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ID: 62005
Title: Electric ray Narcine timlei (Torpediniformes: Narcinidae) from Chilika lagoon, Odisha, India.
Author: C.M.Roshith, R.K.Manna, V.R.Suresh, D.Panda, A.P.Sharma, A.Roy Chowdhury, M.Mukherjee, S.K.Banik.
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2016
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 110 (8) 1408-1410 (2016)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Electric ray, Narcine timlei, Chilika lagoon, Odisha, India.
Abstract: The Chilika, situated along India ' s eastern coast (in Odisha), is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia with water spread varying from 906 km2 during summer to 1165 km2 during monsoon. It is among the most internationally focused Ramsar site in India owing to its rich biodiversity, including species that have been categorized as threatened by IUCN. The spatial and seasonal variability in salinity gradient delineates the lagoon into four ecological zones, i.e. Northern Sector (2.8-14.4 ppt), Central Sector (6.9-16.3 ppt), Southern Sector (9.4-13.1 ppt) and Outer Channel (12.6-32.2 ppt).The lagoon had turned into a completely freshwater system due to closure of sea mouth. It portrays one of the most successful models of eco-restoration, by creation of an artificial mouth during 2000 to let sea-water in for restoring its regime.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Mohanty, R.K., Mohanty, S.K., Mohapatra, A., Bhatta, K.S. and Pattnaik, A.K., Indian J.Fish, 2006, 53 (4), 397-407. Mohapotra, A., Mohanty, R.K., Mohanty, S.K., Bhatta, K.S.and Das, N.R., Wetlands Ecol.Manage. 2007, 15, 229-251.
Literature cited 2: Copenhaver, B.P., J.Hist.Ideas, 1991, 52 (3), 373-398. Fowler, S.L.et al., Sharks, Rays and Chimeras: The Status of Chondrichthyan Fishes, IUCN and Cambridge, UK, 2005, pp.x + 461.

ID: 62004
Title: Mass mortality of Montipora digitata (Scleractinia) in Vaan Island, Gulf of Mannar, Southeast India
Author: K.Diraviya Raj, G.Mathews, M.Selva Bharathi, J.K.Patterson Edward
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2016
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 110 (8) 1407-1408 (2016)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Mass, Mortality, Montipora digitata (Scleractinia), Vaan Island, Gulf of Mannar, Southeast India.
Abstract: Coral reefs around the world have under the world have undergone a dramatic degradation in the past 20-50 years because of anthropogenic factors such as coral mining, destructive fishing, coastal development and pollution, along with natural factors such as coral bleaching and diseases. Coral diseases are lethal, and could further deteriorate reefs across the tropics. The Gulf of Mannar (GoM), southeast India, falls within the Indo-Pacific realm which is considered as the world ' s richest marine biodiversity region. For the past few decades, reefs of the GoM have been experiencing various threats.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Pandolfi, J.M .et al., Science, 2003, 301, 955-958. Green, E., and Bruckner, A.W., Biol.Conserv, 2000, 96, 347-361.
Literature cited 2: Edward, J.K.P., Mathews, G., Patterson, J., Wilhelmsson, D., Tamelander, J and Linden, O., Coral Reefs of the Gulf of Mannar, Southeastern India-Distribution, Diversity and Status,SDMRI Special Publication No.12, Tuticorin, 2007, p.113. Edward, J.K.P., Mathews, G., Raj,K.D.and Tamelender,J., In Proceedings of the 11th Coral Reef Symposium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida,2008, pp.1292-1294.

ID: 62003
Title: Towards managing nanotechnology-related water pollution in India.
Author: Arun Kumar
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2016
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 110 (8) 1401-1401 (2016)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Towards, managing, nanotechnology-related, water-pollution, India
Abstract: Rapid consumption of nanotechnology-related products has increased every-where which is a cause of concern. Engineered nanoparticles (ENPs), for example, TiO2, ZnO, CuO, Ag, etc. have been found in environment and are shown to pose risks to ecological systems and humans. The objective of this note is to identify research and regulatory priorities for managing nanotechnology-related water pollution in India. This information is important as unlike developed nations, the response to nano-technology-related water pollution in developing nations, such as India is not structured and formalized. For example, information about the presence of nanotechnology-based products in the market is not available for all countries, which is important for managing pollution in the environment.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Nowack, B.and Bucheli, T.D., Environ.Pollut., 2007, 150 (1), 5-22. Kumar, A., Kumar, P., Anandan, A., Fernandes, T.F., Ayokos, G.A., and Biskos, G., J.Nanomater., 2014, 1-16.
Literature cited 2: Woodrow, 2011, http:/www.nanotechproject.org/(accessed 0n 12 October 2014). Baranidharan, S. and Arun Kumar, Curr.Sci., 2012, 103 (10), 1138.

ID: 62002
Title: Multi cob-bearing popcorn (Puakzo maize: a unique landrace of Mizoram, North East, India.
Author: A.Ratan Kumar Singh, S.B.Singh, S.K.Dutta, T.Boopathi, Lungmuana, S.Sha, M.Thoithoi Devi, N.Hemanta Singh.
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2016
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 110 (8) 1392-1393 (2016)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Multi cob bearing popcorn, Maize, unique, landrace, Mizoram, Northeast, India.
Abstract: Mizoram is a mountainous (Lushai hill range) state with closely spaced inter-mountain valleys, demographically dominated by indigenous tribes (Mizo) constituting 94.4 %of the total population. These tribal populations ensure the conservation of plant genetic resources for the future, for the food and nutritional security of an increasing population. Since, 1976, in the northeastern hill region intensive collections of maize landraces were made by ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi and diversity of landraces maize from this region comprised 36 % of total collection from whole India, which was the highest number of accession among other regions.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: http://www.tribal.gov.in/writereaddata/cms/documents/201306110208002203443 demographicstatusofscheduledtribepopulationofindia.pdf (accessed on 19 October 2015). Pandey, A., Semwal, D.P., Bhandari, D.C. and Sharma, S.K., Indian J.Agric.Sci., 2014, 84, 517-522.
Literature cited 2: Dhawan, N.L., Maize Genet.Coop.Newsl., 1964, 38, 69-70. http://cornindia.com/omportance-and-utilization-of-maize/ (accessed on 19 October 2015).

ID: 62001
Title: Blending technology for smarter applications.
Author: Aviad Almagor
Editor: Prof. Arup Dasgupta
Year: 2015
Publisher: Sanjay Kumar
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Geospatial World Volume (05) Issue (11) 48-49 (2015)
Subject: Geospatial World
Keywords: Blending, technology, smarter, applications
Abstract: Mixed Reality technology blends real world objects with digital content, interactively, and in real time. It helps users efficiently interpret physical and digital information, and the spatial relations between them. Mirosoft Hololens is a wearable, self-contained holographic computer. The device features a see through, holographic display and advanced sensors that map the physical environment. HoloLens enables users to interact with 3D holograms blended into the real world. The technology allows users to pin holograms to physical objects and interact with data using GGV-gesture, gaze and voice-commands.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 62000
Title: Data assimilation The Missing Ingredient
Author: David Jonas
Editor: Prof. Arup Dasgupta
Year: 2015
Publisher: Sanjay Kumar
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Geospatial World Volume (05) Issue (11) 42-45 (2015)
Subject: Geospatial World
Keywords: Data assimilation, Missing, ingredient
Abstract: As countries across the Asian region experience a dramatic increase in urbanization, authorities are turning to technology to improve the efficiency of the urban environments. Terms such as ' smart city ' and ' virtual city ' describe the goal to better manage the urban environment and to increase the efficiency of managing cities that are growing in every possible way. The term ' smart city ' has a different meaning to different people.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 61999
Title: Moving towards a smart future
Author: Eric Woods
Editor: Prof. Arup Dasgupta
Year: 2015
Publisher: Sanjay Kumar
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Geospatial World Volume (05) Issue (11) 35-36 (2015)
Subject: Geospatial World
Keywords: Moving, towards, Smart future
Abstract: It is widely quoted fact that more than half of the world ' s population now thrives in cities. This landmark in human development marks the beginning of a major transformation of global society. While the leading developed economies already have urban population rates of over 80 %, developing nations, such as China, only passed the 50 % marks in 2011, an India is not expected to reach 50 % urban population until 2050, while Africa ' s process of urbanization is projected to stretch well into the second half of this century.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 61998
Title: Information Anew Infrastructure Form?
Author: Terry D Bennett
Editor: Prof. Arup Dasgupta
Year: 2015
Publisher: Sanjay Kumar
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Geospatial World Volume (05) Issue (11) 16-18 (2015)
Subject: Geospatial World
Keywords: Information, New, Infrastructure, Form.
Abstract: Population growth, urbanization and economic expansion are set to push demand for infrastructure to unprecedented levels over the next two decades. Data is available and a good part of it is geospatially based and infrastructure relevant, but not all of it easily translates into useful information. Therefore, is it time to start thinking about information as a new generation of future cities-smart or otherwise-must be built to address our changing urban landscape.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 61997
Title: The Data Policy Pieces of the Puzzle
Author: Laura Delgado Lopez.
Editor: Prof. Arup Dasgupta
Year: 2016
Publisher: Sanjay Kumar
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Geospatial World Volume (06) Issue (09) 37-39 (2016)
Subject: Geospatial World
Keywords: Data, Policy, Pieces, Puzzle
Abstract: A key trend in the theme of disruption is the proliferation of small satellites, which include a range of classes with low size and mass, typically 500 kg or less. With new operators planning to launch hundreds of such spacecraft in the coming years, smallsats are projected to have a lasting impact on space activities. Beyond technological innovations, the rise of smallsats has been marked by tensions in the larger policy frame-work governing space activities. In particular, the potential for smallsats to assume critical tasks in earth observations has raised questions that touch on issues as diverse as defining stakeholders ' roles and responsibilities, oversight and licensing, and safety of space operations. The solution to many of these issues requires policy, law, and regulatory mechanisms and is critical to balance the benefits and challenges of this technology.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 61996
Title: Smaller Satellites Big Performance
Author: Dr. Robert E.Zee
Editor: Prof. Arup Dasgupta
Year: 2016
Publisher: Sanjay Kumar
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Geospatial World Volume (06) Issue (09) 37-39 (2015)
Subject: Geospatial World
Keywords: Smaller, Satellite, Big Performance
Abstract: The Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) develops complete space missions for international customers with high performance demands but tight budgets and short schedules. For over 17 years, SFL has been pushing the performance envelope by building big satellite performance into smaller satellites. By doing this, SFL intends to not simply be disruptive, but to continually set the high bar of what is achievable in smaller packages and lower than expected cost.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 61995
Title: Next stop: Hollywood
Author: Robertz Zitz
Editor: Prof. Arup Dasgupta
Year: 2016
Publisher: Sanjay Kumar
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Geospatial World Volume (06) Issue (09) 24-25 (2015)
Subject: Geospatial World
Keywords: Next stop, Hollywood.
Abstract: If you watch enough spy movies you will see a large satellite whiz by and on command, point its massive camera at a street scene hundreds of miles below. Zooming in on the people and items of interest, the audience sees the satellite monitoring events in real-time to help a villain before it is too late. Hollywood may be overstating capabilities, but one part they get right is sheer size of some current and past government satellites. For instance, NASA ' s Hubble Space Telescope is 43.5 feet long-the size of a large school bus- and weighs 24,500 lbs; and the National Reconnaissance Office ' s recently declassified ' Hexogon ' imaging satellite was 30, 000 lbs. and 60 feet long.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 61994
Title: The Future is Small
Author: Ishveena Singh
Editor: Prof. Arup Dasgupta
Year: 2016
Publisher: Sanjay Kumar
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Geospatial World Volume (06) Issue (09) 16-22 (2015)
Subject: Geospatial World
Keywords: Future, small
Abstract: When the biggest commercial satellite imagery player in the world decides to bet on something as small as the size of a shoe box, you know you are onto something. In February Digital Globe announced it was joining forces with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to develop a constellation of highly-capable small imaging satellites. This news reinforced the belief that it ' s a bullish time to be in the commercial earth observation (EO) market right now.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 61993
Title: High nitrate content in the surface water of Balipara, North Brahmaputra river basin, Sonitpur district, Assam, India: a multivariate approach.
Author: Richa Chaturvedi, Saumen Banerjee, Bodhaditya Das, Pronobesh Chattopadhyay, Chira R.Bhattacharjee and Vijay Veer.
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2016
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 110 (7) 1350-1360 (2016)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Contaminants, groundwater and surface water, multivariate statistical techniques, water quality parameters.
Abstract: The present study is an evaluation of ground and surface water quality at Balipara, North Brahmaputra river basin, Sonitpur district, Assam, India using multivariate statistical methods. The results show high concentration of Fe, Mn, Pb and Cr in ground water. Arsenic was observed in both ground and surface water. In the surface water nitrate content was also found to be high. Ward ' s method was used for hierarchical agglomerative cluster analysis. A close relationship between electrical conductivity (EC) and total dissolved solids (TDS) was established by the smallest proximity distance between these parameters. Group 1 comprised of TDS, EC, total alkalinity (TA), F, Ca, Pb, Cr, and CI based on proximity distances. Group 2 consisted of Fe, Mn, As and Group 3 of TH, Mg, pH, Zn, SO4 and NO3, Cl, Zn, pH and Ca. Group 2 accounted for Mg and F and Group 3 for Fe, Mn, TA, Pb, As and Cr. The interrelationships between the contaminants depicted by cluster analysis, categorize the contamination levels. Factor analyses were applied for understanding the interrelationships between the variables and for identifying probable source components. Six factors justifying 83.64 %of the total variance in groundwater and five factors describing 81.92 % of the total variance in surface water were found responsible for variation in the data structure. The relative contribution of all the water-quality parameters was best explained by discriminant analysis.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Carpenter, S.R., Caraco, N.F., Correll, D.L., Howarth, R.W., Sharpely, A.N.and Smith, V.H.,Nonpoint pollution of surface waters with phosphorus and nitrogen.Ecol.Appl., 1998, 8, 559-568. Fergusson, J.E. (ed.), The heavy elements: chemistry. In Environmental Impact and Health Effects, Pergamon, New York, 1990, p.720.
Literature cited 2: Niemi, G.J., Devore, P., Detenbeck, N., Taylor, D. and Lima, A., Overview of case studies on recovery of aquatic systems from disturbance.Environ.Manage., 1990, 14, 571-587. Pruss-Ustun, A., R., Gore, F. and Bartram, J., Safer water, better health, 2008; http://www.who.int/quantifying_ehimpacts/publications/saferwater/en.

ID: 61992
Title: Food resource exploitation in ladybirds: consequences of prey species and size.
Author: Desh Deepak Chaudhary, Bhupendra Kumar, Geetanjali Mishra and Omkar.
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2016
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 110 (7) 1343-1349 (2016)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Aphids, food resource exploitation, ladybirds, prey species and size resource polymorphism.
Abstract: In the present study, preference between larger and smaller instars of Acyrthosiphon pisum and Aphis craccivora by small and large female variants of lady-birds Menochilus sexmaculatus and Propylea dissecta has been investigated. Results reveal that both lady-bird species consumed smaller prey, A.craccivora over larger prey, A.pisum when kept individually and/or in combination. Although small and large female variants of both ladybird species consumed smaller and larger instars of A.craccivora respectively, they preferred smaller instars of A.pisum. Similar results were also recorded within combinations. Thus, food resource exploitation in both ladybirds is due to both prey species and size.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Schoener, T.W., Resource portioning in ecological communities. Science, 1974, 185, 27-39. Roughgarden, J., Resource portioning among competing species- a coevolutionary approach.Theor.Popul.Boil., 1976, 9 (3), 388-424.
Literature cited 2: Skulason, S.and Smith, T.B., Resource polymorphism invertebrates. Trends Ecol.Evol. 1995, 10 (9), 366-370. Smith, T.B. and Skualson, S., Evolutionary significance of resource polymorphisms in fishes, amphibians, and birds.Annu.Rev.Ecol.Syst., 1996, 27, 111-133.

ID: 61991
Title: Importance of agriculture and crop residues in carbon sequestration and nutrient enrichment at agricultural farms of East Kolkata Wetland area, a Ramsar site.
Author: Sudin Pal, Buddhadeb Chattopadhyay and Subhra Kumar Mukhopadhyay.
Editor: R. Srinivasan.
Year: 2016
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 110 (7) 1330-1337 (2016)
Subject: Current Science.
Keywords: Agricultural plants, carbon credit, carbon sequestration, crop residue, nutrient enrichment.
Abstract: In the present study, species-specific carbon sequestration efficiency of eight most extensively cultivated agricultural plants in East Kolkata Wetland (EKW) ecosystem has been measured. They altogether sequester about 6343.7 kg ha-1 C is retained in the field as residual parts .Also, the crop residue of these eight plants contains 373.62 kg ha-1 N, 3.84 kg ha-1 Na, 7.95 kg ha-1 K, 1.85 kg ha-1 Ca, 0.21 kg ha-1 Mg and 2.41 kg ha-1 Fe, 0.36 kg ha-1 Mn and 0.17 kg ha-1 Zn, which enrich the soil micronutrient and may decrease the fertilizer cost. The present study is also aimed at the construction of a beneficial and sustainable crop management system, allowing farmers to get carbon credit from the practice.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Dimri, V.P., Use and abuse of excess CO2-an overview.J.Indian Geophys.Union, 2014, 18, 205-209 Carsky, J.R., Hayashi, Y.and Tian, G., Benefits of mulching in the subhumid savanna zone: research needs and technology targeting. In Draft Resource and Crop Management Research Monograph, IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1998.
Literature cited 2: Paustian, K., Six, J., Eliott, E.T.and Hunt, H.W., Management options for reducing CO2 emissions from agricultural soils. Biogeochemistry, 2000, 48, 147-163. Lal, R., World crop residues production and implication of its use as a biofuel.Environ.Int., 2005, 31, 575-586.