ID: 65080
Title: A study on water quality of fish ponds and contaminantion o surrounding water resources-A case study
Author: M.V.S. Raju
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (3) March 18 page 191-196 (2018)
Subject: A study on water quality of fish ponds and contaminantion o surrounding water resources-A case study
Keywords: Water quality index, Sub-index, quality rating, relative weight, standard limit, contamination
Abstract: In order to provide optimal growth of fishes and prawn with high stocking density in the small area, various artificial inputs in the form of feed, fertilizers and drugs are essential. These are added regularly in aqua ponds as food, to kill predators and control of diseases. The organic load in terms of unutilized fee due to excessive feeding. Faecal matter released by fish or load in terms of unutilized feed due to excessive feeding, faecal matter released by fish or prawn, dead algae, etc., which are rich in proteins and carbohydrates settle at the bottom of pond and contribute pollution. During harvesting of the crop, the ponds contaminated water is emptied either into the canal or surrounding water bodies of good quality of water. These activities investigate the pollution in ponds and increase total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids 9TSS), chemical oxygen demand 9COD) and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) in aquaculture water in turn surrounding surface and groundwater. Local people are struggling a lot for drinking water, in spite of plenty of water is available in coastal regions. Keeping the above points in view, an attempt has been made to study the level of contamination in fish and drinking water ponds at Nandivada Mandal, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh and to warn the local Government and people against intensive aquaculture. During the study period (2016), 17 samples were collected from seven villages of Nandivada Mandal and analyzed for various parameters, such as dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical oxygen demand 9BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), turbidity, pH value, total alkalinity, total acidity, total hardness and chlorides. The analyzed data has been used to find water quality index (WQI).The water quality index calculated in this work is composed of eight measurable parameters. High concentrations of biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids were recorded both at fish and drinking water ponds. The water quality index at all locations were much more than 100.It is evident from the present investigation that he degradation of water quality in this watershed is due to aqua culture activity.
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Literature cited 1: Amirkolaie, K. 2008.Environment impact of nutrient discharged by aquaculture wastewater on the Haraz River. Fish Aquaculture Sci., 3 (5): 275-279.
BIS. 1964.Methods of sampling and test (physical and chemical) for water used in industry. IS3025.Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.
Literature cited 2: BIS.2012. Indian standard specifications for drinking water .IS: 10500.Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.
Boyd, C.E. 1982.Water quality managemnt for pond for fish culture. Elsevier Scientific Publishing company, Amsterdam.
ID: 65079
Title: The performance of anaerobic baffled reactor on treatment of ketchup wastewater: The effect of activated sludge height
Author: Indro Sumantri,B.Budiyono and P.Purwanto
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (3) March 18 page 182-190.
Subject: The performance of anaerobic baffled reactor on treatment of ketchup wastewater: The effect of activated sludge height
Keywords: Activated sludge height, anaerobic baffled reactor (ABR) , down-upflow, ketchup, synthetic wastewater
Abstract: The ketchup home industries generate unique wastewater and discharge it to the water body without prior treatments. This situation is mainly caused by the lack of working capital, land area, environmental awareness and skills. The objective of this research is to investigate the effect of the height of the activated sludge on the performance of anerobic baffled reactor (ABR) and to contribute knowledge on efficient and applicable wastewater treatment to the home. The synthetic wastewater used in this research was the imitation of ketchup wastewater of Superindo brand. The anerobic baffled reactor has 3 pairs down and up-flow sections with total volume of 60 L. Active sludge of 30, 40 and 50% of the height of the anaerobic baffled reactor were employed in this research. The best result was obtained when activated sludge of 50 % height was used in the anaerobic baffled reactor system which chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal was higher than 80%, stable of pH and least suspended solid for three days treatment.
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Literature cited 1: Ahamed, A., et al. 2015.multi-phased anerobic baffled reactor treating food waste. Bioresour. Tech., 182: 239-244.
APHA. 2005.Standard method for the examination of water and wastewater (20the edn). American Public Health Association, Washington D.C.
Literature cited 2: Aqaneghad, M. and G. Moussavi.2016.Electrochemically enhancement of the anaerobic baffled reactor performance as appropriate technology for treatment of municipal wastewater in developing countries. Sustainable Env. Res., 26: 203-208.
Budiyono, I.Syaichurrozi and S. Suardiono. 2014.Kinetic model of biogas yield production from Vinasse at various initial pH: Comparison between modified Gompertz mode and first order kinetic model. Res., J. Appl. Sci. Eng. and Tech., 7 (13): 2798-2805.
ID: 65078
Title: Optimum evaluation of health supplements and utility analysis by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry
Author: Jai Pal, Anju Rani and V.M. Murthy
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (2) Feb 18 page 164-172
Subject: Optimum evaluation of health supplements and utility analysis by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry
Keywords: Optimum evaluation, health supplements, utility analysis, gas chromatography and mass spectrometry
Abstract: Gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS) is a powerful technique for qualitative and quantitative analysis of chemical compounds in common and in particular volatile organic compounds, inorganic compounds (complexes), biological fluids/liquids, pharma-products and their preparations, extracts of medicinal plants, not only the in their liquid phase dissolved in selective solvents, but also in solid phase samples. From the reality of the situation, without analytical tools sample generation and characterization, the advantages would not be fully realized. Thus, the relationship between sample generation and analysis is a major issue in the pharmaceutical industry. Many recent industry initiatives feature the integration of sample generating and analysis activities, resulting in new paradigms for the discovery, evaluation and development of pharmaceuticals. As a result, a wide variety of analysis-based applications, like utility analysis have been implemented. In the present study optimum evaluation of commercially available health supplements in the market are taken and the utility analysis of the constituents present therein are quantitatively analyzed.
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Literature cited 1: Alon. T. and A. Amirav.2006. Isotope abundance analysis methods and software for improved sample identification with supersonic gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Rapid Commun. Mass Spectrom., 20: 2579-2588.
Amirav, A., et al. 2008.Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry with supersonic molecular beans. J. Mass Spectrom., 43: 141-163.
Literature cited 2: Bliesner, D.M. 2006.Validating chromatographic methods: A practical guide. John Wiley and Sons.
CDER. 1994.Reviewer guidance: Validation of chrmotographic methods. FDA.
ID: 65077
Title: Pervious concrete and various testing models
Author: Manoj Nallanathel,Ramesh Bhaskar and A. Chethan Krishna Reddy
Editor: Prof D.S. Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2023
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (2) Feb 18 page 154-163.
Subject: Pervious concrete and various testing models
Keywords: Polymers, Pervious concrete, fiber reinforcement, Durability
Abstract: Pevious concrete has been used to reduce the amount of runoff water and improve the ground water recharge, near to parking's , pavements. Due to the significantly reduced strength associated with the high porosity. Pervious concrete mixtures can not be used for highway pavements structures. A research facility test was directed by examining and enhancing the quality properties of pervious concrete through the fuse of the latex polymer. This study focused on the balanced between permeability and strength properties of pervious concrete. The test results indicate that it was a possible to produce a pervious concrete mixture with acceptable permeability and strength through the combination of latex and sand.
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Literature cited 1: Dillema, Monets F. 2005.Pervious concrete characterization of principal homes and simulation of micro structures.
Dong, Qiao, et al. Development of a simple and quick scan of pervious concrete. Serial no.SN3149.
Literature cited 2: Ghafoori, N.D. and S.Dutta.1995.Laboratory investigation of compact non-fines concrete foe pervious material.
Hein, David K., Samules Tyson and David R. Sumith .2015.Concrete turns in inexperienced. FHWA-HRT-Sixteen-001, Hassle No. 179 (3).
ID: 65076
Title: A preliminary investigation on water quality of Jai Hind Jal Prakalpa in Kolkata
Author: Subhasish Das, Debasri Roy, Arunabha Majumdar, Asis Mazumdar and Krishna Rit.
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2023
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (2) Feb 18 page 148-153.
Subject: A preliminary investigation on water quality of Jai Hind Jal Prakalpa in Kolkata
Keywords: Water treatment plant, Water quality
Abstract: This paper addresses a study of the performance of the various units of Jai Hind Jal Prakalapa (water supply scheme) of the city of Kolkata in the State of West Bengal for delivering potable water of specified physical, chemical and biological quality. This assignment was accomplished by carrying out laboratory analysis of water quality parameters, namely turbidity (for 450 days spanning over period of Jan 2015 to March 2016) and pH (for inlet and outlet of different units), total dissolved solids, total hardness, chloride, residual chlorine and bacteriological parameters (from inlet of the treatment plant).Optimum alum dosing and also quantum of sludge produced were also estimated. The study revealed the performances of the plant for supplying potable water to be satisfactory.
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Literature cited 1: Carriere, A., B. Barbeau and J.F. cantin. 2007.Vulnerability of drinking water treatment plants to low water levels in the St, Lawrence river. J. Water Resour. Plan. Manage, 133 (1): 33-38.
Chang, E. et al.2007.Development and implementation of performance evaluation system for a water treatment plant. Pract. Period. Hazard. Toxic, Radioact. Waste Mange, 11 (1): 36-47.
Literature cited 2: Das, S. 2006.Study of pipeline network system and temporal decay of chlorine for the water treatment plant at Dakshin Raipur, West Bengal. M.E. Thesis. School of Water resources engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
Das, S., P.K. Roy and A. Mazumdar.2008. Analysis of pipe flow and headloss of a modeled network based on EPANET in a water treatment plant at Raipur, West Bengal. J. Inst. Publ. Health Eng., India.3(3) : 21-28.
ID: 65075
Title: Treatability study of carboxyl methylcellulose manufacturing wastewater by physico-chemical methods
Author: Supriyo Goswami and Debabrata Mazumder
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2023
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (2) Feb 18 page 142-147.
Subject: Treatability study of carboxyl methylcellulose manufacturing wastewater by Physico-chemical methods
Keywords: Carboxyl methylcellulose (CMC) , Carboxyl methylcellulose manufacturing wastewater , Physico-chemical process, coagulation-flocculation
Abstract: An attempt was made to treat carboxyl methylcellulose (CMC) manufacturing wastewater using physico-chemical treatment methods. A tree-stage physico-chemical treatment train was employed, which run through neutralization followed by chemical coagulation-flocculation and finally sand filtration. In neutralization stage, an alkaline solution of 8 (N) NaoH was used to elevate pH up to about 9.0. Thereafter, alum solution of different dosages was added in the coagulation-flocculation process to remove turbidity and chemical oxygen demand 9COD) from the effuent.At the final stage, the effluent was passed through a sand filter of adequate depth and comprising of gain size (0.15 -1.18) mm to ensure satisfactory removal of chemical oxygen demand and 80% turbidity removal under the initial chemical oxygen demand concentration of (1900 ±50) mg/L and color intensity of about 175 ±25 TCU unit. The optimum alum dosage was observed to be 150 mg/L, whereas the optimum grain size of sand was obtained as 0.21 mm. The quality of treated effluent compared with the regulatory discharge standard, and it was directly reusable in the process.
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Literature cited 1: APHA. 1995.Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater (22nd edn). American Public Health Association. Washington, D.C.
Garg, A., et al. 2004.Treatment of pulp and paper mill effluent. J. Scientific and Ind. Res., 63: 667-671.
Literature cited 2: Goletic, S. and N. Avdic. 2012.The cellulose and paper industry wastewater treatment. Bulletin Chemists and Technologies of Bosnia and Herzegovina.39:45-49.
Kesalkar, V.P., etal.2012.Physico-chemical characteristics of wastewater from paper industry. Int. J. Eng. Res., 2 (4): 137-143.
ID: 65074
Title: Effect of sand addition on the mechanical properties of pervious concrete
Author: S.K.Dash, S.K. Kar and B.B.Kar
Editor: Prof D.S. Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (2) Feb 18 page 134-141
Subject: Effect of sand addition on the mechanical properties of pervious concrete
Keywords: Pervious material, Flyash,admixture, compressive strength, permeability
Abstract: In many developed countries the use of pervious concrete for the construction of pavements, at car parks and driveways is becoming popular day by day. Pervious concrete provides a sound solution for managing storm waters in built-up environments where the water runoff, as well as the natural recharge of the groundwater is an important issue. The use of pervious concrete has also been commonly related to other environment al benefits, such as the urban heat island reduction, control surface pollutants and traffic noise adsorption. The performance of pervious concrete can be enhanced by adding a small amount of fine sand. Sand can lead towards better ravelling and skid resistance also improving the maximum compressive strength. On the other hand , too much sand and improper compaction energy may lead to an excessively low void content and reduced permeability. The present research aimed to analyze to the influence of fine sand addition (5%, 7% and 10 maximum) on the partial replacement of coarse aggregate into several properties of pervious concrete mixtures. The pervious concrete was obtained by the mixture of different size flyash aggregates (4.75mm, 9.5 mm,12.5 mm, 16 mm), portland cement, water with the little amount of sand. Admixtures super plasticizer is added to the mixture to enhance the strength of concrete. A trial being taken on preparation of flyash based pervious concrete 9FPC) with aggregate to cement ratio 1: 3, 1: 4 and 1: 6 with water to cement ratio 0.30, 0.35 and 0.40, respectively. Results suggested that adding small amounts of fine sand (around 5% of the total aggregate weight) in 1: 4 mix design of pervious concrete mixtures provided better mechanical and surface properties and a consequent reduction of drain ability, however, increase the percentage of and addition on pervious concrete leads to the decrease of water permeability rate. The correct balance of mechanical and hydrological properties can be achieved due to both accurate mix-design and proper compaction plan.
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Literature cited 1: ACI Committee Report on Pervious Concrete. 2010.Pervious concrete mixture proportioning.
Beeldens, A.2001.Behavior of porous PCC under freeze-thaw cycling. The Tenth International Congress on Polymers in concrete. Honolulu.
Literature cited 2: Beeldens, A., G.D. Van and C. Caestecker, 2003.Porous concrete: Laboratory versus field experience. International Symposium on Concrete roads. Istanbul, Turkey.
Delatte, N., A. Mrkajic and D.I. Miller.2009.Field and laboratory evaluation of pervious concrete pavements. J. Transport Res.Board.2113: 132-139.
ID: 65073
Title: Removal of synthetic dyes from textile wastewter using microbes as bioadsorbents: A review
Author: Shiv shanakar, Shikha,Arpna Ratnakar and Shailja Singh
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2023
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (2) Feb 18 page 116-133.
Subject: Removal of synthetic dyes from textile wastewter using microbes as bioadsorbents: A review
Keywords: Textile industries, Synthetic dye removal, Biosorbents, Microbial biomass, Biosorption, wastewater
Abstract: Over the past few decades, the use of synthetic dyes in textile industries has increased extensively. The effluent from textile industries is a principal source of dye pollution in aquatic ecosystems. Dyes discharged in aqueous streams deteriorate the water quality and exert potential health risks to human and aquatic living organisms. It is, therefore, exigent to remove synthetic dyes from the wastewater using cost-incentive and eco-friendly methods. A large number of physico-chemical processes have been applied globally for the scavenging of synthetic dyes from wastewater. This manuscript critically reviews various biosorbents, such as bacteria, fungi and algae as promising agents for dye removal from wastewater; discusses the mechanism of dye removal, impact of different physico-chemical factors on biosorption; analytical techniques and patented applications, etc.
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Literature cited 1: Akar, S.T., et al. 2009.Biosorption or reactive blue 49 dye under batch and continuous mode using mixed biosorbent of macro-fungus Agaricus bisporus and Thuja orientalis cones. Chem. Eng .J., 148 (1): 26-34.
Akceylan, E. and S. Erdemir. 2015.Carcinogenic direct azo dye removal from aqueous solution by amino-functionalized calix (4) arenes. J. Inclusion Phenom. Mol. Recognit. Chem., 82 (3): 471-478.
Literature cited 2: Aksu,Z.2005.Application of biosorption for the removal of organic pollutants: A review. Process Biochem., 40 (3) :997-1026.
Aksu, Z. and E. Balibek. 2010.Effect of salinity on metal-complex dye biosorption by (Rhizopus) arrhizus. J. Env. Manage., 91 (7):1546-1555.
ID: 65072
Title: Waste dump management at iron ore mines of Saranda forest region
Author: Ratnesh Trivedi, Prashant K.Pandey, S. Shrirao and S. Panchal
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2023
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (2) Feb 18 page 106-115.
Subject: Waste dump management at iron ore mines of Saranda forest region
Keywords: Mine, Waste dump, Reclamation
Abstract: The Saranda Forest region (West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand) is known to have huge deposits of superior grade iron and manganese ore. Mining of these minerals is bound to have adverse impacts on plants, wildlife and other ecosystems of the area. The present paper deals with a study of waste management practices adopted in iron and manganese ore mines of Saranda Forest region. Forestation, waste dump management, top soi management and management of subgrade minerals are some of the popular environmental restoration techniques practiced in all mechanized and semi-mechanized iron ore mines of the region. Mining and beneficiation of ores operations also cause environmental problems. The disposal of tailings and other deleterious siliceous and phosphorous materials from iron ore mines is a critical environmental threat. Therefore, to safeguard the environment and prevent ecological degradation, thrust needs to be paid on green belt development, solid waste management and other crucial environmental parameters. In this study various management techniques, such as retaining wall constrution, use of coir matting, garland drain to drain out surface water, biological reclamation, etc are also addressed in detail for stabilization of dump slope in Saranda Forest region.
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Literature cited 1: Adibee, N.M. Osanloo and M. Rahmanpour. 2013.Adverse effects of coal mine waste dumps on the environment and their management. Env. Earth Sci., 7(4): 1581-1592
Blanco, H. and R. Lal. 2010.Soil and water conservation. In Principles of soil conservation and management. Ed H. Blanco an R. Lal. Springer. pp 1-19.
Literature cited 2: Cao, X. 2007.Regulating mine land reclamation in developing countries: The case of China. Land use Policy.24 (2): 472-483.
Chaulya, S.K. 1995.Slope stability of open-cast coal mine dump-A case study. Minetech., 16 (6): 23-29.
ID: 65071
Title: A study on exposure of arsenic in drinking water and biological samples in Arsenic control and exposed population of West Bengal
Author: Sujoy K.Manna, Sanjit K.Roy, Surajit Das, Manisha Chakraborty, Jnan P.Naskar and Ashit K. Mukherjee
Editor: Prof D.S.Bhargava and Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2018
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (2) Feb 18 page 93-105.
Subject: A study on exposure of arsenic in drinking water and biological samples in Arsenic control and exposed population of West Bengal
Keywords: Water arsenic, Urine arsenic, Hair arsenic, Nail arsenic, Biomarkers, West Bengal
Abstract: A study was conducted to evaluate the level of exposure to arsenic through drinking water among the population in arsenic-exposed (n=226) and unexposed area (n=193) in west Bengal. Participants were interviewed regarding the use of their tubewells for drinking, cooking and bathing purposes. This study evaluated the variations of concentration of arsenic in urine 9U-As), hair 9H-As) and nail (N-As) of exposure to arsenic via drinking water (W-As) in West Bengal based on measurements of arsenic in water, urine, hair and nail. W-As was measured by flow injection analysis system-Atomic absorption spectrometry (FIAS-AAS) and U-As, H-As and N-As were measured by transversely heated graphite atomizer (THGA-AAS) techniques, respectively. Arsenic concentrations in drinking-water varied, from N.D., (not detected) to even 4000 µg/L.U-As (range N.D. to 963.9 µg/L), H-As 9range N.D. to 23.9 mg/kg and N-As(range N.D. to 45.5 mg/kg correlated with W-As on a group level ( r=0.6 , p<0.0001 for urine vs water; r= 0.83, p<0.0001 for hair vs water and r=0.44, p<0.0001 for nail vs water).The variability among urine, hair and nail were observed with higher exposure to arsenic in drinking water and they were statistically significant ( p<0.0001).These results indicate that these three biomarkers, that is U-As, H-As and N-As are the reliable markers of environmental arsenic exposure that can be used to identify arsenic exposure through contaminated drinking water sources.
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Literature cited 1: Arnold, H.L., R.B. Odam and W.D. James ,1990.Disease of the skin clinical dermatology (8th edn). W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, U.S.A. pp 121-122.
ATSDR., 1990.Case studies in environmental medicine. Agency for Toxic Substances and disease registry, Atlanta GA, U.S.A.
Literature cited 2: Basu,.P., Sen and A. Jha, 2015.Environmental arsenic toxicity in West Bengal: A brief policy review. Indian J. Public Health. 59: 295-298.
Chatterjee, A. 1995.Arsenic in ground water in 6 district of West Bengal: The biggest arsenic calamity in the world. Part1-Arsenic species in drinking water and urine of the affected people. Analyst.120:643-650.
ID: 65070
Title: Two new distributional records of grasses for Maharashtra State
Author: Shaikh Tarbej,Mane Pooja, Salunkhe Chandrakant and Potdar Girish
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (9) Pg No. 976-979 (2023)
Subject: Two new distributional records of grasses for Maharashtra State
Keywords: Two new distributional records, grasses, Maharashtra State, India
Abstract: During the field exploration in Maharashtra state, speciemens of genus Bothriochloa and Setaria were collected. On detailed and critical morphological observations, consultation of protologue, perusal of previous floristic reports of Maharashtra and relevant literature 9Bor, 1960; Blatter and McCann, 1935; Cook, 1908; Despande 1984; Despande et al., 1993; Gaikwad et al., 2014; Hooker, 1897; Lakshminarasimhan, 1996; Potdar et al., 20120 authors have confirmed that B. ischaemum and S. barbata has so far not reported from Maharashtra State. Therefore, Borthriochloa ischaemum and Setaria barbata reported here as a new distributional record and addition to the Grasses of Maharashtra.
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Literature cited 1: Blatter E. and McCann C. (1935). The Bombay Grasses. Imperial Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
Bor N.L. (1960).The Grasses of Burma, Ceylon, India and Pakistan (Excluding Bambuseae). Pergamon Press. Oxford.
Literature cited 2: Cook T. (1908). The Flora of the Presidency of Bombay, Vol.2.Taylor and Francis, London.
Deshpande S.D., Sharma B.D. and Nayar M.P (1993). Flora of India series 3: Flora of Mahabaleshwar and adjoining, Maharashtra, Vol.2.Botanical Survey of India, Howrah.
ID: 65069
Title: Utricularia babui (Lentibulariaceae): A new record for southern western Ghats of India
Author: Perumal murugan and Mohamed umer sharief
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (9) Pg No. 974-975 (2023)
Subject: Utricularia babui (Lentibulariaceae): A new record for southern western Ghats of India
Keywords: Utricularia babui, Lentibulariaceae, new record, southern western Ghats, India
Abstract: During a field exploration to the Valparai, Coimbatore districts of Tamil Nadu, a part of Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Western Ghats, India, authors came across an interesting specimens of the genus Utricularia L. After critical study with perusal of relevant literature and protologue (Yadav et al., 2005; Suksathan and Parnell, 2010) revealed that this specimen is identified as Utricularia babui S.R. Yadav, Sardesai and S.P. Gaikwad.
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Literature cited 1: Janarthanan M.K, Henry A. n. and Debta M.R. (2020).Lentibulariaceae In: Mao, A.A. and Dash S.S. (eds). Flowering Plants of India. An Annotated Checklist (Dicotyledons), Vol.1.Botanical Survey of India. Calcutta, India, pp.242-245.
Narasimhan D. and Sheeba J.I. (2021). Flowering plants o Tamil Nadu: A compendium. Care Earth Trust, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, pp.576-579.
Literature cited 2: Nayar T.S., Beegam A.R. and Sibi M. (2014). Flowering plants of the western Ghats of India. JNTBGRI, Tiruvananthapuram, pp.265-266.
Nayar T.S., Beegam A.R., Mohanan N. and Rajkumar G. (2006).Flowering plants of Kerala. A Handbook. TBGRI, Tiruvananthapuram, pp.173-174.
ID: 65068
Title: A new species of Schima Reinw. ex Blume (Theaceae) from Arunachal Pradesh, India
Author: H.B. Naithani and Shivam Kishwan
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (9) Pg No. 972-973 (2023)
Subject: A new species of Schima Reinw. ex Blume (Theaceae) from Arunachal Pradesh, India
Keywords: New species, Schima Reinw,Theaceae, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Abstract: Genus Schima, family Theaceae was named by Reinwardt, and subsequently validated by Blume (1823).Dyer (1874) reported 4 species from India. Myanmar, Borneo and Sumatra (Indonesia).Bloembergen (1952) treated the genus as monotypic, S.wallichii (DC) Korth.as the only species with 9 sub species and 6 varieties. There has been a lot of confusion about its number of species.
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Literature cited 1: Airy-Shaw H.K. (1973).A dictionary of Flowering plants and Ferns 9J.C. Wills).Rev. 8th edition. Cambridge University Press.
Bloembergen S. (1952).A critical study in the complex polymorphous genus Schima 9Theaceae).Reinwardtia, 2: 133-183.
Literature cited 2: Blume C.L. (1823) .Catalogus van eenige der Merkwaardigste Zoo in-als uitheemse Gewassente Vinden in 's Lands Plantentuinte Buitenzorg.Batavia, Jakarta.
Dyer W.T.T. (1874). In Hook f. Flora of British India, 1: 288-289.Reeve & Co., Kent, England.
ID: 65067
Title: Standardizaton of genomic DNA isolation method from mature leaves and SSR-PCR conditions for flemingia semialata an alternative Lac Host plant
Author: Aditya Kumar and Khushboo Kumari
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (9) Pg No. 967-971 (2023)
Subject: Standardizaton of genomic DNA isolation method from mature leaves and SSR-PCR conditions for flemingia semialata an alternative Lac Host plant
Keywords: DNA extraction , Lac cultivation, F.semialata,Genetic diversity, Microsatellite marker
Abstract: Flemengia is a n important multipurpose leguminous perennial shrub, grows from 0.5 to 2.5 meters and sometimes up to 3 meters. It is one of the most suitable plant species for kusumi lac strain which produces best quality lac in the world. To develop improved and productive varieties of Flemingia spp., it was needed to know the genetic diversity present in the germplasm and breeding material. Molecular markers are best tool to study the genetic diversity present in breeding population and to utilize molecular markers, genomic DNA of high quality and quantity was required. To obtain high quality and quantity of genomic DNA at lesser cost, it was needed to standardize a robust genomic DNA isolation protocol. Therefore, in the present study, the DNA isolation protocol of Murray and Thomson (1980) was modified and optimized. The standardized protocol yielded 1200-1500 ng/µl genomic DNA with an average of 1359 ng/µl DNA from 40 samples of F.semialata and F.macrophylla. A very low level of RNA, protein, phenolics and polysaccharide contaminants were recorded (A280/A280 ratio ranges from 1.8-1.85) from the isolated DNA. The isolated DNA was utilized for molecular characterization and genetic diversity assessment of Flemingia semilata and Flemingia macrophylla by using microsatellite markers. The standardized protocol was yielded genomic DNA of good quality and quantity from both, juvenile leaf and matured leaf samples. The optimized protocol was also utilized for the genomics DNA isolation of Shorea robusta and Buchanania cochinchinensis.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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ID: 65066
Title: Documentation of homeopathic medicinal flora from the Navi mumbai region of the Maharashtra
Author: V.M. Jamdhade
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (9) Pg No. 960- 966 (2023)
Subject: Documentation of homeopathic medicinal flora from the Navi mumbai region of the Maharashtra
Keywords: Diversity, Homeopathic, Climber, Pharmacopeia and medicinal plants
Abstract: A study on the diversity of medicinal homeopathic plant species in the Navi Mumbai region were carried out from 2020 to 2021. Throughout the study region, a detailed floristic survey of angiosperm species and collections was undertaken. Plant species " botanical names, as well as local names, habits, families, parts used, and homeopathic applications, ae arranged alphabetically. The exploration and field survey resulted in the documentation of 50 plant species belonging to 29 families and 45 genera distributed in the different localities of Navi Mumbai. The tree and herb homeopathic species reported dominance during the study. Each had 15 species reported dominance during the study. Each had 15 species, followed by shrubs (11 species), climbers (05 species), bulbs (3 species) and twiners (01 species).
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Anonymous Navi Mumbai municipal co-operation , project report (2016-2017).
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Bhandari D. (1986). Requirement of medicinal plants in homeopathy: A study and proposal. Regional Seminar on Medicinal Plants (Northern region), held at Manali on 11-, 13 April, (pp.)