ID: 65813
Title: Entomopathogenic fungi, Metarhizium anisopliae as a chemical substitute for termite pest management in sugarcane
Author: D. Sudha Rani , K. Krishnamma and J. S. Rani
Editor: Dr.Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal of Environmental Biology Vol. 45 (2) 235-242 (2024)
Subject: Entomopathogenic fungi, Metarhizium anisopliae as a chemical substitute for termite pest management in sugarcane
Keywords: Chemical control, Entomopathogenic fungi, Metarhizium, Sugarcane, Termites
Abstract: Sugarcane is the most important cash crop with vast
global market for sugar besides, by products and derivatives. The
crop has occupied premeditated position in the world because of
its massive uses in the day-to-day life and also for industrial uses
intended at nutritional and economic sustenance. It endows raw
material to major agro-based industries of our country, i.e., the
sugar industry supports rural cottage industries to some extent
(Sudha and Krishnamma, 2020). The average annual production
of sugarcane is around 35.5 crore tonnes which is used to
produce around 3 crore tonnes of sugar. In India sugarcane
contributes about five per cent to the total value of agriculture
output accounting 2.6 per cent of gross cropped area ( Rama
Rao, 2020). Sugarcane accounted for about 639 billion Indian
rupees in the Indian economy during the financial year 2020
(Keelery, 2023). Sugarcane accounted for about 648 billion Indian
rupees in the Indian economy during the financial year 2019-20
(Singh et al., 2022). In India sugarcane contributes 1.1 per cent to
the national GDP, which is significant considering that the crop is
grown only in 2.57 percent of the gross cropped area (Solomon,
2016). Andhra Pradesh state accounts nearly 8.4 per cent of total
sugarcane production in our country, being cultivable in 85,994 ha
with an out turn of 8,35,520 tonnes during the year 2020 (Sudha,
2022).
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of termite in preserved setts of sugarcane (Saccharum
officinarum) with microbes. Curr. Adv. Agric. Res. J., 6, 176-179
(2014).
ID: 65812
Title: Investigation on disease incidence, distribution and diversity of Begomoviruses infecting cucurbitaceous crops in North Bengal, India
Author: S. Tamang , S. Saha , D. Saha and A. Saha
Editor: Dr.Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal of Environmental Biology Vol. 45 (2) 226-234 (2024)
Subject: Investigation on disease incidence, distribution and diversity of Begomoviruses infecting cucurbitaceous crops in North Bengal, India
Keywords: Begomovirus,Cucurbitaceous crops, Disease incidence, North Bengal
Abstract: India is a vast country with a diverse agro climate, which
makes it possible to grow a wide variety of crops and it is the
second largest in the world in terms of crop production (Gulati et
al., 2022). Indian agriculture sector contributes about 16.5% of
total GDP and generates employment for 42.3% of the population
in India. India is also rich in biodiversity of vegetables and is the
primary/secondary center of origin of many vegetables (Gulati
and Juneja, 2022). Vegetables are a key source of nutritional
security in India, primarily due to high yield in a short time.
Cucurbitaceous crops are rich source of nutrition and have
several medicinal values. Different types of cucurbits are
cultivated in India which account for 5.6 % of the total vegetable
production (Rolnik and Olas, 2020). According to FAO, India
produces 10.52 ton per ha of cucurbits which are grown on
4,290,000 ha of cropped area (Sharma, 2023). According to
2021-2022 census, West Bengal produces 344.674 metric tons of
cucumber in 25.298 ha area and 356.213 metric tons of pumpkin
in 21.772 ha area.
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Literature cited 1: Bandaranayake, W., W. Wickramarachchi, H. Wickramasinghe, R.
Rajapakshe and D. Dissanayake: Molecular detection and
characterization of begomoviruses associated with cucurbitaceae
vegetables in Sri Lanka. J. Natn. Sci. Found. Sri Lanka., 42, 265-
271 (2014).
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Phytol 51, 177-201 (2013)
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revolutionizes diagnosis and genomics of geminiviruses. J. Virol.
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geminivirus diseases in vegetables and other crops in Brazil:
current status and approaches for management. Hortic. Bras., 34,
8-18 (2016).
ID: 65811
Title: Effect of drought stress on grain quality of wheat and its mitigation through arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi
Author: B. Rani , M. Jatttan , Pooja, N. Kumari , J. Prashad , A. Kumari , K.D. Sharma and S. Madan
Editor: Dr.Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal of Environmental Biology Vol. 45 (2) 218-225 (2024)
Subject: Effect of drought stress on grain quality of wheat and its mitigation through arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi
Keywords: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi, Drought, Grain quality, Wheat
Abstract: Among the abiotic stresses, drought is most severe and
frequent stress that hinders morphological, physiological,
biochemical and molecular processes and limits crop productivity
as well as alters quality traits in many arid and semi-arid areas
(Pooja et al., 2019, 2021). Such aberrations arising due to changing
climate are likely to reduce the quality of grains and yield production.
Wheat is a major global crop, cultivated on more than 200million ha
land with more than 772 million tons of annual production in 2020-
2021. Wheat grains are enriched with various nutritional and health
beneficial compounds like iron, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin and, more
recently, folic acid and calcium (Slavin et al., 2000. In addition to yield
production, wheat quality is central to the well-being. Historically,
wheat breeding programs have focused on improving yield
production, disease resistance, earlier maturity and wide adaptability
(Zhang et al., 2005), but due to increasing market demand and food
diversity, nowadays more priority is given to improve the grain
quality (Wang et al., 2005c; Zhang et al., 2004b). Arbuscular
mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are mycorrhizal symbionts that have
potential to improve plant performance, change the plant–water
relationship, and increase plant productivity under drought stress
(Augé, 2001; Amer et al., 2023). Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM)
fungi have many roles in various developmental processes in
plants, especially in cereals. AM fungi have an effect on nutrient
availability and uptake, increase the photosynthetic rate, improve
antioxidant activities, and increase tolerance against
environmental stress (Khan et al., 2022., Rani et al., 2018a). AMF,
being a natural root symbiont, provides essential plant inorganic
nutrients to host plants, thereby improving growth and yield under
unstressed and stressed regimes (Li et al., 2019). The role of AMF
as a bio-fertilizer can potentially strengthen plants' adaptability to
changing environment.
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Literature cited 1: Amer, S.O., T. Aliat, D.E. Kucher, O.A., Bensaci and N.Y. Rebouh::
Investigating the potential of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in
mitigating water deficit effects on Durum wheat (Triticum durum
Desf.). Agriculture, 13, 552 (2023).
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mycorrhizal symbiosis. Mycorrhiza, 11, 3-42 (2001).
Axford, D.W.E., E.E. Mc-Dermott and D.G. Redman: Note on SDS sedimentation test and bread making quality: Comparison with
pelshenke and zeleny-tests. Cereal Chem., 56, 582-584 (1979).
ID: 65810
Title: Description of a new species of entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema ramanai sp. n. from Kerala, India
Author: R. Pervez , S.J. Eapen and S. Devasahayam
Editor: Dr.Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal of Environmental Biology Vol. 45 (2) 210-217 (2024)
Subject: Description of a new species of entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema ramanai sp. n. from Kerala, India
Keywords: Biocontrol, Morphology, Molecular characterization, Steinernema, Taxonomy
Abstract: Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are effective
biological control agents against a wide range of insect pests due
to their wide host range, ease to handle, short life cycle and
environmental safety (Ali et al., 2005a; Pervez et al., 2007;
Pervez and Rao, 2021). These are symbiotically associated with
bacteria Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus (Akhurst, 1982;
Boemare, 2002; Pervez et al., 2020). Third stage infective juveniles
penetrate into host’s body through natural openings and release the
symbiotic bacteria that cause septicaemia and death of the insect
(Shapiro and Mc Coy, 2000). They are being employed as
biopesticides to combat a number of major insect pests around the
world. As a result, the efficient application of entomopathogenic
nematodes as biopesticides is dependent on the isolation of native
species, which are adapted to local environment and climatic
conditions, as well as accurate identification of these species (Ali
et al., 2005b; Pervez et al., 2013; Pervez and Rao, 2018).
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Literature cited 1: Akhurst, R.J.: Antibiotic activity of Xenorhabdus spp. bacteria
symbiotically associated with insect pathogenic nematodes of the
families Heterorhabditidae and Steinernematidae. J. Gen.
Microbiol., 128, 3061-3065 (1982).
Ali, S.S., A. Shaheen, R. Pervez and M.A. Hussain: Steinernema
masoodi sp. n. and Steinernema seemae sp. n. (Rhabditida:
Steinernematidae) from Uttar Pradesh, India. Int. J. Nematol., 15,
89 - 99 (2005b).
Literature cited 2: Ali, S.S., R. Ahmad, M.A. Hussain and R. Pervez: Pest management
through entomopathogenic nematodes. Indian Institute of Pulses
Research, Kanpur, India, Amity Press Lucknow (UP), 59 pages
(2005a).
Banu, G.J., K. B. Nguyen and G. Rajendran: Occurrence and distribution
of entomopathogenic nematodes in Kerala, India. Int. J. Nematol.,
15, 9-16 (2005)
ID: 65809
Title: Energy budgeting and global warming potential of traditional rice production system in Eastern Ghats region of Odisha
Author: K. Beer , Ch. J. Dash , M. Madhu , P.P. Adhikary , U.K. Maurya , P. Jakhar , G.W. Barla and G.B. Naik
Editor: Dr.Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal of Environmental Biology Vol. 45 (2) 200-209 (2024)
Subject: Energy budgeting and global warming potential of traditional rice production system in Eastern Ghats region of Odisha
Keywords: Budgeting, Energy, Eastern Ghats, Green house gases, Global warming, Rice
Abstract: Global warming is much talked upon topic of this century
throughout the globe. The causes of global warming are mostly
attributed to emission of green house gases like carbon dioxide,
th methane and nitrous oxide (Pathak et al., 2007) as per the 6
IPCC report annual assessment. It was reported that since 2011
(measurements reported in AR5), the concentrations of green
house gases have continued to increase in the atmosphere,
reaching annual average of 410 ppm for carbon dioxide, 1866 ppb
for methane, and 332 ppb for nitrous oxide in 2019, respectively,
(IPCC, 2021). Currently, the emission of green house gases and
consumption of high energy requiring inputs in agriculture
(nitrogen and fossil fuels) are two important issues and will remain
critical in future as there is a great challenge to achieve food and
nutritional security for the ever-growing population. The reports
suggest that the annual emission of green house gases from
agriculture is 5.1-6.1 Pg CO2 eq., contributing nearly 10-20% of the
global green house gas emission (Smith et al., 2007). In future,with
increase in the population, demand for food grain will increase,
thereby the emission of green house gases will increase
proportionately, which is a very challenging task (Gilbert,2011).
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Literature cited 1: Adhikary, P.P., M. Madhu, C.J. Dash, D.C. Sahoo, P. Jakhar, B.S. Naik,
H.C. Hombegowda, G.B. Naik and B. Dash: Prioritization of
traditional tribal field crops based on RWUE in Koraput district of
Odisha. Indian J. Tradit. Knowl., 14, 88-95 (2015).
Bolinder, M.A., H.H. Janzen, E.G. Gregorich, D.A. Angers and B.A.J.
Vanden: An approach for estimating net primary productivity and
annual carbon inputs to soil for common agricultural crops in
Canada. Agric. Ecosyst. Environ., 118, 29-42 (2007).
Literature cited 2: Choudhary V.K., S.P. Kumar and R. Bhagawati: Energy audit of rice
production systems in different land forms in mid hills of Arunachal
Pradesh. Oryza, 50, 140-145 (2013).
Dash, Ch .J., P.P. Adhikary, M. Madhu, U.K. Maurya, P.K. Mishra and S.
Mukhopadhyay: Geospatial assessment and physical
characterization of terraced low land (Jhola land) in Eastern Ghats
Highland of India. Ind. J. Soil Conserv., 47, 30-38 (2019a).
ID: 65808
Title: Hepatoprotective effect of Cassia auriculata extract against ethanol-induced oxidative stress in Wistar albino rats
Author: B.L. Aarthi and M. Sendhilvadivu
Editor: Dr.Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal of Environmental Biology Vol. 45 (2) 190-199 (2024)
Subject: Hepatoprotective effect of Cassia auriculata extract against ethanol-induced oxidative stress in Wistar albino rats
Keywords: : Albino rats, Cassia auriculata, Ethanol, Oxidative stress
Abstract: Alcoholism in India is indeed a significant concern and
threat with far-reaching consequences. Alcohol is one of the
leading causes of death and disability globally and in India.
According to recent data published by the World Health
Organization (WHO), approximately 3.3 million deaths every year
occurs due to alcohol consumption and 5.1% of the global burden
of disease is attributable to alcohol consumption (Eashwar et al.,
2020). Excessive alcohol consumption for a prolonged time may
lead to variety of sociomedical and public issues (Nowak and
Relja, 2020). Ethanol is a primary constituent present in most of
the alcoholic beverages. It is primarily metabolized in the liver by
the action of cytosolic alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme which has
multiple isoenzymes and genetic polymorphisms. The important
oxidative pathways include inducible CYP2E1 system which
oxidizes alcohol and produces the toxic by product acetaldehyde
(Jiang et al., 2020). Antioxidant defense system involves the
antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione-S-transferase,
glutathione peroxidase, super oxide dismutase and catalase.
These enzymes play an important role in eliminating reactive
oxygen species and detoxify free radicals generated under
normal physiological conditions (Ighodaro and Akinloye, 2018).
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Estavam, A. de Lima, S.M. Thomazzi, A.G. Guimaraes and L.J.
Quintans: Antidiabetic effect of the Chrysobalanus icaco L.
aqueous extract in rats. J. Med. Food., 16, 538-543 (2013).
Beauchamp, C and I. Fridovich: Superoxide dismutase: improved
assays applicable to acrylamide gels. Anal. Biochem., 44, 276 –
287 (1971).
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Yao and C.K. Lii: Bioavailability of andrographolide and protection
against carbon tetrachloride induced oxidative damage in rats.
Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol., 280, 1-9 (2014).
Chigurupati, H., B. Auddy, M. Biyani and S.J. Stohs: Hepatoprotective
effects of a proprietary Glycyrrhizin product during alcohol
consumption: A randomized, double- blind, placebo- controlled,
crossover study. Phytother. Res., 30, 1943- 1953 (2016).
ID: 65807
Title: Identification of soil properties influencing primary productivity of fish ponds under red and lateritic soil zones
Author: A. Banerjee and G.N. Chattopadhyay
Editor: Dr.Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal of Environmental Biology Vol. 45 (2) 182-189 (2024)
Subject: Identification of soil properties influencing primary productivity of fish ponds under red and lateritic soil zones
Keywords: Fish ponds, Minimum data set, Productivity attributes, Red and lateritic soil zones, Soil factors
Abstract: Role of bottom soils in influencing the environment and
productivity of various pond fish culture systems are well
documented. Not only this phase helps in gradual release of
different nutrients to available forms for the benefit of primary fish
food organisms and, in turn, the growth of fishes but it also helps
to maintain a favorable pond environment through various
biochemical reactions occurring in these aquatic ecosystems
(Adhikari, 2011; Boyd, 2012; Vass et al., 2015). Considering the
importance of bottom soils on productivity of fish ponds, Hickling
(1971) designated this phase as the “Chemical laboratory of a fish
pond”. Basic properties of a soil group being largely different from
the other ones, the fish ponds situated under a particular soil zone
are likely to exhibit some specific characters of soil and water
environment, which may be reflected in their biological
productivity levels also. Considering this fact, Boyd et al. (2002),
while discussing different aspects of aquaculture pond bottom soil
management, suggested that the location specific soil
deficiencies should be identified and treated while undertaking
new fish culture programmes in any fish pond. Similar importance
of soil system based pond management by taking into account
the major productivity attributing soil factors for any particular soil
condition has been discussed by Banerjee et al. (2010) and
Chattopadhyay (2018).
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Literature cited 1: Adhikari, S.: Soil and water quality management in aquaculture. In:
Handbook of Fisheries and Aquaculture. ICAR, New Delhi, pp.
591-622 (2011).
Banerjee, A.,G.N.Chattopadhyay and C.E. Boyd: Determination of critical
limits of soil nutrients for use in optimizing fertilizer rates for fish
ponds inred,lateritic soil zones. Aqua.Engin.,40,144-148(2009).
Literature cited 2: Banerjee, A. and G.N. Chattopadhyay: Effect of submergence on lime
requirement of acidic fish pond soils. Bangladesh J. Agric.
Environ., 5, 1-9 (2009a)
Banerjee, A., G.N. Chattopadhyay and C.E. Boyd: Soil system-based
approach: a tool for fish pond fertilization. Better Crops Int., 94, 22-
24 (2010).
ID: 65806
Title: Assessment of water quality of Kot Dam, Rajasthan, India, using water quality indexAssessment of water quality of Kot Dam, Rajasthan, India, using water quality index
Author: R.R. Singodia , N.K. Nirmal and P.J. John
Editor: Dr.Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal of Environmental Biology Vol. 45 (2) 171-181 (2024)
Subject: Assessment of water quality of Kot Dam, Rajasthan, India, using water quality index
Keywords: Anthropogenic activities, Bray-Curtis Similarity Index, Dendrogram, Kot dam, Water quality
Abstract: A dam is a wall-like construction placed over a stream or
river to stop water flow through the surrounding area. It is a crucial
part of India's energy and water security since it offers a variety of
advantages, including irrigation, drinking water supply, flood
control, hydropower generation, and recreation (Bassi, 2022).
According to Zielinski et al. (2022) Central Water Commission,
India has more than 5,000 major dams, which collectively
produce 13% of the nation's total energy and nearly 18% of its
total capacity for water storage. Natural and human factors impact
the quality and composition of dam water (Peters et al., 2000).
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Edn., APHA, AWWA, WPCF, Washington DC, USA (2017).
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Application of a groundwater contamination index in Finland and
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Literature cited 2: Bassi, N.: Climate Risk adaptation and mitigation in India: Role of
reservoirs and hydropower. Water Energy Int., 65, 11–13 (2022).
Brauman, K.A.: Hydrologic ecosystem services: linking ecohydrologic
processes to human well‐being in water research and watershed
management. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Water, 2, 345–358
(2015).
ID: 65805
Title: Effect of pre-treatment of chicken feather on the degradation potential of Glutamicibacter arilaitensis
Author: M. Chellapackialakshmi, A. Packialakshmi and C. Ravi
Editor: Dr.Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal of Environmental Biology Vol. 45 (2) 161-170 (2024)
Subject: Effect of pre-treatment of chicken feather on the degradation potential of Glutamicibacter arilaitensis
Keywords: Degradation, Keratinolytic bacteria, Pre-treatment, Protein production
Abstract: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimated
the gross poultry production as 137 million tones during 2020
across the globe, and even during the Covid-19 pandemic
situation, the consumption of poultry meat in India stood at 4
million tones (Kasulla and Malik, 2021). The progressive
accumulation of chicken feather waste in the environment results
in soil pollution, an increase in illnesses, and the emission of
nitrous oxide, hydrogen sulphide, and ammonia, which are
hazardous to the environment and human health (Li, 2019). The
predominant component of chicken feather is keratin, a crosslinked protein that is resistant to physio-chemical, biological and
mechanical processes (Dabrowska et al., 2022) and also
insoluble in conventional solvents due to the presence of high
hydrophobic interactions with densely packed disulfide linkages
(Qiu et al., 2022). Feather waste is commonly disposed of by
several methods such as incineration, landfilling, and steam
pressure cooking, which are expensive and diminish protein
quality (Nisi et al., 2020). Tryptophan, methionine and histidine
are lost during the acid hydrolysis of keratin, which results in
significant protein fragmentation (Wei et al., 2017)
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Literature cited 1: Aarti, C., A. Khusro. and P. Agastian: Carboxymethyl cellulose production
optimization from Glutamicibacter arilaitensis strain ALA4 and its
application in lignocellulosic waste biomass saccharification.
Prep. Biochem. Biotechnol., 48, 1-14 (2018).
Aarti, C., A. Khusro, P. Agastian, N.M. Darwish and D.A. AI. Farraj:
Molecular diversity and hydrolytic enzymes production abilities of
soil bacteria. Saudi J. Biol. Sci., 27, 3235-3248 (2020).
Literature cited 2: Alam, M.N.E., N. Akhter, S. Chakma, K. Fatema, A.K. Azad, M.J.
Chowdhury and M.A.S Mia: Alkali enzymatic extraction of keratin
protein from chicken feather waste in Bangaladesh. Iran. J.
Energy. Environ., 10, 235-241 (2019).
Amuthavalli, T. and C. Ravi: Isolation, characterization and optimization
of keratinolytic bacteria from chicken feather dumping site. J. App.
Biol. Biotechnol., 11, 144-152 (2023).
ID: 65804
Title: Microplastic contamination in the Chanthaburi estuarine ecosystem, Eastern part of Thailand
Author: J. Potipat , R. Srimoon and S. Mekprayoon
Editor: Dr.Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal of Environmental Biology Vol. 45 (2) 152-160 (2024)
Subject: Microplastic contamination in the Chanthaburi estuarine ecosystem, Eastern part of Thailand
Keywords: Anadara granosa,Chanthaburi, Estuarine ecosystem, Litopenaeus vannamei, Microplastics
Abstract: The estuarine ecosystem is defined as the bio-geomorphological area where the biotic and abiotic structures from
both marine and terrestrial zones interact to facilitate ecological
products and environmental services. The area is an ideal
location for socio-economic developmental activities such as
aquaculture, commercial shipping routes and recreational zone
for the community. (Thushari et al., 2017). Also, estuarine
mangrove provides ecological restoration for coastal animal
protection, sediment trapping and decreasing impacts from
marine disaster (Suk-ueng et al., 2013). To date, the global
marine environment has found significant annual accumulation of
more than 12.7 million tonnes of plastic pollution, with an
estimated 296,000 tonnes of plastic currently existing in the
oceans (Gérigny et al., 2022; Curren and Leong, 2023).
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Literature cited 1: Bhutto, S.U.A., Y. Ma, M. Akram and X. You: Microplastics in Tai lake food
web: Trophic transfer and human health risk assessment. Environ.
Toxicol. Pharmacol., 101, 104206 (2023).
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population and housing of Chanthaburi province.Department of
Provincial Administration, Ministry of Interior (2010).
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land cover change of Chanthaburi watershed following 1999, 2006
and 2013 floods. In: Geoinformatics for Sustainable Development
in Asian Cities (Eds.: S. Monprapussorn, Z. Lin, A. Sitthi and P.
Wetchayont). Springer Geography. Springer, pp. 21-31 (2018).
Cheevaporn, V. and P. Menasveta: Water pollution and habitat
degradation in the Gulf of Thailand. Mar. Pollut. Bull., 47, 43-51
(2003).
ID: 65803
Title: Socio-ecological system of the mountainous region: A case study from Georgia
Author: N. Elizbarashvili , T. Pilauri, R. Elizbarashvili, L. Grigolia, G. Sandodze, S. Abramishvili and L. Bubashvili
Editor: Dr.Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal of Environmental Biology Vol. 45 (2) 145-151 (2024)
Subject: Socio-ecological system of the mountainous region: A case study from Georgia
Keywords: Cultural landscape, Ecological culture, Georgia, Mountainous regions, Socio-ecological system
Abstract: Mountain areas occupy almost a quarter of the world's
land area. Mountain regions differ in geographical location, area,
height, orography, altitudinal zonation, barrier properties, origin,
development, bio-and-landscape diversity, air, natural resources,
demographic conditions, ecological problems, etc. Natural and
socio-economic processes are connected in a specific way in the
mountains, which determines the features and problems of
sustainable development of the local society. Acultural landscape
is part of natural and cultural heritage. It clearly shows the
peculiarities of the origin and development of the country
(territory), the mutual dependence of man (local community) and
nature. The historical, ecological, agrarian, ethno-cultural and
other values of the area are reflected in the cultural landscape.
The main ones are: Urban - reflects the historical value of the
landscape; Ecological-considers the environmental, recreational
and environmental restoration value of the ecosystem; Religious takes into account the religious value and status of the landscape;
and Traditional and ethnocultural. Through cultural landscape, it is
possible to get an idea of the natural potential of the landscape and
ecosystem, ecological features, and economic and social values
(Elizbarashvili et al., 2022; Tarolli and Straffelini, 2020).
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ID: 65802
Title: Exploring the correlation between environmental pesticide exposure and antioxidant level in recently diagnosed cancer patients
Author: A. Ojha , P. Sahani , S. Shekhar and S.K. Mishra
Editor: Dr.Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal of Environmental Biology Vol. 45 (2) 139-144 (2024)
Subject: Exploring the correlation between environmental pesticide exposure and antioxidant level in recently diagnosed cancer patients
Keywords: Antioxidant, Blood cancer, Epidemiology, Gallbladder cancer, Oral cancer, Pesticide
Abstract: It is reported that 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7
million deaths due to cancer in the world in 2022 (IARC report,
2022). India ranks 3rd in the world with 14,61, 427 new cases of
cancer with 12,997 cases of gallbladder during the year 2022
(Sathishkumar et al., 2022). Blood cancer is at 13rd position in the
world with around 1.24 million cases that occur worldwide
annually. Age, diet, genetics, environment, and exposure to
carcinogenic chemicals are major factors for causing cancer.
Accumulation of damage in DNAby the carcinogenic element can
induce cancer at a later stage (Nogueira et al., 2014). Studies
have reported that intake of meat, saturated fat, and cholesterol,
increases gallbladder cancer incidence (Di Ciaula et al., 2019). In
80% cases the major cause of gallbladder cancer is gallstone
which contains high cholesterol and bilirubin. Gallstones lead to
inflammation that may later develop into cancer (Espinoza et al.,
2016).
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S. Koutros, G. Andreotti, J.H. Lubin, A. Blair and L.E. Beane
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ID: 65801
Title: Designing of a novel and potent HPV66 L1 major capsid protein-epitope based therapeutic vaccine against Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A bioinformatics approach
Author: S. Ganesh Kumar Krupakar Sakthivel Chirayu
Editor: Dr.Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal of Environmental Biology Vol. 45 (2) 130-138 (2024)
Subject: Designing of a novel and potent HPV66 L1 major capsid protein-epitope based therapeutic vaccine against Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A bioinformatics approach
Keywords: B-cell epitope, Cervical Cancer, Human papillomavirus, HPV66 L1 major capsid protein, T-cell epitope
Abstract: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among
women worldwide, with about 0.6 million cases and 0.3 million
deaths per year (Arbyn et al., 2020). Human papillomavirus
(HPV) causes infections in the human reproductive tract. In many
cases, HPV infections have no symptoms and are usually cleared
by the system. It is a non-enveloped virus with a circular doublestranded DNA genome that is approximately 8 kb in length
(Doorbar et al., 2012). However, if the infection persists, it may
lead to the development of warts in the cervical, anogenital, or
oropharyngeal regions in both men and women. Chronic HPV
infection can lead to cervical cancer, which is the most common
HPV-related disease. While many pre-cancerous lesions caused
by HPV may disappear without intervention, women with HPV
infection are at risk of developing persistent and pre-cancerous
lesions that can progress to invasive cervical cancer (WHO,
2023).
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ID: 65800
Title: Wetlands for human well-being
Author: T.V. Ramachandra , K.S. Asulabha , V. Sincy , R. Jaishanker
Editor: Dr.Sumati Gaumat
Year: 2024
Publisher: Triveni Enterprises
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Journal of Environmental Biology Vol. 45 (2) i-iv (2024)
Subject: Wetlands for human well-being
Keywords: None
Abstract: Wetlands, transitional lands bridging the gap between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, are among the most diverse and
productive ecosystems, with biophysical interactions that provide numerous ecological, economic, and social benefits for human wellbeing. These vital ecosystems sustain ecological processes to provide services such as nutrient cycling, water purification, reducing
pollution, carbon sequestration, groundwater recharge, flood reduction, erosion control, habitats for aquatic biota (Fig. 1), education
opportunities, aesthetics, and recreation (Ramachandra et al., 2021; Ramachandra, 2022). In this context, World Wetlands Day is
celebrated every year on 2 February to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for human well-being and commemorate
the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar. The Convention underscored sustainable
and wise use of wetlands while advocating ecosystem approaches for the preservation of fragile ecosystems. Currently, 172 Ramsar
Convention Contracting Parties and 2,500 Ramsar Sites totalling 2.5 million square kilometers are designated Ramsar Wetlands of
International Importance. There are 80 wetlands of international significance in India (https://www.ramsar.org/) spanning 1,332,200 ha
(which includes recently (on 31 January 2024) designated five wetlands - Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve, Aghanashini
Estuary (Ramachandra et al., 2018; Fig. 2) and Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve in Karnataka, and Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary and
Longwood Shola Reserve Forest in Tamil Nadu). Pledged contracting parties advocate wise use of wetlands and water resources in the
respective regions through national conservation plans, policies, legislation, management actions, and public education as per the tenets
of 'seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations to ensure sustainable water and land resource use, food and
water security, biodiversity conservation,
poverty alleviation, and climate change
mitigation (https://sdgs.un.org/goals).
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ID: 65799
Title: Reconnaissance report of the 21 July 2023 Jaipur earthquakes in Rajasthan, India
Author: Bal Krishna Maheshwari, Varun Kumar Singla and Sukanta Das
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 126 (5) 603-606 10 March (2024)
Subject: Reconnaissance report of the 21 July 2023 Jaipur earthquakes in Rajasthan, India
Keywords: Earthquakes, geological activities, reconnaissance report, seismic intensity, seismic z
Abstract: In the early morning of 21 July 2023, a few low to
moderate magnitude earthquakes struck the city of
Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. These tremors were strong
enough to wake up the city residents and were felt even
in other relatively distant cities such as Jaisalmer and
Delhi. This study reports preliminary findings of the
reconnaissance conducted in Jaipur following these
earthquakes. Field observations indicate a maximum
seismic intensity V (‘awakening’) on the MSK 1964 intensity scale (IS 1893-1, 2016), which is consistent with
the seismic zone (II) in which Jaipur city is located.
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