ID: 59955
Title: Application of Bacopa monniera in various human prostatic disorders.
Author: V.I.Kalamade
Editor: Dr. P.K. Wong, Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: Global science publications
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences vol. 16 (4) 989-992 ( 2014.)
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences
Keywords: Prostate, BPH, Prostatitis, Cancer, Antioxidanyts, Bacopa monniera.
Abstract: Prostate enlargement is a common part of aging as grey hair but nowadays prostatic disorders are found in young age, may be due to modern life style. Disorders of prostate like BPH, prostatitis, Prostatic cancer etc.result from production of uncontrolled free radicals and weakening of natural antioxidant system. Recurrence of prostatic problems was observed after present day practice and after surgery; hence prevention of such disorders by using antioxidant rice herbs is the best option and Bacopa monniera is one of them. The results observed in our previous work based on study of effect of Bacopa on aging induced prostate showed that Bacopa was effective as antiaging agent in protecting histological structure along with maintaining normal level of mucins, acid phosphatase and proteins. Based on these results efforts have been made to study the clinical evaluation of Bacopa in prostatic disorders. Bacopa containing drugs available in market were prescribed to about 60 patients each suffereing from the disorders like BPH, prostatitis and post-surgical problems. Depending on symptoms, the dose and duration of dose were decided. T he results indicated 60 % improvement in BPH, 70 % improvement in prostatitis and in patients with post-surgical problems. In conclusion Bacopa was found effective on inflammatory symptoms observed in prostatic illness.
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Literature cited 1: Brown, D.1997.BPH and Prostate Cancer Prevention, Monograph published by Natural product Research consultant in Seattle, WA.P.6.
Bhattacharya, S.K.2000. Antioxidant activity of Bacopa monniera in rat frontal cortex, hippocampus: Phytother Research. 14 (3): 174-179.
Literature cited 2: Bhattocarya, S.K. and Ghosal, S.1998. Anxiolytic activity of a Standardized extract of Bacopa monniera. Phytomedicine.
Cooper, C.R., Cristopher, H.C. and Kenneth, J.P. 2000. Prostatic acid phosphatase as marker of prostate carcinoma.Endocrine Related Cancer. 4 (3): 191-194.
ID: 59954
Title: An efficient plant regeneration using shoot tip exlants of Rauwolfia serpentia (L) - An endangered antihypertensive medicinal plant.
Author: N.Chandralega, D.Subha and N.Geetha.
Editor: Dr. P.K. Wong, Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: Global science publications
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences vol. 16 (4) 983-987 ( 2014.)
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences
Keywords: Rauwolfia serpentia, Shoot tip explants, MS medium, Rooting.
Abstract: Rauwolfia serpentia L. (Sarpagandha) is an endangered woody perennial shrub belonging to Apocyanaceae family as a source of antihypertensive drug. Due to the high demand and overharvesting of raw materials of this medicinal plant in pharmaceutical industry, there is an urgent need to develop an efficient protocol to overcome exhaustion of R.serpentina The shoot tip explants were cultured on MS medium fortified with different concentrations of (0.5-2.5 mg/L) BAP and KIN either solely or in combination with 0.5 mg/L NAA. The highest frequency of shoot regeneration (90.56 %), multiple shoot bud induction (14.63 shoots/explants) and shoot length (7.35 cm) were obtained, when these were cultured on MS medium augmented with 1.5 mg/L BAP in combination with 0.5 mg/L NAA. After four weeks, in vitro grown shoots were transferred to MS medium supplemented with various concentrations of NAA (0.5-2.0 mg/L) for rooting. MS medium containing 1.5 mg/L NAA showed the best response of rooting (94.63%) maximum number of roots (8.34 roots/shoot) and root length (8.78 cm) within two weeks. The plantlets were hardened in plastic cups containing sterile soil and sand in the ratio of 2: 1. After hardening, the plantets were successfully transferred to field conditions with 95 % survival rate. This protocol were established for in vitro plant regeneration from shoot tip explants of R.Serpentina and it may be suitable for high frequency of shoot multiplication of this endangered antihypertensive medicinal plant.
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Literature cited 1: Bhatt, R., Arif, M., Gaur, A.K., and Rao, P.B.2008. Rauwolfia serpentina: Protocol optimization for in vitro propagation.African.J.Biotechnol.7: 4265-4268.
Chand, S., Sharawat, A.K. and Parkas, D.V.S.S.R. 1997. In vitro culture of Pimpenell aanisum. Journal Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 6: 1-5.
Literature cited 2: Faisal, M., Siddique, L. and Anis, M. 2006. An efficient plant regeneration system for Mucuna pruriens L.using cotyledonary node explants.IN vitro Cellular and Development Biology-Plant. 42: 52-64.
Ilahi, I. Rahim, F. and Jabeen, M. 2007. Enhanced clonal propagation and alkaloid biosysnthesis in culture of Rauwolfia.Pak.J.PlantSci 13: 45-56.
ID: 59953
Title: Studies on the antagonist effect of plant growth promoting Rhizobacteria isolated from ground nut (Arachis hypogea) and Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) against Rhizoctonia solani.
Author: M.V.N. Madhavi, R. Subhash reddy, P. Jayamma and R. Naveen kumar.
Editor: Dr. P.K. Wong, Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: Global science publications
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences vol. 16 (4) 977-981 ( 2014.)
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences
Keywords: Bacilus, Pseudomonas, Rhizobium, Azotobacter and Rhizoctonia solani.
Abstract: Sixty our (64) isolates of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria from Ground nut (Arachis hypogea) and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) belonging to Bacillus (20), Pseudomonas (20), Rhizobium (12) and Azotobacter (12) were isolated and identified based on their morphological, physiological and biochemical characteristics using standard methods. These test isolates were screened in vitro for the antagonistic activity and the mechanism involved for their antagonism that is either HCN production or siderophore production against Rhizoctonia solani.
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Literature cited 1: Abeysinghe, S.2009.Effect of combined use of Bacillus subtillis CA32 and Trichoderma harzianum Ru01 on biological control of Rhizoctonia solani on Solanum menongena & Capsicum annum.Pak.J.Nutrit.8: 9-16.
Ahmadzadeh, M.and Sharifi-Tehrani, A.2009. Evaluation of fluorescent pseudomonads for plant growth promotion, antifungal activity against Rhizoctonia, antifungal activity against Rhizoctonia soalani on common bean and biocontrol potential.Biol.Control.48: 101-107.
Literature cited 2: Alejandro, P.G., Romero, D.and Vicente, A.D.2011. Plant protection and growth stimulation by microorganisms: biotechnological applications of Bacilli in agriculture. Current opinion in Biotechnology 22:187-193.
Baker, K.F.1987. Evolving concepts of biological control of plantpathogens. Annual Review of Phytopathology.25: 67-85.
ID: 59952
Title: Effective usage of textile dye house effluent for fabric dyeing by bioremediation.
Author: G.S. Sivakumar and R.Perumal Raj.
Editor: Dr. P.K. Wong, Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: Global science publications
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences vol. 16 (4) 971-976 ( 2014.)
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences
Keywords: Bioremediation, BOD, COD, Decolorization, Degadation.
Abstract: The ability of fungal strains Phanerocheate sp and Tramets sp were optimized for growth and biomass production before using them for degradation of the dye effluent. These fungi were employed at different percentages by volume with standard nutrient concentration. The raw effluent was collected from S.S Textile process, Tirupur and it was treated by Bioremediation process. The results were found to be pH from 10.1-7, TDS (Total dissolved solids) from 10, 200-1000 mg/L producing 90.2 % efficiency, TSS (Total suspended solids) from 5600-500 mg/L producing 90.5 % efficiency, COD (Chemical Oxygen demand) from 680-60 mg/L producing 91 % efficiency and BOD (Biochemical oxygen demand) from 240020 mg/ L producing 92 % efficiency. The treated product was found to be free from contaminants.
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Literature cited 1: Asad, S., Amoozegar, M.A., Pourbabaee, A.A., Sarbolouki, M.N. and Dastgheib, S.M.M. 2007. Decolorization of textile azo dyes by newly isolated halophilic and halotolerant bacteria. Bioresour Technol. 98: 2082-2088.
Banat, F., Al-Asheh, S. and Mohai, F. 2000. Batch zinc removal from aqueous solution using dried animal bones, Sep. Purif.Technol. 21: 155-164.
Literature cited 2: Bajpai, P. and Bajpai, P.K. 1994. Biological colour removal of pulp and paper mill wastewaters. J.Biotechnol. 33: 211-220.
Belsare, D.K. and Prasad, D.Y. 1988. Decolourisation of effluent from the bagasse-based pulp mills by white-rot fungus, Schizophyllum commune.Appl. Microbiol.Biotechnol. 28: 301-304.
ID: 59951
Title: Effect of organophosphate pesrticide on phosphatase activity of Aspergillus awamori KC316117 isolated from similipal biosphere reserve soil.
Author: Santanu K. Jena, Kumananda Tayung and Chandi C. Rath.
Editor: Dr. P.K. Wong, Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: Global science publications
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences vol. 16 (4) 961-964 ( 2014.)
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences
Keywords: Effect of pesticides, Soil fungi, Phosphatase activity, Similipal Biosphere Reserve.
Abstract: Five organophosphate pesticides (Chlorpyriphos, Dimethoate, Monocrotophos, Trozophos and Profenofos) were used in this investigation to find out the effect on phosphate solubilising activity of the fungus Aspergillus awamori KC316117 isolated from Similipal Biosphere Reserve soil. The pesticides, Chloropyriphos inhibited the growth and phosphate activity at low concentration (0.02 %). Surprisingly, Dimethoate (0.015 %-0.06 %) in the medium inhibited phosphatase activity but did not affect growth of fungus. Monocrotophos was found to have less effect on enzyme production. On the other hand, Trizophos and Profenofos were found to be moderately effective on the production of phosphatase and growth of the test fungus.
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Literature cited 1: Abdel-Mallek, A.Y., Moharram, A.M., Abdel-Kader, M. I. and Omar, S.A. 1994. Effect of soil treatment with the organophosphorus insecticide Profenfoson the fungal flora and some microbial activities. Microbiol Res. 149 (2): 167-71.
Barea, J.M., Pozo, M.J., Azcon-Aquilar, C. 2005. Microbial co-operation in the Rhizosphere. J. Exp.Bot. 56: 1761-1778.
Literature cited 2: Baruah, T.C. and Barthakuyr, H.P. 1998. A text Book Soil Analysis, Vikas publ, New Delhi.
Chao, C.C. 1983. Effects of insecticides on the population of soil microorganisms and crop growth. J.Agric. Assoc.China. 124: 89-98.
ID: 59950
Title: Distribution and diversity of VAM fungi in Rhizosphere soil of iron ore mines of Jeraldaburu, Jharkhand, India.
Author: Mary Subhasini Hansda and A.K. Roy.
Editor: Dr. P.K. Wong, Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: Global science publications
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences vol. 16 (4) 961-964 ( 2014.)
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences
Keywords: VAM fungi, Iron Ore Mines.
Abstract: In order to determine the diversity of VAM fungi in the rhizosphere soil of Iron ore mine of Jeraldaburu District West Singbhum Jharkhand, the dominant plant species viz., Shorea robusta, Bauhinia vahli, Dioscorea pentaphylla costus speciosus, Emblica officinalis and Phyllanthus sp were taken into consideration. The percent of root colonization (RC) for confirmation of infectivity and spore population (SP) for diversity of VAM fungi were studied. Root samples were collected randomly from 10 sites numbering 1-5 from mine lease area and 6-10 from outside mine lease area. Highest root colonization and spore population were recorded from site -4 in the mine lease area, whereas RC and SP were found maximum at site-6 and 8 in the surrounding area. Altogether 18 species of AM fungi belonging to five genera viz. Acaulospora, Glomus, Gigaspora, Sclerocystis and Scutellospora were isolated both from mine lease area and surrounding area. Nine different species of the genus Glomus were recorded of which Glomus fasciculatum was found to constitute dominant VAM fungus followed by species of Acaulospora and other species of Glomus.
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Literature cited 1: Baylis, G.T.S. 1972. Fungi, Phosphorus and the evolution of root system. Search. 257-258.
Bisht, N.S., Singh, V.P., Rajesh Kumar, Suresh and Sharma, C. 1995. Mycorrhizal hot spots of the Himalayas: Conservation strategies. In: Mycorrhizae: Biofertilizer for the future. The Proceedings of 3rd Nat.Conf.Mycorrhiza (eds) Adholeya, A. and Singh, S. TATA Energy Res. Institute, Pub: 38-41.
Literature cited 2: Gerdemann, J.W. and Nicolson, T.H. 1963. Spores of mycorrhizal endogone species extracted from soil by Wet Sieving and Decanting. Trans.Br. Mycol. Soc. 46: 155-244.
Gerdemann, J.W. 1968. Vesicular arbuscular mycorrhiza and plant growth.Ann.Rev. Phytopathol.6: 397-418.
ID: 59949
Title: In vitro propagation of Tanacetum Parthenium L. (Feverfew) and assessment of genetic fidelity using RAPD markers.
Author: D. Subha, N. Chandralega and N. Geetha.
Editor: Dr. P.K. Wong, Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: Global science publications
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences vol. 16 (4) 955-960 ( 2014.)
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences
Keywords: Micropropagation, RTanacetum parthenium L., Node explants, MS medium, Rooting.
Abstract: An efficient in vitro micropropagation of a valuable medicinal plant, Tanacetum parthenium L. was investigated. Nodal explants were cultured on MS medium fortified with different concentrations of BAP and KIN (0.5-2.0 mg/L) for shoot bud initiation. For multiple shoot bud induction, the regenerated shoot buds were further subcultured on different concentrations of BAP (0.5-2.0 mg/L) in combination with 0.5 mg/L NAA or 0.5 mg/L KIN. The highest frequency of multiple shoot bud regeneration (93.5 %) with maximum number of shoots (18.60 shoots/explants) and shoot elongation (7.23 cm) was observed on 0.5 mg/L BAP in combination with 0.5 mg/L KIN. The regenerated shoots were cultured on full strength MS basal medium or half strength MS medium fortified with different concentrations of IBA (0.1-0.5 mg/L) for rooting. Highest frequency of rooting was observed on half strength MS medium fortified with 0.2 mg/L IBA resulted in the highest frequency of rooting was observed on half strength MS medium fortified with 0.2 mg/L IBA resulted in the highest frequency of roots (89.5%) and mean number of rots per shoot (8.87) with average root length (6.52 cm). Regenerated plantlets were successfully transferred into plastic cups containing soil and sand in the ratio of 2:1 with 90 % survivability. Further, clonal fidelity of the in vitro raised plants was carried out using RAPD markers. The amplification products were monomorphic in micropropagated plants and similar to those of mother plant. No polymorphism was detected revealing the genetic uniformity of micropropagated plants.
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Literature cited 1: Ahmed, O., Chokri, B., Noureddine, D., Mohamed, M. and Mokhtar, T. 2009.Regeneration and molecular analysis of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L) Plantlets using RAPD markers. African Journal of Biotechnology. 8: 813-820
Asha, K.I., Indira Devi, A., Dwivedi, N.K. and Asokan, Nair, R. 2012. In vitro propagation of Lesser Galangal (Alpinia calcarata Rosc)-a commercially important medicinal plant through rhizome bud culture. Residential.Plant Biology. 2: 13-17.
Literature cited 2: Baskaran, P. and Jayabalan, N. 2005. An efficient micropropagation system for Eclipta alba-a valuable medicinal herb. In Vitro Cellular and Development Biology Plant. 41: 532-539.
Brown, A.M.G., Lowe, K.C., Davey, M.R. and Brain Power, J. 1996. Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium L): tissue culture and parthenolide synthesis. Plant Science. 116: 223-232.
ID: 59948
Title: Current status of Avian diversity of saline Sambhar Lake: A Ramsar site.
Author: Archana Gaur.
Editor: Dr. P.K. Wong, Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: Global science publications
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences vol. 16 (4) 949-953 ( 2014.)
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences
Keywords: Saline wetland, Ramsar site, Avian diversity, IUCN status.
Abstract: Saline inland wetland ecosystems are unique and rare, they harbour and support substantial fraction of the biodiversity. Sambhar wetland a Ramsar site No 464 and important bird area (IBA site no.IN-RJ-16), an important saline lake of India, is a site of Interantional importance. It is among 26 sites identified as wetlands of international sifgnificance in India. During the present study a total of 59 species of birds belonging to 7 orders and 16 families were recorded from Sambhar lake during 2012-13. Out of these 43 birds species were migratory whereas 16 species were resident aves. Charadriiformes was recorded as the most dominating order with 5 families whereas Scolopacidae was the most dominating family with 12 species inhabiting the lake area. Phoenicopterus rubber (Greate flamingo) and Phoenicopterus minor (lesser flamingo) outnumbered the other avian species, since these species arrives for wintering in the lake in very large number, remains there for 4-5 months and return back on the onset of the summer in the month of March. During the study total 620 mm downpour was recorded at Sambhar lake. NaCl concentration in the lake brine was recorded 88.56 -98.67% during sept-12 to Jan-13.As per the IUCN status most of the birds recorded, comes under Least concerned (LC) category, a few species are Near threatened (NT) while only Grus antigone, species (Sarus crane) is vulnerable.
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Literature cited 1: Ali, S. and Ripley, S.D. 1983. Birds of India and Pakistan. Oxford University Press, Oxford.pp 1-733.
Hammer, U.T. 1986. Saline Lake Ecosystems of the World. Springer, Vol 59: Pp 616.
Literature cited 2: Jagtap, T.G., Chavan, V.S. and Untawale, A.G. 1993. Mangrove ecosystem of India: A need for protection. Ambio.22: (4): 252-254.
Kumar, S. 1996a. New flamingo breeding ground at Sambhar lake. Hornbill. (1): 26-27.
ID: 59947
Title: Comparative study on pollution potential of Dairy wastewater generated by organized and unorganized sector.
Author: Seema Garcha, N.Verma and S.K.Brar.
Editor: Dr. P.K. Wong, Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: Global science publications
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences vol. 16 (4) 943-948 ( 2014.)
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences
Keywords: Dairy wastewater, Organized sector, unorganized sector, Statistical analysis, Pollution parameters, BOD.
Abstract: The aim of the present investigation was to document characteristics exhibited by the dairy wastewater generated by the organized and unorganized sector. Thirty samples were collected from each sector and analyzed for various pollution parameters as per standard procedures. The analysis of various parameters showed that the effluent generated from unorganized sector is richer in organic content as their C:N ratio (37.6) was over three times the C:N ratio for organized sector wastes (11.9). pH of dairy waste water generated by both the sectors varied between 3.0 to 8.3. 90 % of the samples drawn from unorganized sector were markedly acidic compared to only 56.6 % samples from the organized sector. In the unorganized sector average oil and grease content of samples was recorded as 1792.67 mg/L and for organized sector it was recorded as 919.33 mg/L. Total suspended solids ranged between 1000-15000 mg/L for unorganized sector and 500-3000 mg/L for organized sector. Average BOD3 of samples collected from organized sector which was 2196.61 mg/L. The results were analyzed statistically significant at 95 % confidence interval. There is limited information available about the characteristics of the effluent of the unorganized sector. Significant variations between major pollution parameters warrants different treatment approaches for effluents generated by these two sectors.
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Literature cited 1: Akpor, O.B. 2011. Wastewater effluent discharge: effects and treatment processes. IPCBEE.20: 85-91.
Amudha, P., Nagendran, R.and Mahlingam, S. 1997.
Literature cited 2: Christian, O. 2010. Characteristics of untreated wastewater produced by food industry.Anlele Universatii din Oradea, Fascicula: Protectia Mediului.15: 709-714.
Dhanan, S. 2009. Effect of dairy effluent on seed germination, seedling growth and biochemical parameters in paddy. Botany Res Intl. 2: 61-63.
ID: 59946
Title: A quantitative study on the effect of ' Hot Water Treatment ' on Pseudomonasa Biofilm using Atomic Force Microscopy.
Author: G.Panneerselvam, Ashwin Kannan and Pennathur Gautam.
Editor: Dr. P.K. Wong, Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: Global science publications
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences vol. 16 (4) 941-942 ( 2014.)
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences
Keywords: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Biofilm, Adhesion force, Adhesiveness.
Abstract: In this study, the effect of hot water treatment on the adhesion force of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MTCC2297) biofilm was studied using Atomic Force Microscopy. The adhesion force of four day old biofilm decreased from 11.6 ? 0.2nN after incubation in hot water for one day at 50?C. The adhesion force further decreased to 2.1? 0.1 nN after incubation in hot water for two days at 50?C. The results suggest that the adhesion force of biofilm may be reduced by incubating biofilm sample in hot water.
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Literature cited 1: Ashwin, K., Ramalingam, S.and Gautam, P.2014.A study on Pseudomoinas aeruginosa biofilm formation using Atomic Force Microscopy.Asian Jr. of Micobiol.Biotech.Env.Sci. 16 (2): 145-146.
Parsek, M.R. and Singh, P.K. 2003. Bacterial biofilms: an emerging link to disease pathogenesis. Annu Rev Microbiol. 57: 677-701.
Literature cited 2: Quraishi, M.A., Kumar, V., Singh, B.N. and Singh, S.K. 2012. Calcium palmitate: A green corrosion inhibitor for steel in concrete environment. J Mater and Environ Sci. 1001-1008.
Zelaya, A.J., Stough, G., Rad, N., Vandervoort, K. and Brelles-Marino, G. 2010. Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm inactivation: decreased cell culturability, adhesiveness to surfaces and biofilm thickness upon high-pressure nonthermal plasma treatment. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Sci. 38: 3398-3403.
ID: 59945
Title: Proteomic profiling of Brevundimonas sp.MJ 15 on exposure of Imidacloprid
Author: A.A.Shetti and B.B.Kaliwal.
Editor: Dr. P.K. Wong, Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: Global science publications
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences vol. 16 (4) 935-940 ( 2014.)
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences
Keywords: Proteomic, Imidacloprid, Brevundimonas Sp.Mj 15, Stress Proteins.
Abstract: Imidacloprid [1-(6-chloro-3-pyridylmethyl)-2nitroimino-imidazolidine] has gained great attention as a synthetic insecticide that acts in a similar manner as nicotine and is now widely used for the control of pests. Microorganisms respond to environmental or chemical stress by synthesizing specific sets of proteins that can be analyzed by protein profiling using SDS PAGE. The present investigation was undertaken to elucidate protein profile changes and differently expressed proteins in soil isolate Brevundimonas Sp.MJ 15 on dose and durational exposure to imidacloprid. Protein profiling of Brevundimonas Sp.MJ 15 treated with different (10-7 to 10-3 M) concentrations of imidacloprid observed regularly at the dutration of 24 hrs for a period of 96 hours, showed the over expressions of certain protein, expression of stress proteins and novel proteins. The proteins induced were observed to be dose and durational dependent. The present investigation proves that imidacloprid exposure induces the expression of stress and novel proteins in soil isolate Brevundimonas Sp.MJ 15 from toxic effects of exposure to imidacloprid. The specific protein profiles that are expressed in response to the stress induced by imidacloprid can be used to monitor the environmental samples for the presence of similar pollutants.
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Literature cited 1: Araya, T., Ishibashi, N., Shimamura, S., Tanaka, K. and Takahashi, H. 1993. Genetic and molecular analysis of the rpoD gene from Lactococcus lactis. Biosci.Biotechnol.Biochem.57; 88-92.
Asghar, M.N., Ashfaq, M., Ahmad, Z., Khan, I.U. 2006. 2-D PAGE analysis of pesticide induced stress proteins of ER.coli Anal Bioanal Chem. 384: 946-950.
Literature cited 2: Bell, D.Y. and Hook, G.E. 1979.Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis: analysis of airway and alveolar proteins.Am Rev Respir Dis.119: 979-990.
Bhargava, P., Yogesh, M., Ashish Kumar, S., Anjum, A. and LalChand, R.2006. Preliminary analysis of cuprome of anabaena doliolum using two dimensional gel electrophoresis.Curr.Sci.91: 1521-152.
ID: 59944
Title: Quality characterization of market available Tungtap-A fermented fish product of Meghalaya, India.
Author: M.Bhargavi Priyadarshini, Deepayan Roy, R.K.Majumdar and Subbaih Kanasi.
Editor: Dr. P.K. Wong, Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: Global science publications
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences vol. 16 (4) 931-934 ( 2014.)
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences
Keywords: Tungtap, Fermented fish, Khasi tribes, Danio sp, Puntius sp.
Abstract: Fermented fish products are popular in the North eastern parts of India because of their characteristics flavour and aroma. Tungtap is a fermented fish product prepared from Puntius and/or Danio spp. And consumed as pickle and taste enhancer by the khasi tribes of Meghalaya.The study was carried out to assess the quality parameters of market available Tungtap. The results of the analysis showed that the market sample of Tungtap was a good source of protein, lipid and ash, i.e.37.05%, 15.33% and 15.35% respectively but the biochemical parameters were found to be relatively higher. The microbial numbers were also relatively higher and the presence of Vibrio and E.coli indicates unhygienic processing or retailing. There were no visible fungal colonies on the product; however when grown on selective medium, a few fungal colonies were observed. But the product was safe from human consumption point of view.
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Literature cited 1: Abrami, G., Natiello, F., Bronzi, P., Mckenzie, D., Biols, L. and Agradi, E. 1992. A comparison of highly unsaturated fatty acids levels in wild and farmed eels (Anguilla anguilla). Comp.Biochem. & Physiol. 101: 79-81.
Antonacopoulos, N. and Vyncke, W. 1989. Determination of volatile basic nitrogen in fish: a third collaborative study by West European Fish Technologiests ' Association (WEFTA). Zeitschrift fur Lebensmittel-Untersuchung und-Forschung A.189: 309-316.
Literature cited 2: Anihouvi, V.B., Ayernor, G.S., Hounhouigan, J.D.and Sakyi-Dawson, E.2006.Quality characteristics of Lanhouin: a traditionally processed fermented fish product in the Republic of Benin.Afri.J.Food Agri.Nutri & Dev. 6(1): 1-15
AOAC, 2005. Official Methods of Analysis, Association of Official Analytical Chemists International, 18th Edition.In: Horwitz, W. (Ed). AOAC, Washington (D.C) 35: 2-36.
ID: 59943
Title: Effect of different sowing dates on the growth behaviour of different varieties of Black Gram.
Author: Arvind Kumar and Braj Kishor.
Editor: Dr. P.K. Wong, Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: Global science publications
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences vol. 16 (4) 925-929 ( 2014.)
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences
Keywords: Sowing time, Black gram, Performance, Yield.
Abstract: Present paper deals with effect f different varieties of black gram viz.PDU-1, TAV-1 and UG-201. June sown plants. The poor performance of August and September sown plants was reflective of the non-adjustability in the climatic conditions of these months. TAV-1 variety appeared to be the best performer in all the four treatments. Introduction of PDU-1 for better pod yield while TAV-1 and UG-201 for better forage may be advocated.
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Briggs, C.E. et al. 1920. A quantitative analysis of plant growth I and II. Ann.Appl.Biol.7: 103-202.
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ID: 59942
Title: Effect of fertigation scheduling on yield and quality of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis L) Under Nalgonda District, A.P, India.
Author: G. Lakhpathi, D. Uma Maheshwra Rao and P. Rajanikanth.
Editor: Dr. P.K. Wong, Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: Global science publications
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences vol. 16 (4) 921-924 ( 2014.)
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences
Keywords: Sweet orange, Fertigation, Yield, Quality parameters.
Abstract: An investigation was carried out to study the effect of fertigation on 14 years sweet orange in Ambe Bahar production season at Velmagudem and Annaram villages of Nalgonda. Fetilizer application through drip system to 14 years old sweet orange orchard produced favourable effect on minimum number of day to flowering (25 days), more number of fruits per tree (815), fruit diameter (30.17 cm) and average fruit weight (176.78 g).It is shown significant variations as productivity was increased from 79.42 kg to 144.14 kg per tree and also improved fruit quality parameters viz., TSS increase from 7.59 to 9.96? Brix (? B= Degree Brix) and acidity decrease from 1.03 to 0.80 per cent.
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ID: 59941
Title: Study of Myco-Ecological diversity with special reference to historical monuments.
Author: Neha Sharma, Shraddha Dubey, Rita Singh and D.S. Rathore.
Editor: Dr. P.K. Wong, Dr. R.K. Trivedy
Year: 2014
Publisher: Global science publications
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences vol. 16 (4) 917-920 ( 2014.)
Subject: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental sciences
Keywords: Biodeterioration, Fungal spp. Monuments, Pigments, Organic acid.
Abstract: Cultural heritage assets are exposed to weather and submitted to influence of environmental parameters. Physicals, chemicals and biological factors interact with constitutive materials. The air contains a large amount of biological and a biotic component such as, pollen grains, fungal spores, insects, mites, fibers and dust particles but their number and concentration depend upon the geographical location, types of vegetation and meterological parameters. Fungal ability in producing pigments and organic acids have a crucial role in the discoloration and degradation of different types of stone in cultural heritage objects. Fungi are heterotrophic complex communities. They need organic matter for metabolism, thus produces pigments and organic acids. These acids are responsible for biodeterioration of various cultural objects. Additionally, stone objects may support the communities of microorganisms that are active in the biodeterioration process. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to summarize data on the fungal impact on biodeteroration processes. Present investigation focuses on mycobial survey of the Kamala raja girls college, Gwalior (M.P) and study carried out August 2013 to December 2014. During the investigation period 17 fungal species were isolated from the surface of monument. The fungal species isolated during the study are Aspergillus spp., Fusarium spp., Curvularia spp., Penicillium spp., Rhizopus spp., Rhodotorula spp., Candida spp. The most frequently isolated fungi belong to genus Aspergillus.
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