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ID: 60405
Title: PROGENY EVALUATION OF MELIA AZEDARACH (LINN.) FOR LEAF SENESCENCE, FRUIT CHARACTERS AND WOOD SPECIFIC GRAVITY.
Author: HIMANSHU MEENA, RAJNI SHARMA AND ASHOK KUMAR.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (9) 891-895 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Melia azedarach, progeny evaluation, Leaf senescence, Fruit, Specific gravity.
Abstract: Fifty four progenies of Melia azedarach (Linn.) from eleven geographical locations were evaluated for leaf senescence, fruit characters and wood specific gravity. Large variations were recorded for leaf senescence period ranged from 35 to 119 days per year in 8-year -old progeny trial, however, few progenies remained semi-evergreen. Between progeny and within progeny differences were found significant. The narrow sense heritability (progeny basis, within progeny basis and individual plant basis) was calculated for all the characters. High heritabilities were recorded for fruit characters and specific gravity. Fruit characters have high genetic gain, whereas, specific gravity has low genetic gain. Genetic gain for within family selection was higher than family selection for all traits.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Chauhan R., Chauhan S.K. and Saralch H.S. (2008) Melia azedarach published by the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. pp. 48. Goyal S., Dhull S.K., Kapoor K.K. and Nandal D.P.S. (2001) Soil organic matter and soil microbial properties in Melia azedarach plantation in salt affected soil. Indian J. Agrof., 3: 130-133.
Literature cited 2: Ibrahim L. and Juhany E.L. (2011). Evaluation of some wood quality measures of eight -year old Melia azedarach trees. Turkey J. Agric For., 35: 165-171. Khangia B. (1997). Performance of different forest trees species under agro-climatic condition of Assam. J. Agric. Sci. Soc. North-East India, 10: 193-196.

ID: 60404
Title: INFLUENCE OF SEED SIZE AND PRETREATMENTS ON SEED GERMINATION AND SEEDLING VIGOUR OF PTEROCARPUS MARSUPIUM ROXB.
Author: VED PAL SINGH AND DEVENDRA KUMAR.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (9) 887-890 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Seed germination, seed grades and Vigour index.
Abstract: Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. (Bijasal) is an important multipurpose tree species valued for its timber, fuel and fodder. Three experiments were carried out to determine the effect of various seed sizes, time of sowing and pretreatments on seed germination and growth performance in terms of vigour. Higher germination percentage was found during July and August. Larger size seeds > 3.78 mm (T3) (wt. 68.8 gm/ 100 seeds) showed higher seed germination percentage as compared to rest treatments. Root length, shoot length and total dry matter production of seedlings were measured for computing the vigour index. Seeds soaked in cold water for 24 h (T4) showed higher germination percentage and significantly higher growth in terms of vigour index. Large sized seed pretreated in cold water for 24h sowed during July and August gave better seed germination and seedlings quality.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Abdul- Baki A.A. and Anderson J.D. (1973). Vigour determination in soybean seed by multiple criteria. Crop Science, 13: 630-633. Anon (2003). In Wealth of India, Vol. VIII, pp. 302-305.
Literature cited 2: Arjuna M.C., Antony K.A.D. and Ponnamal N.R. (1994). Effect of seed size on germination viability and seedling biomass in Pongamia pinnata Pierre. Van Vigyan, 32: 23-28. Chadhar S.K., Chaturvedi P., Patley R.K. and Baghel N.S. (1999) Suitable potting mixture for raising seedlings of Eucalyptus hybrid and Pterocarpus marsupium in root trainers. Vaniki Sandesh, 23: 3, 1-7.

ID: 60403
Title: NODULATION AND NITROGEN FIXATION BEHAVIOUR STUDY IN THE MYRICA ESCULENTA BUCH.-HAM. EX D. DON TREES UNDER TWO DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
Author: S.P. CHAUKIYAL, NIRMAL KHATRI, PALLAVI BHATIA AND POOJA KANNOJIA.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (9) 882-886 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Nodule number, Biomass and Nitrogen fixation activity.
Abstract: Seedlings of Myrica esculenta were grown and assessed for its nodulation and nitrogen fixation behavior at monthly intervals under two different environmental conditions. No nodule formation was observed in two years old seedlings at two different places i) lower altitude i.e. New Forest (FRI), Dehradun ii) higher altitude i.e. Field Research Station, FRI, Khirsu (Pauri), Uttarakhand, even though an aqueous solution of crushed freshly collected nodules and rhizospheric soil from its naturally grown area was applied under each pot of growing plants. Maximum nodule biomass was recorded in summer followed by rainy and least in winter season. Highest nodule numbers were recorded in rainy season followed by summer and minimum in winter. Seasonally higher g-1 fr wt h-1 and pl-1 h-1 nitrogen fixation activity was recorded in rainy season followed by winter and minimum in summer season.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Akkermans A.D.L. (1971). Nitrogen fixation and nodulation of Alnus and Hippophae under natural conditions. Ph.D. thesis, State University of Leiden, The Netherlands. Bhatt I.D., Rawal R.S. and Dhar U. (2000) Improvement in seed germination of Myrica esculenta Buch-Ham ex D. Don- a high value tree species of Kumaun Himalaya, India. Seed Science and Technology, 28: 597-605.
Literature cited 2: Chaukiyal S.P. (1994) Nitrogen assimilation and fixation in relation to growth and seasonal changes in Pongammia pinnata Pierre. Thesis submitted to Garhwal University, Srinagar, Garhwal Uttarakhnd, pp. 202. Chaukiyal S.P. (2013). Clonal screening of Dalbergia sissoo in relation to nitrogen utilization and biomass production. Final Project Report submitted to the Indian Council of Forestry research and Education, Dehradun Uttarakhand, pp. 174.

ID: 60402
Title: EFFECT OF TREE DIAMETER AND NUMBER OF BOREHOLES ON OLEORESIN YIELD IN PINUS ROXBURGHII SARGENT.
Author: K.R. SHARMA, DHARM SINGH MEENA AND CHANDER LEKHA.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (9) 875-881 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Oleoresin yield, Chir pine, Tree diameter, Borehole Method, Number of boreholes.
Abstract: The oleoresin is an important forest produce of pine forests in the world. The conventional rill method of tapping leads to the destruction of some wood and the production of poor quality oleoresin. The improved tapping technique i.e. borehole method was used by applying 10% ethephon and 20% H2SO4 as a stimulant. The mean oleoresin yield of low, medium and high resin yielders was 827.24, 1486 and 2594.8 g/season respectively. The highest oleoresin yield was recorded in R-11 high resin yielder (3975 g/season) and lowest oleoresin yield was found in R- 20 low resin yielder (465 g/ season). The highest oleoresin yield of 2.24 kg was recorded in 40-45 (D3) diameter class. The oleoresin yield differed significantly among the different boreholes drilled at different time interval. The maximum oleoresin yield of 684.5 g/hole/tree was obtained from first (B1) borehole (March to October) and minimum oleoresin yield (523.4 g/hole/tree) was recorded in B3 (May-October).
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Anonymous (1965). Resin tapping study in Pinus radiate plantation. Inf. Tech. Ins. For., Santiago 32 (19): 61-64. Anonymous (1990). Himachal Pradesh Forest Statistics. Department of Forest Farming Conservation, Shimla. 229 p.
Literature cited 2: Badran O.A. (1963). A study on the production of resin from P. brutia in Syria. Alexandrian. J. Agri. Res. 11 (1): 167-181. Chaudhari D.C., Goel C.L., Joshi B.D., Uniyal D.N., Bist R.S. and Prasad A. (1992). Correlation between diameter and resin yield by rill method of tapping. Indian Forster, 118 (7): 456-459.

ID: 60401
Title: PATTERNS OF MORPHOMETRIC VARIABILITY IN DENDROCALAMUS HAMILTONII MUNRO POPULATIONS ACROSS EAST KHASI HILLS, NORTHEAST INDIA.
Author: S. PATTANAIK AND JOHN. B. HALL.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (9) 868-874 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Morphological parameters, Dendrocalamus hamiltonii, Clump improvement, Morphometric variability.
Abstract: A study was undertaken in Dendrocalamus Hamiltonii to assess variability and structure in seven commercially important morphological parameters in 120 sampled clumps across six populations in east Khasi Hills. Statistically significant variations were found in six parameters viz., culm length, culm diameter at breast height (dbh), culm internode length, number of nodes, culm wall thickness and culm lumen diameter. A high negative and significant (p= 0.01) correlation between culm internode length and culm wall thickness was observed. Principal comments analysis of populations based on morphological parameters differentiated Khasi populations from the lone population in Naga Hills. This variation between the two regions could be explained by the parameters culm wall thickness and internode length. No clear population structure was detected in the Khasi Hills populations, where some degree of overlapping among populations was observed indicating continuous variation in the observed morphological parameters.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Banik R.L. and Das S. (1996) Studies on culm diameter, wall thickness and internode length in relation to habitat condition of some bamboo species of Bangladesh, Journal of non-Timber Forest Products, 3: 126-131. Bhaskar B.P., Mishra J.P., Baruah S.U. Vadivelu S., Sen T.K., Butte P.S. and Dutta D.P. (2004). Soils on Jhum cultivated hill slopes of Narang-Kongripara watershed in Meghalaya, Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science. 52 (2): 125-133.
Literature cited 2: Bhatt B.P, Singha L.B., Sachan M.S. and Singh K. (2004) Commercial edible bamboo species of the northeastern Himalayan region, India, part-1: young shoot sales , Journal of Bamboo and Rattan, 3: 337-364. Joseph J. (1982). Flora of Nongpoh and Vicinity, east Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Forest Department, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong. 102 pp.

ID: 60400
Title: A BIODIVERSITY PERSPECTIVE ON THE NTFP POTENTIAL OF BILASPUR FOREST DIVISION OF CHATTISGARH.
Author: S.C. TIWARI AND MUKHTAR AHMAD ITOO.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (9) 862-867 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Baiga tribe, Forest Villages, Livelihood, NTFP Potential.
Abstract: The present paper deals with the various uses of plants species collected by the Baiga tribe in four selected forest villages of Bilaspur Forest Division. The information on collection, harvesting, marketing and sale of NTFPs were collected through personal interview with local elderly tribal people of the villages. During the study 24 wild edible and 19 medicinal plant species were found being utilized as food, medicine, fruits and for other purposes. The knowledge on plant resource use was observed to be location specific. The activities relating to the collection, harvesting, processing and sale of NTPFs are mainly performed by local tribal people living in the area. Interpretation of outstanding traditional knowledge on sustained harvesting, utilization and cultivation may further sustain their livelihoods. Characterization of plant based knowledge and refinement and value addition to bio-products may further advance the livelihood regime of the Baiga tribes living in the forest villages of Bilaspur Forest Division of Chhattisgarh.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968). The Revised Survey of Forest Types of India. Manager of Publications, Gol, Delhi. Chopra K. (1997). The Valuation and pricing of non-timber forest products: conceptual issues and a case study from India. In: Environmental Sustainability. Smith, F., (ed.). St. Lucie Press, Florida. pp. 107-139.
Literature cited 2: Koliyal A. (1997). Extraction of Non-timber Forest produce from selected tree species in Betul Forest Division and its impact on population structure of these species, M.Sc Thesis, Wildlife Institute of India Dehra Dun. Kumar N., Saxena N.C., Alagh Y. and Mitra K (2000). India: Alleviating poverty through forest development. World Bank Washington.

ID: 60399
Title: MOLECULAR VARIATIONS AMONG DIFFERENT ACCESSIONS OF JATROPHA CURCAS L.
Author: M.B. TANDEL, M.U. KUKADIA, M.R. PARMAR AND N.K. PATEL.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (9) 857-861 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: RAPD, Accessions, Jatropha curcas L.
Abstract: Molecular variations among different accessions 15 Jatropha curcas accessions were carried out. The RAPD analysis of accessions showed that the five decamer primers produced a total of 27 scorable bands. Out of them 18 were polymorphic and 9 were monomorphic. The percentage of polymorphism ranged from maximum 77.78% showed by OPF-08 to a minimum of 60.00 % by OPF -3, OPF-5 and OPF-10. Lowest genetic similarity (0.333) was observed between accessions No. 9 and 1and 9 and 3 and the highest genetic similarity (1.000) was among various accessions including 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. The dendrogram of fifteen accessions reflected that at a similarity level of 70.00 %, the accessions were divided in two clusters. The accession No. 9 was found in second cluster having minimum similarity within other accessions whereas rests of accessions were laid in first cluster.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Avise (1994). Molecular Markers, Natural History and Evolution. Chapman and Hall, New York, pp. 1-5. Behera T.K.., Singh A.K. and Staub J.E. (2008). Comparative analysis of genetic diversity in Indian bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L) using RAPD and ISSR markers for developing crop improvement strategies. Scientia Horticulture, 115: 209-217.
Literature cited 2: Faseela K.V. and Joseph S. (2007). Molecular characterization of Amaranth land races and assessment of interspecific relationships among Amaranthus spp. (L) using RAPD markers. Indian J. Genet., 67 (1): 12-17. Heller J. (1996). Physic nut Jatropha Curcas L. Promoting the conservation and use of underutilized and neglected crops. 1. Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research, Gatersleben/ International Plant Genetic Resources Institute Rome.

ID: 60398
Title: FIRST FLOOR DYNAMICS AND ITS MANAGEMENT OPTIONS IN MIXED OLD GROWN PINUS ROXBURGHII SARGENT. PLANTATION OF DOON VALLEY.
Author: P.K. PANDE
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (9) 847-856 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Litter-production, Decomposition-constant, Nutrient-release, Nutrient-return.
Abstract: Present paper deals with patterns in litter fall, decomposition, nutrient return, release and accumulation in 57 year old chir pine plantation of Doon-valley. Initially, the plantation was raised as monoculture but later on stand was invaded by broad-leaf species like Michelia champaca, Cinnamomum camphora and Mallotus philippensis. Needles contributed 49.415 (4780.82 kg ha-1y-1) to the total litter fall (9675.89 kg ha-1y-1). The peak period of leaf fall in pine is during April-May. The other invaded species of the plantation contributed 4124.22 kg ha-1y-1, which was 42.62% of the total litter fall. The value of decomposition constant (k) was 1.35 for leaf litter while it was 0.865 for twig litter. Leaching losses were low during the first month of the decomposition rate. It was 2.59% of the annual decomposition. Higher values for decomposition rate, was recorded during rainy season. Temperature, rainfall and number of rainy days were positively related with decomposition rate. Nutrient concentration is generally higher in needle litter than of twig litter. Ca and N contributed higher proportion in total nutrient return, release and accumulation. In general, the magnitude of total nutrient return followed the magnitude of total litter fall. The higher nutrient return was associated with higher litter fall and nutrient concentrations. Further, the order of importance in terms of magnitude (kg ha-1y-1) of total nutrient return was: Ca (77.46) >N (57.63) > K (51.70) > Mg (11.74) > P (7.14). The broad leaves contributed in total return magnitude (kg ha-1y-1) as Ca (43.21) > N (28.46) > K (23.05) > Mg (4.72) > P (2.93). It was 55.78%, 55.05%, 44.58%%, 40.20%%, 40.86% respectively, for Ca, N, K, Mg and P. Significant variations in all the nutrients were noticed. N and P showed higher variations. These variations are non-significantly correlated with magnitude of leaf fall showing inefficient biochemical cycling, except for nitrogen.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Addicott F.T. and. Lyon J.L (1973). Physiological ecology of abscission. In: Physiological Ecology -shedding of plant parts (Kozlowski, T.T. Ed.) Academic press, New York and London, pp 85-117. Attiwill P.M., Guthrie H.B and Leuning R. (1978). Nutrient cycling in Eucalyptus oblique (L hereto) forest 1. litter production and nutrient return .Aust. J. Bot., 26: 79-91.
Literature cited 2: Bhat D.M. (1990). Litter production and seasonality in tropical moist forest ecosystems of utter Kannada District, Karnataka, Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Plant Sci.) 100: 139-152. Briggs S.V. and Maher M.T. (1983). Litter fall and leaf decomposition in River red gum (E.camaldulensis) swamp. Australian J. Bot., 31: 307-316.

ID: 60397
Title: GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF DIFFERENT PROVINCES OF AZADIRACHTA INDICA.
Author: A.K. BISARIA, SHIV RAM TYAGI AND MOHAMMAD ABASS AHANGER
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (9) 841-846 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Azadirachta indica, Plant height, Plant girth, Flowering percentage.
Abstract: Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a multipurpose tree which has been found as core species for desert afforestation in India because it is adapted to tropical and subtropical climates and can tolerate high summer temperatures even up to 50 ? C. Present study was conducted on eighteen months old saplings of Azadirachta indica procured from different provinces of India and planted in Tapovan, Gwalior in September, 2000. Growth performance viz., plant height, plant girth, flowering percentage and percentage of plant establishment of different saplings has been studied after ten years of initial plantation. Maximum plant height (6.610?0.260 m) has been attained by saplings of Kurnool (A.P.) whereas saplings of Nagpur (Maharashtra) were found to possess maximum plant girth (0.378?0.007 m) after ten years of initial plantation. Better flowering percentage (86.95%) was shown by saplings procured from Hisar (Haryana). After ten years of plantation, saplings of Bhilwara (Rajasthan) have been found with 100% plant establishment percentage and can be considered as better adapted provinces to Tapovan, Gwalior.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Ahmed S., Bamofleh S. and Munshi M. (1989). Cultivation of neem (Azadirachta indica, Meliaceae) in Saudi Arabia. Economic Botany, 43: 35-38. Annual Plan (2010-2011). Volume -1. Government of Madhya Pradesh. Planning, Economics and Statistics Department, 1-340 pp.
Literature cited 2: Arzai A.H.and Aliyu B.S. (2010). The relationship between canopy width, height and trunk size in some tree species growing in the Savana zone of Nigeria, Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 3(1): 260-263. Bahuguna V.K. (1997). Silviculture and management practices for cultivation of Azadirachta indica (neem), Indian Forester, 123(5): 379-386.

ID: 60396
Title: PERFORMANCE OF DIFFERENT ACCESSIONS OF PONGAMIA PINNATA.
Author: N. GURUNATHAN, S.P. AHLAWAT AND K.RAJARAJAN.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (9) 837-840 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Pongamia pinnata, performance, Accessions, Cuttings.
Abstract: Pongamia pinnata is one of the most promising tree borne oil seeds species. Ten better performing accessions mainly based on fruiting were evaluated. Uniform size semi-hardwood cuttings were treated with IBA @ 600 ppm. The cuttings were measured, after 75 days of planting for root length, shoot length, collar diameter, fresh weight and dry weight. The shoot length, collar diameter, fresh weight and dry weight had shown significant difference between sources. Broad sense heritability was highest for rooting (99.58%) followed by fresh and dry weight. Fresh weight showed high genetic advance. The sources Mundara (Tikamargh) and Khadauli (Agra) performed better in terms of dry matter production as well as rooting.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Ahuja S., Malhotra P.K., Bhatia V.K. and Prasad R. (2008). Statistical package for agricultural research (SPAR 2). J.Ind. Soc.Agri.Stist., 62:65-74. Allard R.W. (1999). Principles of Plant Breeding (2nd edt). New York: John Wiley & Sons, p. 254.
Literature cited 2: Burton G.W. (1952). Quantitative inheritance in grasses. Proc. 6th Intl. Grassland Cong., 1: 227- 283. (6th ed.) lowa, USA: lowa State Univ. Press, p. 267. Campbell R.K. and Sorenson F.C. (1978). Effect of test environment on expression of clines and on delimitation of seed zones in Douoglas-fir. Thor.Appl.Genet., 51: 233-246.

ID: 60395
Title: Carbonaceous nanoparticle-An overview.
Author: T. Esakkimuthu and D. Sivakumar.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (3), 633-638 (2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Nanoparticles, Water Pollution, Waste water Pollution.
Abstract: Nanotechnology is defined as the manipulation of matter with at least one dimension sized from 1 to 100 nanometre. In addition to making nanomaterials and products with less impact to the environment, green nanotechnology also means using nanotechnology to make current manufacturing processes for non-nano materials and products without harming the environment or human health, and producing nano-products that provide solutions to environmental problems. The principal way nanotechnologies might help alleviate water problems by solving the technical challenges and by removing water contaminants including pathogens, harmful chemicals like heavy metals, pesticides and salt pose etc. This paper deals with the carbon based nanoparticle. Carbon materials are a class of significant and widely used engineering adsorbent. Carbon nanoparticles are one of the most widely used type of adsorbents in water treatment, because of their several merits: broad-spectrum removal capability toward pollutants, chemical inertness, and thermal stability.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Atafar, Z., Mesdaghinia, A., Nouri, J., Homaee, M. and Yunesian, M. 2010. Effect of fertilizer application on soil heavy metal concentration.Environ.Monitor.Assess. 160 (1-4): 83-89. Dhermendra K. Tiwari, J. Behari and Prasenjit Sen. 2008. Application of Nanoparticles in Waste Water Treatment. World Applied Sciences Journal 3 (3): 417-433.
Literature cited 2: Droste, R.L., 1997. Theory and practice of water and wastewater treatment. New York: Wiley (Book) Flavio Rizzolio, Vinit Kumar, and Giuseppe Tooli, 2013. Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles in Medicine for Cancer Therapy. ACS Med .Chem.Lett.4: 1012-1013.

ID: 60394
Title: Application of electro-dialysis on removal of heavy metals.
Author: D.Sivakumar, D. Shankar, V. Gomathi and A. Nandakumaar
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (3), 627-631 (2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Heavy metals, Process parameters, Electroplating industry Effluent, Validation experiment.
Abstract: This study was focused on removal of cadmium (Cd) and tin (Sn) from electroplating industry wastewater using the method called electro-dialysis method. The experimental investigations have been carried out by using electro-dialysis method for different temperature and different agitation speed with two electrodes namely carbon and iron. The results showed that the maximum percentage removal of Cd and Sn in the electroplating industrial wastewater was obtained at the temperature of 50 ? C, agitation speed of 100 rpm and contact time of 8 h by electrodialysis method. The results of experimental investigations were verified with the experiments conducted for the removal of Cd and Sn in an aqueous solution. Thus, his study concluded that electro-dialysis method was effectively used for removing Cd and SN from electroplating industry wastewater.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: APPA, 2005. Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater, 20th edition, APHA Publication, Washington D.C. Hansen, H.K., Nunez, P., Raboy, D., Schippacase, I. and Grandon, R. 2007. Electrocoagulation in wastewater containing arsenic: Comparing different process designs. Electrochimica Acta, 52: 3464-3470.
Literature cited 2: Hood R.G. 2010. Treatment and Reuse of Wastewater in the Textile Industry by Means of Coagulation and Adsorption Techniques. Journal of App.Sci.Res., 6 (8): 964-972. Karaca, S., Gurses, A., Acikidiz, M. and Ejder, M. 2008. Adsorption of Cationic Dye from Aqueous Solutions by Activated Carbon. Microporous Materials. 115: 376-382.

ID: 60393
Title: A case study on effectiveness of ozonised centrifugal aeration treatment technology for industrial wastewater.
Author: A.N.Kandaswamy, D. Sivakumar, R. Anand, A. Jagathanprakaash and M.Ponvalavan.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (3), 623-626 (2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Tannery Industrial Wastewater, OCAT
Abstract: Ozone Technology is an emerging technology in the area of waste water treatment. This Technology has been so far used in lake remediation and drinking water disinfection. Scientists now days are exploring the use of Ozone Technology in the area of waste water treatment. Under this context, a study was carried out to ascertain the effectiveness of the ozone technology in treating the industrial effluents of Tannery and Textile industries. The studies carried out and the results are analyzed. The results prove that ozone technology is more effective than the conventional treating methods. This technology envisages a better treatment and more over does not produce any by products or sludge. Hence ozonised centrifugal aeration treatment (OCAT) can be strongly recommended for treating the industrial effluents in an effective manner.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Arumugam, N., 2005. Environment and Pollution, Saras Publication, Nagarkoil. Bhathia, S.C., 2003. Managing Industrial Pollution, Macmillan India Ltd, Delhi
Literature cited 2: Kudesa, V.P., and Rita, 2003. Industrial Pollution, Pragati Prakashan, Meerat. Maharajan, S.P. 2004. Pollution Control in Process Industries, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi.

ID: 60392
Title: Study on wastewater characteristics of a private multispecialty hospital at Chennai.
Author: C. Nirmala Rani, Rajashekhar Talikot and S.R. Kannan.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (3), 619-622 (2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Wastewater, BOD, COD, TSS, Activated Sludge, Effluent.
Abstract: Shortage of water resources, its conservation due to population growth are the important issues for Environmental Engineers. Besides, hospital wastewater has the same quality as municipal wastewater, they may also potentially contain various hazardous components like infectious pathogens, toxic, biodegradable and radioactive contaminants that can cause pollution and health problems. In this paper, physical and chemical characteristics of produced wastewater in a private hospital located at the outskirts of Chennai were investigated. Results were compared with the effluent parameters of wastewater standards. The findings of the study showed that BOD, COD and TDS of the wastewater were 108.2, 176.65 and 53.55 mg/L respectively. Comparison of the indicators between effluents of waste water treatment systems and the CPHEEO standards of Environment, showed a considerable increase in the hospital wastewater. Hence it was decided to for the design o various treatment units.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Anonymous, East Java Governor ' s Decree No 61 of 1999, 1999. Liquid Waste Quality Standard for Hospital Activities. (Surabaya, Environment Agency of East Java.). Anonymous, General Guidelines of Hygiene Facilities and Public Buildings (Jakarta, Department of Health, 2002.).
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ID: 60391
Title: Novel treatment of biodegradable market waste with laboratory scale anaerobic digesters using PVC pipes.
Author: S.Venkatesh and S. Raju.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.33 (3), 613-617 (2014)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Anaerobic digestion, Biogas production, High solid digestion, Multiphase digestion, Renewable energy, Solid waste management.
Abstract: Anaerobic digestion of biodegradable solid wastes is being considered as an effective method of both management of solid wastes and also as a renewable source of energy in the form of biogas. Anaerobic digestion is the bacterial fermentation of organic wastes in the absence of free oxygen. Since the vegetable waste forms the major portion of organic waste and generation of biogas seems to be a viable waste management option. The present study focuses on the anaerobic digestion of vegetable waste using high solid digestion (HSD) of different designs. The performance of three types of HSD operated with vegetable waste as substrate was evaluated. The first type digester was with solid and liquid phase within the digester unit. The second type was a single unit without any phase separation. The third type of digester was with a separate solid and liquid phase units. The performance of type III digester was 8.9 % higher than type 1 and 23.1% more than type II digester. The highest biogas yield in type III digester was found to be statistically significant at 99 % confidential level.
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