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ID: 60270
Title: Ecological studies of Nacharam Lake, with reference to water quality.
Author: Amin Hossaini Motlagh, K. Navatha and P. Manikya Reddy.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 829-832 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Lake Water, Pollution, Phytoplankton.
Abstract: The present study focuses on physico-chemical and biological assessment of water quality of Nacharam Lake. Nacharam lake has been the lack of an environmental perspective on the part of local authorities; It is located behind the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT). Water samples from the surface were collected at all the sampling stations for a period of one year from 2011 to 2012. The samples were analyzed on the same day in the laboratory for different physico-chemical parameters following the standard methods. Four different groups of algae were recorded in the lake i.e. Chlorophyceae, Cynophyceae, Bailariophyceae and Euglenophyceae. Among them Bacillariophyceae and Chlorophyceae, Bacillariophyceae and Euglenophyceae. Among them Bacillariophyceae and Chlorophyceae were dominant. Nitzschia palea, Ni.hungarica, Gomphonema sphaerophorum and Cyclotella meneghiniana were serve as good indicators of pollution in the lake.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: APHA, AWWA and WPCF, (American public health association, American water works association and water pollution control federation) 1995. Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Waste Water, 19th ed. Published by APHA, AWWA and WPCF, Washington, USA. Ananthaiah, 2010. Ecological studies on temple tanks of Ananthagiriand sarpanpally project with reference to water quality.Ph.D. Thesis, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
Literature cited 2: ISI, 1982 Indian Standards institution, Indian standard tolerance limit for Inland Surface Water subjected to pollution, second revision. 15: 2296 Jyothi, B. 1990. Ecology and Biochemical aspects of algal blooms. Ph.D.Thesis, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

ID: 60269
Title: Effect of Distillery spentwash application on soil microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen in red soil.
Author: P.Latha, P.Thangavel, K. Arulmozhiselvan and K.Velayudham.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 823-827 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Distillery spentwash, Microbial biomass carbon, Microbial biomass nitrogen.
Abstract: Distillery spentwash contains nutrients and organic matter and hence beneficially used on agricultural lands. A laboratory incubation experiment was carried out to study the different amount of distillery spentwash on soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics. The treatments consisted of T1-Soil alone, T2, T3, T4, T5 and T6-Spentwash @ 20 kilo litres ha-1, 40 kilo litres ha-1, 60 kilo litres ha-1, 80 kilo litres ha-1 and 100 kilo litres ha-1 respectively. Among the different levels, the highest organic carbon, microbial biomass carbon, microbial biomass nitrogen, mineral nitrogen and microbial population was observed in 100 kilo litres ha-1 of spentwash compared to soil alone. Results showed that application of spentwash not only added mineral N and carbon to soil, but also promoted the mineralization of soil organic C and N.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: APHA.1998. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. American Public Health Association, New York, pp. 890. Baskar, M., Gopal, H.C., Kayalvizhi, M., Sheik Dawood, M., Subash Chandra Bose and Rajukannu, K. 2001. Influence of preplant application of distillery effluent and fertilizers on soil properties and yield of sugarcane. In: Proceedings of National Seminar on use of poor quality water and sugar industrial effluents in agriculture, ADAC & RI, TNAU, Tiruchirapalli, February 5, pp. 76-82.
Literature cited 2: Bremner, C. 1965. Inorganic Forms of Soil Nitrogen: Methods Of Soil Analysis, in Part 1. Page, A.L (ed). Am.Soc.Agron.Inc., Medison, Wisconsin, pp. 1149-1176. Chantigny, M.H., Rochette, P. and Angers, D.A. 2001. Short term C and N dynamics in a soil amended with pig slurry and barley straw: A filed experiment. Can.J.Soil Sci (81): 131-137.

ID: 60268
Title: A preliminary study on soil and water quality of Makum Coalfield, Assam, India.
Author: N. Nesa, P. Azad and G.U Ahmed.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 817-821 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Physico-chemical properties, Degraded soil, Collieries, Acidity, Mine spoils.
Abstract: The present study was undertaken to assess the impact of mining activities on quality of soil and water of Tipong, Tirap and Tikak Collieries of Makum Coalfield of Assam. The parameters like soil texture, water holdingcapacity (WHC), soil moisture content (SMC), pH, conductivity; available P, organic carbon, organic matter, total nitrogen were studied. The highest percentage of clay (10.61) and silt (11.36) in soil was observed in Tirap colliery while highest sand percentage (87.98) in soil was recorded in Tipong colliery. Highest water holding capacity (59.2%), soil moisture content (28.4%) and conductivity (1.03) in soil was recorded in Tipong colliery. The soil and water of Tipong, Tirap and Tikak Collieries of Makum Coalfield was found to be highly acidic in nature. Presence of low pH and reduced nutrient status such as available-phosphorus, nitrogen, organic carbon and matter in the soil confirmed heavy degradation of soil and water and are becoming a matter in the soil confirmed heavy degradation of soil and water and are becoming a matter of serious concern for its adverse affect on the environment of the place.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Bhattacharya, A., Borthakur, J.R. and Dhar, M.K. 1999: A study on the impact of opencast mining on environment of Makum Coal Field and surrounding areas. Proc.Nat.Conf.Pollution Man and Environ. June 15-16.p. 33-37. Clesceri, L.S., Greenberg, A.E. and Eaton, A.D. 1998. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste Water p. 4-178 to 4-179 In: L.S. Clesceri, A.E. Greenberg and A.D. Eaton edited. American Public Health Association, NY, USA. 20th edition.
Literature cited 2: Chadwick, K.J. 1973. Methods of assessment of acid colliery spoils as a medium for plant growth.p.81-91 In: R.J. Hutnik and G.Davis edited. Ecology and Reclamation of Devasted Land Vol. I. Gordon and Breach, New York. Dhar, B.B, 1993. Environment Management & Pollution Control in Mining Industry, Rotterdam.

ID: 60267
Title: A study on the quality of potable water in some areas of Kanpur city with special reference to Fluoride concentration.
Author: Pankaj Verma, Sharad.C.Srivastava, Shivshanker Yadav, Rajesh Kumar, Madhu Tripathi and S.K. Sharma
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 811-8115 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Fluoride, SPADNS, Dental carries, Fluoridation.
Abstract: Fluoride is anion F, the reduced form of fluorine. Inorganic fluorine containing compounds are called fluorides. Fluoride, like other halides, is a monovalent ion. Concentration of fluoride in water can be detected by SPADNS method. Samples collected from some areas of Kanpur city, like Jajmua, Juhi and Anwarganj, were analysed for fluoride by this method Observed value of fluoride from Anwarganj area ranged between 1.0 mg/L to 1.08 mg/L. In some samples of Jajmau area, fluoride concentration was 0.1 mg/L to 0.3 mg/L that can create the problem of dental carries (i.e. tooth decay). Fluoride concentration was observed 0.58 mg/L in some areas of Juhi. Although in most samples of these areas, fluoride concentration was almost in the safe limit but fluoridation may be needed in those areas where fluoride concentration was below the permissible or acceptable limit prescribed by WHO as well as Indian standards (i.e., 1.5 mg/L).
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Literature cited 1: Anon, 2013., http://www.webhealthcentre.com/community services/potability.aspx. CDC (Centers for Disease control Prevention). 2001. Recommendations for Using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the United States. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 50 (RR-14). Atlanta, GA: US. Department of Health and Human Services, Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
Literature cited 2: CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).2006. Prevalence of Doctor-Diagnosed Arthritis and Arthritis-Attributable Activity Limitation-United States, 2003-2005.Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 55 (40): 1089-1092. Clarke J., 2007.Biology of the Human Dentition.http://www.uic.edu/classes/orla/orla 312/BHD Two.html

ID: 60266
Title: Preparation and characterization of activated carbon from solid waste for the removal of acid red dye from its aqueous solution.
Author: P.Meena Sundari and T. Meenambal.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 803-809 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Activated carbon, Adsorption, Solid waste, Impregnation, Surface area.
Abstract: Activated carbon is employed for water treatment because of its porous nature which could be enhanced by various treatments. Putrescible vegetable waste (PVW), a solid waste was collected from various sources and was converted in to activated carbon using physical and chemical processes like pyrolysis, impregnation of raw material with H3PO4, H2SO4 and ZnCl2 solution followed by activation at 800? C. The physico-chemical characteristics of all activated carbons such as pH, pHzpc, electrical conductivity, moisture content, ash content, volatile content, fixed carbon, bulk density, specific gravity, porosity, surface area, methylene blue number and iodine number were investigated. Surface area analysis was done using BET isotherm under N2 atmosphere. Spectral analysis was done using FTIR and XRD spectra. Surface morphology was studied using SEM and SEM EDX. Results concluded that phosphoric acid impregnated activated carbon (PAAC) could be a better quality adsorbent due to its highest surface area and other relative physico-chemical parameters. Adsorption studies were conducted for the removal of acid red (AR) dye using PAAC. T he results revealed that PAAC is suitable for the removal of AR from its aqueous solution.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Atul V. Maldhure, and Ekhe, J.D. 2011. Preparation and characterizations of microwave assisted activated carbons from industrial waste lignin for Cu (II) sorption .Chem.Engg.J. 168: 1103-1111. Bureau of Indian Standards. 1989. Activated Carbon, Powdered and Granular Methods of Sampling and its Tests. ISI, New Delhi, IS 877.
Literature cited 2: Gupta, V.K., Suresh, K., Srivastava and Dinesh Mohan. 1997. Equilibrium uptake, sorption dynamics, process optimization, and column operations for the removal and recovery of malachite green from wastewater using activated carbon and activated slag.Ind.EngChem.Res.36 (6): 2207. Hameed, B.H., Mahmoud, D.K and Ahmad, A.L. 2008. Equilibrium modeling and kinetic studies on the adsorption of basic dye by a low-cost adsorbent: Coconut (Cocos nucifera) bunch waste.J. Hazard. Mater. 158: 65-72.

ID: 60265
Title: Bioaccumulation of metals (Zn, Ni, Cr, Cd and Pb) in tissue of freshwater Teleost Oreochromis Mossambicus.
Author: G.Bhuyan and R.Anandhan
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 797-801 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Oreochromis mosambicus, Metals, Tissues, Bioaccumulation.
Abstract: The aim of the present study is to investigate the levels of metals (Zn, Ni, Cr, Pb and Cd) in water, sediment, muscle, gill, liver, kidney and intestine of freshwater fish Oreochromis mossambicus cought from the Kedilam River. The metal concentration in water, sediments and tissues are as follows Cr >Zn > Ni > Pb > Cd, Cr >Ni >Zn > Pb > Cd and liver > gill > intestine > muscle. The present finding concluded that liver is the target organ of metal accumulation where as muscle is lowest. Results showed that the concentration of metals exceed the permissible limit by various agencies.
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Literature cited 1: Adhikari, S., Ghosh, L and Ayyappan, S. 2006 .Combined effect of water pH and alkalinity on the accumulation of lead, cadmium and chromium to Labeo rohita (Hamilton). International Journal of Environment Science and Technology. 3 (3): 289-296. Ahmed, M.K., Islam, S., Rahman, S., Haque, M.R. and Islam, M.M. 2010. Metals in water, sediment and some fishes of Buriganga River, Bangladesh. International of Environ Res. 4 (2): 321-332.
Literature cited 2: Akbulut, A. and Akbulut, N.E. 2010. The study of metal pollution and accumulation in water, sediment and fish tissue in kizilirmak river basin in turkey. Environ monit assess. 167: 521-526. Anandhan, R., Bhuyan, G., Kavitha, V. and Selvam, A., 2012. Studies on the Acetylcholine Esterase (AChE) activity of two freshwater YTeleost Channa striatus and Oreochromis mossambicus in Reference to Kedilam River, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu. International Journal of Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. 2 (4): 52-56. ISSN 2249-9709.

ID: 60264
Title: Clustering of nose data by self-organizing map.
Author: B.Mahalakshmi and K. Duraiswamy.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 793-796(2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Clustering, Self-organizing map, Noise level (dB)
Abstract: Noise is an unwanted sound, intensity, or other feature that cause some kind of physiological or psychosomatic harm to humans or other living things. The sources of noise are more in urban and industrial areas than in rural areas. Modern life has given rise to this kind of pollution. Categorization has become important for handling large amount of data available for assessment. This paper proposes a method Self-organizing map for clustering of noise data. SOM is used for both clustering of data according to the user requirements. The objective of this paper is to reduce the time according to the user requirements. The objective of this paper is to reduce the time and effort the user has to spend to find the required information. The noise levels collected from various cities are tested using the methods 2D-SOM and 1D-SOM which produced better cluster results. The comparative results of 2D-SOM and 1D-SOM which produced better cluster results. The comparative results of 2D-SOM and 1D-SOM are given. The clusters formed reveal that cities with similar noise levels can be identified for assessment of noise pollution. The proposed method which uses 1D-SOM is found to be efficient in terms of computational time and clustering accuracy. It can be easily adapted for large data set.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Canter, L.W. 1996. Environmental Impact Assessment, McGraw-Hill Publishers, Second Edition, New York, USA. Dino Isa, Kallimani V.P. and Lam Hong Lee, 2009. Using the self organizing map for clustering of text documents. Expert Systems with Applications. 36: 9584-9591.
Literature cited 2: Freeman R.T. and Hujun Yin, 2005. Web Content Management by Self Organization. IEEE transactions on Neural Networks, 16 (5): 1256-1268. Mahesh, S., Sowmyashree, N.A., Sushma, M.L. and Namratha2001. Impacts of Amusement Park on Air and Noise Environment. Journal of Environment and Pollution. 8 (1): 8595.

ID: 60263
Title: GC-MS analysis of antifungal compound produced by streptomyces from marine soil sediments.
Author: S. Usha Nandhini and M. Masilamani Selvam.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 787-791(2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Antifungal compound, Streptomyces, Marine sediments, GC-MS analysis.
Abstract: The streptomycetes were isolated from the marine sediments of Tamil Nadu coastal areas. The isolated strains were purified by ISP2 medium and then processed for primary screening against human and plant pathogenic fungus. The Bioactive compounds were extracted from the active strain by solvent extraction methods and crude compounds were purified by using column chromatography and thin layer chromatography. The purified compounds were tested against same fungus by agar well diffusion method for secondary screening and then compounds identified by GC-MS techniques. Then the active strain was characterized and identified as Streptomyces cacaoi strain SU2 (JF730119) by 16 S rDNA partial gene sequencing. Findings from this investigation revealed that the select active strain from the marine sediments were best suitable for production of antifungal compounds.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Anderson, A.S. and Wellington, E.M.H. 2001. The taxonomy of Streptomyces and related genera; Int.J.Syst.Evol.Microbiol.51: 797-814. Augustine, S.K., Bhavsar, S.P., Baserisalehi, M. and Kapadnis, B.P. 2004. Isolation, characterization and optimization of antifungal activity of an actinomycete of soil origin.Indian J.Exp.Biol. 42: 928-932.
Literature cited 2: Balagurunathan, R. and Subramanian, A. 2001. Antagonistic streptomyces from marine sediments, Ad.Bios. 20 (2): 71-76. Basil, A.J., Strap, J.L., Knotek, Smith, H.M. and Crawford, D.L. 2004. Studies on the microbial population of the Rhizosphere of big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentate) J. Ind. Microbiol.Biotechnol. 31 ' , 278-288 (DOI: 10.1007/s 10295-004-0140-y).

ID: 60262
Title: A Study on the physico-chemical and heavy metal concentrations at different stages of municipal solid waste of Mysore city, India
Author: D.C.Shyamala and S.L. Belagali.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 779-786 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Physico-chemical parameters, Heavy metals, Solid waste, Compost, Ohai, EPA Standards.
Abstract: The huge amount of solid waste generation and its disposal has become a major case of concern at present. In Mysore city, about 259.4 tons of solid waste is generated daily. The solid waste collected from the various parts of the city has different composition upon the nature and type of solid waste. The present study on 24 physico-chemical parameters of degraded solid waste at different stages of composting samples and heavy metals concentration like, copper, cadmium, lead, mercury and arsenic are analysed. It was found that, on an average, the physico-chemical parameters vary at different stages of compost. The heavy metals concentration available in the samples were least arsenic and highest with copper and all the five heavy metals concentrations are within the permissible limits of Ohai EPA Standards.
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Literature cited 1: Buchanan, R.E. and Gibbons, N.E. 1974. Bergey ' s Manual of Determinative Bacteriology.8th edition. The Williams and Wilkins Company. Baltimore. 29-48. Barker, A.V. 1997. Composition and uses of compost, agricultural uses of by-products and wastes ASC Symposium series, American Chemical Society. 668 (10): 140-162.
Literature cited 2: Bermal, M.P., Paredes, C., Sanchez-Monedero, M.A. and Cegarra, J. 1998. Maturity and stability parameters of composts prepared with a wide range of organic wastes, Bioresource Technology 63 (1): 91-99. Biotreat, 2003. Interpretation of results report, available from Biotreat, National Food Biotechnological Centre, University College, Cork, Ireland.

ID: 60261
Title: Limnological study of selected hill streams of south-eastern Rajasthan, India.
Author: Kuldeep Singh Gaur, Vipul Sharma, Bhoopendra Kumar Verma, M.S. Sharma, Riddhi Sharma, Deepali and Resham Rajput.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 769-778 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Streams, South-eastern Rajasthan, Phytoplankton, Zooplankton and Benthic fauna.
Abstract: The streams under investigation are located within the geographical limits of 24?51 ' 53?N to 25 ? oo ' 23?N, 75 ? 35 ' 52? E. Seven streams: the Brahmani, Badwa Khal (Streams in local parlance), Sripura Khal, Khordia Khal, Khamboo Khal, Paharajhar and Jagpura Khal of two river basins; the Brahmani and river Chambal (south-eastern Rajasthan) were investigated in reference to limnological features. The parameters which were taken into account are air and water temperature, pH, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, hardness, Phosphate, nitrate, silicate, primary productivity, phytoplankton, zooplankton and benthic fauna.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Altaf Ahmed Khan, S.K.1993. Kulshreshta Benthic fauna in relation to pollution: A case study at River Chambal near Kota in Central India. Environment International. 19 (6): 597-610. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0160-4120 (93) 90311-5 APHA. 1998. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 20th edition Am. Public Health Assoc.Washington.D.C.
Literature cited 2: Arunachalam, M., Nair, M.K.C., Vijverberg, J. and Suryanarayanan, H. 1991. Substrate selection and seasonal and seasonal variation in densities of invertebrates in stream pools of a tropical river. Hydrobiologia. 213: 141-148. Burton, T.M. and Sivaramakrishanan, K.G. 1993. Composition of the insect community in the streams of the Silent Valley National Park in Southern India.Trop.Ecol. 34: 1-16.

ID: 60260
Title: Analysis of microbial load in ' Kalkhadi Lake ' , Kharbav, (Dist: Thane), India
Author: V.V. Dalvie, G.K.Amte, and Bela Naber.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 765-767 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Kalkhadi Lake (Thane), Microbiological Analysis.
Abstract: Lakes and water bodies form vital eco-systems supporting livelihood, storing rainwater, providing recreation space with social, economic and aesthetic benefits. In the present study attempts are made to determine the microbiological parameters from water, soil and fish samples from Kalkhadi Lake, Kharbav in Bhiwandi, Dist: Thane, Maharashtra. The objective of the study is to assess the water and soil quality and its effect on aquatic life in the lake, as the lake is an important source of livelihood for the community around. Survey revealed that above lake though not detrimental is being used for farming/irrigation and fishing purpose by communities nearby. Water, sol and fish samples collected from the above lake were studied. Various parameters studied were pH, DO, microbial load of fungi and bacteria including Enterobacteria from the lake water, soil and fish. The bacteriological analysis shows presence of Escherichia coli indicating sewage pollution. Sewage must be diverted from lakes to balance the flora and fauna in catchment area and remedial measures should be undertaken. The studies revealed in general that though the water is not potable it is suitable for aquaculture and that a blend of improved traditional method with cage culture of ornamental fish and propagation of aquatic ornamental plants with pearl culture being experimented will enhance sustainability of aquaculture practices leaving scope for further experimentation.
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Literature cited 1: APHA.2005.Standards Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste Water .21st ed. American Pub. Health Assoc.Inc. Washington D.C. Bergey ' s Manual of Determinative Bacteriolgy. The Williams, Wilkins Company/Baltimore, 1994.
Literature cited 2: Fafioye, O.O. 2011. Preliminary studies on water characteristics and bacterial population in high yield Kajol fish ponds. Journal of Agricultural and Rural Development. 3 (3): 68-71. Prabhu, P. and Balasubramanian, U. 2012. Analysis of physico chemical parameters and fungal population in various tissues of Catla catla, Advances in Applied Science Research. 3 (4): 2103-2107.

ID: 60259
Title: Cumulative effect of Bacterial consortia in bioremediation of sewage waste water pollution.
Author: Ajay Kumar, Charu Singh, K.M. Mangal and Pragati Saini.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 759-764 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Bioremediation, Consortia, Physico-chemical parameters, Percentage reduction.
Abstract: The performance of isolated designed consortia comprising Rhodopseudomonas palustris, Rhodobacter sphaeroides, Cellulomonas species, Bacillus subtilis and Lactobacillus species, for the treatment of sewage waste water in terms of reduction in BOD, COD, TDS, chloride (C1) and Sulphate (SO4_) was studied. Different parameters (agitation, and temperature) were optimized to achieve effective results in less incubation time. The results obtained indicated that consortium at 200 rpm and 35?C is capable of effectively reducing the pollution load of the sewage waste water, in terms of BOD, COD, TDS, C1- and SO4- within the desired discharge limits. The use of such specific consortia can overcome the ineffeciencies and proves that these indigenous bacteria are potential candidates for sewage treatment plants.
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Literature cited 1: Aneja, K.R.2001. Experiments in Microbiology Plant Pathology Tissue Culture and Mushroom Production Technology. 3rd (Eds) New Age International (P) Ltd. Publishers, New Delhi. APHA, 1998. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste Water. 28th (Eds), America Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
Literature cited 2: Arcak, S., Karaca, A., Erdogan, E. and Turkmen, C. 2000. A study on potential agricultural use of sewage sludge of Ankara wastewater treatment plant. In: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Desertification, Konya, Turkey. The Soil Science Society of Turkey, pp. 345-349. Ayyasamy, P.M., Banuregha, R., Vivekanandhan, G., Savitamani, K. and Lakshamanaperumalsamy, P. 2002. Treatment of sago factory effluent by aerobic microbial consortium. Indian J.Environ.Protect. 22 (5): 554-558.

ID: 60258
Title: Defluoridation of drinking water a review.
Author: J.K. Jain and Nidhi Gupta.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 751-758 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Defluoridation, Fluoride, Water pollution.
Abstract: Fluoride is an essential element to strengthen the teeth enamel in low concentration (1-1.5 mg/L) in drinking water. However it is harmful to teeth and bones if its concentration is in the range of 1.5-4 mg/L causing dental and skeletal fluorosis. Many parts of the world have higher fluoride concentration in groundwater, i.e. upto 30 mg/L responsible for serious health problems for the population using such ground water for drinking purposes. This review article is aimed at providing precise information on efforts made by various researchers in the field of fluoride removal from drinking water.
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Literature cited 1: Alagumuthu, G. and Veeraputhiran, V. 2010. Adsorption Isotherms on fluoride removal. Archives of Applied Science Research. 2 (4): 170-185. Ali, T. and Naddie, D. 2004. Removal of toxic metal by using granular red mud. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 164: Issue-1, 271-278.
Literature cited 2: Amoli, J., and Padmavatrhy, S. 2003. A study of fluoride level in potable water of Salem district and an attempt for defluoridation with lignite.Ind. Environ.Protct. 23 (11): 1244-1247. Apparao, V. 1986. Reverse Osmosis.Ind.J.Environ.Sci.Technol. 36: 433-87.

ID: 60257
Title: Toxicity evaluation and carbohydrate changes in Clarias batrachus (Linn) exposed to cadmium chloride.
Author: Akhter Ali Siddiqui and Andaleeb Fayaz.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 747-750 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Clarias batrachus, Cadmium, Carbohydrate, Toxicity.
Abstract: Toxicity of cadmium on some metabolic processes can lead to disturbances and imbalance of various physiological, biochemical and cellular processes both in human and aquatic organisms. The present study reflects the effect of cadmium chloride on carbohydrates in some vital organs of the fresh water Indian catfish C.batrachus. The fishes were treated with different concentrations of cadmium chloride (2.0, 4.0, 6.08.0, and 10.0 ?g/mL) mortality rate was noted up to96 h. After deducing the LC50 they were treated with sub lethal concentration of cadmium chloride (4.0 ?g/mL) for 24, 48, 72 and 96 h. The concentration of carbohydrats declined in various organs of C. batrachus in the following order.-liver (76.2 %) >muscle (72.0 %) > brain (69.4 %) > kidney (62.2%) > gonad (58.8%) as against an increase in control fish. In check, the carbohydrate level increased in the gonad (0.265mg/100 mg) < kidney (0.390 mg/100 mg) < brain (0.434 mg/100mg) < muscle (0.702 mg/100 mg) < liver (0.785mg/ 100 mg). The carbohydrate reduction in the present study is reflection of breakdown of carbohydrates in stress.
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ID: 60256
Title: Observations on the occurrence of Pallisentis nagapurensis in fresh water teleost, Channa striatus.
Author: B.Laxma Reddy and G. Benarjee.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (4), 743-746 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Channa striatus, Pallisentis nagapurensis, Intensity, Incidence, Density, Index.
Abstract: An acanthocephalan parasite, Pallisentis nagapurensis infecting the teleost, Channa sytriatus has been studied for 2 consecutive years (2005-2007) to analyse the incidence of parasitic infection, was more dominant during summer, moderate during winter and low during rainy season. The parasites were metabolically and physiologically dependent on the host.
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