ID: 66126
Title: Unforgettable memories of my association with A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Author: V. K. Aatre
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 128 (1) 44-46 10 Jan. (2025)
Subject: Unforgettable memories of my association with A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Keywords: None
Abstract: It was just over 77 years ago that India became an independent country. Before that, it was a poor third world
country unable to feed its teeming millions and with hardly
any civilian and industrial infrastructure, and just a few
universities and R&D establishments. Very few countries
have achieved as much as India has in the last seven decades. Today, India is set to become the third largest and
five trillion-dollar economy with global standard civilian
infrastructure, outstanding academic institutions, vibrant
industries and enviable R&D institutions in several areas.
This transition could only occur due to Pandit Jawaharlal
Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, and his vision for
Science and Technology. With the advice and active participation of scientists like S. S. Bhatnagar, Homi Bhabha,
Vikram Sarabhai, and Nobel Laureate P. M. S. Blackett,
several R&D organizations like Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research (in 1942 and pre-independent India),
Atomic Energy Establishment (1954), Space Research and
Satellite launch facilities (1960), and Defence Research
and Development Organization (1958) respectively, were
established. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam ably served both Space
and Defence organizations.
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ID: 66125
Title: Preface
Author: N. Balakrishnan
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 128 (1) 43-43 10 Jan. (2025)
Subject: Preface
Keywords: None
Abstract: It is my pleasure and privilege to present a collection of
articles by those who worked closely with Dr A. P. J. Abdul
Kalam in several national initiatives. Each of them has distinguished themselves in their service to the nation and is
highly regarded. The common thread amongst them is the
fact that they were all mentored, touched and trained by
Kalam. The authors have shared their experience of working
with him and have narrated anecdotes that will certainly
bring to the readers the admirable character of Kalam that
made him one of the most successful visionary sons of
India. One would get a ringside view of what Kalam was
and the level of his passion towards his work that made
India a true technological leader in defence and space, and
how he architected it with humility, dedication and love
for the nation.
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ID: 66124
Title: Revisiting the relationship between palaeovegetation and Indian summer monsoon variability in the Central Ganga Plains
Author: Jennice Singh
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 128 (1) 31-42 10 Jan. (2025)
Subject: Revisiting the relationship between palaeovegetation and Indian summer monsoon variability in the Central Ganga Plains
Keywords: Archaeology, climate proxies, Indian summer monsoon, palaeovegetation reconstruction, stable isotopes
Abstract: The Central Ganga Plain boasts a rich cultural history
and a complex climatic past, shaped mainly by the Indian
summer monsoon (ISM). The present study critically
assesses current archaeological methodologies for palaeovegetational reconstruction and offers an updated
overview of major multi-proxy studies conducted in
response to ISM between ~100–2 ka BP. These studies
reveal a correlation between high ISM periods and the
prevalence of C3 vegetation, while low ISM periods are
associated with C4 plants. The archaeological record
also indicates corresponding adaptations in dietary habits
and subsistence strategies. The study emphasizes the
need for more localized multi-proxy research to enable
inter-site comparisons, aiming for a holistic understanding of the evolution of the Ganga Plains.
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Literature cited 1: . Khullar, D., India: A Comprehensive Geography, Kalyani Publishers,
2020, 5th edn.
2. Husain, M., Geography of India, Tata McGraw-Hill Education,
2014.
Literature cited 2: Hodges, K., Bowring, S., Davidek, K., Hawkins, D. and Krol, M.,
Evidence for rapid displacement on Himalayan normal faults and
the importance of tectonic denudation in the evolution of mountain
ranges. Geology, 1998, 26, 483–486.
Srivastava, P., Singh, I., Sharma, M. and Singhvi, A., Luminescence chronometry and late Quaternary geomorphic history of the
Ganga Plain, India. Palaeogeogr. Palaeoclimatol. Palaeoecol.,
2003, 197, 15–41.
ID: 66123
Title: Exploring the role of biostimulants in sustainable agriculture
Author: Shiva Nath Suman, Bobby Pradhan, Vipin Kumar, Hemlata Singh, Dibyajyoti Nath*, Dharm Nath Kamat and Mukesh Kumar
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 128 (1) 25-30 10 Jan. (2025)
Subject: Exploring the role of biostimulants in sustainable agriculture
Keywords: Abiotic stresses, arbuscular mycorrhiza, humic substances, nutrient-use efficiency, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria.
Abstract: In contemporary agriculture, there is a notable shift towards adopting biostimulants, encompassing
both microbial and non-microbial types, as alternatives to traditional chemical fertilizers and pesticides. This transition not only promotes sustainable farming but also reaps substantial benefits for
human health, biodiversity, the environment and the economy. Biostimulants, whether microbial or
not, are potent forces in bolstering seedling growth, optimizing crop performance, enhancing nutrient utilization, and elevating the quality of agricultural produce. They also confer tolerance and
resistance to various abiotic stresses, including salinity, high temperatures, nutrient deficiencies and
drought. Crucial to this agricultural transformation is the intricate network within the rhizomicrobiome. Microorganisms, at their core, drive nutrient absorption and assimilation, improve soil
texture and regulate the production of key extracellular compounds, such as protein hydrolysates,
secondary metabolites and a myriad of signalling molecules. All these factors collectively contribute
to enhanced plant growth. These microorganisms and their associated bioactive compounds represent valuable biostimulants, which are crucial in modulating plant responses to stress.
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Literature cited 1: FAO, The State of Food and Agriculture, Food and Agriculture
Organization, Rome, Italy, 2016.
FAO, Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry and other
land use. Food and Agriculture Organization, Rome, Italy, 2014.
Literature cited 2: Patil, S. G., Climate-smart agriculture for soil quality and sustainable crop production. J. Indian Soc. Soil Sci., 2017, 65(S), 143–149.
Van Oosten, M. J., Pepe, O., Pascale, S. D., Silletti, S. and Maggio,
A., The role of plant biostimulants and bioeffectors as alleviators of
abiotic stress in crop plants. Chem. Biol. Technol. Agric., 2017,
4(5), 1–12; doi:10.1186/s40538-0089-5.
ID: 66122
Title: IEA’s global methane tracker report on India’s methane emissions
Author: J. R. Bhatt and Ajay K. Singh
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 128 (1) 23-24 10 Jan. (2025)
Subject: IEA’s global methane tracker report on India’s methane emissions
Keywords: None
Abstract: The recent global methane tracker 2024
Report of the International Energy Agency
(IEA) states that emissions of methane, a
potent greenhouse gas from Indian coal
mining and handling activities, are over
three times higher than the estimates provided in India’s Third National Communication (TNC) submitted to the UNFCCC on
9 December 2023. The TNC data are based
on the actual field measurements, have a
robust sample size and are in consonance
with the IPCC guidelines. The IEA’s underlying methodology is questionable.
While there is always scope for improving
science with international collaboration,
disregarding detailed measurements by
Indian scientists leads to these ambiguities.
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Literature cited 1: IEA, In Global methane tracker 2024, Coal
Mine Methane, International Energy
Agency, Paris, 2024; https://www.iea.org/
data-and-statistics/data-product/methane tracker-database (accessed on 16 March
2024).
MoEFCC, In India: Third National Communication and Initial Adaptation Communication to the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change,
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, New
Delhi, 2023, p. 114; https://moef.gov.in/
wp-content/uploads/2024/01/India-TNCIAC-revised.pdf (accessed on 16 March
2024).
Literature cited 2: MoEFCC, In India: Third National Communication and Initial Adaptation Communication to the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change, Ministry
of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change, Government of India, New Delhi,
2023, p. 84; https://moef.gov.in/wp-content/
uploads/2024/01/India-TNC-IAC-revised.
pdf (accessed on 16 March 2024).
Ministry of Coal, In Coal Statistics 2022–
23, Ministry of Coal, New Delhi, p. 4;
https://coal.nic.in/sites/default/files/2023-
10/17-10-2023a-wn.pdf (accessed on 25
March 2024).
ID: 66121
Title: Navigating national agricultural extension system in India: a call for strategic transformation
Author: R. Venkattakumar, P. Venkatesan, Ch. Srinivasa Rao and V. Venkatasubramanian
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 128 (1) 20-22 10 Jan. (2025)
Subject: Navigating national agricultural extension system in India: a call for strategic transformation
Keywords: None
Abstract: Farmers of India are negotiating with 4M
(monsoon, money lenders, market and
multinationals). The research and extension
infrastructure successfully supported the
farmers through such negotiations, which
resulted not only in achieving a green revolution, but white (milk), yellow (oilseeds),
blue (fisheries), gold (fruits), black/brown
(non-conventional energy), silver (egg),
round (potato), grey (fertilizers) and red
(tomato) revolutions. Yet, its high time in
India, to take a directional turn in navigating the National Agricultural Extension
System (NAES).
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Literature cited 1: Venkattakumar, R., Venkatesan, P., Senthil
Vinayagam, S., Venkateshwarlu, G. and Ch.
Srinivasa Rao, Strategy Paper No. 6. ICAR National Academy of Agricultural Research
Management (NAARM), Hyderabad, India,
2024, p. 18.
Niti Aayog, Crops, Livestock, Fisheries and
Inputs, Working Group Report, Government
of India (GoI), New Delhi, 2018.
Literature cited 2: Suresh, A., Sajesh, V. K., Padaria, R. N. and
Mohanty, A. K., Econ. Polit. Wkly, 2022,
58(35), 37–45.
Kumar, A., Singh, A. K., Saroj, S., Misha
Madhavan, M. and Joshi, P. K., IFPRI Discussion Paper 01832, South Asia Regional
Office and Indian Council of Agricultural
Research (ICAR), New Delhi, 2019.
ID: 66120
Title: Implementation of artificial intelligence for effective plant disease management
Author: Kiruthiga Natarajan and Rajkuberan Chandrasekaran
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 128 (1) 19-20 10 Jan. (2025)
Subject: Implementation of artificial intelligence for effective plant disease management
Keywords: None
Abstract: Plant diseases threaten agriculture, impacting safety, the economy and the environment. While pesticides are
common, they pose health risks. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and precision agriculture enable precise
crop management, improving disease monitoring and control. Collaboration among experts has driven progress, though integrating AI into farming remains challenging. Data-driven systems promise faster, more accurate disease identification.
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Literature cited 1: Selvaraju, R. R., Cogswell, M., Das, A.,
Vedantam, R., Parikh, D. and Batra, D., In
Proceedings of the IEEE International
Conference on Computer Vision, Venice,
Italy, 2017, pp. 618–626.
He, K., Zhang, X., Ren, S. and Sun, J., In
Proceedings of the IEEE Conference on
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition,
Las Vegas, NV, USA, 2016, pp. 770–778.
Literature cited 2: Gu, Q., Chen, C., Zhang, H., Sun, L. and
Ren, T. L., In 2018 IEEE International
Conference on Robotics and Automation
(ICRA), IEEE, Maharashtra, India, 2018,
pp. 6813–6818.
Rathna Kumari, B. M., Plant Sci. Archiv.,
2022, 8(10); doi:https://doi.org/10.5147/
PSA.2022.7.4.08
ID: 66119
Title: New horizons to the blue economy: tiny but mighty
Author: Sheena Jose, T. T. Ajith Kumar
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 128 (1) 10-11 10 Jan. (2025)
Subject: New horizons to the blue economy: tiny but mighty
Keywords: None
Abstract: The role of marine resources in shaping
the global economy is steadily increasing.
India has a growing emphasis on exploring
the ocean’s living and nonliving resources,
from the surface to the depths, to enhance
the nation’s stake in the blue economy.
However, it is recognized that sustainable
approaches must be adopted to ensure that
these resources support economic growth,
job creation and revenue generation while
safeguarding the health of marine and coastal ecosystems. Although marine resources
contribute significantly to the economic
growth of the country, marine ornamentals
also play a vital role. India’s territorial
waters are blessed with stunning coral reefs
and many organisms, including numerous
ornamental species. These species are frequently harvested from reef systems for
the aquarium trade
, leading to a rapid decline in their natural populations. One possible solution to address this issue is the
‘promotion of marine ornamental aquaculture
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Literature cited 1: Prakash, S., Kumar, T. T. A., Raghavan,
R., Rhyne, A., Tlusty, M. F. and Subramoniam, T., Mar. Policy, 2017, 77, 120–
129.
Calado, R., Sci. Mar. 2006, 70(3), 389–398.
Literature cited 2: Calado, R., Lin, J., Rhyne, A. L., Araújo,
R. and Narciso, L., J. Crust. Biol., 2003,
23(4), 963–973.
FAO, Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics
and Information Branch, Global Production and Trade 1976–2011, Food and Agriculture of the United Nations, 2014;
www.fao.org/fishery/statistics/en.
ID: 66118
Title: Climate finance: milestones and way forward
Author: S. K. Satheesh
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 128 (1) 7-8 10 Jan. (2025)
Subject: Climate finance: milestones and way forward
Keywords: None
Abstract: Climate change remains one of the hot topics for discussion
at various levels; from common man to global policymakers and governments. While the extensive deliberations
over the decades have increased the global awareness of
this important issue, and a lot of research and policy
papers have been generated, concrete and consistent actions
are not forthcoming due to conflicting interests of nations
for development and sustenance. Assessment reports of
the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
have already stated that climate change is happening, and
the world is already facing the consequences of 1-degree
warming in the form of sea-level rise, glacier melting,
extreme weather events, etc., with regionally varying impacts to economy. Most of the research now confirms that
we have reached a stage where the climate change is inevitable and almost irreversible.
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ID: 66117
Title: Emergence of Bihar hairy caterpillar (Spilosoma obliqua Walker) in greengram in long-term conservation agriculture system
Author: J. Sridhar, K. Meghalatha , B. S. Rajpoot, L. L. Kharbikar , T. K. Das , Rishi Raj, Govindasamy Prabhu, Anil Dixit and P. K. Ghosh
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 128 (2) 210-212 25 Jan. (2025)
Subject: Emergence of Bihar hairy caterpillar (Spilosoma obliqua Walker) in greengram in long-term conservation agriculture system
Keywords: Conservation agriculture, greengram, incidence, Spilosoma obliqua, zero tillage
Abstract: The conservation agriculture (CA) production system
is a realistic and sustainable solution for restoring soil
health in maize–mustard–greengram-based cropping
system without compromising the production and
productivity. However, the incidence and infestation of
the few insect pests like cutworms and mealybugs in
rice are getting altered due to CA practices. Therefore
a study was carried out on incidence and infestation of
Bihar hairy caterpillar, Spilosoma obliqua, in Zaid greengram crop in a 14-year-old maize–mustard–greengrambased CA system. A significant (P < 0.05%) incidence
and infestation of S. obliqua were recorded as 19.47 larvae/plant and 23.33% respectively, in the greengram
crop with maize and mustard residues at 52 days after
sowing (DAS) as compared to 6.6 larvae/plant and
13.3% respectively, in the greengram without residues.
Crop residue retention in the field possibly promoted
the continued existence and proliferation of S. obliqua
in greengram. Sustainable CA-based agricultural systems
must also examine how maize and mustard residues influence the emergence of S. obliqua. In conclusion, this
is the report on S. obliqua emergence in CA-based summer greengram
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Literature cited 1: Naresh, R. K., Gupta, R. K., Shukla, A. K. and Tomar, S. S., Enhancing carbon sequestration potential and nutrient release dynamics
under conservation agriculture in the Indo-Gangetic Plains, India: a
review. J. Pharmacogn. Phytochem., 2018, 7(2), 326–346.
Ashitha, A., Rakhimol, K. R. and Mathew, J., Fate of the conventional fertilizers in environment. In Controlled Release Fertilizers
for Sustainable Agriculture, Academic Press, Amsterdam, the
Netherlands, 2021, pp. 25–39.
Literature cited 2: Mishra, J. S. et al., Rice mealybug (Brevennia rehi): a potential
threat to rice in a long-term rice-based conservation agriculture system in the middle Indo-Gangetic Plain. Curr. Sci., 2019, 117(4),
566–568.
Munda, S. et al., Conservation agriculture for enhancing crop
productivity, energy use efficiency, carbon stock, soil health and
reducing GHG emissions. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal., 2023,
54(8), 1134–1150.
ID: 66116
Title: Melia dubia Cav.: a new folivory record of Indian flying fox (Pteropus medius Temminck)
Author: N. S. Thakur, D. C. Bhuva, Minal H. Patel and R. P. Gunaga
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 128 (2) 206-209 25 Jan. (2025)
Subject: Melia dubia Cav.: a new folivory record of Indian flying fox (Pteropus medius Temminck)
Keywords: Folivory, Indian flying fox, leaf foraging, Melia dubia, Pteropus medius
Abstract: Interestingly, we thought that some insect pest species
infested some trees of Melia dubia. Even ocular observations and laboratory analysis did not reveal any such
incidence. Later, we observed some pallets/chewed leaf
balls beneath the trees. The night survey revealed Indian
flying fox (Pteropus medius Temminck) foraging on M.
dubia leaves. The study presents a record of Indian flying fox folivory behaviour on this valuable tree species.
We observed 2.56–100% foraging of the total compound leaves of 60 trees in the block plantation.
Among 60 trees, 22 were foraged from 20% to 40%
and six each from 80–95% to 100%. The foraged leaf
percentage in block plantation was 49.78, whereas it
was 48.11% in roadside and field boundary trees. Flying fox forage M. dubia leaves in peculiar pattern, and
foraging was about 75–80%.
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Literature cited 1: Ashwin, C. P. and Jayakumar, S., Diet of Indian flying fox Pteropus giganteus (Brunnich, 1782) in selected districts of Kerala and
Tamil Nadu, India. Sci. Transact. Environ. Technovat., 2019, 13(1),
31–36.
Kunz, T. H. and Diaz, C. A., Folivory in fruit-eating bats, with new
evidence from Artibeus jamaicensis (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae).
Biotropica, 1995, 27(1), 106–120.
Literature cited 2: Sinha, S. K., Chaudhari, P. A., Thakur, N. S., Jha, S. K., Patel, D.
P. and Dhaka, R. K., Melia dubia Cav. wood properties vary with
age and influence the pulp and paper quality. Int. Wood Prod. J.
2019, 10(4), 139–148; doi:10.1080/20426445.2019.1688947.
Thakur, N. S., Hegde, H. T., Chauhan, R. S., Gunaga, R. P. and
Bhuva, D. C., Root sucker technique for successful clonal multiplication of Melia dubia Cav. without sacrifice of mother tree. Curr.
Sci., 2021, 121(9), 1235–1237
ID: 66115
Title: Mathematical modelling of globothalamean foraminiferal shells: testing energy-saving morphogenetic strategies
Author: Ankit Jain and P. K. Kathal
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 128 (2) 201-205 25 Jan. (2025)
Subject: Mathematical modelling of globothalamean foraminiferal shells: testing energy-saving morphogenetic strategies
Keywords: Energy-saving strategies, foraminifera, globothalamean (coiled) tests, mathematical mod
Abstract: The modification in the shell forms in calcareous (calcium carbonate, CaCO3) foraminifera (protozoan), the
unicellular organisms, reflects their adaptability in accordance with the prevailing physical and chemical
ambience. A comparison of the requirement for secreting mineral matter in the different types of chamber
arrangements in the serial and coiled tests has been attempted based on a new mathematical equation developed for this purpose. Insight into the model for
energy-saving by these organisms in efficiently engineered tests shows the degree of advantages of developing uniserial to complex serial and coiled tests.
Aspects related to the secretion of material, proportional to the energy saved by their adaptive capabilities, have been discussed. The study shows how the
saved energy is utilized to attain larger and stronger
adult tests by foraminifera, which one required under
adverse micro-environments for better survival, which
they adopted through the geological periods
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Literature cited 1: Saraswati, P. K., Foraminifera – witness of the evolving earth. In
Foraminiferal Micropaleontology for Understanding Earth’s History, Elsevier Ltd, Amsterdam, 2021, pp. 281–319.
Skinner, H. C. W. and Jahre, A. H., Biomineralization. In Treatise
on Geochemistry (eds Holland, H. D. and Turekian, K. K.), Elsevier Ltd, Amsterdam, 2007, vol. 8, pp. 1–69.
Literature cited 2: de Nooijer, L. J., Spero, H. J., Erez, J., Bijma, J. and Reichar, G. J.,
Biomineralization in perforate foraminifera. Earth Sci. Rev., 2014,
135, 48–58.
Pawlowski, J., Holzmann, M., Berney, C. and Bowser, S. S., The
evolution of early foraminifera. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., 2009,
100(20), 1494–1498.
ID: 66114
Title: Clinical observation of the transition from short-term intensive insulin therapy to IDegLira combined with metformin in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Author: Tan Xiaoxia, Zhong Meiling , Yin Chenxi and Sun Zhilian
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 128 (2) 195-200 25 Jan. (2025)
Subject: Clinical observation of the transition from short-term intensive insulin therapy to IDegLira combined with metformin in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Keywords: IDegLira, metformin, short-term intensive insulin therapy, type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Abstract: The safety and efficacy of transitioning from short-term
intensive insulin therapy to a regimen of insulin degludec/liraglutide (IDegLira) combined with metformin in
type 2 diabetes mellitus patients is evaluated in the
present study. Conducted at Shenzhen Luohu Hospital
Group, the study involved 81 patients who switched
from continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion to
IDegLira and metformin after four days. Results showed
significant improvements: insulin doses decreased
from 40.28 to 14.79 IU, HbA1c levels fell from 9.94%
to 7.67%, and body weight slightly reduced. The transition also enhanced glycemic control, with reduced
mean glucose and variation, and increased time in
range
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Literature cited 1: IDF, IDF Diabetes Atlas, International Diabetes Federation, 2021,
10th edn; https://www.diabetesatlas.org.
Chinese Elderly Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Treatment of
Clinical Guidelines Writing Group; Geriatric Endocrinology and
Metabolism Branch of Chinese Geriatric Society; Geriatric Endocrinology and Metabolism Branch of Chinese Geriatric Health Care
Society; Geriatric Professional Committee of Beijing Medical
Award Foundation; and National Clinical Medical Research Center
for Geriatric Diseases (PLA General Hospital). Chinese J. Net.
Med., 2022, 61(1), 12–50.
Literature cited 2: Stein, C. M., Kramer, C. K., Zinman, B., Choi, H., Opsteen, C. and
Retnakaran, R., Clinical predictors and time course of the
improvement in β-cell function with short-term intensive insulin
therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Med., 2015,
32(5), 645–652.
American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee.
9. Pharmacologic approaches to glycemic treatment: standards of
medical care in diabetes – 2022. Diabetes Care, 2022, 45(1), S125–
S143
ID: 66113
Title: Deciphering the chemical cues underlying the oviposition behaviour of spotted bollworm, Earias vittella Fabricius in Okra
Author: S. Krisna Kumar , P. Saravan Kumar and P. D. Kamala Jayanthi2
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 128 (2) 185-194 25 Jan. (2025)
Subject: Deciphering the chemical cues underlying the oviposition behaviour of spotted bollworm, Earias vittella Fabricius in Okra
Keywords: Ablemoschus esculentus, fruit and shoot borer, GC-EAD/GC-MS, olfactometer assays, phenological stages, volatiles.
Abstract: Insect pests that attack plants generally exhibit a
strong preference for specific phenological stages of
their host plants for feeding and oviposition. In this
study, we examined the influence of different phenological stages volatiles of okra (Ablemoschus esculentus),
namely pre-flowering, flowering and fruiting, on the
behaviour of the notorious pest, spotted bollworm
(Earias vittella Fabricius). To understand the olfactory
response of E. vittella, we utilized a Y-tube olfactometer, gas chromatography electroantennographic detection
(GC-EAD) and gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy
(GC-MS) techniques. Among the three host plant phenological stages, the volatile cues from the fruiting
stage were significantly attractive to E. vittella. The
specific chemical cues responsible for this attraction
were identified using GC-EAD/GC-MS. The electrophysiological studies revealed a total of 14 chemical
cues that elicited a clear antennal response in the gravid
female moths of E. vittella. Further, detailed olfactometer
bioassays with synthetic compounds revealed that four
compounds elicited a significant attraction in gravid
female moths and one elicited significant repulsion response. The study provides valuable insights into the
host plant preference of E. vittella and identifies the
underlying potent attractive chemicals for its future
management strategies.
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Literature cited 1: Dicke, M. and Baldwin, I. T., The evolutionary context for herbivore-induced plant volatiles: beyond the ‘cry for help’. Trends
Plant Sci., 2010, 15(3), 167–175.
Mumm, R. and Dicke, M., Variation in natural plant products and
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ID: 66112
Title: Physical properties of dehusked and debranned selected Indian millet
Author: K. Mohanraj , S. Shobana, N. G. Malleshi , B. Dayakar Rao , R. M. Anjana and V. Mohan
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 128 (2) 178-184 25 Jan. (2025)
Subject: Physical properties of dehusked and debranned selected Indian millet
Keywords: Degree of milling, dimensional properties, geometrical, gravimetrical, milling.
Abstract: The impact of milling on the physical attributes of Indian
minor millets, namely foxtail, little, kodo, barnyard
and proso millets are examined in the present study.
Dehusking and debranning processes led to a reduced
1000 kernel weight and volume but increased bulk and
true density. Hardness varied significantly between all
millets in all forms. Different millets differ in properties
such as length, breadth, thickness, equivalent diameter,
geometric mean diameter, arithmetic mean diameter,
aspect ratio, surface area and sphericity in native,
dehusked and debranned forms. Understanding these
variations can aid in the design of storage, transportation and new millet processing machinery.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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