Enter records

ID: 60240
Title: UTILIZATION OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE
Author: C. VANI AND G.S THIRUGNANAM.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 651-654 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Industrial waste, concrete, Waste recycling.
Abstract: The proper disposal of silica fume, an industrial by product waste, is one of th major issues for environmentalists world wide since dumping of silica fume as a waste material may cause severe environmental problems and hazards. An experimental investigation was carried out to study the utilization of silica fume in concrete instead of dumping it as a waste material. Cement was partially replaced with 10% of silica fume by weight. Two types of steel fibre were 1.5%. Compressive strength, split tensile strength tests were made on hardened concrete specimens. The use of silica fume increased both the mechanical strength and the modulus of elasticity of concrete. The addition of steel fibre in to the concret improves the strength of concrete significantly.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Damgir, R.M., Ghugal, Y.M., 2010. Prediction of compressive strength by incorporating steel fibres. 35th conference in our worldwide in concrete and structures, Singapore. Damgir, R.M. and Ghugal, Y.M. 2011. Compressive strength of FRC member using silica fume. International Journal Of Engineering Science and Technology (IJEST) 3(1):354-357.
Literature cited 2: Faseyemi victor Ajileye, 2012. Investigations on micro silica (silica fume) as partial replacement in concrete. Global Journal of researches in civil and structural Engineering 12(1): 16-23 Fuat Koksal, Fatih Alyun, IIhami Yigit, Yusa sahin.2008. Combined effect of silica fume and steel fibre on the mechanical properties of high strength concretes. Construction and Building Materials (22):1874-1880.

ID: 60239
Title: BIOREMEDIATION: AN ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP THROUGH ENGINEERED BACTERIA (OVERVIEW).
Author: B. PATTANAYAK AND N.K. DHAL.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 643-650 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Soil, Bioremediation, Environment, Genetic engineering.
Abstract: Utilization of microorganism to clean up contaminated soil, sludge ' s, residues and air known as Bioremediation, is a rapidly changing process that offers a potentially effective and economical clean up technique than traditional physicochemical methods. Microorganisms that use metals as terminal electron acceptors or reduce metals as a detoxification mechanism can be used for the removal of metals from contaminated environments. Here, brief outline of the developing Bioremediation technique through genetic engineering is presented. The major features and limitations are discussed.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Allard, A.S. and Neilson, A.H. 1997.Bioremediation of organic waste sites: A critical Review of microbiological aspects. International Bioremediation, Biodegradation.39 (4): 253-285.
Literature cited 2: Barbash, J. and Robets, P.V.1986. Volatile organic chemical contamination of ground water resources in the U.S. Journal WPCF 58: 343-348. Blaylock, M.J., Salt, D.E., Dushenkov, V.S., Zakharova, O. 1997. Enhanced accumulation of Pb in Indian mustard by soil applied chelating agents. Environmental science Technology, 31: 860-865.

ID: 60238
Title: A NEW LOGIC-BASED MODEL TO PREDICT NITRATES IN GROUNDWATER USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK (ANN)
Author: S. SATISH KUMAR, P. MAGESHKUMAR, HARINI SANTHANAM, M.R. STALIN JOHN, AND S. AMAL RAJ.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 635-641 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Ground water Quality, Artificial Neural Network, Nitrate.
Abstract: In this study, a soft computing technique using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) has been used to model the nitrate concentration which is an important indicator of the ground water quality. Using an algorithm construct in the MATLAB modelling environment, a final ANN model was developed by methodical screening of the different ANN architectures produced for the cases under study. Further, the model was validated using the data on the ground water quality of Ayapakkam, in Thiruvallur near Chennai city, Tamilnadu, India for the prediction of nitrate concentration. The correlation between the observed and predicted values of the nitrate concentrations were found to be very high(r=0.998). The results of the model exhibit an accuracy of 99% (RMSE=0.053 and Index of agreement =0.992) in predicting the final nitrate concentration which underscores the efficiency of the model for the current study.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Almasri, M.N. Kaluarachchi, and J.J.2005. Molecular neural networks to predict the nitrate distribution in ground water using the onground nitrogen loading and recharge data. Environ Model Softw. 20(7): 851-871. Coppola Emery J.R., Poulton Mary, Charles Emmanuuel Dustman John and Szidarovszky Ference 2003. Application of artificial neural networks to complex groundwater management problems. Natural Resources Research. 12: 303-320.
Literature cited 2: Gowri, K. 2008. Modelling of solute transport of Municipal Dumpsite at Athipet, M.E., Thesis, Centre for Environmental studies Anna university, Chennai (NO OF PGS)pp 26. Hecht-Nielsen, R.1987. Kolmogorov ' s mapping neural network existence theorem. In: Proceedings of the first IEEE International Joint Conference on neural networks,pp 11-14.

ID: 60237
Title: USAGE AND QUALITY OF TREATED EFFLUENT AS AN ALTERNATE SOURCE OF IRRIGATION WATER FOR AGRICULTURAL CROPS.
Author: SYED MAQBOOL GEELANI, S.J.A.BHATT, SYED HANIFAGEELANI, IQBALJEELANI AND SHAMSULHAQ.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 629-633 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Treated effluent, Usage, Irrigation.
Abstract: Scarcity of fresh water and drought climatic conditions around the India, sufggest serious consideration as to reuse of treated effluents which results from the treatment of domestic effluents. This paper is an attempt to check the quality of the treated effluent and its change at different discharge points which gets discharged from the sewage treatment plant at Naini, Allahabad, UP (India). Treated effluent samples were collected at three different sites during three consecutive month ' s viz. February, March and April. The quality of the irrigation water was analyzed by various physiochemical parameters recommended and set by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS IS: 10500, 1991 and 1993). Principal component analysis (PCA) was conducted to compute the eigenvalues of the standardized matrix X using SPSS. The results showed considerable changes in the quality of irrigation water at different discharge points and values of all the physiochemical parameters were found within the desirable limits of BIS and safe for irrigation purpose.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Tamminen, S.H., Ramos, D. and Covas.2008. Water supply system performance for different pipe materials part1: water quality analysis. Water Resources Management.22: pp 1579-1607. WHO, Bulletin. (2006). 5: 313-386.
Literature cited 2: Gijzen, H.J.2002. Anaerobic digestion for sustainable development: a natural approach. Water science and Technology 45(10): 321-328. Van der Zee, S. and Shaviv, A. 2002. Wastewater re-use in irrigated agriculture: soil Quality. Proceedings Workshop Waginengen, International water Association, Wageningen University, the Netherlands. 1.

ID: 60236
Title: SIGNIFICATION OF GEOCHEMICAL PROXIES IN ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF MARINE SEDIMENTS OFF GULF OF MANNAR.
Author: JUDITH D. SILVA, S. SRINIVASALU AND P.SARAVANAN
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 615-627 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Geochemical proxy, Enrichment Factor, Contamination Factor, Geoaccumulation index, Anthropogenic, Normalizer.
Abstract: The Environmental conditions of Gulf of Mannar are unique, mainly because of the coral reefs, sea grass beds and mangroves, which act as spawning and feeding grounds and shelters for many species of economically important finfish and shellfish. The islands in the Gulf of Mannar are formed of calcareous substratum with dense coral growth around them. The Gulf of Mannar is influenced by both southwest and northeast monsoons and hence the physical, chemical and biological characteristics are different from other areas. The important major industries contributing to pollution are sterlite, SPIC, Tuticorin Alkali chemicals, Dharangadhra chemicals work, Madura coats, Kilburn chemicals industries. The public sector undertakings are the thermal power unit (620mm), Heavy water plant, and port trust. Metal accumulation on sediment particles mainly depends on the adsorptive bonding on fine-grained materials, precipitation of the element in discrete compounds, co-precipitation of the element with hydrous Fe and MN-oxides and carbonates, association with organic compounds and incorporation in crystalline material and moreover the enrichments of metal is mainly due to the surface adsorption and ionic attraction in clay/silt fractions. This study mainly focuses on the impact on marine sediments and its role in pollution studies. The sediment can be considered as a heterogeneous mixture of dissimilar particles due to these processes and also as a complex assemblage of different organic and inorganic components. The quantification of such processes is important for geochemical studies and prediction of the fate of environmental contaminants. This study concentrates on understanding the geochemical behavior of the coastal surface sediments and its performance and relation with pollution indices and statistical analysis. Geochemical proxy is used in this study to predict the fate of the naturally enriched environment. The Geochemical proxies used for the current study are textural analysis, organic matter, calcium carbonate, major elements and trace metals. The pollution indices used for analyzing the pollution load are enrichment factor, Contamination Factor and Igeo index. Al is used as a normalizer to calculate the enrichment of trace metals and are in the following order Cr >cu > pb > sr > zr > zn > co > Ba > Ni > Cd > Ti > Mn > V > Rb (Wedepohl shale value) indicating that the high values (EF>1.5) are due to the anthropogenic addition of metals to the system. EF values greater than 1 can be well thought out to be attributed to long transportation phenomenon from natural or manmade sources and not from crustal background (Nolting et al., 1999). The EF for Cr> Cu > Pb > Sr >Zr > Zn > Ba >Co > Ni > Cd > Ti > Mn > V > Rb. The CF values for Cr, Cu, Pb, Sr and Zr are greater than 2. The Geoaccumulation index (Igeo) based on shale values ( Wedepohl 1995) showed values less than one for all the trace metals except Cr, Cu, Pb, Sr and Zr with a Igeo value of 3 and Zr with a Igeo value of 2. All these indices strongly indicate that this area is highly polluted due to the anthropogenic influence and these prevailing conditions should be reduced to certain extent to protect the Mother Nature with all her inborn beauties.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Armstrong Altrin Sam, J. 1998. Microfabrics and geochemistry of Kundamkulam formation, Tamil Nadu, India. ph.D Thesis (unpublished), university of Madras ,Chennai, India,131pp. Armstrong Altrin Sam. J. 1999. Microfabrics and geochemistry of Kudankulam formation, Tamil Nadu, India.
Literature cited 2: Balistrieri, L., Brewer, P.G. Murray, J.W. 1981. Scavenging residence times of terrace metals and surface chemistry of sinking particles in the deep ocean. Deep-sea Res. 28: 101-121. Bothner, M.H.Buchholtzten Brink, M. Manheim, F.T.1998. Metal concentrations in surface sediments of Boston harbor changes with time. Mar Env Res. 45: 17-155.

ID: 60235
Title: FLUCTUATION CONTENTS OF PHOSPHORUS AND NATURAL RADIONUCLIDE IN THE WATER COLUMN OF THE MERSING RIVER, JOHOR, MALAYSIA.
Author: NOOR AFFIZAH BUJANG SAILI AND CHE ABD RAHIM MOHAMED
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 603-613 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Phosphorus, 210PO, 210Pb, water column, suspended particulate matter.
Abstract: Studies on natural radionuclides such as 210Po and 210Pb with the concentration of phosphorus in water column related to suspended particulate matter (SPM) were carried out at the Mersing River, Johor, Malaysia. Sixteen water samples were collected from nine stations on the 4th July 2010. 210Po and 210Pb activities varied between 0.76 to 2.24 mBq/L respectively. The phosphorus concentrations, comprising total dissolved phosphorus (TDP), soluble reactive phosphorus (SRP) and dissolved organic phosphorus (DOP), were within the ranges of 6.06 to 23.31 ?g/L. 2.24 to 13.42?g/L and 0.47 to 16.10 ?g/L, respectively. The concentration of TDP and salinity shows weak positive correlation (r=0.39), perhaps due to the shallow depth of the Mersing River. There is a high positive correlation (r=0.85) of 210Po activity with SPM concentration and a moderately positive correlation(r=0.59) of 210Po and TDP in water. The Kd values in suspended particulate matter are much higher compare to that in dissolved phase, proving that the adsorption of radionuclides to particles is more dominant. This implies that SPM significantly influences the variation of the P compound and both radionuclides in the Mersing River. This corresponds with agricultural activities from palm oil estates; erosion of the river bank due to river runoff; advection of suspended particulates from surface sediment due to boat and ferry traffic at the jetties; sedimentation; domestic sewage from nearby terrestrial areas; and natural processes; all of which might have resulted in their introduction to the Mersing River.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Abril, J.M., Fraga, E., 1996.Some physical and chemical features of the variability of Kd distribution coefficients for radionuclides. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity. 30: 253-270 Bacon, M.P., Belastock, R.A., Tecotzky, M., Turekian, K.K., Spencer, D.W., 1988. Lead-210 and polonium-210 in ocean water profiles of the continental shelf Research.
Literature cited 2: Benitez-Nelson, C.R., 2000. The biogeochemical cycling of phosphorus in marine systems. Earth Science Reviews 51: 109-135 Bjorkman, K.M., Karl, D.M., 2003. Bioavailibility of dissolved organic phosphorus in the euphotic zone at station ALOHA, North pacific subtropical Gyre. Limnology and Oceanography 48: 1049-1057.

ID: 60234
Title: HEAVY METALS ASSOCIATION WASTE WATER IRRIGATED VEGETABLES SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM IN THE VICINITY OF EAST KOLKATA WETLAND: RAMASAR SITE
Author: SWATI NANDI, R.C. SRIVASTAVA AND K.M. AGARWAL.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 599-602 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Heavy metals, Tomato, Wastewater, East Kolkata Wetland.
Abstract: The aim of this study is to analyze and compare heavy metal concentration is secondary wastewater irrigated soils being cultivated for Solanum lycipersicum(Tomato) in the East Kolkata Wetland, West Bengal. The studied plots for at least 3 years 2009-2011 including Dhapa, Boinchatala, Dhalenda, and Chowbaga have been cultivated continuously under treated wastewater irrigation. Based on food and agriculture organization, heavy metal threshold values for crop production have been studied. Results showed that the cultivated Tomato in wastewater irrigated East Kolkata wetland have significant concentrations of chromium, Lead, Nickel and Mercury, however, Cadmium is lower than the maximum threshold values recommended for vegetable production.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Akitaka, T., H., Akemi, O. Satoshi and T. Fujimi.2002. Utilization of city treated wastewater as irrigation water for tomato culture. J. Kyushu Okinawa Nogyo Kenyu Seiko Joho. 17: 595-596. APHA 2005. Standard methods for the Examination of water and wastewater. 21 st ed. APHA, Washington, DC.
Literature cited 2: Bose, S., and A.K. Bhattacharyya.2008. Heavy metal accumulation in wheat plant grown in soil amended with industrial sludge. Chemosphere 70: 1264-72. CPCB. 2000. Central Pollution Control Board, Review of Water quality objectives, requirements and zoning and classification for Indian water bodies, 11-17. Delhi: Govt of India.

ID: 60233
Title: IMPACT OF COLOURFUL TEXTILE PRINTS ON GROUNDWATER QUALITY OF SANGANER JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN (INDIA)
Author: KALPANA OJHA, RAVI KUMAR GOYAL, SUBHASINI SHARMA, SHWETA SHARMA, ARCHANA YADAV, NIVEDITA YADAV AND K.P. SHARMA.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 595-598 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Groundwater, Textile printing, Environment assessment, physico-chemical analysis.
Abstract: The study deals with the groundwater quality assessment of Sanganer Textile Industrial Area, jaipur, Rajasthan(India) by examining various physicochemical parameters-Ph, electrical conductivity(EC), total dissolved solids(TDS), total hardness(TH), calcium oxygen demand (C.O.D) , chloride alkanity, which were analyzed (APHA 1989). The results showed most of the parameters were within the permissible limits compared to the Bureau of Indian standards (BIS) which enables us to confer that there is no drastic changes as for now, but its safety for drinking purpose is accompanied with slow rate of effluent discharge activity in the region.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: APHA 1989.Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater. 17th Ed. Washington DC. Fokmare, A. and Musaddiq, M. 2001.Comparative studies of physicochemical and bacteriological quality of surface and ground water at Akola, Maharashtra.poll Res.20(4):651-655.
Literature cited 2: Jain, C.K., Kumar, S. and Bhatia, K.K.S. 1996.Groundwater quality in western Uttar Pradesh.Ind J Envtl Hlth.38:105-112 Jameel, A. 2002. Evaluation of drinking water quality in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Ind J Envtl Hlth. 44(2): 108-112.

ID: 60232
Title: GROUNDWATER QUALITY STUDIES OF RASIPURAM TALUK, TAMILNADU,INDIA
Author: P. MAGESHKUMAR, T.PRADEEP AND S.ANANDAKUMAR.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 589-593 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Groundwater pollution, Rasipuram taluk, Box plot, Drinking water quality.
Abstract: In this paper groundwater pollution in the rasipuram Taluk, Tamilnadu, India is studied. Concentrations of several physico-chemical parameters have been estimated in 45 ground water sampling locations for their suitability for drinking during pre-monsoon season (August, 2012). The study exposed that most of the samples have higher concentrations of Total Dissolved Solids, Total Hardness, Nitrite, Sodium and Phosphates. The presences of Sago industries and chemical fertilizers from agricultural sources have polluted the groundwaters. The TDS concentrations have been increased up to 5805 mg/L and exceed the limits in about 60% of the samples studied in the area. In about 30 sampling locations, the ground water is not suitable for drinking as per IS standard values. As a result of diverse changes in land use pattern and in water resource management, loss of water resources and an intense contamination has taken place.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: American Public Health Association APHA 1995. Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater, Washington DC. Arumugam, K. and Elangovan, K. 2009 Hydrochemical characteristics and groundwater quality assessment in Tirupur region, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, India. Environ Geol. 58(7): 1509-1520.
Literature cited 2: Belay, A.A.2010. Impacts of chromium from tannery effluent and evaluation of alternate treatment options. J.Environ protect.1: 53-58. Brindha, K. and Elango, L. 2012. Impact of tanning industries on groundwater quality near a Metropolitan city in India. Water Resour Manage.26: 1747-1761.

ID: 60231
Title: EFFECT OF DIESEL HYDROCARBON ON GROWTH AND DEGRADATION OF DIESEL BY ALGAE ECTOCARPUS SP.
Author: R. YADAV AND B.A. MHATRE.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 583-587 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Carbon dioxide evolution, Ectocarpus sp, Hydrocarbon, Toluene extraction, water soluble fraction.
Abstract: Consequence of diesel hydrocarbon on growth and metabolism as well as degradation potential of oil by algae Ectocarpus sp. was assessed. Ectocarpus sp. is phaeophycean algae having ribbon shaped chloroplasts, on which both inhibitory and stimulatory effects of oil on growth and macromolecular synthesis were observed. With respect to capability of algae for degradation, it was found to degrade 30% and 40% of a crude oil and water soluble fractions, respectively, when tested under appropriate and optimized conditions. Oil degradation by potential algae was examined by monitoring the formation of carbon dioxide and water soluble compounds through sequential reactions. The study revealed the impact of oil and its fractions on growth and different rate and degree of oil degradation at 1% concentration of crude oil and varying concentration of water soluble fractions.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Ansari, A. Saldanha, M.C, Rajkumar, R. 1997. Effects of petroleum hydrocarbons on the growth of a micro alga, Isochysis sp.(crysophyta). Indian.J.Mar.sci.26:372-376 Ram,A, Kadam, A.N.1991. Petroleum hydrocarbon concentration in sediments along northern west cost of India.Indian.J.Mar.sci.20: 223-225.
Literature cited 2: Bradford, M.M.1976. A rapid and sensitive method for quantification of microgram quantities of protein utilizing the principle of protein-dye binding. Anal Biochem.72 (1):248 Dixit, V.S. and pant, A.1976. Hydrocarbon degradation and protease productions by Nocardiopsis sp NCIM 5124. Letters in Appl. Microbial. 30: 67-69.

ID: 60230
Title: ALARMING HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATS IN WHEAT FLOUR CAUSING HEALTH HAZARDS.
Author: SANGEETA LOONKER AND JASMINE SINGH.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 575-582 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Wheat flour, Heavy metal contamination, Health hazards in food.
Abstract: A batch of eight samples of wheat flour was taken for analysis. They were procured from local market of Rajasthan. Weighed amounts of each sample were first digested in muffle furnace and then later treated with HCl for making sample solutions. The sample solutions were then estimated spectrophotometrically using Double Beam UV- Visible spectrophotometer (UV-2601) for heavy metals were far above the permissible limits as specified by FAO/WHO,FNB, Codex Alimentarius commission (1995), Draft Kenya Standard (DKS,2009) and Nordic Council of Ministers, NCM,1995. This high concentration of heavy metal contamination is very hazardous to health and is responsible for many physical, behavioral and mental disorders.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Abrahms, P.W. 2002.Soils: their implications to human health. Science of the Total Environment.291: 1-32. Al-Gahri, M.A., Almussali, M.S., 2008, Microelement contents of locally produced and imported wheat grains in Yemen. E- Journal of chemistry. 5(4):838-843
Literature cited 2: Clarkson T.W. 1998. Biological Monitoring Of Toxic Metals, plenum press: New York,pp 265-282. Clayton G.D. and Clayton, F.E., 1994. Patty ' s Industrial Hygiene Toxicology, 4th ed; A wiley-interscience publication: New York, pp 2157-2173.

ID: 60229
Title: EFFECT OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF BANANA PASEDOSTEM SAP AS SOIL BIOREMEDIATION AGENT AND FERTILIZER ON YIELD AND NUTRIENT UPTAKE ON LEAFY VEGETABLES (AMARANTHS AND SPINACH) FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE CROP PRODUCTION.
Author: KETAN E SATASHIYA, KAMLESHBHAI G. PATEL, DHIRAJBHAI P. PATEL AND BHARATBHAI M. SOLIYA.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 569-573 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Amaranths and spinach, Banana pseudostem sap, Nutrient uptake, Bioremediation, Soil health.
Abstract: Nowadays production, distribution, uses, misuses, disposal or accidental spills of many chemicals and in-organic fertilizer have polluted some environment and soil level that also threaten the health of human wild stock wild life and indeed, whole ecosystem most of these chemicals are produced and used to in efforts to improve human health standard and living safety through advancement in agriculture, ironically their unplanned intrusion in environment can reverse some standard of living that they are intend foster the technology that have emerged as most promising are those that closely mimic time tested natural systems which have restored environment and soil health to their natural statuses following undesirable perturbation. Chemicals from natural origin animal, vegetable and mineral are transformed, destroyed and remove or otherwise stabilize through natural processes so they accumulate to levels that threaten ecosystem balance and sustainability. So in this recent article to use banana pseudostem sap as organic fertilizer as bioremediation direct in soil spray in amaranths and spinach crop to know the availability of nutrient uptake status, reduce hazard of soil health and maintain soil of modern agriculture crop production.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Annapurna, M.L.,Mushtari Begum, J., Dhanpal, G.N., Shamshad Begum, S. and Jyothi, G.2001. Grain amaranths and rice bean nutria-rich products, Division of Rural Home Science, University of Agriculture Sciences, Hebbal, Bangalore.pp.l. Anonymous 2009. Indian Horticulture Database 2009. National Horticulture Board ,pp.13-15.
Literature cited 2: Anonymous 2011. Annual report, soil and water Management project Navsari campus, Navsari. Gajera, A, R. 2003. Response of tomato (lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) to graded levels of NPK grown in different types of greenhouses. M.S.C (Agri) Thesis N.A.U. Navsari.

ID: 60228
Title: STUDIES ON FOLIAR SOUND ABSORPTION CAPACITIES OF SOME URBAN TREES BY IMPEDANCE TUBE METHOD.
Author: AMBIKA JOSHI, VISHWAS DSHMUKH, NITESH JOSHI AND PAYAL RANE.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 563-567 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Sound Absorption Ratio, inexpensive method, foliar, urban trees.
Abstract: Noise pollution is a common problem in urban areas with ever increasing vehicular density. Urban trees help in noise attenuation. Various methods are employed to measure sound absorption coefficients of substances. Sounds absorption coefficient is normally measured using expensive instruments and calculating absorption coefficients. The absorption coefficient of a substance falls within a scale from 0 to 1. The concept of this absorption coefficient was established by Sabine. In the current work sound absorption ratios of leaves of some tree species are derived using a impedance tube, function generator, standard audio amplifier, omnidirectional microphone and Oscilloscope connected together. A sound absorption ratio was derived to measure sound absorption on a relative scale in a closed system calculate sound absorption ratio towards unity indicates poor sound absorption capacity. Sound absorption ratio leaves of different tree species was studied. Observations were made using oscilloscope connected to a long impendence tube and a speaker at different frequencies like 500HZ, 700HZ etc. In designing the tube 500 HZ -1000 HZ was taken as operating frequency for the reverberation testing and used in sound absorption test. To reduce the effect of attenuation due to walls of tube it was desired to have a large diameter of tube and long lengths so that at least two minima and one maximum could be found. An omnidirectional microphone was used to study standing pattern. Readings were taken with and without samples so that every time when samples were replaced by the other the initial setting was not disturbed. Initial setting wave pattern was maintained by adjusting i/p power (i.e current& voltage) of the speaker. At 500 HZ the noise levels are closer to audible range; hence it was used as reference and for comparison of absorption by plants at other frequencies. According to the study, leaves of different plant species showed different absorption at different frequencies. Barringtonia acutangula Goerb, Eucalyptus globules Labill, Ficus benghalensis L, Ficus glomerata Rox b, Ficus religiosa L, Mangifera indica L, Polyatlhia longifolia Thev, Sterculia urens L and Thespesia populnea soland are good absorption the method is relatively inexpensive and easy to use to measure sound absorption of foliar surfaces.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: ASTM E 1050: 1998.Standard test method for impedance and absorption of acoustical materials using a tube, two microphones, and a digital frequency analysis system. Aylor, D.C. 1972. Noise reduction by vegetation and ground. Journal of Acoustic Society of America. 51: 197-205.
Literature cited 2: Eargle, J. 1999. Sound system Design Reference Manual, Chapter 5- Fundamentals of Room Acoustics, Elar pub co, Dix Hills, New York, U.S.A.. Pg5.1-5.3. Earle Jones, Seymour Edelman and Albert London 1952.A, Long -Tube Method for Field Determination OF sound -Absorption Coefficients. Journal of Research of the National Bureau of Standards. 49(1): 2339.

ID: 60227
Title: MANGANESE INDUCED HAEMATOLOGICAL AND HISTOPATHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN OREOCHROMIS MOSSAMBICUS (PETERS, 1852)
Author: S. BIJOY NANDAN, C.M. SUMITHA AND B. GIRISH KUMAR.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 555-562 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Manganese, Haematological parameters, Histology, Oreochromis mossambicus.
Abstract: The study shows serious structural changes in the fish exposed to higher sublethal concentration of manganese sulfate. Heavy metal toxicity leads to degenerative and necrotic changes in the renal tubules with focal areas of necrosis and aggregation of inflammatory cells.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Adhikari, S. Sarkar, B., Chatterjee, A., Mahapatra, C.T. and Ayyapan, S. 2004. Effects of cypermethrin and carbofuran on certain hematological parameters and prediction of their recovery in a fresh water teleost, Labeo rohita (Hamilton). Ecotoxicol Environ Saf.58:220 Agarwal, S.J. and Srivastava, A.K.1980. Haematological responses in fresh water fish to experimental manganese poisoning Toxicol.17:97
Literature cited 2: Alwan , S.F.,Hadi, A.A., and Shokr, A.E. 2009. Alterations in haematological parameter of fresh water fish. Tilapia zilli exposed to Aluminium. Journal of Science and its Applications, 3:12. Atif M El- Naggar, Soaad A Mahmoud, Safaa I Tayel 2009. Bioaccumulation of some Heavy Metals and Histopathological Alterations in Liver of Oreochromis Niloticus in Relation to water quality at Different Localities along the River Nile, Egypt. World Journal of Fish and Marine Science. 1: 105.

ID: 60226
Title: MICROBIAL STUDY OF EUTROPHIC POND AND WELL WATER OF "KRISHNAN ANAIKATTU KULAM" (KAK POND) IN POLLACHI (TAMIL NADU), INDIA.
Author: V.DHANALAKSHMI, R.SHANMUGAPRIYAN AND K.SHANTHI.
Editor: Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2013
Publisher: EM INTERNATIONAL
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Pollution Research vol.32 (3), 551-554 (2013)
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Bacterial count, Coliform Bacteria, Most Probable Number (MPN)
Abstract: In this research seasonal variation of microbial population of pond water and nearby well water was investigated for a period of two years (2006-2008). Maximum bacterial count (16000/100mL) Was recorded in pond water during the rainy season and minimum count observed during pre monsoon period. In relation to the microbial load of pond water, the bacterial count of well water was went up during the monsoon season. The bacterial count of well water ranged from 320-420 during September to November. Low bacterial count recorded during summer months in well water. The concentration of bacteria in the present study was found much above the threshold limit and it may give rise to harmful effects to the public health.
Location: TE 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Aboo, K.M., Sastry. C.A and Alex, P.G. 1968, Acase study of well water in Bhopal city Ind. J. Env. Health.10.189-203. APHA 1995.Standard methods for the examination of water and waste water. 19th ed. American Public Health association, New York
Literature cited 2: Bharti and Krishna murthey 1990. Effects of industrial effluents on river Kali around Danderi. Karnatka. Part-1. Physico chemical complexes. Indian .J.Env.Hith.32 (2): 167:171 Bhatia, R. and Dave, J.M., 1980. Study of water quality of an urban village in Delhi . J.I.W.W.A. 12(4): 337-349.