals is quite cumbersome and involves considerable risk. The present study highlights successful restraint of elephants in musth on three different occasions employing sedative/analgesics. Effective levles of standing sedation could be achieved using xylazine hydrochloride and ketamine hydrochloride at a dose rate of 0.13 mg/kg and 0.04 mg/kg body weight respectively for immediate restraint. The subsequent actions following sedation till complete recovery from musth events are documented.
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ID: 52105
Title: Survey of avian fauna in and around Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
Author: Sanjeev K Gupta and Parmesh Kumar
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 10, October 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Avian Fauna, Survey, Kurukshetra, Haryana
Abstract: Kurukshetra, a place of great historical and religious importance, 160 km North of Delhi on National Highway No.1 (NH1) was surveyed for avian fauna from August, 2005 to July, 2008. Owing to different types of habitats, it harbours rich avian fauna. A checklist of 110 bird species is presented along with information on status and habitat.
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ID: 52104
Title: Assessment of butterflies in a montane temperature forest of Allain-Duhaingan catchment in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India- Proposed hydroelectric project site
Author: Manish Bhardwaj and V.P.Uniyal
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 10, October 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Butterfly diversity, Species richness, Montane temperate forest, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Abstract: 40 species of butterflies, under 26 genera and 5 families were recorded from four habitat types of Allain-Duhaingan (streams) catchment, where a hydroelectric power station is proposed. Results from diversity indices and ANOVA showed that the butterfly species richness (F=4.06, P=0.001) and abundance (F=2.71, P=0.003) varied in different habitats. Species richness and abundance was higher along disturbed habitat (logging, project activities etc) while, rarity was restricted to the most undisturbed habitats of the study area.
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ID: 52103
Title: Food habits and human-jackal interaction in Marwahi Forest Division, Bilaspur Chhattisgarh
Author: Naim Akhtar and N.P.S.Chauhan
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 10, October 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Human-Jackal interaction, Canis aureus, Food habits, Marwahi Forest Division, Chhattisgarh
Abstract: Asiatic jackal (Canis aureus) is found to coexist with leopard and sloth bear in Marwahi Forest Division, Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh). Jackals were found to be omnivorous in this area; they consumed plant material, seeds and fruits. Jackals are creating considerable nuisance due to increasing biting cases to local people in Marwahi Forest Division. In total there were 220 cases of jackal attacks on people during 1998-2005. In Marwahi range, there were 181 cases of jackal attacks, whereas there were 12 and 27 cases of attacks in Gaurela and Pendra ranges respectively. Attacks on males (n=160) were more than females (n=60). No human death occurred so far due to jackal attack but rabies infection might be possible. Most of the jackal biting cases occurred in villages, followed by forests and crop fields. Marwahi range with less forest cover was found most affected (n=181) from jackal attacks. Occurence of attack cases could be correlated with high jackal activity in human habitations for food requirement and movement of people in forest areas for collection of non-timber forest produce and grazing livestock. Recommendations for management of jackal population and mitigation of human-jackal conflict have been made.
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