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SUB THEME 1:
BIODIVERSITY: TAXONOMIC AND
FLORISTIC STUDIES
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:: No: LSIC -01OBTFS01 ::
STUDY OF ANGIOSPERMIC PLANT DIVERSITY OF KODADHA WILD ASS SANCTUARY
A.R.SELIYA, A.J.PARMAR & N.K.PATEL
DEPT. OF BIOLOGY,
SHETH M.N.SCIENCE COLLEGE, PATAN-384265.
The Kodadha is situated in the Patan District of Gujarat state. During
the research work, angiospermic plants of these areas found 33 families 80
genus and 108 species. A survey has been conducted in all areas to collect the
information about plants fringe area of
extensive marine saline flats of the Little Rann of Kutch mainly support a
variety of indigenous plants like Suaeda
spp., Salvadora persica, Capparis decidua, Capparis deciduas, Calotropis
procera, Tamarix sp., Aeluropus lagopoides, Cressa cretica, Sporobolus spp.,
Prosopis Cineraria, etc. The dominant families representing more than 10
species are Poaceae, Asteraceae and Fabaceae.
:: No: LSIC - 02OBTFS02 ::
LIMNOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF VAVOL LAKE OF
GANDHINAGAR DISTRICT WITH REFERENCE TO PHYTOPLANLTON
BINNY
KARLIKAR AND HITESH SOLANKI
DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF
SCIENCES,GUJARAT UNIVERSITY, AHMEDABAD – 380009.
Gandhinagar is the capital city of Gujarat
State. This city has become more popular in country, largely due to its
greenery. Vavol village is at west side of Gandhinagar city. The paper deals
with the estimation of physico-chemical characteristics of pond water and
phytoplankton. The study was carried for a period of 1 year (2008 to 2009). Two
sampling stations were selected to collect samples. The water samples were
analyzed for their physico-chemical parameters like pH, EC, TDS, Alkalinity,
Chloride, Hardness, sodium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Nitrate etc. at monthly. DO
was quite high in the pond. Alkalinity and Chloride were comparatively high in
pond water during all the three seasons. Phosphorus was quite high in pond
where there are human activities, “dhobi ghat” and other biological activities.
Algae were sampled and seasonal variation of different groups of algae was
observed. The amount of Phosphorus, Nitrate, Oxygen and Carbon dioxide has a
significant effect on the growth of phytoplankton. During the investigation
period about 29 genera and 36 species were recorded. Chlorophyceae,
Cyanophyceae and certain Diatoms found indicating the polluted water.
:: No: LSIC - 03OBTFS03 ::
PROCARYOTIC ANTAGONISM INDEX – AN
INDICATOR OF BACTERIAL DIVERSITY
M. F. MANSURI
DEPT. OF MICROBIOLOGY, SMP SCIENCE COLLEGE, TALOD.
Community diversity can be measured in many ways: α diversity or β diversity, qualitative measures or quantitative measures, species-based
measures or divergence-based measures. Non-parametric methods are an
extremely attractive way to estimate diversity. Calculating prokaryote
diversity in particular and microbial diversity in general is laborious and
expensive. The diversity of microbial is being explored in soils, air and seas,
on plants and in animals and in extreme environments such as the arctic,
deep-sea vents, uranium-contaminated soil, and waste-water treatment discharge.
Among the existent microbial dynamics in a community,
antagonism is an open interaction that requires a space for study within
prokaryotic diversity. Among the various parameters that are studied the one
that needs to be included is the assay of antagonism among the soil microflora
of the region. Parameter like the degree of Prokaryotic Antagonism could be a
good indicator of level of diversity in a region. To evaluate the significance
of considering this factor as a part of the microbial diversity study, this
work was undertaken. Based on the results obtained, a look up table of PAI is
proposed herewith. The proposed Prokaryotic Antagonism Index can be used either
in conjunction with other parameters or as a standalone parameter for diversity
measurement.
:: No: LSIC - 04OBTFS04 ::
PHYLOGENETIC RELATEDNESS AMONG GEOGRAPHICALLY
ISOLATED STRAINS OF SPIRULINA AND RELATED CYANOBACTERIAL GENERA
NIRBHAY KUMAR SINGH & DOLLY WATTAL DHAR
PROFESOR, DEPTT. OF MICROBIOLOGY, IARI, PUSA CAMPUS, NEW DELHI-110012
Cyanobacterial strains from the genus Spirulina and related genera (Arthrospira,
Lyngbya, Oscillatoria and Phormidium)
were procured from the culture collection of CCUBGA, IARI, New Delhi, India.
These strains were examined for their phylogenetic relatedness using Randomly
Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) PCR involving twenty 10 mer random primers and
ten dual primer combinations. A total of 355 polymorphic DNA bands ranging from
220bp-3800bp were obtained in PCR reactions with single oligos. However, ten
set of dual primer combinations generated 225 polymorphic bands ranging from
150bp-5000bp, which revealed a wide range of variability amongst the selected
strains. Combined analysis of single and multiplex primer combinations showed a
maximum similarity coefficient of about 0.865 amongst two strains of Arthrospira (Ar-1 and Ar-2); which also
possessed very close proteins content (110.30µg/ml and 119.49µg/ml,
respectively). Primers used in RAPD analysis showed unique bands ranging from
0-6 with single primer and from 0-7 with dual primers. The study undertaken
revealed extensive evidence for the applicability of RAPD technique in the
diversity analysis of Spirulina and
related genera.
:: No: LSIC - 05OBTFS05 ::
PRELIMINARY SURVEY OF HERPETOFAUNA OF BORIVALI MANGROVES – A COASTAL
BELT IN THE SUBURBS OF MUMBAI
RAHULRATAN CHAUHAN & HITESH U.
SHINGADIA
SVKM’S MITHIBAI COLLEGE OF ARTS, CHAUHAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & A.
J. COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & ECONOMICS, VILE PARLE-WEST MUMBAI 400 056.
MAHARASHTRA, INDIA.
Mangroves are the tropical and subtropical costal forest formations
encircled/spread by the tidal rivers and/or the sea water flooded frequently by
the tidal water. Growing in the intertidal area and estuary mouths between land
and sea, Mangroves provide critical habitat for a diverse marine and terrestrial
flora and fauna. Healthy mangrove forests are key to healthy marine ecology. A
preliminary survey of the herpetofauna of Borivali Mangroves was undertaken
from March 2008 - July 2010. The Survey revealed dominance of amphibian fauna
during monsoon, however reptilian fauna dominated the other seasons of the
year. Amphibians were represented by three families with five genera and only
one order Anura. The reptilian fauna comprised of eleven families belonging to
three orders and twenty one genera. Order Ophidia showed significant dominance of eight non-venomous species of
snakes, three semi-venomous and five venomous species of snakes. Testudines
were represented by Trionyx while
Saurians were represented by Gekkonidae,
Agamidae, Varanidae and Scincidae.
:: No: LSIC - 06OBTFS06 ::
STUDY OF PLANT
DIVERSITY IN VADALI RANGE FOREST DISTRICT SABARKANTHA, NORTH GUJARAT, INDIA
R.K.DESAI AND H. M. ANT
ARTS, SCIENCE AND COMMERCECOLLEGE, PILVAI
382 850, GUJARAT, INDIA
Biodiversity conservation is major problem of
the day. Vadali range forest of Sabarkantha Forest Department is a part of Idar
and Vadali Taluka. The area of range is 7152.83 hectares. It is considered as
reserve forest but not a single part of the range is marked as protected
forest. We are trying to establishment of natural habitat for plant in Vadali
forest range is the part of Arravalli mountatins, so it is unique example from
floristic point of view. In the present study, a total of 355 angiospermic
plant species belonging to 80 families have been recorded from Vadali range
forest in particular zone Vasai, Verabar and Mota kotada of district
Sabarkantha. Plant species of these forest areas are documented here with their
botanical names, local names and family. The species were arranged family vise
according to the flora of Gujarat state.
:: No: LSIC - 07OBTFS07 ::
ROYAL BENGAL TIGER IS FACING ADVERSE
CONDITIONS OF HABITAT AND MANAGERIAL SKILLS THUS PREDISPOSING ITSELF ON ITS
STILL VERY DIFFICULT PATH: LET US ATLEAST ABREAST OURSELVES OF FEW FACTS, LEAVE
ALONE ITS BASIC CARE
ROHTASH CHAND GUPTA
EX. CHAIRMAN AND PROFESSOR OF ZOOLOGY,
KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY,
KURUKSHETRA, HARYANA-136119
Royal Bengal Tiger in India is the identity card of our wildlife. It has
faced its decimation in the last 100 years related with hunting for pleasure
and demonstration-of-valour by the then royals; poaching for illegal trading
directly linked with unsympathetic and unscientific traditional Chinese
medicinal system. The latter has devoured thousands of tigers in the Indian
“Protected Area System” in the last 30-40 years. The former sucked in tigers by
multiple of thousands. Nawabs of-British India princely States hunted tigers by
using their royal status in the accompaniment of English officers of all cadres
up to to the rank of viceroys. Chinese Medicine System stalked wild tigers with
the apparent connivance or negligence of duty by personnel of all hues enjoying
the rare comfort of being employed with Govt.of India in a democracy that
prevails in reality not even on ground zero. Hence we have witnessed colossal
destruction of tigers in India reaching a sorry state of affairs that have been
obtained in Sariska and Panna Tiger Reserve as revealed to all of us by the
News Papers, as if it was not known to the high ranking officers in the forest
department who draw salaries by lakhs and perks which may be the envy of even
Maharajas. More-over, who knows that many SARISKAS+ PANNAS are on their way
very fast, and rapid in the next few years or even earlier! On the top of this,
twin factors of habitat destruction and meaningless execution of high profile
tiger conservation programmes wrapped in squandering of precious monetary
facilities, foreign scientific advice and ultra-modern costly equipment are
spelling doom to tigers’ existence in a silent and graded manner resulting in
accumulation of multiple repertoires of difficulties for the tigers to sustain
and survive. There is no denying the fact that any further undesirable
proliferation of habitat destruction squarely lies in the irresponsible hands
of personnel employed in the forest department beginning from forest guards to
principal conservator of forests of India. Similarly prevention of poaching
lies in the hands of this very regime officially obliged to administer the
Indian forests. The Indian-parliament
has allocated huge funds to develop and execute good plans with the help of
ultra- modern equipment and other infrastructures. The foresters may bemoan the
dearth of funds and equipment, which is, infect, far away from the truth. These
officials on the other hand appreciate our concern for the tigers’ survival of
which they are the ex-officio- custodians. Alas! even huge funds may be
labelled as “Pea-Nuts”. Actually the officers should understand the spirit,
purpose, essence and concern in the appropriate sense vis-à-vis Tiger
conservation.. They should rise up to the occasion to do justice to a natural
cause. Alas, they could analyse this problem in the right semantics rather than
behaving as: “A BAD MAN QUARREL WITH HIS TOOLS”. It is a national cause. It is
an international concern! Thus, the silent decimation of tigers is likely to
continue in a self-driven way against the backdrop of no way out for afflicting
penalty on personnel found guilty of dereliction of duty or even incompetence
in a very crucial issue of Royal-Bengal Tigers’ survival through the millennia
to maintain the glory of our jungles. It is time the Prime Minister views it in
a serious way rather than simply attending the ceremonial meetings of “TIGER
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY OF INDIA”.
:: No: LSIC - 08OBTFS08 ::
FLOWERING PHENOLOGY, POLLINATION AND MATING SYSTEM OF ERYTHRINA STRICTA
V. P. KHANDURI
DEPARTMENT OF
FORESTRY, MIZORAM UNIVERSITY, AIZAWL -796001
(MIZORAM)
Erythrina is typical in being ornithophilous, providing good example of
adaptation to different types of birds. Reproductive phenology, mating system,
and flower visitors of Erythrina stricta
were studied in a natural population in Aizawl. Flowering occurs during the
spring season from February to March. The lifetime of flower is 5-6 d. The
flowers are quite attractive to bird visitors in the leafless state during the
flowering period. They foraged throughout the day, with more foraging activity
during early morning and forenoon. Eleven bird species have been recorded as
pollinator. The highest visiting frequency was observed for Pycnonotus cafer (Redvented Bulbul) and Dicrurus adsimilis (black drongo). Bees
were observed as occasional pollinators. Nectar production begins at anther
dehiscence and coincides with maximum stigmatic receptivity. A flower produces
537 ± 78.46 µl of nectar by 0900 h. Nectar
secretion continues for two days if nectar is removed continuously by birds.
Controlled pollinations showed that this species is self-incompatible, though a
few pods develop from hand self-pollination. Only 4.5 ± 0.68 per cent
of the flowers set pods under natural conditions. The tree produce 175.2 ± 50.92
inflorescence and an inflorescence contain 50.8 ± 4.02 numbers of
flowers averagely. Trees produce a mean number of 8636 ± 2081.07
flowers.
:: No: LSIC -09(1)PBTFS01 ::
COMPARATIVE
STUDY ON COTYLEDONARY AND FOLIOR TRICHOMES OF SOME TAXA OF FAMILY PAPILIONACEAE
B. R. PATEL
BIOLOGY
DEPARTMENT, THE P.G.SCIENCE COLLEGE, SARDAR BAUG, BARDOLI TALUKA :
BARDOLI,
DIST. : SURAT ( GUJARAT STATE ) INDIA. Pin :
394 601
Present comparative study on cotyledonary and folior trichomes of ten
species of family Papilionaceae. The cotyledonary trichomes are of two types;
eglandular and glandular. The eglandular trichomes are unicellular or
multicellular. The unicellular eglandular trichomes are conical, cylindrical
and hooked. While foliar unicellular egladular trichomes are conical, falcate,
clavate, filiform and hooked. The cotyledonary multicellular eglandular
trichomes are conical, flagellate, hooked and filiform, while foliar
multicellular eglandular trichomes are of two types, simple and branched. The
simple trichomes are also of various forms viz,.filiform, conical, club
shaped, flagellate, peltate and cylindrical. Branched trichomes are absent in
cotyledonary trichomes. The cotyledonary glandular trichomes are of two types;
capitate and fusiform, while foliar glandular trichomes are of three types ;
clavate, capitate and fusiform.
Their structure, ontogeny, distribution in different species and
texonomic importance have been studied.
:: No: LSIC -09(2)PBTFS02 ::
MARINE ALGAE DIVERSITY AND ITS
UTILIZATION SURVEYED AT ANUMANDANDI COASTAL AREA OF
BEYT DWARKA ,GUJARAT.
BHARAT B.MAITREYA & KALPESH D.SORATHIA*
BOTANY DEPARTMENT, SIR P.P.INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, BHAVNAGAR
UNIVERSITY, BHAVNAGAR-GUJARAT,INDIA
* BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT TOLANI COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE, ADIPUR
,KACHCHH UNIVERSITY-GUJARAT,INDIA
Marine algae form an important
component of the marine living resource. Based on their pigmentation, the algae
are grouped into green, brown, red and
blue-green algae. The uses of algae as food, fodder and manure are well known
in many countries. Marine algae contain more than 60 trace elements in a
concentration much higher than in terrestrial plants. They also contain
protein, iodine, bromine, vitamins and substances of stimulatory and antibiotic
nature.
A Total number of 40 marine
algae were recorded during survey of
marine algae diversity in the hanumandandi coastal area at beyt dwarka.Red
algae species were dominant than green and brown algae.
Marine algae are the only source
for the production of agar, alginate and carrageenan, These phytochemicals are
extensively used in various industries such as of food, confectionary, textile,
pharmaceutical, dairy and paper mostly as gelling, stabilizing and thickening
agents. other products such as mannitol, laminarin and fucoidin are also
obtained from marine algae. Protein-rich marine algae such as species of Caulerpa,Ulva,
Gracilaria, etc. are used for human consumption and cultivated in different countries according
to their needs.
:: No: LSIC -10PBTFS03 ::
DIVERSITY OF
AQUATIC MACROPHYTE IN GODAVARI RIVER NEAR PAITHAN
D. R. DESHMUKH
* AND M. A. KARE **
*DEPARTMENT OF
ZOOLOGY, PRATISHTHAN MAHAVIDYALAYA, PAITHAN
**DEPARTMENT OF
BOTANY , PRATISHTHAN MAHAVIDYALAYA, PAITHAN
MO.09371197972
The present study
deals with the Diversity of aquatic macrophytes from Godavari river near ,
Paithan. The study was conducted from conducted from January 2009 to December 2010. A total 19
species were recorded out of these 04 species are free floating, 03 species are
rooted floating, 03 species are submerged, 09 species are emergent were
recorded. The work on divessity of aquatic macrophytes has been not studied so
an attempt was made to study the distribution of Aquatic macrophytes from
Godavari river near, Paithan.
:: No: LSIC -11PBTFS04 ::
BIODIVERSITY OF ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT
TREES OF PATAN DISTRICT (NORTH GUJARAT)
DIPIKA H.
RATHOD & ILLA C. PATEL
DEPT. OF LIFE
SCIENCES, HEMCHANDRACHARYA NORTH GUJARAT UNIVERSITY,PATAN.
MO.
09974638150, rathod.dipika7@gmail.com
A study was conducted for the taxonomic and
systematic survey for the biodiversity of plants of Patan District (North
Gujarat). The present paper enumerates different kinds of tree species present
in seven different talukas of Patan district and its adjacent areas having some
economic value. Results showed that all most all the species are economically
important in one or another way like food, timber, fibers, medicines, dye, oil
and gum yielding etc. District has divers types of tree species belonging to nearly
25 diffrent families which included many native and exotic species. Some tree
species (Neem, Acacia, Prosopisetc.)
frequently distributed where as some are very few (Tamarix, Beheda etc). In spite of semi-arid, dry climate, the
district has rich biodiversity of tree species.
:: No: LSIC -12PBTFS05 ::
STATUS OF WATER BIRDS AT PARIYEJ LAKE,
KHEDA DISTRICT, GUJARAT
FULSANGJI JAVANJI THAKOR &
JAYANTIBHAI RANCHHODBHAI PRAJAPATI
J. & J. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, NADIAD
[GUJARAT UNIVERSITY]
Cell : +91 9428436073, Res. : +91 268
2558691
Wetlands support a
vast Varity of faunal diversity by providing them suitable habitat, along with
food and water Avifauna hold a significant place in a wetland ecosystem thus an
attempt has been made to assess the avian diversity around Pariyej lake. Forty
two wetland dependent birds were observed during Oct.2009 to Sept. 2010
belonging to 12 families namely:- Podicipedidae (2.24%), Phalacrocoracidae
(1.52%), Ardeidae (6%) Ciconidae (1.70%) Threskiornithidae (5%),
Phoenicupteridae (3.05%), Anatidae (54.59),Gruidae (3.77%), Rallidae (13.40%),
Jacanidae (2.71%), Charadriidae (4.26%) and Alcedinidae (1.71%). The dominant
families of waterbirds were Anatidae and Rallidae. A total 8114 water dependent
birds recorded during study period. Out of 42 species Ruddy Shelduck (15.15%)
and Gadwall (18.01%) was dominant in Pariyej lake. The Pond is located adjacent
to a village on one side and the other side connects to State highway. This
Kept the avifauna exposed disturbances like noise, encroachment, fishery and
other anthropogenic activities. The pond urgently requires conservation
strategies.
:: No: LSIC -13PBTFS06 ::
IMPACT OF HUMAN
ACTIVITIES ON THE AVIFAUNA OF UMMEDGANJ WETLAND OF KOTA REGION, RAJASTHAN
MANISHA SHARMA
GOVT.J.D.B.GIRLS
COLLEGE, KOTA, RAJASTHAN.
MO.09414079287,
manishasharma68@rediffmail.com
Ummedganj wetland is a complex of two small ponds, reed beds and a part
of right main canal passing through old Ummedganj tank. The wetland is home to
a wide variety of migratory and residential birds. About 110 species of birds
were observed during 2010-11, belonging to 40 families. These birds depend upon
the wetland flora and fauna alongwith
the nearby crop fields for their food. Recent developmental activities and over
exploitation of the resources by the growing population have led to large scale
reduction in the quality of this natural habitat. The present paper deals with
the impact of these pressures on the avian fauna of this wetland.
:: No: LSIC -14PBTFS07 ::
VEGETATION ANALYSIS OF MANDAV FOREST IN
SURENDRANAGAR REGION OF GUJARAT STATE OF INDIA
PAREJIYA NILESH B. & N.S.PANCHAL
DEPARTMENT OF BIOSCIENCES, RAJKOT
Shrub vegetation of Bandiabedi forest of surendranagar district
of Gujarat state of India was quantitatively analyzed. Cassia auriculata,
Maytenus emerginata were dominant shrub while Solanum nigrum, Capparis
decidua and Opuntia dillenii were with minimum IVI value at
different study sites. The composition of shrub layer was markedly similar
among various sites. Diversity index is maximum at site 2 on density and IVI
basis while minimum at site 4. Concentration of dominance was higher at site
site 4 and lower at site 2 on density and IVI basis. The total basal cover
ranged 43 to 55 cm2 100 m-2 for shrub.
:: No: LSIC -15PBTFS08 ::
FLORISTIC DIVERSITY WOODY PLANT SPECIES OF
VAHERA VILLAGE AND ADJOINING IN BORSAD TALUKA,
ANAND DISTRICT GUJARAT
R.B. SHAH AND *
R.S. PATEL
ART, COM
&SCIENCE COLLEGE, BORSAD,*MANINAGAR SCIENCE COLLEGE, AHMEDABAD.
Mo. 9427857030,
nitin_rinku2001@yahoo.com
From the ancient time plants remain have
played an important role in human civilization. they played varied role ranging
from food to Medicines the present studyWas carried out during 2010-11.
frequent study trips were arranged in selected area of Vahera, village of
Borsad Taluka . The study reviled total 80 species belongs to Shrubs and tree
species. In present study diversity of woody plant sp. found in different study
sites like farm hedges, roadside, residential garden, boundary of farm etc. The
dominant tree species from the locality on road side includes Aeacia nilotica, Azadirachta indica,
Mangifera indica, Alstonia scholris,Caryota urens where, Holoptelea integrifelia kigelia
pinnata,Terminalia arjuna Eucalyptus sp, Ficus religiosa, Ficus racemosa etc was found less in number while
only Erythrina suberosa was found on
road side of Vahera.
In Vahera road side situated primary health
center they developed one Ecogarden and school ground both are rich
biodiversity last but least one important observation in vahera Ficus bangalensis situated entrance of
village is peculiarity of this village.
:: No: LSIC -16PBTFS09 ::
SURVEY OF SMUT DISEASES FROM MADHYA
PRADESH
RAVINDRA SINGH THAKUR* AND A. N. RAI
LAB. OF PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY &
MYCOLOGY, DEPT. OF BOTANY,
SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL SCIENCE,
Dr. H.S. GOUR CENTRAL UNIVERSITY,
SAGAR-470003 (M.P).
In the present study, survey of smut diseases
from Betul forest (Madhya Pradesh) was done. In the random and yearly survey of
Foliicolous fungal diseases of Betul forest (Madhya Pradesh) so many symptoms
of Sooty mold, Leaf spot and Hyphomycites were seen but the rust and smut were
found to be rare and host specific. The newly smut recorded in M.P. viz.
Neovossia sp. on Madhuca indica Gmel.andMangifera
indica Gmel. on Sapotaceae. The surface of Teliospore wall of smut fungi
and sheath configuration are critical character for their Identification and
Taxonomic identification was done with the help of compound light Microscope.
:: No: LSIC -17PBTFS10 ::
SEASONAL VARIATION IN PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF DANDI CREEK –WEST
COAST OF INDIA
1S.S .KADAM AND2 L.R. TIWARI
1. N.B.MEHTA SCIENCE COLLEGE-BORDI,
TAL.-DAHANU, DIST.-THANE, PIN-401701 (M.S.)
2. MAHARSHI DAYANAND COLLEGE PAREL,
MUMBAI-400012(M.S.)
The water quality of Dandi creek was studied during September 2009 and
September 2010. Dandi is a part of Thane
District, it is 105 kms. away from busting city of Mumbai. Geographical
location of Dandi is 190, 48.041’N and 720, 41.255’E
.Dandi is a famous fish lading centre in
the Thane District contributing 10 to 20 tones marine fishes captured by local
fishermen per year. The important landings are Bombay duck, pomfrets, sienids,
elasmobranchs, lobsters and prawns etc but the fish production is declining due
to effluents from Tarapur industrial area and domestic sewage from nearby
villages. Total five stations were selected for water sampling, 3 stations were
in open sea and 2 stations were from the creek. These stations covered an area
of 26 km long and the depth varied from 2.5 to 26.5 meters. Abiotic features of Dandi creek were
influenced by the tides and monsoon of the tropics some of the parameters showed
spatial variations in pH, temperature,
dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), salinity, nitrite,
nitrate, ammonium nitrate, phosphate etc.
:: No: LSIC - 18POBTFS11 ::
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF VEGATATION OF
JAMBUDIYA FOREST IN RAJKOT DISTRICT IN GUJARAT (INDIA)
SAMEER S. DETROJA & N.S.PANCHAL
DEPARTMENT OF BIOSCIENCES, RAJKOT
Vegetation of a Jambudiya forest of Rajkot district in Gujarat state of
India was quantitatively analyzed. Acacia Senegal and Acacia
leucopholea were the dominant tree
species and Maytenus emarginata, Cassia auriculata and Eurphobia tirucalli were dominant shrub at forest. Acacia
nilotica, Terminalia tomentoza and anogeissus latifolia have minimum
IVI value for tree and Prosopis juliflora, Balanities aegyptica, Capparis
decidua and Grewia populifolia have minimum value for shrub. The
total basal cover was ranged from 133 to 335 cm2100 m-2 for
trees and 42 to 64 cm2100 m-2 for shrub at different
sites. The composition of tree and shrub layers was markedly similar among
various sites. The concentration of dominance is maximum at site 1 and minimum
at site 2 where diversity index is maximum at site 2 and minimum at site 1 on
density, IVI and total cover basis.
:: No: LSIC -19PBTFS12 ::
SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION PATTERN OF SPITTLEBUG
NYMPH, PTYELUS NEBULUS (FABRICIUS) (HOMOPTERA, APHROPHORIDAE)
SOMNATH BHAKAT
DEPARTMENT OF
ZOOLOGY, RAMPURHAT COLLEGE, RAMPURHAT-731224
DIST. BIRBHUM,
WEST BENGAL, INDIA
Distribution pattern
of spittlebug nymph, Ptyelus nebulus
(Fabricius) (Homoptera, Aphrophoridae) was studied in the months of rainfall,
June, July and August by using different statistical measures. All the
estimators confirm that nymphs of spittlebug were aggregated in distribution.
The cause of aggregation was also calculated by using formula of Arbous and
Kerrich (1951) and it indicates that clumping of nymphs was due to
environmental factors.
:: No: LSIC -20PBTFS13 ::
THE STUDY OF
BIOSPECTRUM OF MANSA AND DEHGAM TALUKA WITH RESPECT TO THE RAUNKIAER’S NORMAL SPECTRUM
1 TARAK H. THACKER & 2H P.P. PAREK
1BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT, GOVT. SCIENCE COLLEGE,
GANDHINAGAR.
2BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT R G. SHAH SCIENCE COLLEGE,
AHMEDABAD.
The plants in the Mansa and Dehgam taluka of Gandhinagar district are
surveyed and 326 phanerogamic species belonging to 79 families found during
survey are carefully listed together with their life forms class. The percentage of life forms are worked out
i.e. biospecturm of area is prepared and it is compared with Raunkiaer’s normal
spectrum. The spectrum of the study area
comprises of Phanerophytes 44.48 %, Chamaephytes 1.84 %, Hemicryptophytes 2.76
%, Geophytes 1.53 % and Therophytes 49.39 %. This indicates phanerophytic
climate which does not tally with Raunkiaer's hypothesis. It indicates biotic interference.
SUB THEME 2:
AGROBIODIVERSITY AND FOOD SECURITY
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:: No: LSIC -21OABFS01 ::
ENHANCED GROWTH OF VIGNA ACONITIFOLIA MEDIATED
BY PSEUDOMONAS SPP, AN EFFICIENT
PHOSPHATE SOLUBILIZER
ANUPAMA PATHAK,
AMIT KULKARNI, APARNA SARDAR AND S. MOHAN KARUPPAYIL
SCHOOL OF LIFE
SCIENCES, S. R.T.M.UNIVERSITY, NANDED(MS)INDIA
MO.
917588811125, anupama.micro@rediffmail.com
Fifteen phosphate
solubilising bacteria (PSB) were isolated from rhizosphere of various crop
plants. Efficiency of phosphate solubilisation was determined to select most
efficient phosphate solubiliser amongst these isolates. Highest phosphate
solubilisation was observed by isolate PSB1 and PSB2. Morphological and
biochemical characterisation of isolates was carried out and both were
identified as Pseudomonas spp1 and spp2. Effect
of mixed culture of these organisms was determined on percent seed germination,
development of radical, plumule and foliage growth of Vigna aconitifolia. 20 % rise in seed germination and three fold
enhancements in overall growth were observed in Vigna aconitifolia plants, treated with our inoculum.
:: No: LSIC -22OABFS02 ::
EFFECT OF ABIOTIC FACTORS ON POPULATION
FLUCTUATION OF MELON FLY, BACTROCERA CUCURBITAECoquillett
F. K. CHAUDHARY
& G. M. PATEL
KRUSHI VIGYAN
KENDRA
SARDARKRUSHINAGAR
DANTIWADA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
DEESA - 385
535, GUJARAT- INDIA.
In cucurbit field the activity of male melon
fly fluctuated throughout the year with peak population during July – September
and February – March. During the hot (May) and cold (January) months of the
year, its population was quite low.
Correlation coefficient values
indicated that all the weather parameters (except sunshine hours) showed
positive influence having very profound effect in the multiplication and
outbreak of the melon fly during
different months of the year whereas, sunshine hours has detrimental effect on population build-up of male melon fly.
:: No: LSIC -23OABFS03 ::
NATURAL
PARASITISM OF FRUIT FLY IN CUCURBITACEOUS HOSTS
F. K. CHAUDHARY
& G. M. PATEL
KRUSHI VIGYAN
KENDRA
SARDARKRUSHINAGAR
DANTIWADA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY,
DEESA - 385
535.(GUJARAT- INDIA)
Mo.: +91
9428137542, fk_43@yahoo.co.in
Out of five cultivated and seven wild cucurbitaceous hosts, a parasite, Opius sp. emerged from the pupae of
fruit fly obtained from the damaged fruits of
L. acutangula and M. dioica a wild hosts only. The degree
of parasitism ranged between 17.24 and 28.57 (Av. 20.53) and 11.54 and 33.33
(Av. 23.87) per cent in L. acutangula
and M. dioica, respectively during kharif, 2003. During next year,
parasitism ranged between 8.86 and 25.71 (Av. 16.73) and 6.76 and 25.25 (Av.
17.75) per cent in L. acutangula and M. dioica, respectively. The mean
parasitism over year was higher in M.
dioica (20.81 %) than L. acutangula
(18.63 %). The parasite was most active during the first fortnight of October
indicating mean parasitism of 26.28 and 28.43 per cent in L. acutangula and M. dioica,
respectively.
:: No: LSIC -24OABFS04 ::
ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF EXOPOLYSACCHARIDE AND IAA PRODUCING
BRADYRHIZOBIUM YUANMINGENSE FROM ROOT NODULES OF ABRUS PRECATORIUS
JAGDISH
PRABHUDAS PATEL & S. A. BHATT
GANPAT
UNIVERSITY, GANPAT VIDYANAGAR, KHERVA
+91- 2762
289170, 9428387495, jagdish.patel@ganpatuniversity.ac.in
Now, it’s completely proved that certain strains of each rhizobial group
that can also do effective process in plant growth promotion as they produce
certain plant growth hormones, in addition to their ability in N2
fixation. Such strains can be useful not only for their special host, but also
for other plants. Rhizobium strains were isolated from root nodules of Abrus
precatorius collected from different regions of North Gujarat. All the Rizobiumstrains produced indole acetic
acid (IAA), but maximum amount was produced by only two strains in yeast
extract mannitol (YEM) medium supplemented with L-tryptophan. The strains were
found to elaborate maximum IAA when fed with 5 mg/ml L-tryptophan. The strains were examined for production of
acid, exopolysaccharide (EPS) and indole acetic acid (IAA) by utilizing different carbon sources. DNA was isolated
from potent producer of EPA and IAA and amplified by using 16S r DNA primers
then sequenced. By using bioinformatics tool BLAST the nucleotide sequence of
isolate was aligned and isolate was found as Bradyrhizobium yuanmingense.
:: No: LSIC -25OABFS05 ::
A NEW APPROACH TO
STUDY LOSS OF CROP PRODUCT IN PEARL-MILLET BY BIRD PEST IN PATAN DISTRICT
1K.B.PATEL, 2M.M.PATEL & 2R.N.PATEL
DEPT. OF
BIOLOGY, SHETH M.N.SCIENCE COLLEGE, PATAN
DEPT. OF
CHEMISTRY, SHETH M.N.SCIENCE COLLEGE, PATAN
Pearl millet Pennisetum typhoides is the main important cereals
heavily depredated by birds. Seeds of these crops are exposed and so attract
several bird species during the entire Period of seed Setting to harvesting
stage and so suffer heavy losses. About 36 species are reported in pearl-millet
crop at different stages during morning and evening hours. In the study area,
total 141 species belong to 96 genera belong to 42 families are recorded and 86
species are reported to depredate on various agricultural crops. Various crop
protection methods usually employed in the cultivators field’s for birds viz.
are beating empty tins, using scare crows, tying Polythene bags on the poles
and using sound producing crackers. However, these methods are not reputed to
bring permanent relief for the farmer and there for, a safe and economic method
must be sought to reduce the damage. During the research work, field
experiments were conducted during two consecutive seasons’ viz. Kharif
and summer of 2004-2006 at the Hansapur village in the Patan district. During
summer and kharif seasons of 2004-06, under assigned methods are applied for
bird damages: (i) Reflective ribbon (ii) Scare crow and (iii) Control.
Percentage of
avoidable losses in grain yield of Pearl-millet crop due to pest complex after
various treatments were worked out on the basis of pooled results of grain
yield by using formula suggested by Khosla (1977).
:: No: LSIC -26OABFS06 ::
EFFECT OF BIO-PROCESSING ON ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF WHEAT AND PEARL MILLET
MINAXI
PRAJAPATI*; TARAK PAREKH, V.H. PATEL
& REMA SUBHASH
* LABORATORY OF
FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION, DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE, SARDAR PATEL
UNIVERSITY, VALLABH VIDYANAGAR-388120. INDIA
Dating back to prehistoric times, cereal grains have a long history of
use by humans. Cereals are grown in large quantities and considered as main
source of energy. Cereals are important source of most B complex vitamins
especially thiamin, riboflavin and niacin and hold unique range of
phytochemicals, which have a health promoting effects. Many studies have
reported that consumption of whole grains and grain-based products is linked
with reduced risk of chronic diseases because of their phytochemical content.
Though, the phytochemical contents in grains have been underestimated in
literature, since bound phytochemicals were not included. In our country
consumption of wheat and pearl millets is higher. Therefore present study was
designed to investigate the bound phenolic compounds of wheat and pearl millet
which cannot be extracted in organic solvents, as well as their antioxidant
activities in raw and cooked form. Total antioxidant capacity of wheat and
pearl millets was also analyzed. Results of the study concluded that during in vitro digestion bound phenolic
compounds released from food matrix due to the action of enzymes, which suggest
that antioxidant activity of cereals in the human gut may be higher than what
might be expressed from literature data based on measurements of aqueous
organic extracts.
:: No: LSIC -27OABFS07 ::
EFFECT OF
PHOSHATE SOLUBILIZING BACTERIA VERMI COMPOST ON SOIL FERTILITY
PRATESH J. SHAH
& PRAGNA S. MODI
SHREE
JAYENDRAPURI ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE, BHARUCH.
Since last many years we find soil fertility decreasing to great
extent. There is extensive use of chemical fertilizers to increase the
productivity. Excessive use of such fertilizers deteriorates the fertility of
soil. We have developed a vermi compost which results to give better crop
quality with higher yield and increases nutrients in the soil.
Modified vermi compost obtained from agro waste, cow dung along with
Azobacter, Azospirilumbacter and phosphate solubilizing bacteria with help of
Esieniafortieda worms under control condition is noticed to be a very good soil
conditioner. This vermi compost organic fertilizer analysed for N, P, K
content. Percentage of total Nitrogen(N) and total Phosphate( as P2O5)
found as per FCO specification. Effect of domestic waste was also studied.
:: No: LSIC -28OABFS08 ::
STUDY ON IAA
PRODUCING AZOTOBACTER TROPICALIS ISOLATED FROM NORTH GUJARAT, INDIA
PATEL PRITIBEN
HARIBHAI & S. A. BHATT
GANPAT UNIVERSITY,
GANPAT VIDYANAGAR, KHERVA
Mo. +91- 2762
289170, priti.patel@ganpatuniversity.ac.in
A total of 21 free living diazotrophs were
isolated from different rhizospheric Soils of North Gujarat. Out of them one
isolate was found to be potent for IAA production. Production of Indole acetic acid (IAA) was estimated in a
medium with 1, 2 and 5 mg/ml of tryptophan. The isolate showed high level (31.4
mg/l) production of IAA at 5 mg/ml of tryptophan while at 1 and 2 mg/ml the
production was 8.76 and 18.92 mg/l respectively. Pot experiments studies
indicate increased root length and shoot height indicates efficient IAA
production by the isolate. The isolate was also analyzed for its nitrogen
fixing ability. The DNA of bacterial isolate was isolated and amplified using
16S r-DNA primers. Amplified PCR product was purified and sequenced for its
identification. The sequence of bacterial isolates was used to identify the
species of organism using BLAST. The organism was identified as a Azotobacter
tropicalis.
:: No: LSIC -29OABFS09 ::
A COMPARATIVE
STUDY OF THE SEED GERMINATION OF PHASEOLUS AUREUS UNDER SOME
PHOTOCATALYTIC CONDITIONS
VIPULKUMAR
POPATLAL PRAJAPATI & 1MAYANKKUMAR
R. MEHTA
SHETH M. N.SCIENCE COLLEGE, PATAN-384 265
1SHRI P. H. G. MUNICIPAL ART AND
SCIENCECOLLEGE,
KALOL-382721
MO.09427678264,
vipul_hely@yahoo.com
Aqueous solutions
of various dyes were treated photo catalytically using ZnO as semiconductor.
Various parameters like pH, concentration of ZnO and concentration of dyes were
standardized in terms of minimum time required for bleaching of coloured
solutions. This treated dye water is used to grow pulses (Phaseolus aureus).
The number of seeds of math germinated and time required for the same
was also noted.
:: No: LSIC -30PBTFS1 ::
ALELLOPATHIC
EFFECTS OF AQUEOUS EXTRACTS OF CAJANUS CAJAN L. (PIGEON PEA)AND VIGNA
URICULATA L. (BLACK GRAM) ON EACH OTHER’S SEEDLING GROWTH AND SEED
GERMINATION
1 B. A. KUMBHAR,2 Y. B. DABGAR &
1G.R.PATEL
1DEPT. OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, SHETH M.N. SCIENCE
COLLEGE, PATAN (GUJARAT) INDIA.
2R.R. MEHTA COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND C.L. PARIKH
COLLEGE OF COMMERCE, PALANPUR (GUJARAT) INDIA.
Allelopathic effects of aqueous extract of Cajanus cajan L. and Vigna
uriculata L. on each other’s growth was studied. The suppressive effects of
extracts from both the sources were concentration dependant being maximum at
100% concentration. Seed germination and seedling growth of Cajanus cajan
L. was greatly affected by water extract of Vigna uriculata L. Aqueous
extracts of Cajanus cajan L. at all concentrations (10%, 25%, 50% 100%)
significantly inhibited seed germination and seedling growth of Vigna
uriculata L. when compared with distilled water control. However, aqueous
extracts of Vigna uriculata L. was found to have a stimulatory effect on
the seed root length and shoot length of Pigeon pea seedling. Seedling growth
characteristics including root length, shoot length, fresh weight and dry
weight of each crop were also affected due to allelopathic effects of the water
extracts.
:: No: LSIC -31PBTFS02 ::
LIGHT AND
SALINITY EFFECTS ON THE SEED GERMINATION OF VIGNA RADIATA L. AND VIGNA
ANGULARIS WILLD.
G. R. PATEL AND
B. A. KUMBHAR
DEPT. OF
CHEMISTRY, SHETH M.N. SCIENCE COLLEGE, PATAN (GUJARAT) INDIA.
DEPT. OF
BIOTECHNOLOGY, SHETH M.N. SCIENCE COLLEGE, PATAN (GUJARAT) INDIA.
The germination requirements of four perennial
two pulses (Vigna radiata L. and Vigna angularis Willd.) were studied
under control conditions in the laboratory. Treatments included two light
levels (12 : 12 h light : dark period and 24-h dark environment), six salinity
concentrations (0, 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 mmol/L NaCl) using a completely
randomized block design. Best seed germination of both pulses was obtained in a
distilled water control. Increase in salinity progressively inhibited
germination of both pulses. For example, 80% seeds of Vigna radiata L.germinated 0-100 mmol/L NaCl, while
rate of seed germination progressively decreases in up to 500 mmol/L NaCl.
Absence of light had little effect on the seed germination of Vigna radiata L.; however, germination was lower in
all salinity treatments. In the case of Vigna angularis Willd. (Black gram) absence of light
substantially inhibited the germination both in control and saline conditions.
:: No: LSIC -32PBTFS03 ::
PREVENTION OF ADULTERATION IN FOOD AND
PRESERVATION OF HUMANBODY IN THE LIGHT OF
HEALTH AND HYGIENE AS WELL AS ECONOMY
LAXMANBHAI S. BHUTADIYA &
M.P.BRAHMBHATT
SHETH M. N. SCIENCE COLLEGE, PATAN
In
the era of Adulteration today , the common mass of people is always being
cheated in the purity and ‘ cost’ of food (eatable things). By reducing the
cost of things and aiming more benefit earning , the way of mixing and adding
uneatable and poisonous impurities within the eatables is adopted. Moreover, in
such malpractice people become not only the victims of adulterated things but
also are affected in dangerous system. Due to various kinds of uneatable
colours and chemicals , the different diseases occur like cancer, intestine,
lever and also diseases related to digestic organs, barren, abortion, vomit,
nausea, kidney infections, paralysis, damage of brain etc. and other different
types of illness. Viewing the point, emistry might be (involved) useful and
helpable to human beings (our society) and the direct aim of this paper is to
enlighten the common mass of people towards adulteration and to make aware of
it by simple experiment in day-to-day life. To avoid the harmful involvement to
health and hygiene of the general public to become helpful to enable common man
of each and every corner of the world. Therefore
every citizen may become the ‘food inspector’ itself and become the only and
solely protector for his/her health and hygiene which can directly save crores
of rupees of the nation every year from the expenditure of medicines.
SUB THEME 3:
BIODIVERSITY
AND CLIMATE CHANGE
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:: No: LSIC -33OBDCCS01 ::
ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON THE
REPRODUCTION OF MARINE PRAWN PENAEUS
CANALICULATUS
BABITA P. SARODE
06 PRATHAMOTSAV ,CHINCHANI, TAL-DAHANU
DIST.-THANE 401503
Environment provides all the basic needs of
life to the organism. It includes all external conditions that affect the life
of organisms in their habitats. The increasing human activities have adversely
affected biodiversity. Human activities like industrialization, power
generation urbanization are strongly polluting air, water and soil. Variety of
environmental factors such as temperature, rainfall, photoperiod, salinity,
dissolved gases and chemicals in sea water in combination with these factors is
closely related to species survival. But effluents released by thermal power
station and industrial area are affected the productivity of economically
important crustaceans of Dahanu region.
Therefore efforts are made to study role of environmental factors on the
reproduction of the marine prawn, Penaeus
canaliculatus.Maximum temperature caused quick maturation of gonads whereas
minimum temperature slowed the maturation of gonads .The photoperiod influenced
the process of gametogenesis of the prawn. Maximum numbers of ovigerous females
were found during the monsoon reason. The gonadal indices of female and male
prawn were maximum in the monsoon period and minimum in summer season. The
environmental factors play an important role in the survival dispersal and acceleration
of moulting cycle of larvae of marine prawn,
Penaeus canaliculatus.
:: No: LSIC -34OBDCCS02 ::
NITROGEN MANAGEMENT THROUGH FERTIGATION SCHEDULING IN OKRA [Abelmoschus
esculentus (L).Moench.]
C. H. RAVAL, J. C. PATEL, P. T. PATEL AND
B. T. PATEL
C. P. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE,
S. D. AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY,
SARDARKRUSHINAGAR-385 506
During summer 2007-08 the investigation was taken up at PDC, SDAU,
Sardarkrushinagar (North Gujarat) on "Fertigation
scheduling in okra [Abelmoschus
esculentus (L). Moench.]." Nine treatment combinations involving three
levels of N (100, 80 and 60 % RDN) and three intervals of nitrogen application
through drip irrigation (one, two and three week's) along with control (farmers
practices) were tested in randomized block design replicating four times. The
soils of experimental field was loamy sand, low in organic carbon ,while medium
in available P and K. Fertigation of 100% RDN standing at par with 80% RDN, brought
significant improvement in plant height, number of branches per plant, length
and girth of fruit at each picking and number of fruits per plant. Fertigation
with 60% RDN was found as good as that of farmers practice. In case of fruit
yield, fertigation of 100% RDN ranked at top recording significantly highest
yield but it remained at par with 80% RDN. The fruit yield was increased
linearly with increase in levels of N from 60 to 100 %. Fertigation of 60% N
realized equal yield as that obtained under farmers practice. Among the
intervals of fertigation, one week interval was found superior for registering
higher values of plant height, number of branches per plant, length and girth
of fruit at each picking and number of fruits per plant. Similarly, one week
interval fertigation achieved highest fruit yield (7283 kg/ha) which was 12.23
and 14.51 % higher than two and three weeks interval. From economic point,
fertigation of 100% RDN at weekly interval was found more profitable than rest
of the treatments. Thus, fertigation enhanced yield and profit over farmers
practice.
:: No: LSIC -35OBDCCS03 ::
CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION THROUGH INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE OF BAIGA AND GOND
TRIBES OF CENTRAL INDIA
H. S. GUPTA* AND MANISH MISHRA
FACULTY AREA OF ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT & TECH. FORESTRY
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREST MANAGEMENT PO BOX 357, NEHRU NAGAR,
BHOPAL (MP), INDIA .
Tribes of Dindori district acquire a
distinctive traditional knowledge of Bio-diversity needed to fight plant and
animal diseases and their know how to breed varieties that can cope with
stressed environments. The Baigas living in and around Dindori district of
Madhya Pradesh possess knowledge about wild varieties of edible tuberous plants
(mostly Dioscoreas). They eat several
kanda (tubers), mushrooms and numerous fruits at the time of severe draught and
natural calamities like flood, frost etc. They use stored wild tubers mostly
Kanda-kusa (Dioscoreas spp.) to
fulfill their food, medicinal and nutritional requirements particularly in
harsh climatic conditions. They are still growing Kodo (Paspalum scrobiculatum), Kutki (Picrorhiza
kurrooa) crops etc. besides very low yield and practicing traditional
agriculture. These crops require less water, chemical fertilizers and are pest
resistant. Indigenous traditional practices of Baigas and their coping
strategies to combat harsh climatic conditions were discussed in the paper.
:: No: LSIC -36OBDCCS04 ::
IMPACT OF GLOBAL WARMING AND CLIMATE CHANGE ON BIODIVERSITY
PRANAB PAL
WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA, CHANDRABANI, P.O.Box-18,DEHRADUN -248001, Uttarakhand
Tel :- 0135-2640112-115 Ext :- 131,132 (0), Mobile :- 09412057412,Fax :- 0135:- 2640117
WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA, CHANDRABANI, P.O.Box-18,DEHRADUN -248001, Uttarakhand
Tel :- 0135-2640112-115 Ext :- 131,132 (0), Mobile :- 09412057412,Fax :- 0135:- 2640117
Conservation of Biodiversity is a serious
concern for today’s Societies. The decrease of biodiversity in an ecosystem or
in a order frequently threatens its health. Calculate approximately of the
figure of species at present living on soil choice broadly, mostly because most
living species are microorganisms and small invertebrates, but the majority
estimates go down between 5 million and 30 million species. Around 1.75 million
species have been formally described and specified taxonomic names. The quantity
of under scribed species is certainly a great deal higher, though, now one
assembly of animals without help, the insects, may account for an implausible
50 million species. In spite of
expressive about biodiversity significance for a lengthy time, human movement
has been causing enormous extinctions. Internationally, enormous efforts have
been made so for to extensively reduce the present rate of biodiversity loss.
The loss of biodiversity may not unswervingly have an effect on humans, but the
indirect effects of bringing up the rear several species as well as the
assortment of ecosystems in common are gigantic. Deforestation, mostly all the
way through conversion of forests to agricultural land, continues at an
frighteningly elevated rate. The loss of most important forest since 2000 has
been likely at 6 million hectares yearly. According to WWF 10-30% of the
mammal, bird and amphibian species endangered with disappearance, due to human
dealings. marshland and marine areas have endured sky-scraping levels of
habitation damage. Expert estimates that
over 400 million people in India rural area have no way in to electricity.
These people mostly option to kerosene for lighting and fuel wood for cooking,
firewood which are costly, harmful to health and a root of deforestation. Whereas much of this occurred in northern
countries during the first 50 years of the 20th century The
Economics of ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB 2009). In European country also
60%-70% wetlands have been utterly damaged. Climate change is one of the the
largest part important budding risks facing the world today, presenting
enormous challenges to the environment and to worldwide and total economics.
International energy agency estimate that 70% of greenhouse gas emission
reductions could be achieved throughout the diffusion of accessible low-carbon
and energy – proficient technologies. Scientist conveys that over the past 30
years, freshwater species have declined earlier composite to global or marine
species. A new worldwide study concludes that 90% of all large fishes have
vanished from the world’s oceans in the past half century, the overwhelming
result of industrial fishing. An additional reason for extroverted fish
extinction is the damage of coral reef. Climate change not only pressures the
animal behavior but also hack the genetic diversity of the animals. A section
of people believes that more than Rs. 40.000 crore importances of forest
produce as well as minerals are extracted from India’s forests yearly. Estimate
of the effects of climate change on crop yields are mainly negative for the
tropics, still when description and direct effects of CO2 on plant
processes are taken into contemplation. Ecological output and biodiversity will
be untouched by climate change and sea-level rise, with an amplified risk of
destruction of some vulnerable species. An estimates point out that human
action may eradicate 20 to 30 million species in the next generation alone.
Natural systems are vulnerable to climate change, wild tiger numbers have
fallen by about 95% over the past 100 years. Tiger survive in 40% less area
than they occupied a decade ago.
Therefore, it is of supreme meaning to defend our look after nature by
protecting our valuable biodiversity. Biodiversity is imperative not just from
of outlook of conservation .Biodiversity can be measured at most important
levels, such as the genetic variation of populations the number, relative
abundance and uniqueness of species, the variety extent and condition of
ecosystems, the interrelationships between biodiversity and ecosystems and the
like.
:: No: LSIC -37PBDCCS01 ::
AVAILABILITY OF HEAVY METALS IN AMARANTHUS
SPINOSA AND AMARANTHUS SPECIOSA
DUE TO SABARMATI RIVER WATER
ANIL KUMAR SHRIVASTAVA
SIR P T SCIENCE COLLEGE, MODASA, GUJARAT, INDIA
Aquatic and semi-aquatic plants are suffered due to Sabarmati river
water and sediments which passes through the Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. Nabhoi
village situated at Gandhinagar is less polluted locality while Vadaj situated
at Ahmedabad is comparatively more polluted locality of the research study.
Heavy metals like Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn etc. are available in water though which they
enter in leaf and stem of Amaranthus
spinosa and Amaranthus speciosa.
Heavy metals were analysed through Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). Amaranthus spinosa leaves which was
collected from less polluted locality has 12.1632 ppm Fe, 0.9912 ppm Zn, 0.2117
ppm Cu, 1.4109 ppm Mn, while collected from more polluted locality has 10.6236
ppm Fe, 0.9998 ppm Zn, 0.2449 ppm Cu, 2.0002 ppm Mn. Amaranthus spinosa stem which was collected from less polluted
locality has 2.1132 ppm Fe, 0.3812 ppm Zn, 0.2112 ppm Cu, 1.9216 ppm Mn, while collected
from more polluted locality has 3.4566 ppm Fe, 0.4613 ppm Zn, 0.2449 ppm Cu,
2.1003 ppm Mn. Amaranthus speciosa leaves
which was collected from less polluted locality has 9.1262 ppm Fe, 0.9885 ppm
Zn, 0.1764 ppm Cu, 1.4248 ppm Mn, while collected from more polluted locality
has 5.3496 ppm Fe, 0.9925 ppm Zn, 0.2737 ppm Cu, 1.6259 ppm Mn. Amaranthus speciosa stem which was
collected from less polluted locality has 1.9296 ppm Fe, 0.3799 ppm Zn, 0.2113
ppm Cu, 0.9213 ppm Mn, while collected from more polluted locality has 2.1619
ppm Fe, 0.4692 ppm Zn, 0.4225 ppm Cu, 0.9398 ppm Mn. Amaranthus spinosa is more sensitive, while Amaranthus speciosa is less sensitive towards pollution in terms of
heavy metals depositions.
:: No: LSIC -38PBDCCS02
::
ALTERATION IN TRACE MINERAL CONTENT IN
MUSCLE TISSUE OF GUPPY, POECILIA
RETICULATA PETERS ON CHRONIC EXPOSURE TOSODIUM FLUORIDE
HITESH U. SHINGADIA
SVKM’S MITHIBAI COLLEGE OF ARTS, CHAUHAN
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & A. J. COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & ECONOMICS, VILE PARLE-WEST
MUMBAI 400 056. MAHARASHTRA, INDIA.
Fluoride the most electronegative element is
of global concern due to its long standing adverse effects on human health
& animals, commonly termed as ‘Fluorosis’. Fluoride is known to diffuse
through cell membrane causing accumulation in soft tissues resulting in
impairment in the cellular activities. Present investigation demonstrates
significant alteration in the level of few essential trace elements (Iron, Zinc
& Copper) in Guppy (Poecilia reticulata Peters) chronically treated with 5.75 ppm, 7.18 ppm & 9.58 ppm of
Sodium fluoride for the period of 30 & 60 days respectively. Chronic
intoxication of fluoride resulted in significant decrease in the concentration
of Iron & Copper while the concentration of Zinc increased in the muscle
tissue of the test fish. The changes observed were dose dependent &
extensively altered the normal level of trace elements either by excess removal
or accumulation. Interaction of
fluoride with various trace elements & their metabolism is very crucial
because chronic ingestion of fluoride influence systemic, biochemical &
homeostatic mechanism of the test organism. Role of fluoride in
disturbing trace element concentration in Guppy could be due to its binding
capabilities with tissue protein & enzymes; forming complexes.
:: No: LSIC -39PBDCCS03
::
IRREVERSIBLE CLIMATIC CHANGE DUE TO THE INCREASED CONCENTRATION OF
CARBON DIOXIDE IN THE ATMOSPHERE
S. TIWARI*
& R. UPADHYAYA*
*GOVT. NARMADA PG COLLEGE, HOSHANGABAD,
INDIA
Climate change arises due to the increasing
concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere since the pre-industrial
time has emerged as a serious global environmental issue and poses a threat and
challenge to mankind. Combustion of
fossil fuel and to a lesser extent deforestation, land-cover change, and
emissions of halocarbons and other greenhouse gases, are rapidly increasing the
atmospheric concentrations of climate-warming gases. 72% of the totally emitted
greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide (CO2), 18% Methane and 9%
Nitrous oxide (NO2). Carbon dioxide emissions therefore are the most
important cause of global warming. The emissions of CO2 have been
dramatically increased within the last 50 years and are still increasing by at
an alarming rate of 3% each year. The main anthropogenic sources of CO2
emissions are fossil fuels combustion, industrial process, emission of
halocarbons and other greenhouse gases and deforestation. There is growing
evidence that increase in atmospheric concentrations of CO2 may
increase the rate of global climate change due to the greenhouse effect. An
increase in global temperatures can in turn cause other changes, including
changes in temperature and precipitation patterns increase the frequency,
duration, and intensity of other extreme weather events, such as floods,
droughts, heat waves, and tornadoes. Other effects of global warming include
higher or lower agricultural yields, further glacial retreat, reduced summer
stream flows, salinization of the coastline and species extinctions. Greenhouse
gas emissions can be reduced by switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy
technologies, such as solar energy systems and shifting to more energy
efficient process and upgrading brown buildings to “Net Zero Energy Buildings”.
In addition, there are a number of "Renewable Energy Technologies"
that generates either "Carbon Free Energy" or "Pollution Free
Power." An extensive global carbon sequestration programme has the
potential to make a particularly significant contribution to controlling the
rise in CO2 emissions in the next few decades.
:: No: LSIC -40PBDCCS04
::
STUDY OF ZONE PRODUCING ANTAGONISTIC BACTERIA FROM SOIL OF TALOD TOWN
SHRIDHA J. MODI, ANNU R.PATEL, MOHMEDYASIN
F.MANSURI*
P. G. CENTER IN MICROBIOLOGY, SMT. S. M.
PANCHAL SCIENCE COLLEGE, TALOD.383215, INDIA.
Antagonism is an open interaction within a
community wherein one species produces factors that enables it to survive and
dominate within the community. Study of this interaction helps us in
quantifying or estimating the richness of the community. Bacterial antagonism
depends on production of toxins, enzymes and other antimetabolites. Soil sample
of various farms in and around Talod town were collected to measure the
bacterial antagonism therein Nutrient media was inoculated and production of
clear zone was observed. Colonies producing the zone were studied for their
microscopic and inhibitory characteristics. Considerable antagonism was
observed and the results can help us in the study of community dynamics.
SUB THEME 4:
TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE IN SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
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:: No: LSIC -41OTKSD01
::
PLANTS AS
DETECTING AGENTS OF UNDERGROUND WATER (DUG-WELLS) AS ENVISAGED BY ACHARYA
VARAHMIHIRADr.K.SAROJA
SARDAR PATEL
UNIVERSITY, VALLABH VIDYA NAGAR
The art of ground water detection in relation
to plants and termites was visioned by Acharya Varahamihira. He was a veteran
and versatile genius in astronomy, astrology and mathematics. His contribution
includes multifarious facets, one of which is Brihat-Samhita. It extensively
deals with his personal experimental experiences combined with the eternal
truth lying in the Vedas.
His monumental work embraces the scientific
details involved in 125 shlokas which constitute the 54th chapter
entitled ‘Dakargalam’ means ground water exploration. It is treated as an
ancillary topic to Jyossatra or astrology. The word ‘dakargala’ is made up of
two words, viz.’udaka’ + ‘argala’, where ‘udaka’ means ‘water’ and the word
‘argala’ is derived from the root ‘arj’ means ‘to gain’ or ‘to earn’. Hence the
word can be translated as either ‘key to water’ or ‘winning water’. Further
‘argalam’ means ‘place of existence’ and ‘dakargalam’ means water’s place of
existence. Thus the title is translated as exploration of underground water
springs.
He provided an integrated account of the
ground water environment dealing with the interrelations of the plants, animal
and their physical environment. Termite mound commonly associated with
vegetation is an important bio-indicator for both ground water and
metalliferous ore deposits. He described the methods of ground water
exploration applicable to different environments, viz.’anupa’ and ‘jangala’
regions and to ‘marudesa’ –the desert regions.
The present paper deals with the Latin enumeration with His Sanskrit
version of 82 plants identified from His Magnum opus as bio-indicators of
underground water.
:: No: LSIC -42OTKSD02
::
TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE LEADING TO AN ECONOMIC, CONSERVATION-ORIENTED AND SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE: THE DEDIAPADA
EXPERIENCE
LANCELOT D’CRUZ
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE, AHMEDABAD 380 009, GUJARAT,
INDIA.
The Bhil Vasava adivasis inhabiting the
biodiversity-rich Dediapada forests of south Gujarat have a rich heritage of
ethnomedicinal wisdom, yet live ‘below the poverty line’. The depletion of
forest cover and the passing away of a generation of knowledgeable elders is
threatening to extinguish their ethnomedicinal tradition.
Initially an interactive group of medicinal
practitioners was set up wherein the ethnomedicinal information was shared,
confirmed and scientifically documented.
The group than decided to organize themselves
as ‘Aadi Aushadi’ and move into cultivation and doing business with their
traditional knowledge. They had to deal with obstacles like lack of market
knowledge and access and inadequate irrigation systems. A market study
on medicinal plants along with a bio-prospecting study at Dediapada, as also an
irrigation system study were undertaken.
Trainings in soil and water conservation,
organic farming and medicinal plant
cultivation were imparted to reinforce the group’s capacities. The members were also trained in
entrepreneurship, management, processing, marketing and gender sensitivity.
The adivasis currently function through three
self-help groups whose members have begun medicinal plant cultivation in their
individual lands. They run an office and a processing unit at Dediapada. They
do business at local fairs and at
State-level events. Marketing outlets are being set up for ‘Aadi
Aushadhi’ products.
The paper examines an example of
entrepreneurship at work through a collaborative venture involving the coming
together of the educational, research, pharmaceutical, and the NGO
sectors. It examines the transforming
role of science in empowering a group of traditional adivasis, helping them
develop their traditional ethnomedicinal
wisdom into a productive activity. By focusing on empowerment and increasing
their earning potential, the activity serves to preserve a traditional culture
and reduce the consequences of poverty and migration, along with solid
environmental benefits including the
protection of their traditional knowledge and their forests.
:: No: LSIC -43OTKSD03
::
FIBROUS RECYCLED BANANA ORCHARD WASTE AS
AN EFFECTIVE SOIL CONDITIONER
NITEEN VINAY PHIRKE
DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY, SANT GADGE
BABA MARAVTI UNIVERSITY, TAPOVAN, AMARAVTI-444 602,
MOBILE: 0091-9822362684, 0091-9665005403
The banana orchard waste with C/N ratio 34.4
was converted by solid substrate fermentation (using mixed culture, warm, humid
and aerobic conditions, 60 days) to saleable soil conditioner (SC) having C/N
ratio 17.3, organic carbon (34 %), N (2 %), P (0.3 %) and K (2.6 %), for its
use in horticulture. Its cost was estimated to be US $ 49/- per MT at
semi-commercial production scale. It exhibited improved WHC, promoted
beneficial soil microflora, amended texture to soil and thereby, increased
overall productivity. The policy of its production and trade is therefore,
anticipated to promote (i) rural industrialization, (ii) conservation of
natural resources, (iii) partial substitution of chemical fertilisers, (iv)
improvement in beneficial microflora and productivity of soil, (v) sustenance
of horticulture in eco-friendly way and (vi) benefit producer as well as
consumers. Efforts in this bioprocess technology of SC production and its
socio- & eco-economics are communicated in this article. (Keywords:
Soil conditioner, Recycled banana orchard waste, Bioconversion, public policy
and SC trade).
:: No: LSIC -44PTKSD01
::
TRADITIONAL
KNOWLEDGE AND CONSERVATION OF WILD MEDICINAL PLANTS OF TRIBAKESHWAR, DISTRICT
NASHIK , MAHARASHTRA , INDIA
D.G. SHIMPI
& ** S.G. KUKAREJA
*DEPARTMENT OF
BOTANY, RNC ARTS, JDB COMMERCE, & NSC SCIENCE COLLEGE, NASHIK ROAD,
MAHARASHTRA. 422101
**DEPARTMENT OF
BOTANY, SARVODAYA MAHAVIDYALAYA,
SINDEWAHI, DISTRICT,
CHANDRAPUR,MAHARASHTRA. 441222.
This communication highlights the medicinal
importance of some plants used by tribals of Trimbakeshwar, district Nashik
.Traditional knowledge of Ethno medicinal plants were studied. 40 plant species
belonging to 27 families used by inhabitants for curing 24 different types of
diseases were recorded. Detail regarding plant names, local names & uses
for each species are reported.
Due to over exploitation, deforestation and
construction of dams, medicinal plants were depleted; some of them were
conserved by ex-situ&in situ conservation methods.
SUB THEME 5:
SACRED
AND TABOOS IN BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
|
:: No: LSIC -45OSTBC01
::
TABOOS AND SACRED SACRAMENTAL BELIEFS IN BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
PREVAILING IN VALSAD DISTRICT
BRIJESH T. SHAH & T.G.GOHIL
B.K.M. SCIENCE COLLEGE, VALSAD.
In today’s world man is not at all afraid of anybody but still there are
some taboos and some sacred sacramental beliefs that is responsible to check
the humans from doing the wrong things. As per the demand man has overexploited
the natural resources, but somewhere he is afraid of taboos and the sacred
sacramental beliefs prevailing in their area and by this indirectly the biodiversity
is conserved. This paper tries to project some of the taboos and sacramental
sacred belief prevailing in Valsad district which have directly or indirectly
helped in biodiversity conservation. Some of the interesting sacred beliefs
have kept the greenery alive in the concrete jungle like if someone started
doing pooja at the peepal tree and some sacred story is spreaded that there is
the presence on “Baliya dev” then nobody dares to cut that trees, there are
special trees on which the hen is sacrificed and tied if some illness is there
in your house then that tree is totally secured nobody will ever try to trim
that tree. Inshort the taboos and sacred beliefs have helped to conserve the
biodiversity.
:: No: LSIC -46OSTBC02
::
ETHNO BOTANICAL
NOTES ON THE FLORA OF SACRED PLANTS
OF SABARKANTHA DISTRICT IN NORTH GUJARAT
NARSINH B.
PATEL & CHARUMATI V. JHA
SMT.
S.M.PANCHAL SCIENCE COLLEGE, TALOD (383215) DIST.- SABARKANTHA
Sabarkantha has
unmemorable temples and associated with these are the sacred plants for
religious rituals, some cases provide megico-religious performed and local
folks. These are protected habitats a variety of useful medicinal flora in their
local condition. These have been used variously by local people from time
immemorial .During the present inquiry more than 60 such local places where
study in detail to gather. Information on the traditional uses of flora by the
local communities based on ancient knowledge 20 such plant species and there
uses could be recorded which are enumerated here.
:: No: LSIC -47OSTBC03
::
CULTURE AND TABOOS AND THE CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY IN THE BATOUFAM
AND BANSOA COMMUNITIES, WEST OF CAMEROON
KADIRI S. BOBO, NGANSOP F. NGANMEGNE*, LIONEL C. FOSSO, BONITO C.
NTUMWEL, MEKONTCHOU C. GHOTSA
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, FACULTY OF AGRONOMY AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES,
UNIVERSITY OF DSCHANG, CAMEROON
ANNE NJIPIA, P.O.BOX: 27 MBOUDA, CAMEROUN
The paper compares the contribution of taboos to the conservation of
biodiversity between the Batoufams and Bansoa communities, West of Cameroon.
Data were collected from May to October 2010 through semi-structured interviews
realized to 654 residents and 52 traditional authorities randomly chosen. It
was found that some taboos still persist in Batoufam and Bansoa. Some
traditional ceremonies are common to both communities, particularly the
customary marriage and the ceremony of twins. Thirty five and twelve percent of
respondents, in Batoufam and Bansoa respectively, know and respect taboos. The
knowledge on taboos evolves with the level of education, the frequency and the
duration of stay in the village. Those having a better knowledge on taboos are
those staying permanently with their grandparents in villages and those using
the local dialect to communicate at home. The knowledge on taboos decreases
progressively with increasing distance of residence from the village. The
restriction to exploit the immature raphia Raphia sp. in Bansoa and, or to kill
tortoise, owl or leopard in Batoufam, could be considered as the contribution
of taboos to biodiversity conservation. To conserve and perpetuate the culture
in the West region of Cameroon, it is recommended to the youth to visit the
village and regular contact with their grandparents, to use the local dialect
to communicate at home and to document and disseminate traditional ecological
knowledge owned by elders in village.
:: No: LSIC -48PSTBC01
::
THE USE OF
BOTANICAL PESTICIDES DURING DUAL AGROSYSTEM BY THE FAMERS OF VALSAD DISTRICT
BRIJESH T. SHAH
& T.G.GOHIL
B.K.M. SCIENCE
COLLEGE, VALSAD.
In today’s world man is not at all afraid of anybody but still there
are some taboos and some sacred sacramental beliefs that is responsible to
check the humans from doing the wrong things. As per the demand man has
overexploited the natural resources, but somewhere he is afraid of taboos and
the sacred sacramental beliefs prevailing in their area and by this indirectly
the biodiversity is conserved. This paper tries to project some of the taboos
and sacramental sacred belief prevailing in Valsad district which have directly
or indirectly helped in biodiversity conservation. Some of the interesting
sacred beliefs have kept the greenery alive in the concrete jungle like if
someone started doing pooja at the peepal tree and some sacred story is
spreaded that there is the presence on “Baliya dev” then nobody dares to cut
that trees, there are special trees on which the hen is sacrificed and tied if
some illness is there in your house then that tree is totally secured nobody
will ever try to trim that tree. In short the taboos and sacred beliefs have
helped to conserve the biodiversity.
SUB THEME 6:
SUSTAINABLE
USE OF BIORESOURCES: CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES
ORAL PRESENTATION
|
:: No: LSIC -49OSTBC01
::
QUALITY OF
DRINKING WATER FROM SELECTED AREAS OF AHMEDABAD CITY
MIHIR B. SUTHAR
& MIHIR B. SUTHAR and ASHVIN R. MESARIYA
BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT,
KKSJ MANINAGAR SCIENCE COLLEGE,
AHMEDABAD-380
008.
Water is a common
element in the lives of all people and society. Present study is dealing with
tap water quality of municipal and tube well sources, evaluated form 14 samples
collected from 6 areas of Ahmedabad city. Ahmedabad is situated at 23.03 N and
72.58 E. There are eleven (11) drinking water samples from Municipal sources
and three(3) drinking water samples from tubewell sources. In total hardness
almost of all the samples were within highest desirable limits (HDL). In
calcium hardness, most of samples are within highest desirable limits or even
permissible limits. Chlorides and salinity showed tendency towards highest desirable
limits. Electrical conductivity is increased than highest desirable limits or
ground water based on total hardness indicates that most of the samples were
within 150-300 mg/l i.e.hard water.
Proper water treatment, especially for tubewell water is necessary.
:: No: LSIC -50OSTBC02
::
TO ASSESS THE EFFECT OF ARBUSCULAR
MYCORHIZAL FUNGUS ON Bt(Bacillus
thuringiensis) AND NON Bt COTTON PLANTS
MIHIR HARESHCHANDRA GADANI
GUJARAT FOREST RESEARCH
INSTITUTE,SECTOR-30, 'J'-ROAD, NEAR AKSHARDHAM, GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT-382030
Species, varieties and areas of Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) transgenic crops
have increased rapidly worldwide in past 11 years for economic, environmental
and health benefits. However, the ecological risks of Bt transgenic crops were critically
highlighted for potential adverse effects on agro ecosystems, in particular,
non-target effects on soil microorganisms. Cotton is one of the main cash crops
of India and Gujarat contributes a considerable quantity. In last 2-3 years
Gujarat has produced highest or second highest amount of cotton in India. The
farmers of Gujarat are diverted to cotton farming and especially Bt cotton is
very popular among them. In Gujarat, the
area under cotton cultivation is expected to be 2.8 million hectares in the
year 2011-12, against 2.63 million hectares in 2010-11. The past study has
shown the mixed opinion on effect of Cry
protein on Arbuscular Mycorhizal Fungi and its symbiosis with plants. In this
regard experiment was set to evaluate the effect of AMF on Bt and non Bt cotton
to assess their infection potential, and its effect on growth of plants.
:: No: LSIC -51OSTBC03
::
A RELAVENT
STUDY ON SOIL AND PLANTATION
PRAGNA S. MODI;
PRATESH J. SHAH;
NITINKUMAR B.
PATEL&JITENDRA S. PAREKH
DEPT. OF
CHEMISTRY, SHREE JAYENDRAPURI ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE, BHARUCH-392002
Mo. 091-94278
74375, modi.pragna@yahoo.in
Soil links earth, atmosphere, water and terrestrial life and controls
the availibility of nearly every life. Air borne pollutants such as toxic heavy
metals, releases of sulphur that contribute to acid rain can be reduced with
the help of green belt.
Dahej sez limited is developing multi product SEZ at Dahej, Tal. Vagra
of Bharuch district in Gujarat, a coastal belt covering 1732 hect. total area.
It is mandatory for all industries to develop green belt. Since the total land
of the SEZ is saline (pH above 9.0), humidity in the environment and water is
salty and is not suitable for all type of plants to grow. Only shallow routed
plants like coconut, palm, saru, etc can be grown. Hence we relate our present
study in bringing about the change in the soil and improve plantation to shrubs
& other plants.
Addition of yellow soil together with farm yard manure and gypsum,
bring down the pH around 7.5 to 8.0, with this soil composition healthy
plantation was observed. Black cotton soil was also observed a few places which
was improved for plantation by increasing the porosity of soil.
:: No: LSIC -52OSTBC04
::
PERSPECTIVE ON
THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF BIORESOURCE OF
INDIAN TROPICAL TASARCULTURE
R.MANOHAR REDDY
P2 BASIC SEED
FARM, NATIONAL SILKWORM SEED ORGANIZATION, CENTRAL SILK BOARD, PARIGI-515261,
ANDHRA PRADESH,
INDIA.
Tropical
tasarculture in India is a traditional practice of producing unique vanya silk
and known to create livelihood and employment for forest tribes. Of late, the
over exploitation of tasar flora and fauna for commercial advantage has reduced
its bioresource base and even have endangered few of them. Further, the
deforestation, mining, industrialization and urbanization and thus resulted
climate change has hampered the tasar biodiversity even up to their core
habitats and the livelihood of its dependent tribes as well. Though, the
departments of sericulture, forest and tribal development, which are associated
with the improvement of silkworm, afforest and tribes have instigated for
sustainable utilization of bioresource to attain economic sustenance of ethnic
group, the inclusive development is yet to take place. To progress the
situation, the Government of Jharkhand has initiated the concept of self-help
system involving the sericulture and forest sectors to enlighten the targeted
tribal tasar rearers on the need of conserving tasar biodiversity as
bioresource for the mutual sustenance, as the tasarculture being their
heritage. The field study at West Singbhum district of Jharkhand revealed that
the self-help group (Resham Dooth System) has contributed to conserve tropical
tasar bioresource, besides exploit them sustainably.
:: No: LSIC -53OSTBC05
::
GREEN PRODUCTS
-AN INITIATIVE TO SHIELD NATURAL RESOURCES
VANDANA SINGH
& BHARAT GAHLOT
J.P. SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS, MAWANA ROAD , MEERUT.
Fortunately, a
great opportunity exists for this fiscal stimulus to be directed towards
“green” economic growth which can not only provide the new markets and jobs
needed immediately for alleviating poverty, but also address the challenges of
global warming. Working models which already exist prove that sustainable
growth is possible. To achieve this will require social, technical and
structural changes, as well as appropriate policies conducive for
eco-innovation. For developing countries, there are lessons that can be learned
from countries that have already gone through that process. The aim of this
paper is to throw a light upon the techniques that may be adopted to preserve
natural resources and benefits related with the use of Green products. The aim of
this paper is to provide some insight on, and present a repository of selected
government policies promoting sustainable development. The scope of this paper
will cover areas such as hybrid vehicles, renewable energy, energy efficient
home appliances, and green certification schemes.
:: No: LSIC -54PSTBC01
::
EFFECT OF PHOSPHORUS LEVELS ON GROWTH,SEED
YIELD AND QUALITY OF MUNGBEAN (VIGNA RADIATA L.)
SATYENDRA TIWARI
ROOM NO: 36,GANGA HOSTEL,
N.D.U.A&T,KUMARGANJ, FAIZABAD(U.P)-224229
Effect of phosphorus levels viz.; 0, 20, 40
and 60 kg ha-1 on growth,seed yield and quality of mungbean cv.
NDM-1 was studied at the instructional farm of NDUA&T, Kumarganj, Faizabad
during summer season in year 2010. Maximum 1000-Seed weight, Seed yield,Stover
yield and Protein contents were obtained from the plots where phosphorus
applied @ 60 kg ha-1. The increase in Seed yield was attributed to
increased Number of pods plant -1, Number of seeds pods -1
and Harvest Index.The application of 60
kg ha-1 showed higher growth, seed yield and quality attributes
comparison to control.
:: No: LSIC -55PSTBC02
::
BIOGAS TECHNOLOGY- A PROMISE TO INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
ZANKHANA DAVE
M.E. SEM IV ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT- L.D. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING,
AHMEDABAD.
As we have realized the intense need of
sustainable development due to monster sized environmental problems, the paper
is presented with a view to highlighting the importance of renewable energy
aspect using Biogas technology. It is also intended to show suitability of
different bio reactors to various kinds of Rural/Urban waste and biogas
generation potential.
SUB THEME 7:
DOCUMENTATION
OF ETHNO BIOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE
|
:: No: LSIC -56ODEBK01
::
ETHNOBOTANICAL STUDY IN VALSAD DISTRICT,
GUJARAT, INDIA
ALPESH B. THAKOR & V.H. RAO
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, B.K.M. SCIENCE
COLLEGE, VALSAD.
Valsaddistrict is a
southern part of the Gujarat state about 194 km. The area consists of hills and
plain lands. 28 villages have been explored for the present study. This paper
reports ethnobotanical uses of thirty plant species belonging to thirteen
thalamiflorae families found in Valsad district. The present information has
been collected from the local tribal with doctors and social workers. The local
tribal consist of Halpatis, Choudhraris, Bharwads and Raabaries. They have
ethnobotanical knowledge.
Ethnobotany has been recognized as a
multi-disciplinary science comprising many interesting and useful aspects of
the plant science, history, culture and literature. It deals with relationship
between plants and man. The term ethnobotany was first coined by
Harshberger(1986). It has been, then defined variously by different authors.
According to Chutes (1962), the term ethnobotany means the study of
relationship which exists between people of primitive societies and their plant
environment. Jain(1981) states it to be a relationship between human society
and plants.
:: No: LSIC -57ODEBK02
::
TRADITIONAL FOOD DIVERSITY OF SABARKANTHA
AMRUTA R.
BADHEKA, MUNJALSINH J. PARMAR, YOGESH T. JASRAI
DEPARTMENT OF
BOTANY, UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SCIENCES
GUJARAT
UNIVERSITY, AHMEDABAD – 380009
The present study deals with the documentation
and study of food potential of some traditional wild edible plants, consumed by
tribal communities in Gujarat State. Wild food plants play a very important
role in the livelihoods of rural communities as an integral part of the
subsistence strategy of people in Sabarkantha. Numbers of plant species were
documented as wild plants used for food purposes. Among them some species were
investigated for their nutritional food value and medicine from the study area.
It has been observed that the traditional knowledge is sharp and valuable. The
plants are rich in minerals, carbohydrates, lipid, protein, fibers etc. They
provide the minerals like sodium, potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium,
phosphorus etc. They can be used as
remedy for various diseases. This type of study could contribute to educate the
younger generation about the importance of wild plants. These wild plants can
be supplemented in commercial crop plants. This will improve food scarcity,
economy in tribal areas and helps in regeneration of barren lands.
:: No: LSIC -58ODEBK03
::
ETHNOBOTANY OF
BALARAM-AMBAJI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY OF BANASKANTHA DISTRICT, GUJARAT
H. M. ANT AND
A. R. MODHVADIA
ARTS, SCIENCE
AND COMMERCE COLLEGE, PILVAI 382 850, GUJARAT, INDIA.
Balaram-Ambaji wildlife sanctuary covers 542.08 sq km. area. The hilly
and undulating terrain of the sanctuary constitutes western end of the
Arvallies. It is in the northern part of Banaskantha District. Forest of the
Arvalli in this area constitute southern boundary of expanding Thar Desert.
Hence, vegetation cover of the sanctuary plays significant role in controlling
the process of deforestation. Sanctuary area supports good number of medicinal
plant along with rich flora of the region. The tribal dwelling in the sanctuary
is dependent on flora of the area. This paper presents the floristic diversity
of sanctuary with reference to economically important plant which is used as
medicine, fodder, shelter, miscellaneous uses of plant or for any other
economic purpose and are considered as important flora for man and animals of
this area.
:: No: LSIC -59ODEBK04
::
GENOMOLECULAR
SYSTEMATICS FOR THE AUTHENTICATION OF HERBAL PRODUCTS
MEENA
JAISHREE&DR. ASHA ARORA
MOHAN LAL
SUKHADIA UNIVERSITY, UDAIPUR (RAJ.)
Use of indigenous drugs from plant origin forms a major part of
complementary and alternative medicine/traditional medicine. These drugs need
proper standardization and have to be accurate i.e. should be free from
intentionally or unintentionally adulteration. Current focus on
chemotype-driven fingerprinting and related techniques requires integration
with genotype-driven molecular techniques. So, that an optimal characterization
of botanical materialism is possible. Genetically validated and technologically
standardized herbal medicines may be derived using a safe path of
pharmacological approach based on traditional knowledge database.
:: No: LSIC -60ODEBK05
::
STUDIES ON
CLIMBER RESOURCES USED BY MALDHARIS OF BHANVAD TALUKA OF JAMNAGAR DISTRICT IN
SAURASHTRA REGION, GUJARAT, INDIA
K. V.
KANJARIYA, RAJESH S. PATEL AND KAUSHIK C. PATEL
BIOLOGY
DEPARTMENT, K.K.SHAH JARODWALA MANINAGAR SCIENCE COLLEGE, RAMBAUG, MANINAGAR,
AHMEDABAD (GUJARAT, INDIA).
The present paper deals with 19 climber species belonging to 15
families used by tribal inhabitants of Taluka Bhanvad (Jamnagar) are being used
by aborigines and rural folks for the treatment of various health problems. The
northern part of Bhanvad taluka covers by Lalpur and Khambhalia talukas and
western part cover by Kalyanpur taluka. Bhanvad taluka lies between 220-00’
N latitudes and 690-49’ E longitudes. Bhanvad taluka consists of 81
villages. Total population of Bhanvad taluka is 109545 while rural population
is 89827. Total area of taluka is 731.95 Sq. Km. Forest area of the taluka is
8654 hectares. Major rivers of the region is Phulku, Veradi and Vartu river.
During the present ethnobotanical investigations, emphasis was made to list out
the ethnobotanical useful plant species of this area. Some important
ethnobotanical climber species of this area like Abrus precatorius,
Asparagus racemosus, Celastrus paniculatas, Ceropegia bulbousa, Cocculus
hirsutus, Rivea hypocrateriformis, Tylophora dalzellii etc. are
successfully grown in these forest areas are documented here. All the plant
species are described here with their botanical names, local names, name of the
family and ethnobotanical uses. Ethnobotanical data were collected by
questionnaires and personal interviews from the tribes and local people.
:: No: LSIC -61ODEBK06
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ETHNOMEDICINAL
EXPLORATIONS FOR CERTAIN CONVOLVULACEAE MEMBERS OF ANJAR TALULA
KALPESH D.
SORATHIA & BHARAT MAITREYA*
TOLANI COLLEGE
OF ARTS AND SCIENCE, ADIPUR (KACHCHH) GUJARAT.
*SIR P.P.
SCIENCE INSTITUTE, BHAVNAGAR
Use of wild and locally available plant resources in India is an old
practice. In this paper, an attempt has been made to present the ethnobotany of
Convolvulaceae, collected from different parts of Anjar. Literature on
ethnobotany and ethnomedicinal plants in the Anajr-Kachchh area is very scanty.
Few taxonomic listings were carried out in the area fail to incorporate
indigenous knowledge and utilization of the plants. Convolvulaceae is
one of the most widely used families for ethnomedicinal uses in the region of
Kachchh. The studies indicate that the indigenous people possess
remarkably detailed knowledge of uses of various plants and have also developed
different methods for collecting, processing, using and conserving these
valuable plants and their products. Attempts were also made to provide the most
acceptable scientific, common and local, names for the various species. This
information was further intended to contribute in the documentation and
provision of accurate record of indigenous knowledge, use and conservation of
these plants. Their subsequent integration in the efforts towards the
development and conservation of natural products and indigenous health care
management process. However at present these useful species are under threat
due to habitat destruction and fast industrial development, indicating an
urgent need for conservation of species as well as their habitats.
:: No: LSIC -62ODEBK07
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STUDY OF SOME
ETHNOBOTANICAL PLANTS OF VADNAGAR, DIST.MEHSANA, GUJARAT STATE, INDIA.
M.M. PRAJAPATI, M.P. TINTISARA AND S.B. PATEL *
DEPARTMENT OF
BOTANY, SCIENCE COLLEGE, HIMATNAGAR- 383 001
*RESEARCH
SCHOLAR J.J.T. UNIVERSITY, RAJASTHAN – 333 001
Vadnagar is an ancient city in Gujarat, India. Its known history goes
back to 2500 B.C. Archeological excavations have established that the settlement
of mainly agricultural community exited in the place more than 4,500 years
back. Pottery, textiles fragments, ornaments, tools, etc., where found during
these excavations from various sites around the present lack sharmistha.
Some archaeologists suggest that it was
one of the many Harappan sites. In the afterward period; it grew up further as
an important manufacturing and trading center. Now it came to be known as
Anartpur. Soon, it became the capital of Anart Pradesh.
Since the history of origin of the life on the earth, plants are
produced by the nature. Though, we know very little about the real importance
of this plant available nearby us. The extracts, decoction, roasted and
grounded materials are boning used to cure various diseases.
If we look in the history of old time. The history itself shows the
importance of plants. In old literature the great sages Charka and Sushrut who
wrote the Ayurveda has given the importance of plants only. Even though after a
long period the importance remain the same. Therefore we must look at nature and
its activities. In this particular time period we do not find time to look
towards the plants and their activity going on.
This paper deals
with indigenous knowledge on wild plants used by rural people of the area.
These rural people utilize 25 wild plant species for various purposes.
:: No: LSIC -63ODEBK08
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TAXO-ETHNOBOTANICAL STUDIES OF ANGIOSPERMS
OF MODASA TALUKA, DIST SABAR KANTHA
(NORTH GUJARAT), INDIA
JANGID MADHUSUDAN SITARAMJI
SIR P. T. SCIENCE COLLEGE, MODASA
Taxo-ethnobotanical
study indicates combination of the taxonomical and ethnobotanicl study (Virjee,
et.al., 1984).Taxonomical study is
related with the perfect identification of the plants, while ethnobotanical
study deals with the study of plants and their uses as medicine for the
wellbeing of the human body.
The angiospermic plants were collected from
the various villages and forests area including hill and hillocks of the Modasa
taluka. 644 plant species collected and thoroughly observed during research
work, in which 531 species belong to Class Dicotyledonae and 113 species belong
to Class Monocotyledonae. Total 108 families are observed, in which 88 families
are of Dicotyledonae and 20 families are of Monocotyledonae. Bentham and Hooker
system of classification was adopted for the present study.
:: No: LSIC -64ODEBK09
::
ETHNOMEDICINAL STUDIES OF TRIBAL INHABITED
LOCALITIES OF SILLEVANI VALLEY, CHHINDWARA DISTRIC
NIKHIL KANUNGO
VIKAS SHARMA
& SANJAY PAWAR
DEPARTMENT OF
BOTANY, GOVT. AUTONOMOUS P.G. COLLEGE, CHHINDWARA [M.P.] 480 001.
Sillevani valley of Satpura forest range cover
four blocks of Chhindwara district and one block of Betul district. Gond and
Pardhan are the main inhabitants of this region. They prefer to live on hilly
tops or near to forest area in small settlements comprising approximately 10-20
huts. The present paper deals with 63 plants of 24 families which are used
traditionally from the ancient time by tribes and natives of this region.
Sillevani valley is full of floristic diversity. Tribal people hardly go to
primary health centre for the treatment of various ailments. Generally they
collect the herbal medicines which are rather cheap and without any side
effects. But due to over-exploitation these lifesaving medicines confined only
to deep forest. Ceropegia juncea is
reported first time from this region. The present paper enlightens the
medicinal uses of these traditional herbs with their botanical name, family and
vernacular name.
:: No: LSIC -65ODEBK10
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ETHNOMEDICINAL
USE OF PTERIDOPHYTES OF KANGER VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, JAGDALPUR (CHHATTISHGARH)
SHWETA SINGH, PDF (UGC)
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT, BIOSYSTEMATIC LABORATORY, GURU GOBIND SINGH INDRAPRASTHA UNIVERSITY, DWARKA, NEW DELHI
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT, BIOSYSTEMATIC LABORATORY, GURU GOBIND SINGH INDRAPRASTHA UNIVERSITY, DWARKA, NEW DELHI
Kangar Valley National
Park is situated 27 km South East of Jagdalpur (Chhattishgarh), the
headquarters of Bastar District, on the Jagdalpur-Darbha Road. The area of the
park is 200 sq km. and it is a good example of man-animal harmony where animals
and tribal people co-exist in the peace and tranquility of the forest. The
tribes inhabiting the park are Mauria, Maria, Paria, Bhatara, Gond and Baiga.
Its topography varies from undulating to flat with numerous flat-topped hills (pats) and hill ranges cut by innumerable
streams and nalas.
The present
communication deals with the ethnomedicinal usage of pteridophytes in the
treatment of various ailments and diseases. They are wildly used by the local
tribes and the plant materials are sold in the local markets of Jagdalpur. They
grow naturally in rock crevices and boulders near water stream in shady and
moist places of the Kangar Valley National Park. The present study documents
ethnobotanical usage of total 30 species of pteridophytic plants, which are
prevalent in the area. The present study is based on field survey and extensive
collections of pteridophytes to the various localities of the National Park.
The collected data are the first hand information verified by cross-checking
with tribal living herbal medicinal practitioners/vaidyas of various ethnic
/tribal groups through interviews, discussions, personal contacts and keen
observations.
As the result of
current finding, total number of 14 families, 19 genera and 30 species are
ethnomedicinally important reported from the park. The some medicinally
important pteridophytes are Adiantum philippense L., Dryopteris
cochleata (D. Don) C. Chr., Selaginella bryopteris (L.) Bak. andTectaria
coadunata (Wall. ex Hook. et Grev.) C. Chr., Lygodium flexuosum (L.) Sw., Cheilanthes farinosa (Forssk.) Kaulf.,,Ophioglossum reticulatum L., Dicranopteris linearis (Burm. f.)
Underw, Pteris vittataL..etc.
All known taxa are enumerated alphabetically
with current nomenclature, habit and habitat, ecology, specimens examined,
vernacular names and plant parts used for treatment of various ailments and
diseases along with distribution in respect of each species reported from
National Park. The herbarium specimens have been deposited in the Botanical
Survey of India, Central circle Allahabad (BSA) and Dr. Hari Singh Gaur
Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (M.P.).
:: No: LSIC -66ODEBK11
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ETHNO BOTANICAL
SURVEY AND CONSERVATION STRATEGIES OF SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS OF RINGAS, DISTRICT
SIKAR, RAJASTHAN,INDIA FOR SOCIETAL BENEFIT
SOUMANA
DATTA ,
YOGITA TYAGI & MEENA KUMAWAT
DEPT OF BOTANY,
UNIV OF RAJASTHAN, JAIPUR, INDIA.
In recent years, ethno botany has become increasingly associated with
the search for new medicines and other beneficial products from plants
worldwide. Their use and taxonomy needs to be documented for future use in
pharmaceutical studies. Some traditional herbal remedies used by the tribal and rural population from and around
Ringus town in District Sikar, Rajasthan are documented as plants with
tremendous medicinal potential. These plants are an integral part of the
routine health care system of the tribal and rural people residing in a small
village located in the area of the Ringus town. This area was selected for such
studies as it has been unexplored ethno botanically to date. We have used
participant interviews and key informant knowledge from locals about their use
of various plant/plant parts in treating ailments like leucorrhoea, paralysis,
leprosy, dandruff, general weakness, jaundice, diabetics, etc. The present
study also aims to understand the key conservation strategies of these plants
employed by locals, its potential benefit on human health as well as
enlightening people about the traditional healers of this area and their
selective use of plants for ameliorating various ailments.
:: No: LSIC -67ODEBK12
::
FOLK LORE TRADITIONAL PHYTOTHERAPY USED BY
THE TRIBAL COMMUNITIES OF MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA
SUMEET DWIVEDI
DEPARTMENT OF
PHARMACOGNOSY, UJJAIN INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, UJJAIN, M.P.
Medicinal plants
have always been the principle source of medicine since ancient past and
presently they are becoming popular throughout the developed countries.
Besides, they also play an important role in the lives of tribal and rural
people, particularly in remote part of developing countries. Obviously, these
plants help in alleviating human suffering. The present investigation indicates
that Madhya Pradesh is rich in biodiversity and tribes mostly depend on herbal
medicine for their basic health care requirements. Ethnomedicinal survey and
fieldwork in the study area throw the light on their ethnic culture and
tradition. Medicinal plants have been used in the treatment of various diseases
and disorders. The biodiversity as well as this traditional knowledge is
getting eroded rapidly due to ecological imbalance, indiscriminate exploitation
and dearth of the knowledge holders. Besides, erosion also occurs due to the
infiltrations of the modern developments into the indigenous knowledge system.
Inhabitants conserve the biodiversity and threatened species by faith,
tradition and religious aspects. The present work throws the light on basic
problems of tribal and rural people and also provides adequate infrastructure
for the establishment of forest based minor cottage industries. In the oresent
communication author have collected and highlighted more than 80 plants from
various study sites of Madhya Pradesh in the treatment of various disease and
disorders by the tribal communities.
:: No: LSIC -68ODEBK13
::
DATABASE
AUGMENTATION AND WEB CITATION OF ETHNO-MEDICINAL PLANTS
VINITA PALIWAL,
ASHA ARORA & KHATOON A. KATHAWALA
B.N.P.G.GIRLS
COLLEGE, UDAIPUR (RAJ.).
Various documents on ethno-medicinal uses of different plants can be
desked but the valid scribe cannot be ensured. The plant employed in one
aliment can counteract other metabolites or hinders others pathway, it is also
possible that it will modify or cause toxicity with others. Therefore, under
such conditions this has to be cross checked through other databases so that a
safe and more applicable knowledge mode can be digged from ethical inherited
system of therapy. Such data should also be cited in electronic / digitized
form to make it more feasible. In an ensured and authentic web form it can lead
to new vistas of drug discovery and will be easily accessible to concerned
patients.
:: No: LSIC -69ODEBK14
::
ETHNOMEDICINAL
PLANTS USED IN SKIN DISEASES BY KORKU OF MELGHAT DIST. AMRAVATI (MS), INDIA
VINOD DEVIDAS
DEVARKAR
DEPARTMENT OF
BOTANY, SHRI CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI COLLEGE, OMERGA
Ethnobotanical investigations in Melghat were
revealed total 180 ethnomedicinal plants out of which 22 plants are used by
Korku for various skin related problems. These plants are also reviewed for
their antimicrobial properties recorded in the literature. Out of 22 plants
selected for study 21 species belongs to Dicots and only 01 belongs to Monocot.
While reviewing the literature it is observed that, only 07 plants were
exhaustively studied for their antibacterial and antifungal properties, 10
plants have been studied for either antibacterial or antifungal properties of
the plants, but unfortunately 05 plants were not analyzed for their
antimicrobial properties. All the ethnomedicinal plants studied for their
antimicrobial properties shown significant antimicrobial activity which
supports traditional treatment system. This paper deals with ethnomedicinal
information along with available information on antimicrobial studies.
:: No: LSIC -70PDEBK1
::
CERTAIN PLANT
SPECIES TRADITIONALLY USED BY TRIBALS IN REHADILITATION OF DEGRADED FOREST
POSHINA FOREST RANGE OF SABARKANTHA, DISTRICT, NORTH GUJARAT, INDIA
¹ HITESH R. PATEL AND ² R.S. PATEL
¹ SMT. B.C.J. SCIENCE COLLEGE, KHAMBHAT
² K.K.S.J., MANINAGAR SCIENCE COLLEGE,
AHMADABAD.GUJARAT(INDIA)
The present paper reviews plants traditionally
used by tribals in R.D.F. Poshina forest range of Sabarkantha district, North
Gujarat, India. About 17 plant species belonging to 14 families were observed
during my research work. The species were arranged family vise according to the
flora of Gujarat state. The present study deals with certain plants species are
being used traditionally among R.D.F. Poshina Forest range. The present data
were collected from the tribal and local people residing in the hamlets of the
remote forest area. The botanical names, Local names, families, biodata of
informators are given in the present research paper R.D.F. Poshina Forest is
inhabited by a variety of ethnic groups. The adivasi dwelling in the forest
have good knowledge of different plants. Certain plants like Moto Arduso (Ailanthus excelsa (Roxb.)), Limdo (Azadirachta indica (A.Juss.)), Bor (Zizyphus nummularia (Burm.f.)), Ambo (Mangifera indica (L.)), Kesudo (Butea monosperma (Lam.)), Tuver ( Cajanus cajan (L.) Mill sp.), Sandesro (Delonix elata (L.) Gamble.), Baval (Acacia nilotica (L.) Del.), Holero (Albizia procera (Roxb.) Beth.),
Gorasambli (Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.)
Beth.), Dhao (Anogeissus pendula (Edgew.)),
Timbru (Diospyros melanoxylon (Roxb.)),
Ragatrohido (Tecomella undulate (Sw.)
Seem.), Sag (Tectona grandis (L.f.)),
Charal (Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.)
Planch.), Khajuri (Phoenix sylvestris (L.)
Roxb.), Vans (Dendrocalamus strictus (Nees.))
etc. were observed as a commonly useful plants in the R.D.F. Poshina Forest
during the year 2010-2011.
:: No: LSIC -71PDEBK2
::
PLANT USED IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS BY RURAL PEOPLE OF DAHOD DISTRICT,
GUJARAT (INDIA)
KALPESHBHAI J. MEHTA
DEPARTMENT OF BIO-SCIENCES,POST BOX NO. 135, DAHOD-389151(GUJARAT)
The present work deals with the study of 22
medicinal plants used in rheumatoid arthritis by rural people of Dahod
district. The information about their application in this specific disease has
been compiled.
:: No: LSIC -72PDEBK3
::
ETHNOBOTANICAL
PRACTICES OF SOME PLANT SPECIES OF DANTA AND AMBAJI FOREST AREAS OF NORTH
GUJARAT (INDIA)
KAUSHIK C.
PATEL & RAJESH S. PATEL
SMT.
S.M.PANCHAL SCIENCE COLLEGE, TALOD (383215) DIST.- SABARKANTHA
Now a day there is
raising tendency in the use of plant based products and phytoremedies on one
side and severe lessening of traditional knowledge on using the phytoresources
on the other hand. In this context an ethnobotanical surveys were undertaken to
record ethnobotanical uses and ethnomedicinal remedies of plant species growing
in Danta and Ambaji forest areas. Present study confined to Danta and Ambaji
range forest areas of Banaskantha district in North Gujarat having the part of
Aravalli hills. The dry deciduous scrub forests in Northern part of Gujarat harbors
about 400 tracheophyte plant species, including pteridophytes and angiosperms.
These forest areas are inhabited by around 20 tribes. During our botanical
explorations of Danta and Ambaji forest, we have come across various plant
species being used by the local inhabitants and vaidyas, the local medicine
men. Ethnobotanical practices of different plants of Danta and Ambaji forest
are dealt in the present article. Each plant species discussed with its
scientific name, local name, family name and its uses. The name of the resource
person for each use is also appended.
:: No: LSIC -73PDEBK4
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ETHNOMEDICINAL PLANTS USED AGAINST DYSUREA AT SHAMLAJI
FOREST,TA.:BHILODA, DIST.:SABARKANTHA,GUJARAT,INDIA.
M.M.PRAJAPATI , M.P.TINTISARA & S.B.PATEL*
DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, SCIENCE COLLEGE, HIMATNAGAR- 383 001
*RESEARCH SCHOLAR J.J.T. UNIVERSITY ,RAJASTHAN – 333 001
This paper deals with 20 Ethno-medicinal
plants commonly used against dysurea by the people of shamlaji, Ta.Bhiloda of
Gujarat state. During the survey information regarding the medicinal uses of
the plants were gathered from the local inhabitants. It has been observed that
the people use different parts of these plants as medicines in crude form and
they have also a strong faith on the efficiency of these crude medicines. The
plants were observed during different seasons and examined for their diagnostic
characters by the standard method of study of plants of the area.
Shamlaji forest situated in Bhiloda Taluka of Sabarkantha District.It
spreads out nearly 100 Sq.Km. or more area with full of plant species available.
The forest is deciduous type.Shamlaji is famous for its ancient Vishnu Mandir,a
holy place of pilgrims.
:: No: LSIC -74PDEBK5
::
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE ON PLANTS USED IN WOUNDS AND CUTS BY PEOPLE OF
NORTH GUJARAT
P.K.PATEL & 1M.K.PATEL
DEPT. OF BIOLOGY, SPT ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE, GODHRA
DIST.PANCHMAHALS - 389 001
1R.R.MEHTA SCIENCE COLLEGE, PALANPUR
Some plants used for traditional treatment of
wounds and cuts by the tribal and rural people of North Gujarat are recorded
here.People of North Gujarat residing in remote areas. They often sustain
injuries like wounds and cuts, being for away from the modern facilities they
utilize local medicinal plants for treatment of wounds and cuts and boils
successfully.In this present paper, we have listed 37 plant species used in
wounds and cuts. All the listed plant species belonging to 35 genera and 23
families.
:: No: LSIC -75PDEBK6
::
CERTAIN PLANTS
USED IN HOUSE HOLD INSTRUMENTS AND AGRICULTURE IMPLIMENTS BY THE TRIBALS OF
JHALOD TALUKA, DAHOD DISTRICT OF GUJARAT, INDIA
MARU R.N.¹
AND PATEL R.S.²
1GOVERMENT
SCIENCE COLLEGE, GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT, INDIA.
² K.K.S.J.,
MANINAGAR SCIENCE COLLEGE, AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA
Jhalod taluka is located between 23˚-6˚.07΄
N and 74˚.9΄
to 74.46˚ E in the district Dahod,
Gujarat state. Forest area of its west and eastern ranges are 6703 hectares (9
forest bits) and 8610 hectares (11 bits) respectively, containing 91.80 %
various tribal communities. The vegetation and forests are tropical mixed dry
deciduous type of the area. The forest area is hilly, most of the hills run in
east to west direction and only some in north to east direction. The Present
paper deals with 14 plant species belonging to 11 families were observed during
my research work. Plant species of these forest areas are used by tribals as
agriculture implements and house hold instruments. Different plant species
documented here with their botanical names, local names, family and their
ethnobotanical uses. The species were arranged family wise according to the
flora of Gujarat state. The relationship
between a given society and its environment and in particular the
Plant world (Aumeeruddy, 1996). Earlier works on an ethnobotanical and
medicinal aspects of plants were carried out by a good number of workers namely
Thaker (1910), Saxton and Sedgwick (1918), Nadkarni(1926), Santapau (1954),
Patel (1971), Shah (1978), Jain (1991), Shashtri (1996), Punjani(1997), Patel
(2001), Bhatt et.al. (2003), Jangid (2003), Jangid and Vedia (2004) and Jangid(2005).
The present data were collected from the tribals and local people of the remote
forest area of jhalod taluka in dahod district of Gujarat,india. The botanical
names, Local names, families, biodata of informators are given in the present
research paper.
:: No: LSIC -76PDEBK7
::
SOME MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS
DIVERSITY RESOURCES OF DARJEELING HIMALAYA OF NORTH EAST INDIA
RAJENDRA
YONZONE* D. LAMA, R. B. BHUJEL1 AND SAMUEL RAI2
*DEPARTMENT OF
BOTANY, ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE, P.O. NORTH POINT
DISTRICT
DARJEELING, W. B., INDIA
1TAXONOMY & ETHNOBIOLOGY RESEARCH
LABORATORY, CLUNY WOMEN’S COLLEGE, P.O. KALIMPONG, DISTRICT DARJEELING, W.B.
INDIA
2DARJEELING KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, U. B. K. V.,
P.O. KALIMPONG, DISTRICT DARJEELING, W. B, INDIA
Darjeeling Himalaya is well known for its diverse range of vegetation,
wide diversity of medicinal and aromatic plant resources justifying it as
vegetationally one of the richest in India. The present paper deals with some
medicinal and aromatic plants diversity resources of Darjeeling Himalaya of
north eastern India. Extensive field survey were conducted to the entire areas
of Darjeeling hills and collected all the medicinal plant species for herbarium
preparation and important information were collected from local herbal
practitioners and old citizens. The 84 plants species with 81 genera belonging
to 58 families with their ecological status, vernacular name (Nepali), plant parts used, disease
ailments, distribution within Darjeeling and altitudinal ranges were identified
and recorded. Of them, 44 are herbs, 22 are shrubs and the rest 18 are trees.
The data collected by the authors are listed here in tabulate form with
alphabetical orders of plants name, family, uses against different ailments.
There were 14 species found abundant, 12
common, 11 frequent, 22 sparse, 4 vulnerable, 3 rare, 2 critically rare, 8
endangered, 1 critically endangered in their habitat and 7 plant species were
found cultivated or planted throughout the regions.
:: No: LSIC -77PDEBK8
::
A CONTRIBUTION TO SOME IMPORTANT HERBALISM
IN LIVESTOCK’S OF JAMBUDIA VIDI OF SAURASHTRA REGION IN GUJARAT – INDIA
REENA P. DAVE* & R.S. PATEL**
*DEPT. OF BOTANY, SHRI M. N. VIRANI
SCIENCE COLLEGE, RAJKOT
**KKSJ
MANINAGAR SCIENCE COLLEGE, AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA.
Throughout the globe, the traditional
knowledge system has gained prime importance in context with conservation,
sustainable development and search for new utilization patterns of plant
resources. The paper pertains to the studies conducted in the rural areas of Jambudia
vidi – it is located between 22° 29° 69° n and 70° 79° 84° w longitudes in Wankaner taluka of Rajkot district in Saurashtra
peninsula. In this context, ethno medicinal plants and the traditional animal
healthcare system, prevalent amongst the aboriginal and rural population of
various societies, contribute significant role considering the importance of
Herbalism in livestock’s healthcare. Jambudia vidi is having five villages in
its closed proximity. There are Jambudia, Lunasar, Jivapar, Chitrakhada and Rajagadh.
The area is dominated by koli, mumnas, darbar, rabari, bharvad and maldhari
communities with cattle rearing as their main business. Moreover religious
sentiments attached with keeping large no. of livestock. Especially in rural
areas, small and subsistence farmers, in remote communities, depend largely on
the use of herbalist in the absence of veterinarians and modern veterinary
medicines. And even if these were available, farmers could hardly afford to pay
for the services or buy the medicine anyway. The study is based on extensive
field surveys, plant collection and the interview with the local folks
particularly the local doctors and the senior inhabitants, many of the world's
culture still use botanicals as their predominant form of medical treatment.
So, present paper deals with contribution to herbalist; as the study of plants
used for healing and maintaining animal health of prescribing area. The present
paper enumerated in this study is 42 plant species. [12 trees, 10 herbs, 12
shrubs, 08 climbers] the present study also indicated the possibility of
utilizing them for greater economic uses.
SUB THEME 8:
CONTEMPORARY
RESEARCH IN
ETHNO BIOLOGY
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:: No: LSIC -78OCREB1
::
TRADITIONAL
PHYTO-MEDICINES USED ON PILES
(HAEMORRHOIDS)
PARESHKUMAR
PRANJIVAN PAREKH & ARTI K. MEHTA
R. G. SHAH
SCIENCE COLLEGE, VASNA, AHMEDABAD-7 (GUJARAT UNIVERSITY AFFILATED)
The use of phyto
medicines is a major component of the indigenous system of medicines in
different sphere which varies according to their technological advancement. The
indigenous knowledge about medicinal plants is dejected, so we have to conserve
these ethno-medicinal plants as it can help to discover new drugs and also
provide a source to rural tribal peoples as most of tribals and villagers have
the accumulated knowledge of indigenous species especially used to cure various
diseases.
The present study
deals with the use of traditional herbal medicines to cure piles or
haemorrhoids which is a very common disease causing pains at passing stool or
slight bleeding and irritation after passing the stool.
Present paper deals
with the study of 18 Taxa related to 17 genera and 14 families that are used
pertaining to treatment of the disease by experienced villagers of Kheda
district of Gujarat.
:: No: LSIC -79(1)OCREB2
::
PHARMACOGNOSTIC
STUDIES ON PHYLLANTHUS RETICULATUS POIR – A LESS KNOWN FOLK UNANI
MEDICINAL PLANT
SAMEERA AHRAR
AHMAD
G.T.P. COLLEGE,
NANDURBAR
P.reticulatus
is a less known medicinal plant. A survey of folk
Unani herbal system of Amravati District (Maharashtra) shows that the leaves
are used by local hakims to treat menstrual disorders and sexually transmitted
diseases in males. Pharmacognostic studies were carried out including
morphology of the plant and micromorphology and phytochemistry of leaves.
:: No: LSIC -79(2)OCREB3
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ETHNOMEDICINAL VALUES OF VENTILAGO
DENTICULATA FROM SANTRAMPUR RANGE OF
PANCHMAHAL DISTRICT OF GUJARAT
PATEL, S.K., CHANIYARA, H.B. AND JOSHI,
P.N.
GOVT.SCIENCE COLLEGE, SECTOR-15,
GANDHINAGAR– 382016.
M.P.PANDYA SCIENCE COLLEGE, LUNAWADA,
PANCHAMAHAL,
SAHJEEVAN, 175-JALARAM SOCIETY, VIJAY
NAGAR, BHUJ- KACHCHH
The present paper
deals with the ethnomedicinal uses of Ventilago
denticulata (Family-Rhamnaceae,
Vernacular Name- Laria lakadi, Lareea Vel, Asi Vel) which been recorded on
rocky substratum of valley and nallas, and also along the small streams. The
study ranges recorded with more than 70 % tribal population belonging to
various tribes i.e. baria, tamod, pateliya, bhamat, sangada, damor, dindor, machhar,
bhaabhor etc.
This species is an
extensive liana with a simple leaves with acute or acuminate apex, hook like
structure for climbing. Flowering and fruiting recorded in the months of
November to April. The pods are pubescent and 3-6 cm. long. According to our
interviewed with tribal, few important uses of this plant are- the leaves are
crushed and sap is being used to regulate women cycle, barks is used for buildup
firewood bunch, in headache hook ring of this plants is being weared in the ear
by tribal etc.
SUB THEME 9:
BIOTECHNOLOGY
IN BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
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:: No: LSIC -80OBTBC1
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DNA
FINGERPRINTING OF OCIMUM SANCTUM ACCESSIONS FROM MADHYA PRADESH, CENTRAL INDIA
USING RANDOM AMPLIFIED POLYMORPHIC DNA (RAPD)
MARKERS
ANITA TILWARI1
& RAJESH SHARMA1
1CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY, M.P.
COUNCIL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, VIGYAN BHAWAN, NEHRU NAGAR, BHOPAL, M.P.
INDIA,
The advent of Random Amplified Polymorphic
DNA (RAPD) technique has opened up new avenues and opportunities in the
diversified field of research and scientific investigations by the application
of molecular markers to study the taxonomic and genetic diversity. The genetic
diversity of nine accessions of O. sanctum (Krishna Tulsi)collected
from different parts of state of Madhya Pradesh has been reported in this paper
using seven random amplified polymorphic DNA primers. Total of 144 bands were
scored corresponding to an average of 18 bands per primer with 137 bands
showing polymorphism (95.13%) and 7 bands showing monomorphism (4.86%). All the
primers individually gave more than 60% polymorphism. Jaccard similarity
coefficient ranged from 0.18 to 0.48. A dendrogram constructed based on the
UPGMA clustering method revealed two major clusters. Cluster-1 comprises of
seven accessions, which was further differentiated into two subclusters and
while Cluster–2 include only 2 accession. This study revealed rich genetic
diversity among O. sanctum accessions from Madhya Pradesh in central
India, possibly allowing it to more easily adapt to environmental variations.
:: No: LSIC -81OBTBC2
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ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF
INDUSTRIALLY IMPORTANT BACTERIA FROM LONAR SODA LAKE
ANUPAMA P PATHAK, KSHIPRA B DESHMUKH &
S. MOHAN KARUPPAYIL
SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES, SRTM UNIVERSITY,
NANDED, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA.
Lonar Soda Lake is a unique alkaline lake
situated in Buldhana district of Maharashtra state of India with a pH of 10.5
and salinity 7.5%. Lonar Lake presents an extremophilic environment for
microorganisms. This was formed 50,000 years ago due to a high impact meteorite
hitting the earth. We have explored the microbial diversity of Lonar Lake and
have isolated eighty bacteria. The bacteria isolated were identified using
classical and molecular techniques. Amylase, protease, gelatinase and cellulase
producing five efficient bacteria were selected for further study. The selected
bacteria with their GenBank accession numbers are Bacillus subtilis
(GU392040, GU392046), B. cohnii (GU392044), B. licheniformis
(GU392041), and Oceanobacillus sp. (GU392043). It was also recorded that
amongst these five B licheniformis found to be most efficient producer
of alkaline amylase and alkaline protease. Oceanobacillus sp. showed
highest production of gelatinase and remarkable production of protease having a
alkaline pH optima. Highest cellulase and lipase production was observed by B.
subtili.
:: No: LSIC -82OBTBC3
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ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF
HALOPHILIC BACTERIA FROM SOLAR SALTERN OF MUMBAI, INDIA
A.P. PATHAK, A.G. SARDAR & S. MOHAN
KARUPPAYIL
SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES, (DST FIST AND UGC
SAP SPONSORED), S.R.T.M. UNIVERSITY,
NANDED, (MS) INDIA.
We have studied the bacterial diversity of solar saltern at Mulund near
Mumbai, India. Solar salterns ponds are an example of an environmental gradient,
which has been extensively studied. These consist of a series of interconnected
shallow ponds in which the concentration of salt increases as seawater
evaporates, providing wide niches for halophilic microorganisms. We have
collected hypersaline samples from seven shallow ponds in Feb 2010 that is in
the midpoint of salt harvesting period. Physicochemical analysis of water
sample was carried out individually and then samples were mixed equally.
Further we have isolated moderately halophilic bacteria using synthetic Sea
water agar and marine agar. Isolation of halophiles was carried out by varying
salt concentration in media. 5% salt concentration showed dominant growth of
gamma proteobacteria. Biochemical characterization of 20 isolates was carried
out and domination of Halomonas was
recorded at 5 % salt concentration. Out of twenty isolates three efficient
protease producer organisms were selected for further investigation.
:: No: LSIC -83OBTBC4
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EFFECTS OF GIBBERALLIC ACID (GA3)
ON INVITRO POLLEN GERMINATION
AND POLLEN TUBE GROWTH IN Luffa AEGYPTICA MILL.
PRAGNA P. PRAJAPATI
GOVT. SCIENCE COLLEGE, GANDHINAGAR
Luffa aegyptica Mill. (Spongy gourd) is the member of the
family Cucurbitaceae. Pollen was sown in modified germination media that
included 1 ppm, 2 ppm, and 3 ppm gibberellic acid (GA3). In Luffa
aegyptica Mill the optimum percentages of germinating pollen grains
(65.02%) and the tube growth (45.60%) with minimum percentage of bursting
(17.60%) are reported at 40 min stage in the medium containing 1ppm GA3.
The results suggest that gibberellic acid had adverse effects on pollen
germination of spongy gourd.
:: No: LSIC -84OBTBC5
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DATABASE
AUGMENTATION AND WEB CITATION OF ETHNO-MEDICINAL PLANTS
KHATOON AFTAB
KATHAWALA & ASHA ARORA
DEPTT. OF
COMPUTER SCIENCE, B.N.P.G. GIRLS' COLLEGE, UDAIPUR
Various documents
on ethno-medicinal uses of different plants can be desked but the valid scribe
cannot be ensured. The plant employed in one aliment can counteract other
metabolites or hinders others pathway, it is also possible that it will modify
or cause toxicity with others. Therefore, under such conditions this has to be
cross checked through other databases so that a safe and more applicable
knowledge mode can be digged from ethical inherited system of therapy. Such data
should also be cited in electronic / digitized form to make it more feasible.
In an ensured and authentic web form it can lead to new vistas of drug
discovery and will be easily accessible to concerned patients.
:: No: LSIC -85PBTBC1
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EFFECT OF PGRS WITH / WITHOUT RED LIGHT ON
SEED GERMINATION OF ASHWAGANDHA UNDER IN VIVO AND IN VITRO CONDITIONS
MONIKA CHRISTIAN
BOTANY DEPARTMENT, GUJARAT UNIVERSITY,
AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA
Withania somnifera is one of the
important ethnobotanical plant. It is
from Solanaceae family which has typical characteristic of seed dormancy due to
hard seed coat. Its germination is not
so easy as per commercial scale so that, the dormancy has to be broken with
different PGRs treatment like GA3 (10-5 M to 10-7
M) and KIN (10-5 M to 10-7 M) with / without red light
under in vivo and in vitro condition. The germination data
was calculated in the form of Normal seedling, Abnormal seedling, Average shoot
length, Average root length, Average total length, Average fresh weight,
Average dry weight, Quality Index, Seedling Vigour Index-I and Seedling Vigour
Index-II.
Presoaking treatment of PGRs with / without red light was given to seeds
as a part of in vivo seed technology.
Under the treatment of PGRs + red light, less % G but healthy plants
produced.Hormonal condition of MS media with / without red light was used as a
part of in vitro plant tissue culture
technique. It was observed that the germination time period was reduced from 30
days to 5-7 days and healthy 10-15 multiple shoots and roots (which may lead
whole plantlet in future) from a single seed in MS + 10mg/l KIN + red light.
This technique may be effective in other examples of hard seed coated plants
like Solanaceae.
:: No: LSIC -86PBTBC2
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SCREENING AND OPTIMIZATION OF LIPASE
PRODUCING BACTERIA FROM CRUDE OIL CONTAMINATED SOIL
P. B. TALATI, S.A. KAPADIYA, C.D.AFUWALE
& M. F.MANSURI
P.G.CENTER OF MICROBIOLOGY,
SMT
S.M. PANCHAL SCIENCE COLLEGE, TALOD.
Lipase enzymes are widely used in many industries. Chemically lipases are Triacyl glycerol
hydrolyses which catalyse the hydrolysis of glycerol and long chain of fatty
acids. Lipase is synthesize by variety of micro-organisms which grow on fats
and oil by the virtue of esterification and trans-esterification . In present
investigation, screening of lipase producing bacteria is done by plate assay to
detect bacterial lipases. The samples are collected from various petroleum
contaminated soils from various petrol pumps and garages and soil near oil
wells. Lipolytic bacteria were grown on
media containing Tributyrin and Tween 80. The isolates showing maximum
activity were identified, characterized, and enriched. Finally different media
parameters like Temperature, pH, Aeration/Agitation, incubation period and
substrate concentration.
:: No: LSIC -87PBTBC3
::
PTEROPUS: A ZOONOTIC VECTOR
PREETI SINGH*, SUSHIL KUMAR BAROLIA , KANCHAN DEORA, PRIYA MOGRA, HABIBA
BANO & SUDHA JAVERIA
DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY, COLLEGE OF SCIENCE,
M.L.S. UNIVERSITY, UDAIPUR-RAJASTHAN, 313001 INDIA.
Parasitic diseases continue to be a cause of
major concern to human and animal health in several part of the globe including
in India, causing high morbidity, mortality and economic losses. Food, water
and soil borne infection are estimated to be affecting almost half of the world
population. Zoonoses (Disease that are transmittable between animal and man) of
parasitic origin contribute to this statistics by affecting human health and
causing heavy loses directly or indirectly to economy. Udaipur region boasts of
one of the largest colonies of Pteropus giganteus in the world. The aim of the
present study was to ascertain the incidence and transmittance of microbes from
the analysis of faeces of Pteropus
collected from different regions of Udaipur. The present study determined the
presence of a number of microbial parasites viz.
enterobacter spp., E. coli etc. thereby highlighting the
role of Pteropus in the spread of
these diseases.
:: No: LSIC -88PBTBC4
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STUDY OF EFFECT
OF SOME HERBAL EXTRACTS IN POULTRY BIRDS
VANDANA VIJAY
BHAVARE
HEAD, DEPT. OF
ZOOLOGY, S.N. ARTS, D.J.M. COMMERCE, B.N.S. SCIENCE COLLEGE, SANGAMNER
Herbal medicine, also called botanical
medicine or phytomedicine refers to using a plant’s seeds, berries, roots,
leaves, bark or flowers for medicinal purposes. Herbal medicines have always
been a form of therapy for livestock among resource poor smallholder farmers.
The branch ethnoveterinary is the use of herbal medicines in domestic animals.
But there is however, little documentation of the use of ethnoveterinary
medicines in poultry birds. One of the main infection seen in poultry is the
helminth parasites, which reduces the egg laying capacity and decreases the
quality of meat. The emergence or resistance to anthelminthic drugs, which is
now a worldwide phenomenon and awareness of consumers about drug residue that
potentially enter the food chain have stimulated investigation into alternative
available anthelminthic, such as medicinal plants. Herbal extract of three
medicinal plants were tested for anticestodal efficacy, employing Raillietina echinobothrida, a tapeworm
of poultry, as a model test parasite. The study revealed that the formulation of Asparagus racemosus root extract and Bambusa
arudinacea leaves extract possess a profound anticestodal efficacy. Moderate activity was
recorded for the formulation of Aloe vera and Bambusa leaves extract. Thus such type of herbal formulations can
be used as medicine in veterinary and poultry health management.
SUB THEME 10:
POTENTIAL
PLANTS FOR FUTURE DEMAND
(HERBAL DRUGS, NUTRACEUTICALS,
COSMECEUTICALS, BOTANICAL PESTICIDES
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:: No: LSIC -89OPPFD01 ::
ANTICARIOGENIC
ACTIVITY OF SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS LATEX COLLECTED FROM GUJARAT AND ISOLATION OF
BIOACTIVE COMPOUND
KALPESH
ISHNAVA, JENABHAI B CHAUHAN, AKANKSHA A GARG AND ARPIT THAKKAR
ASHOK AND RITA
PATEL INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATED STUDY AND RESEARCH IN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED
SCIENCES, SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY, NEW VALLABH VIDYANAGAR-388121, GUJARAT,
INDIA.
Dental caries is an
infectious disease caused by microorganisms. Despite the advances concerning
its prevention and control, dental caries is still considered a public health
problem that affects many countries in the world. In the present study, latex
from 10 plants was evaluated for their anticariogenic activity against selected
bacteria namely, Actinomyces viscosus (AV), Lactobacillus acidophilus
(LC), Lactobacillus casei (LC), Streptococcus mitis (SMI) and Streptococcus
mutans(SMU). Plant latex was extracted with chloroform, ethyl acetate,
hexane, methanol and distilled water and evaluated for their anticariogenic
potential under in vitro condition. Agar well diffusion method and
minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was used for this purpose. The MIC value
was determined by using two fold serial broth dilution method. Out of 10
plants, Calotropis gigantea, Calotropis procera, Wrightia
tomentosa,Manilkara zapota and Plumeria rubra exhibited variable
activity against LA and SMU, AV, SMU and SMI respectively. The different
extracted fraction of latex showed MIC value against selected cariogenic
bacteria in the range 0.156 - 2.5 µg/mL. Qualitative phytochemical screening of
selected extracts showed the presence of alkaloid, saponins, cardiac glycosides
and terpenes. Based on the MIC value and bioautography, C. gigantea was
selected further study. Investigations
on structure elucidation of bioactive compound using IR, GC-MS and NMR
techniques are in progress.
:: No: LSIC -90OPPFD02 ::
BIOPESTICIDES AND NEUTRACEUTICALS FROM
PLANTS
M.MARTHANDA
MURTHY, M SUBRAMANYAM & A.NARASIMHA
RAO
ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY DIVISION-II, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY, HYDERABAD,
INDIA
Higher plants constitute a treasure house of
biologically active compounds which can be developed as safe bio-pesticides for
crop protection from variety of insect pests and drugs for a variety of human
and animal diseases and also nutraceuticals. Pesticides derived from plants (Bio Pesticides) sources have emerged as
important eco safe alternatives in the management of pests and diseases in
agriculture. Bio-Pesticides are selectively toxic do not bio accumulate
and relatively short persistence in the environment and are more wanted in the
modern integrated pest management programmes. (IPM) Plant derived insecticides
are ecofriendly because they have been found to be selective and pose less
negative impacts to ecosystems than conventional insecticides. Interest in
plant based pesticides has grown over the last two decades because several
synthetic pesticides are eliminated from use due to environmental and food
safety problems. The plant kingdom provides a rich source of chemicals
possessing diverse biological activities on insects. Several plants possessing
pest control properties have been identified.
The most important and well known plant based
pesticide is Azadirachta indica
(Neem) having diverse biological activities. The other potential plants are Annona squamosa, (Custard apple), Pongamia glabra, (Karanja) Polyalthia long folia, (Asoka) and Madhuca indica (Madhukamu) etc. Some of the aspects relating to the process
for the preparation of bio-pesticide from the said plants, isolation and identification
of active compounds, enrichment of active compound from extracts and analytical
HPLC methods for the quantification of active compound in the technical
material and also in formulations will be presented.
Lycopene is a very good antioxidant possessed
several medicinal properties. Process for the preparation of lycopene enriched
oleoresin from tomato fruit and estimation of lycopene by HPLC will be
discussed.
:: No: LSIC -91OPPFD03 ::
NARDOSTACHYS GRANDIFLORA EXTRACT ATTENUATES GLUTAMIC ACID INDUCED
LIPID PEROXIDATION IN HIPPOCAMPUS AND CEREBRAL CORTEX OF MICE
MANISH KUMAR
PANDIT
MANDSAUR
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, MANDSAUR (MP)
Oxidative stress
participates in the etiology of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s
disease and Parkinson’s disease. The brain with its high lipid content, low
level of free radical eliminating enzymes may be prime target of free radical
damage. Plant flavonoids have significant effect on protection of brain against
free radicals. Nardostachys grandiflora (Jatamansi) has a profile of activity
that is consonant with putative antistress and antioxidant activity. In the present
work, we examined the neuroprotective effects of Nardostachys grandiflora
against lipid peroxidation (LPO) in parallel with the level of reduced
glutathione (GSH) in hippocampus and cerebral cortex regions of mouse brain.
The results of the present study showed that the extract of Nardostachys
grandiflora has significant antioxidant property which may prevent the
progression of neuronal cell injury.
:: No: LSIC -92OPPFD04 ::
PLANT BASED
MEDICINES TO CURE STOMACH PROBLEMS IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS – A CASE STUDY FROM SABARKANTHA DISTRICT, GUJARAT
MUNJALSINH J
PARMAR, AMRUTA R. BADHEKA , M. J. PARMAR, A. R. BADHEKA AND Y. T. JASRAI
DEPARTMENT OF
BOTANY, UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SCIENCES, GUJARAT UNIVERSITY, AHMEDABAD – 380009.
Indigenous Knowledge (IK) may be related to a common practice seen in
communities that are indigenous to a specific region. There are several
definitions of Indigenous Knowledge. IK is the knowledge which is unique to
particular community (ethenic group) receding in some particular geographic
region. Activities of these ethenic groups like agriculture, food preparation,
health care, rituals, customs etc. are the basic source of getting Indigenous
Knowledge. Thus IK is embedded in culture and unique to a specific region or
society and so it is also referred as traditional knowledge. Indigenous
Knowledge is a grand source to know the success story of these ethenic groups.
Indigenous Knowledge also provides links in-between two ethenic groups by
showing similarities in their knowledge. So the IK is defined as the knowledge
that people of a specific ethenic group (community) has developed over time,
and continue to develop. It is based on experience, often tested over centuries
of use, adapted to local culture and environment, dynamic and changing.
The paper deals
with the Indigenous Knowledge of ethenic groups on medicinal plants used to
cure stomach diseases or disorders in animals in Sabarkantha District, Gujarat.
Interviews and observation were the means of data collection. Garasias
and Bhills are the major ethenic groups in this area. Use of plant parts
along with the mode of administration revealed that 13 plants species are used
to cure 5 types of major stomach problems.
:: No: LSIC -93OPPFD05 ::
VIRTUAL
SCREENING OF WILD ETHNOMEDICINAL PLANT Euphorbiahirta L. AS ANTI-HIV,
ANTI-MALARIAL,ANTI-CANCER AND ANTI-TB PROPERTIES
NIKUNJ B. PATEL
& KAUSHIK C. PATEL
DEPARTMENT OF
MICROBIOLOGY, SMT. S. S. PATEL NOOTAN SCIENCE AND COMMERCE COLLEGE, VISNAGAR,
DIST. - MEHSANA (NORTH GUJARAT)
For a long period
of time in history, plants have been valuable and indispensable sources of
natural products for the health of human beings and they have a great potential
for producing new drugs. Even today ethnic groups and local people who live
near to the forests use plant products to cure several diseases. Tropical and
sub-tropical areas of the world are bestowed with abundant flora and herbs
which have untapped properties, such as antimicrobial, antiviral and
antifungal. According to the World Health Organization, plants are a source of
compounds that have the ability to combat disease, antimicrobial, antiviral and
antifungal activities. In addition to this, medicinal plants have been used for
centuries as remedies for human ailments and diseases because they contain
components of therapeutic value. Also they are less toxic to humans and
environmental friendly due to fewer pollutants produced in production and have
minimal health hazards. Euphorbiahirta L. it is wild ethnomedicinal
plant is used by the tribes and local people of North Gujarat area as local
medicine and proven pre-clinically for anti-inflammation, asthma, wound healing
and diarrhea. It has antioxidant activity also. In present work an attempt has
been carried out to evaluate anti-HIV, anti-malarial, anti-cancer and anti-TB
action of such species. Medicinal plants containing natural and its synthesize
chemical compound belonging to two research targets (Mitogen-activated protein
kinase for cancer and Thymidine monophosphate kinase for TB) and two successful
targets (HIV protease for HIV and Enoyl-ACP reductase for malaria). Beside that
ligand library compounds were also examined for druglikeness. Molecular docking
studies were carried out with docking programmed.
:: No: LSIC -94OPPFD06 ::
PHARMACOGNOSTICAL
STUDIES ON SEEDS OF JOJOBA (SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS)
RAMESH PATEL*, B.P. NAGORI, G.K. SINGH, PRASHANT K. DESAI
L. M. COLLEGE OF SCI. & TECH., PHARMACY
WING, JODHPUR-342005, RAJASTHAN, INDIA
Jojoba was sourced
from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis, which was a woody, evergreen,
desert shrub. Preliminary phytochemical studies indicated the presence of
palmitic, palmitoleic, stearic, oleic, proteins, linoleic, linolenic, arachidic,
eicosenoic, behenic, erucic as well as lignoceric and nervonic fatty acids.
Also contains myristic acid that has an anti-inflammatory action. The seed oil(
wax ester) was the fixed oil expressed as well as extracted from seeds of
plant. Total acid value of jojoba found less than 1.0. Iodine values were in
the range between 70 and 90. Saponification value was also constant and ranges
from 85 - 100. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas-Liquid
Chromatography(GLC), Capillary GLC chromatographic methods were used in jojoba
purity determination. Microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) technique was
developed for the extraction of jojoba oil from seeds. Several influential
parameters of the MAE procedure (ethanol concentration, solvent volume, microwave
power and extraction time) were studied through single factor experiments and
orthogonal experiment for the optimization of the extraction protocol. The
optimal conditions of MAE were: ethanol concentration 60%, solvent volume 30
ml, microwave power 140 W and extraction time 20 min. In summation - jojoba's
affinity to the skin makes it a superb
moisturizing agent, reduces fine lines and
increasing suppleness, with natural healing properties, which help with skin
problem, including blackheads, pimples and acne. It furthermore helps to
prevent water loss and dehydration. The seeds of jojoba was considered for this
study with the aim of producing an anatomical description for diagnosis and for
distinguishing it from its adulterants. The studies include physical and
chemical properties associated with Natural Jojoba and new MAE procedure to
increase the productivity of oil in comparison to conventional method.
:: No: LSIC -95OPPFD07 ::
HYPOGLYCEMIC AND HYPOLIPIDEMIC POTENTIAL OF HERBAL MIX
RINSI GUPTA*; MINAXI
PRAJAPATI, VINAYAK PATEL, REMA SUBHASH
* LABORATORY OF
FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION, DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE, SARDAR PATEL
UNIVERSITY, VALLABH VIDYANAGAR-388120. INDIA
Researchers have reported that consumption of high fructose may cause
hyperinsulinemia, hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia which can be treated by
using natural herbs. Antidiabetic potential of herbal mix (carrot, bitter
gourd, garlic, cinnamon) was evaluated using (invitro) total phenol and antiamylase activity and values were
found 267.18 mg % and 11.5 % (400mg) inhibition respectively. The result confirmed a
moderate antidiabetic potential of herbal mix.
For in vivo studies 24 albino
rats were divided in four groups and were fed (G-I control diet, G-II control +
herbal mix, G-III high fructose diet and G-IV high fructose + herbal mix) for
eight weeks followed by physiological, blood and tissue analysis. Fructose fed
group have shown increase in plasma
insuline, glucose, total lipid, triglyceride, VLDL level significantly
(P<0.05) which was decreased by
supplementation of herbal mix. A developed herbal mix show hypoinsulinemia,
hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic effect of developed herbal mix. Value for body
weight, plasma total cholesterol, liver triglyceride were increased in high fructose fed group which were
decreased non significantly by supplementing herbal mix. In contrast there was
No positive effect of herbal mix on kidney weight, liver weight, plasma LDL,
HDL and liver cholesterol.
:: No: LSIC -96OPPFD08 ::
FAT CONTENT AND
FATTY ACID COMPOSITION OF SEED OILS -
FLAX, HEMP AND PUMPKIN
Dr. Shobha Borhade & Dr. Sable p. p.
Department of
Chemistry
S.M.B.S.T
CollegeArts, Science and Commerce Sangamner Affiliated toUniversity of Pune
Sangamner Dist. Ahmednagar,Maharashtra,India Pin-422605
borhadeshobha@gmail.com
Mob. 9960872151
Lauric,Myristic,Palmitic,Stearic,Arachidic,Behenic,Palmitic,Oleic,Eicosenic,Erucic,Linoleic,Linolenic,Omega-3-fatty
acids are essential fatty acids.
Modern diet is very
deficient in these vital nutrients. Increases in incidence and severity of many
degenerative diseases are attributed cardiovascular diseases, dibetes, cancer,
arthritis; mental disorders are attributed to the deficiency and more
particular to the Omega-6 to Omega -3 inbalance. Several fatty acids are
isolated from natural sources eg. Linum ustatissimum ( Linseed ), Curcurbita
mixta ( Pumpkin ) and Canabis sativa( Hemp) . Linseed, Hemp &
Pumpkin seed oil is a rich source of fatty acids.Linseed seed oil is a source of alpha-linoleic acid
,it contain both omega -3 ( 57 % ) &
omega 6- fatty acids.which are needed for health. Omega-3 fatty acids may
strengthen the effect of blood thining .It helps to lower the cholesterol,and
decrease platlets aggregation and also to reduce and control atherosclerosis,
thrombosis and myocardial infarction by reducing cholesterol and low density
lipids. It also contain fat 36 %
Polyunsaturated fatty acid LNA-50 %, LA-14%, LNA + LA- 69 % &
monosubstituted fatty acids 20 %. Hemp seed contain linoleic & Linolenic
essential fatty acids required for proper human nutrition In order to a
significant contribution of gamma linolenic acid of potential therapeutic
efficacy. It is important fatty acid in human diet. Hemp seed oil contain fat
32 % ,Polyunsaturated fatty acid LNA-15 %, LA-59%, LNA + LA- 79% &
monosubstituted fatty acid 10 %. In
common with other oils, it provides 9 Kcal/g. energh.Pumpkin seed oil were rich
source of oil. It contain fatty acids, Polyunsaturated LNA,LA &
monosubstituted fatty acids.Pumpkin seed oil to prevent and alleviate bladder
and prostate problem. It also maintain healthy blood vessels, nerves and
tissues.
:: No: LSIC -97OPPFD09 ::
CHANGES IN
PHENOL METABOLISM AND IAA OXIDASE ACTIVITY OF BRINJAL (SOLANUM MELONGENA L.)
PLANT IN RESPONSE TO FOLIAR APPLICATION OF DIFFERENT B CONCENTRATIONS
URVI GUPTA AND
HITESH SOLANKI
DEPARTMENT OF
BOTANY, UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SCIENCES, GUJARAT UNIVERSITY, AHMEDABAD
Boron is an essential micro nutrient required for nutrition and growth
of all plants. Adequate Boron nutrition is critical for high yield and quality
of crop. Experiments were done in vivo to find out the effect of foliar
application of Boron on physical and chemical parameters of Brinjal. In
chemical parameters changes in Phenol content, polyphenol oxidase activity and
IAA Oxidase activity were studied after the foliar application of Boron. Four
treatments comprising of foliar application of Boron at four concentrations
viz. 5ppm, 10ppm, 15ppm and 20ppm with one control were tested and parameters
were studied with the use of standard methods. Higher phenol concentration was
recorded in the controlled plants and decreased with the higher Boron
concentration and the exact opposite results were found in polyphenol oxidase
and IAA oxidase activities where the least enzyme activities were recorded in
controlled plants and it goes on increasing with the higher B concentration.
:: No: LSIC -98OPPFD10 ::
STUDY OF EFFECT
OF SOME HERBAL EXTRACTS IN POULTRY BIRDS
V.V. BHAVARE
S.N.ARTS,
D.J.M.COMMERCE, B.N.S. SCIENCE COLLEGE, SANGAMNER, DIST. AHMEDNAGAR,
MAHARASHTRA, INDIA.
Herbal medicine, also called botanical medicine or phytomedicine refers
to using a plant’s seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark or flowers for medicinal
purposes. Herbal medicines have always been a form of therapy for livestock
among resource poor smallholder farmers. The branch ethnoveterinary is the use
of herbal medicines in domestic animals. But there is however, little
documentation of the use of ethnoveterinary medicines in poultry birds. One of
the main infection seen in poultry is the helminth parasites, which reduces the
egg laying capacity and decreases the quality of meat. The emergence or
resistance to anthelminthic drugs, which is now a worldwide phenomenon and
awareness of consumers about drug residue that potentially enter the food chain
have stimulated investigation into alternative available anthelminthic, such as
medicinal plants. Herbal extract of three medicinal plants were tested for
anticestodal efficacy, employing Raillietina echinobothrida, a tapeworm
of poultry, as a model test parasite. The study revealed that the formulation of Asparagus racemosus
root extract and Bambusa arudinacea
leaves extract possess a profound
anticestodal efficacy. Moderate activity was recorded for the
formulation of Aloe vera and Bambusa
leaves extract. Thus such type of herbal formulations can be used as medicine
in veterinary and poultry health management.
:: No: LSIC -99PPPFD1
::
MICRO
PROPAGATION OF MEDICINALLY IMPORTANT CLIMBER, TYLOPHORA INDICA Merrill. FOR
FUTURE DEMAND
PATEL ASHA BEN KIRTIBHAI & ILLA C PATEL
DEPT. OF LIFE
SCIENCES, HEMCHANDRACHARYA NORTH GUJARAT UNIVERSITY
Tylophora
indica Merrill
(Damvel) is an important medicinal climber of India. It is also available on
many hedges of North Gujarat zone. Plant has high demand for its medicinal
values .It help in treatment of many diseases like cough, asthma, bronchitis,
dysentery, diarrhea, wounds, ulcer, hemorrhoids, malignant tumor, and leukemia
etc. Beside this all most all the parts of plant are important so it is up
rooted and exploited highly for obtaining medicine. This destructive harvesting
of the plant and many other threats like deforestation etc. limited the plant
population in present days so, extra care for its multiplication is needed
along with its sustainable use. Present work of micropropagation by using basal
MS media supplemented with different dosages of hormones were standardize for
developing an efficient micropropagation protocol for this important climber
which will fulfill future demand.
:: No: LSIC -100PPPFD2
::
IN VITRO AND IN
VIVO MASS MULTIPLICATION OF CORN MINT
H. A. PANDYA
DEPARTMENT OF
BOTANY, UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SCIENCES, GUJARAT UNIVERSITY AHMEDABAD- 380009,
GUJARAT, INDIA
Mentha arvensis L. (Corn
mint) plant parts are used as oil, powder, pulp, granules, syrup for flavouring
pharmaceuticals and oral preparations, toothpastes, dental creams, mouth
washes, chewing gums, confectionery, alcoholic liqueurs, gastric stimulant,
etc. Corn mint is an important medicinal and aromatic herb also used to prepare
formulations to cure diseases. Shoot initiation, elongation and multiplication
was observed using different concentration and combination of IAA, BAP, GA3
and NAA through subculture. A protocol for in vitro mass multiplication of Corn
mint from nodal explant is developed for large scale explorations. Rapid shoot
multiplication was achieved on slightly modified MS media supplemented with
choice of PGRs like BAP and NAA. In
vitro developed shoots were rooted and acclimatized within 45 to 50 days of
culture with more than 92 percent survival ratio. The close derivatives of
insect repellant properties like anesthetic, galactofuge, refrigerant,
stimulant, stomachic and vasodilator were also explored for laboratory as well
as domestic use as an alternative to synthetic repellants from this promising
plant.
:: No: LSIC -101PPPFD3
::
ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF WITHANIA SOMNIFERA
KIRTIMAN SHUKLA1, P. MEHTA2,
A. MEHTA2 & R. SINGH2
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY LAB, DEPARTMENT OF
BOTANY, FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES,
DR. H.S. GOUR UNIVERSITY, SAGAR (M.P),
INDIA- 470 003
The antimicrobial activity of Withania
somnifera was assayed against seven bacterial and two fungal strains using
the disc diffusion method. Hydro-alcoholic (70% ethanol) extract of roots of
the plant were taken into account and four concentrations i.e. 50, 100, 150 and
200 µg/ml were used for observing the activity. The study included six bacterial
strains specifically Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella
pneumonia, Salmonella typhi, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus
aureus; andthree fungal strains specifically Aspergillus niger, Fusarium
oxysporum and Candida albicans. The results were obtained as
diameter (in mm) of inhibition zone produced by the extract against each
organism at different concentrations (50, 100, 150, 200 µg/ml) and then
compared with standard antibiotic drug/s. Withania somnifera
demonstrated maximum antibacterial activity against Salmonella typhi at
a concentration of 200 µg/ml, where the zone of inhibition was 8.3 mm.
Although, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for Salmonella typhi
was less than 50 µg/ml. The results indicated that Withania somnifera could be used as an potent antimicrobial
herbal drug.
:: No: LSIC -102PPPFD4
::
ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT
OF LEAVES OF GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE
LAXMI AHIRWAL*, ARCHANA MEHTA, SIDDHARTHA
SINGH, ROHINI SINGH AND PRADEEP MEHTA
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY LAB, DEPARTMENT OF
BOTANY, FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES,
H.S. GOUR UNIVERSITY, SAGAR (M.P), INDIA-
470 003.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant potential of
methanolic extract of Gymnema sylvestre
by using different in vitro
antioxidant assays. In this study different concentrations (50, 100, 250 and
500 µg/ml) of the extracts and Butylated hydroxy anisole (BHA) were tested. The
extract showed significant activities in all antioxidant assays in a dose
dependent manner. In DPPH scavenging assay the extract showed 3.4, 12, 22.5 and
54.54 % inhibition at 50, 100, 250 and 500 µg/ml respectively and IC50 value
of the extract was found to be 222.74 µg/ml, while the IC50 value of
the reference standard Butylated hydroxy anisole (BHA) was 152.74 µg/ml. The
results suggest that it may act as a natural antioxidant agent, providing
antioxidant properties and offering effective protection from free radicals.
:: No: LSIC -103PPPFD5
::
EFFECT OF
MIXING ANTIBIOTICS WITH SOME HERBAL COMPONENTS ON THEIR ANTI-MICROBIAL
ACTIVITIES
P.J.VYAS,
SHETH
M.N.SCIENCE COLLEGE, PATAN
In the present study we discuss about Phyto chemical Analysis of Herbal
Drugs with brief work on Anti-Bacterial Activity of Herbal and Allopathy
combinations By Disc, Broth and Streak Methods and its HPTLC with Bio
autography . As human being went about destroying the environment in the race
for advancement, newer strains of bacteria developed. New toxins that polluted
the environment gave rise to new disease that lead to further research and the
development of new antibiotics. The process continues even new and we create
conditions for new disease to occur and only later realize that we need to now
research for their cures.
As life became fast placed, so did the need to get back to work as soon
as possible. The antibiotic alternative gradually ceased to be the last resort
for treatment. Actually it became the first resort for treating even the common
cold. Initially there was no information on microorganism that was resistant to
antibiotics and their side effects.
As new information started powering in, it was already too late-
neither doctors nor patients had time to waste on slow acting Herbal
Antibiotics.
For increasing the acting of Herbal antibiotics we add some other
active component or chemical constituent or active ingredient by which the
effectiveness of herbal becomes higher and faster.
By using the
Combinatorial Therapy we can make very effective combinations of Herbal
Antibiotic with Allopathic Antibiotics by which we can improve the effect of
Herbal Antibiotics and decrease the side effects of Allopathic Antibiotics.
:: No: LSIC -104PPPFD6
::
IN VIVO EVALUATIONS OF HEPATOPROTECTIVE
AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF RUTA GRAVEOLENS (L.) STEM
PINKEE PANDEY*, ARCHANA MEHTA AND SUBHADIP
HAJRA
LAB OF PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY, DEPT. OF BOTANY, SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES,
DR.
H. S. GOUR CENTRAL UNIVERSITY, SAGAR 470003, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA.
Ruta graveolens is a peritoneal herb commonly known as Rue belongs to family Rutaceae.
In the present study the effect of stem extracts on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)
induced acute liver damage was evaluated by various in vivo experimental models. The increased serum enzyme levels
(viz., glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase, glutamate pyruvate transaminase,
alkaline phosphatase, cholesterol and total biluribin) and decreased level of
total protein by CCl4-induction were significantly restored when
compared to control and standard drug silymarin treated group due to
pretreatment with the extract. Decreased
activities of liver tissue enzymes, Superoxide dismutase (SOD), Glutathione
reductase (GSH), Glutathione- S-Transferase (GST) and Catalase (CAT) produced
by CC14 were found reversed by the extract in a dose-responsive way.
Results revealed the significant alleviation of CCl4-induced
hepato-cellular injury by Ruta graveolens
stem extract. The plant showed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids and
phenolic compounds which may be the active phytoconstituents.
:: No: LSIC -105(1)PPPFD7
::
SEASONAL IMPACT
ON BIOMASS PRODUCTION OF CENCHRUS CILIARIS GRASS
1RAJKUMARI PARWANI & 2 ARCHANA
MANKAD
1GOVERNMENT SCIENCE COLLEGE, GANDHINAGAR
2BOTANY DEPARTMENT, GUJARAT UNIVERSITY,
AHMEDABAD, INDIA
Grasslands occupy
approximately 45 million Sq. km area in the tropic, temperate and alpine
regions throughout the world. Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris.L) also
known as African foxtail is a palatable nutritious warm season grass naturally
occurring in drier parts of the world. The study was conducted at GEER
foundation, Gandhinagar, India during 2006-2007 to evaluate biomass production
of Cenchrus ciliaris . The various growth parameters studied for all
sets were shoot length, above ground biomass (AGB), below ground biomass (BGB)
and number of leaves. Meteorological parameters were recorded. Seasonal changes
in biomass were observed in Cenchrus ciliaris over a year (2007).
Statistical analysis revealed significant intra seasonal variation in biomass.
Maximum biomass was found in rainy season followed by summer and least biomass
was recorded in winter.
:: No: LSIC -105(2)PPPFD8
::
EVALUATION OF
ANTIULCER ACTIVITY OF BARK OF FICUS BENHGALENSIS L.
1RACHANABEN VASANTBHAI PATEL & 2DIPAK
K. PATEL
1M. PHARM.
STUDENT, SHREE B. M. SHAH COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION AND
RESEARCH, MODASA (NORTH GUJARAT)
2M. PHARM.
STUDENT,
AFFILIATION: B N COLLEGE OF PHARMACY,
SUBHASHNAGAR, UDAIPUR, RAJASTHAN UNIVERSITY
The principle work
of this research ia to investigate the aqueous extract of bark of Ficus
benghalensis L. have effective antiulcer property. Evaluation parameters
Determination of foreign matter, Qualitative phytochemical investigation and
Chromatographic studies as per WHO Guide line werw studied. The antiulcer
activity of bark of Ficus bengalensis Linn was evaluated by Pyloric
ligation and Ethanol induced Models in rat.Antiulcer activity of bark of Ficus
benghalensis L. is observed.
:: No: LSIC -106PPPFD9
::
IN VIVO COMBINATIONAL EVALUTION OF
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITIES OF HYDROALCOHOLIC EXTRACTS OF CURCUMA LONGA AND ZINGIBER
OFFICINALE RHIZOMES ON PAW EDEMA
ROHINI SINGH*, ARCHANA MEHTA, PRADEEP
MEHTA, KIRTIMAN SHUKLA & LAXMI AHIRWAL
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY LAB, DEPARTMENT OF
BOTANY, DR. H.S. GOUR UNIVERSITY, SAGAR (M.P), INDIA- 470 003
In the present study, the effect of hydro
alcoholic extracts of Curcuma longa
L. and Zingiber officinale Roscoe
rhizome and their combination on acute
inflammation was investigated. Hydro
alcoholic extracts of Curcuma longa
and Zingiber officinale rhizome and
their combination (100, 200 and 400 mg/kg orally) were tested in
carrageenan-induced rat paw oedema.
Combination of both plant extracts exhibited most significant anti-inflammatory
activity, which supports the traditional medicinal utilization of the plant. These
results clearly indicate that the hydro
alcoholic extracts of Curcuma longa
and Zingiber officinale rhizome
could be a potential source for using as anti-inflammatory agent. This study established anti-inflammatory
activity of the rhizome of C. longa and Z. officinale.
:: No: LSIC -107PPPFD10
::
METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF D. METEL AS
A POTENT ANTI-SWARMER
ROSHAN KUMAR* AND ARCHANA MEHTA
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LAB, DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY,
SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICALS SCIENCES,
DR. H. S. GOUR UNIVERSITY, SAGAR (M.P.)
470003
Swarming is a type of bacterial motility which differs from other five
bacterial motility, viz., swimming, gliding, twitching, sliding and
darting. This phenomenon of swarming is a surfaced linked phenomenon in which a
single, unicellular, uniflagellated bacteria converts into multicellular
structure without septa and having numerous flagella which is coded by
different proteins. Chemotaxis is also found to play an important role of
swarming. Swarming is also connected with pathogencity like cystis fibrosis
by P. aeruginosa. In this
respect, methanolic extract of five different plants, viz., Aegla
marmelos, Azardichta indica, Adhatoda vasica, Datura metel and Gymnema
sylvestre were tested for anti-swarming assay against some opportunistic
human pathogens. Best results were obtained against Datura metel and Adhatoda
vasica extract at 100mg.ml concentration.
:: No: LSIC -108PPPFD11
::
EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTAL NACL IN SOIL ON THE
RESPONSE OF EMBELICA OFFICINALIS GAERTN.(EUPHORBIACEAE)
SEEMA V. JOSHI, S.K.TERAIYA &
N.S.PANCHAL
DEPARTMENT OF
BIOSCIENCES, SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY, RAJKOT-360005, INDIA
Greenhouse experiments were conducted to assess the effects of
supplemental NaCl in soil on the response of germination and plant growth of Embelica officinalis Gaertn. (Euphorbiaceae). NaCl was added to soil and
salinity was maintained at 0.3(control), 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 dSm-1.
Salinity significantly retarded the seed germination and plant growth, but the
injurious effects of NaCl on seed germination were ameliorated to salinised
soil. Salinity caused reduction in stem, root elongation and leaf expansion was
decreased, while dry matter accumulation in seedlings significantly increased.
:: No: LSIC -109PPPFD12
::
ANTIDIARRHOEAL ACTIVITY OF SWIETENIA
MAHAGONI SEED EXTRACT
SUBHADIP HAJRA*, ARCHANA MEHTA,
PINKEE PANDEY AND PRADEEP MEHTA
LAB OF PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY, DEPT. OF
BOTANY, SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES, DR. H. S. GOUR CENTRAL
UNIVERSITY, SAGAR 470003, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA
Swietenia mahagoni belongs to Meliaceaefamily, native to West Indies. The plant is commonly known as
“mahogani.’’ This timber tree is mainly cultivated in tropical zones such as
India, Malaysia and Southern China. In the present study, ethanolic and aqueous
seed extracts at the concentrations of (50, 100, 200 and 300mg/ml b.w; p.o)
were used to determine the antidiarrhoeal activity using different experimental
models. Both the extracts showed significant antidiarrhoeal activity in a
concentration dependent manner. Ethanolic extract showed most potent antidiarrhoeal
activity as evidenced by the reduction in the rate of defecation and
consistency of faeces. Results are comparable to that of standard drug
diphenoxylate (50mg/kg body weight) and atropine sulphate (2.5mg/kg body
weight). Swietenia mahagoni seeds
extract at the concentration of 300mg/kg body weight produced a significant
decrease in the severity of diarrhea (*p<
0.05, **p<0.01, ***p <0.001). Extract produced profound decrease
in intestinal transit and significantly inhibited castor oil induced enteropooling
comparable to that of intraperitoneal injection of standard drug atropine
sulphate and Diphenoxylate. Hence the present study supports the traditional
claim of Swietenia mahagoni as an
antidiarrhoeal drug in the Indian system of medicine.
SUB THEME 11:
OTHERS
|
:: No: LSIC -110OO01 ::
SPECTRAL
MAGNETIC AND THERMAL STUDIES OF VO(II) CHELATES OF SOME
BIDENTATE
HYDRAZONE LIGANDS
J. S. PAREKHB
, B. T. THAKER*A
& P. S. MODIB
A. DEPARTMENT
OF CHEMISTRY,VNSGU, SURAT-395007
B. DEPARTMENT
OF CHEMISTRY, SHREEJAYENDRAPURIARTS & SCIENCECOLLEGE, BHARUCH-392002
A series of ligands, viz;
(4’-x-benzoyl)-1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-acetyl iminohydrazone-2-pyrazoline-5-one(where
X= -cl, -NO2, -OH, or –H) have three coordination sites like O, N
and O. It acts as bidentate one coordinating through azomethine N and imidolic
oxygen (after deprotonation). The binary VO(II) chelates have been synthesized
with these ligands. A tentative structure of these chelates has been suggested.
The bonding parameters a2 andb2 have been calculated
from the ESR spectra. The a2 values indicate moderate
covalency for the s-bonding, whereas from b2 values no significant
back donation indicated in these VO(II) hydrzone chelates.
:: No: LSIC -111OO02 ::
STUDY OF
MORPHOLOGICAL MUTANTS IN SOYBEAN
GEETA P. PATIL
ARTS, COMM. & SCIENCE COLLEGE, BODWAD DIST
JALGAON M.S. INDIA.
Mutagenic studies in
Soybean showed that gamma rays doses recorded maximum macro mutations as
compared to EMS. The various morphological mutants viz., small leaf mutants,
broad leaf mutants, multifoliate mutants, Robust leaf mutants, Hairy, non-hairy
mutants, Erect type, Dwarf bushy mutants, vine type white flowered etc. The
frequency of macro mutations expressed on M2 population basis as well as M1
progeny basis was found increased as the dose of gamma rays increased ,
whereas, lower concentration in EMS , recorded highest frequency in both the
varieties. Gamma rays doses recorded maximum macro mutation as compared to EMS.
20kR dose in cv. PKV-1 & 30kR dose in cv. JS-335 shows widest mutations.
:: No: LSIC -112OO03 ::
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF BACTERIAL
SEPSIS IN LOW BIRTH & VERY-LOW-BIRTH-WEIGHT NEONATES
MANISHA N. SHAH & PRATIBHA DESAI
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SHREE RAMKRISHNA
INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER EDUCATION AND APLIED SCIENCES, SURAT, GUJARAT.
Immature host defence mechanisms and invasive life support systems make
the premature neonate particularly susceptible to overwhelming infection.
Approximately 20% of very-low-birth-weight (VLBW)(birth weight <1,500 g)
preterm infants experience sepsis. Neonatal
septicaemia is a clinical syndrome characterized by signs and symptoms
of infection with or without accompanying bacteremia in the first month of
life. Objective: To study the
prevalence of sepsis in Low Birth Weight and Early Very Low Birth Weight
(<2.5 and <1.5 respectively) babies in neonatal unit, Surat, Gujarat and
to assess as a important predisposing factors causing neonatal septicemia and
thereby mortality in babies. Methodology: 460 blood cultures were studied from
neonates suspected for septicemia and checked the prevalence of different
isolates and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern in LBW/VLBW babies at
Department of Microbiology, SRICEAS, Surat. Results: Among 460 suspected neonates in the study period,
positivity was found in 96 cases, among
them, 60 (62.5%) were LBW &
VLBW. E.coli and S.aureus
were the predominant organisms causing sepsis in LBW/VLBW neonates. Case
fatality rate of sepsis was 34%, among
them. Among 96 isolates, 86 found as MDR (Multi Drug Resistant) spp.
Conclusions: The incidence of neonatal bacterial sepsis is 20.87% and
higher with LBW E. coli and S.aureus were found as the predominant organisms. Mortality
rate that is 50% were seen with infection of Pseudomonas followed by Klebsiella
spp that is 32.35%. Prevalence of MDR knocking the emergence of prevention
of neonatal sepsis and thereby mortality
in babies.
:: No: LSIC -113OO04 ::
PHOTOPERIODIC
TIME MEASUREMENT IN CONTROL OF SEASONAL REPRODUCTION IN THE TREE SPARROW, PASSER
MONTANUS
NAMRAM
SUSHINDRAJIT SINGH & ANAND SHANKER DIXIT
DEPARTMENT OF
ZOOLOGY, NORTH-EASTERN HILL UNIVERSITY, SHILLONG, MEGHALAYA, INDIA
Investigation on the mechanism of photoperiodic time measurement in
regulation of reproduction has been done in a passerine bird namely the tree
sparrow (Passer montanus). The photosensitive birds of both the sexes
were held under a short fixed photophase of 6 h in combination with varying
duration of dark phases 6L/6(2n+1)D, so that the period (T) of light-dark cycle
is lengthened systematically by 12 h increments, such as 12 (6L/6D), 24
(6L/18D), 36 (6L/30D), 48 (6L/42D), 60 (6L/54D), 72 (6L/66D) h. Besides a control group was
placed under long day length (14L/10D). The gonadal responses were observed in
control group showing that all the birds were photosensitive at the time of
commencement of the experiments. Gonadal growth and functions were observed in
the birds subjected to the cycles of 12, 36 and 60 h while no response was
found in the cycles of 24, 48 and 72 h. Our results show that photoperiodic response
in sparrows is the result of coincidence of light with the photo inducible
phase of an entrained endogenous circadian rhythm and are, thus, consistent
with the Bunning hypothesis. These results clearly indicated that tree sparrows
possess a photoperiodic response system that can detect changes in photoperiod
involving endogenous circadian rhythm to time their reproduction functions in
nature.
:: No: LSIC -114OO05 ::
BIOREMEDIATION OF
DISPERESED DYES BY BACTERIAL ISOLATES
NAMRATA BHATT AND HITESH SOLANKI
ECOLOGY LAB, DEPARTMENT OF
BOTANY, UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SCIENCES, GUJARAT UNIVERSITY,
AHMEDABAD – 380009.
The
requirement of present day society of chemical technology pertaining to
clothing is almost beyond comprehension. Systematic dyes have a wide range of
application in textile , paper and leather industry. Wastewater from such
textile industry is recalcitrant containing coloured dyes and toxic materials.
The remediation of coloured effluents in wastewater treatment system is mainly
physical chemical procedures, but it leads to generation of highly hazardous
sludge. Natural microbes to degrade dye have long been known for treating
textile effluents. A gram negative bacteria isolates are screened from effluent
sample of textile industry capable of decolourizing dispersed dye, Brown S3BL
and Yellow Brown-2RC which are mostly used in synthetic dying. In presence of
salt medium , 0.05 gm % dye is decolourized in acidic condition at room
temperature in 24 hours. Various parameters influenced efficient decolorization
of dyes by bacterial isolates have been studied and promising results are
reported.
:: No: LSIC -115OO06 ::
DEVELOPMENT
OF DATABASE FOR PRIMER DESIGNING ON
STRESS RESPONSE AND MORPHOLOGICAL STUDY IN CASTOR (RICINUS COMMUNIS L.)
NILESH BHOJANI*,
KISHAN A PATEL*, V.P.CHOVATIYA, S. ACHARYA, N.J. PATEL AND V.H.
KANBI
*AGRICULTURE
BOTANY DEPARTMENT, CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
JUNAGADHAGRILULTURALUNIVERSITY,
JUNAGADH (GUJARAT)
In the present
investigation, Fast PCRtool were used for primer designing for
which EST sequences are collected from
castor bean database viz. NCBI- EST database, TIGR-Castor Genome database. It
contains EST sequence for particular proteins, which are responsible for stress
response, early growth seedling, environmental stress etc. Some of the EST
sequences are thioredixin protein, NADP- malic protein, disease resistance
protein, Acyl co-a binding protein, and protein kinase collect from database
with important link to Primer sequences corresponding to each sequence is also
provided, which used for the primer designing for development of web based
primer database for particular Stress Response.
:: No: LSIC -116OO07 ::
2,4-DIHYDROXY-4’-METHOXY-Α-PHENYLACETOPHENONE OXIME [DHM-Α-PAO]
AS AN
ANALYTICAL REAGENT:STUDIES ON CO(II) CHELATE AND IMPORTANCE OF CO(II) ION IN
HUMAN LIFE
NITINKUMAR B.
PATEL*, VIKAS M. PATEL & PRATESH J. SHAH
SHREE
JAYENDRAPURI ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE, BHARUCH.
(AFFILIATED TO
VEER NARMAD SOUTH GUJARAT UNIVERSITY, SURAT-395 007)
Co(II) ion is
essential mineral needed in very small amounts in the diet. It is an integral
part of vitamin B12 (cobalamin), which is essential nutrition for human body.
2,4-Dihydroxy-4’-methoxy-α-phenylacetophenone
oxime [DHM-α-PAO] has been used for
the gravimetric and spectrophotometric determination of Co(II) at pH
= 9.0. Job's method of continuous variation and Yoe and Jones mole ratio method
show metal:ligand ratio in the complex to be 1:2. The molar absorptivity of
complex at 470 nm is found to be 6.49 x 10+2 lit.mol-1.cm-1
and Sandell's sensitivity is found to be 0.0907 μg/cm2. The
stability constant determined spectrophotometrically is found to be 5.24 x 109
and Gibb's free energy change for complex formation reaction is calculated to
be -13.343 K.Cal/mole. The Beer law is obeyed up to 24.04 ppm of Co(II) ion at
470 nm. From TGA studies, the energy of activation for the decomposition step
has been calculated using Broido method. The reagent has been successfully
applied for the determination of Co(II) in Cobalt metal sample.
:: No: LSIC -117OO08 ::
DEVELOPMENT
OF NEW BIO-CHEMICAL METHOD FOR REDUCTION OF NITRATE AND FLUORIDE FROM DRINKING
WATER
R. S. DAVE* AND M. T. MACHHAR**
*P.G CENTER IN
CHEMISTRY, ART’S SCIENCE AND COMMERCE COLLEGE PILWAI (NORTH GUJARAT)
**J. & J.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, NADIAD (CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT)
The amount of fluoride
and nitrate are excess has been found in the ground water. For the remove of
fluoride and nitrite from drinking water sample some physico-chemical analysis
and some new bio-chemical method have been investigated. Bore well water is
generally used for drinking and other domestic purpose in the area. The use of
fertilizer and pesticides, manure, lime, septic tank refuse dump ect .are the
main sources of drinking water pollution. Bore well water is used in domestic
and drinking consumption, So that assess water quality index, we have carried
out the bio –chemical methods as well as physico-chemical analysis of bore well
drinking water samples. Temp. , pH,
Dissolved oxygen, TDS, sulphate, phosphate, nitrate and fluoride values are
measured by analysis kit and manual methods. For the bio chemical methods the
ark of Neem leaves and other leaves of trees were used. A few amounts of
fluoride and nitrite can be adsorbed by these trees ark’s.
:: No: LSIC -118OO09 ::
PHOTOPERIODISM IN THE GONADAL RESPONSE OF
THE MALE YELLOW-BREASTED BUNTING, EMBERIZA
AUREOLA
RAMITA SOUGRAKPAM & Anand Shanker
Dixit
DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY, NORTH-EASTERN HILL
UNIVERSITY, SHILLONG, MEGHALAYA, INDIA
Studies were conducted to determine the effects of intermittent
light–dark cycles on gonadal growth and body weight in adult male
Yellow-breasted bunting. Our experiment was designed to investigate if
intermittent symmetrical photoperiods are more effective when they coincide
with the photosensitive phase of CPR. Groups of photosensitive male buntings
were kept under the light regimes: 2 L: 2 D, 3 L: 3 D, 4 L: 4 D, 6L: 6D and 12 L:
12 D besides two control groups under 9
L: 15 D and 14 L: 10 D for a period of 4 weeks. Testicular response was
observed only in 2 L: 2 D, 3 L: 3 D, 4 L: 4 D, 12 L: 12 D and 14 L: 10 D cycles
but not in birds exposed to 9 L: 15 D. However, testicular growth differed
among photostimulatory groups depending on the number of light pulses falling
in the photosensitive phase of an entrained endogenous circadian rhythm. The
results of this experiment are consistent with an avian external coincidence
model indicating that circadian rhythmicity is involved during the initiation
of the testicular growth in buntings.
:: No: LSIC -119OO10 ::
INTERACTIONS BETWEEN FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR AND INSULIN SIGNALING IN
EARLY VERTEBRATE MORPHOGENESIS
SEEMA BORGAVE1,2 AND SURENDRA GHASKADBI2
1ZOOLOGY DEPARTMENT, S.N. ARTS, D.J.M. COMMERCE AND B.N.S. SCIENCE
COLLEGE, SANGAMNER 422 605, INDIA
2 DIVISION OF ANIMAL SCIENCES, AGHARKAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE, G.G. AGARKAR
ROAD, PUNE- 411004, INDIA
A number of growth and differentiation-inducing molecules play
important roles in vertebrate embryonic development. Role of individual growth factors in
development are generally studied by altering the endogenous levels of the
growth factor or by expressing it ectopically. Excess fibroblast growth factor
(FGF) adversely affects developing nervous system and mesodermal structures
whereas insulin, at optimum concentrations, accelerates growth of early
vertebrate embryos. In pregnant diabetic women, there is a significant drop in
insulin levels with concurrent elevated FGF levels. Diabetic mothers often give
birth to offsprings with several congenital abnormalities, which are reduced to
some extent by insulin supplement. This work was initiated in the quest of
indentifying a possible crosstalk between FGF and insulin signaling pathways,
if any, during vertebrate early embryonic development using chick embryo as a
model system. Early gastrulating chick embryos were cultured in vitro and
treated with various doses of FGF, insulin or combinations of both to check if
there is reversal of adverse effects of FGF with insulin supplementation. FGF
and insulin regulate early development mainly through MAP kinase (MAPK) and PI3
kinase pathways. Activation of MAPK is crucial for neural induction and
somitogenesis. Effects of an inhibitor of MAPK and recovery of embryonic
structures after supplementation with either FGF or insulin were also studied.
Our results suggest a possible and interesting interaction between FGF and
insulin during vertebrate embryonic development which may provide important
clues regarding early events in diabetic embryopathy.
:: No: LSIC -120OO11 ::
STUDY OF HEAVY
METAL IONS PRESENT IN VEGETATION AT VATVA GIDC INDUSTRIAL ZONE
SHEEBA MENON
& PUNIT TRIPATHI
ANINAGAR
SCIENCE COLLEGE, RAMBAUG, MANINAGAR, AHMEDABAD-380008
Mob.
09879213025, ksm51171@yahoo.co
Renaissance brought an Industrial revolution
in Europe which ultimately spread over the globe. It provides lavish living for
human beings, yet the price we and our next generations will have to pay.
The possible pollutants in the effluents are
sulphate, sulphide, dissolved and suspended solids and heavy metals like Zinc
and Iron. Cyanide also occurs in seeds of apples, apricots, cherries, peaches
and plums in plants. Nickel reduces the total chlorophyll content in leaves of
plants, thus reducing photosynthetic activity of plants.
Industrial
effluents are highly toxic to the seed germination and seedling growth. In the
nearly 400-km stretch between Vapi in Southern Gujarat and Vatva in Northern
Gujarat called the Golden corridor, an industrialist's dream come true. In
Gujarat, during the monsoon effluents overflow from the rivulet and destroy
farms.
:: No: LSIC -121OO12 ::
NEWER APPROACH
OF MONITORING ORGANIC REACTIONS USING 1, 1, DIPHENYL-2-PICRYLHYDRAZYL STABLE
OXIDANT
VIRAJ
PARESHBHAI JATAKIYA*, KIRAN MANUBHAI PATEL, R. BADMANABAN & DHRUBO JYOTI SEN
SHRI SARVAJANIK
PHARMACY COLLEGE, ARVIND BAUG, MEHSANA-384001, GUJARAT
The structure
activity relationship study for the synthesized eight compounds has been
divided into two series: 2-substituted and 4-substituted phenyl ureas having
variable atoms in (X). X=O (urea) and X=S (thiourea) for carboxylic acid and
carboxamide substitutions in phenyl ring produces open chain ureas which have
been screened for CNS depression study by using closed chain ureas to identify
the correlation analogy between closed chain and open chain ureas on CNS
depression and sleeping time potentiation. But in the present study we have
taken the part of work related to the “Organic reactions monitoring”. This
approach is there to support and serve as a tool for monitoring the organic
reaction synthesis at laboratory level to get a basic and preliminary
conclusion for the substitution and linkage by means of electron donating atom
of a molecule potential. It may be a useful tool for a researcher and scientist
to ascertain the reactions in rapid way.
:: No: LSIC -122PO1 ::
STUDY OF THE PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS
OF TWO LAKES AT-NARDIPUR AND SOJA UNDER BIOTIC STRESS”
1A.
C. PATEL, AND R. S. PATEL
1 DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, SHETH L. H. SCIENCE COLLEGE, MANSA-382845
2DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY , KKSJ SCIENCE COLLEGE, MANINAGAR, AHMEDABAD,
GUJARAT, INDIA.
The present study deals with comparative study of the
periodic and aperiodic variations of Physico-chemical status of two lakes,
Nardipur and Soja of Gandhinagar District, Gujarat India. Lakes are situated on
Mansa-Kalol highway of Gujarat state. Both Lakes having natural freshwater body
and irregular in shape. Nardipur lake is located between 23020’09’’N
to 23020’11’’N longitude and 72033’47’’E to 72034’03’’E
Latitude and Soja lake is located between 23021’47’’N to 23022’49’’N
longitude and 72034’58’’E to 72035’05’’E Latitude. It is
oldest lake. Water is essential for living organisms especially like Flora and
Fauna, observed through various field trips. A comparative study of the
periodic and aperiodic variation of Physico-chemical status of two lakes was
studied in year January to June 2011. Both the lakes are biotic ally affected
by various anthropogenic activities. In the present study water characteristics
of two lakes have been compared the water quality. Different Parameters
analyzed like pH, Fluoride, COD, BOD, Chloride, Alkalinity, Total Hardness, Calcium,
Calcium Hardness, Magnesium, Magnesium Hardness, DO, EC and TDS. The result
indicates that the both lakes are in polluted condition.
:: No: LSIC -123PO2 ::
ISOLATION AND
CHARACTERIZATION OF PSYCHROTROPHIC LIPASE PRODUCER FROM PUSHKAR LAKE, AJMER
ANUPAMA P.
PATHAK & MAKARAND N. CHEREKAR
SCHOOL OF LIFE
SCIENCES, SRTM UNIVERSITY, NANDED 431606, MS, INDIA
PushkarLake is holy lake situated in Ajmer district of Rajasthan. In
our investigation we have performed series of experiment to determine physico-
chemical characters of lake water. We have also isolated a potent lipase
producer which is Gram – ve, non-spore
forming motile rod. The isolate was further identified as pseudomonas spp.
Lipolytic activity of organism was determined using tributyrin as a substrate.
Remarkable zone of clearance was recorded around colony after incubation of
eight days. Remarkable lipolytic activity was observed at 4oC at
neutral pH.
:: No: LSIC -124PO3 ::
GENOMOLECULAR SYSTEMATICS FOR THE
AUTHENTICATIONOF HERBAL PRODUCTS
ASHA ARORA* AND JAISHREE MEENA**
* DEPTT. OF BOTANY & BIOTECH.,
B.N.P.G.GIRLS COLLEGE, UDAIPUR (RAJ.)
**DEPTT. OF BOTANY, B.N.P.G.GIRLS COLLEGE,
UDAIPUR (RAJ.)
Use of indigenous drugs from plant origin
forms a major part of complementary and alternative medicine/traditional
medicine. These drugs need proper standardization and have to be accurate i.e.
should be free from intentionally or unintentionally adulteration. Current focus on chemotype-driven
fingerprinting and related techniques requires integration with genotype-driven
molecular techniques. So, that an optimal characterization of botanical materialism
is possible. Genetically validated and technologically standardized
herbal medicines may be derived using a safe path of pharmacological approach
based on traditional knowledge database.
:: No: LSIC -125PO4 ::
SCREENING OF EXTRACTS OF PROSOPUS SPICIGERA
(LIN) FOR ANTIDIABETIC ACTIVITY IN EXPERIMENTAL MICE MODEL
B.M. GORE, A.J.
RAO & V.I. KATCHI
DEPT. OF
ZOOLOGY, BHAVAN’S COLLEGE, ANDHERI (W),MUMBAI. MAHARASHTRA
The present study was
aimed at evaluating the anti-diabetic potential of ethanolic extracts of leaves
of Prosopus spicigera on streptozotocin induced mice models. Total RBCs
& WBCs count and differential WBC count was studied along with serum
protein, glucose and lipid content were estimated. ALP, AST,ALT & LDH were
estimated to evaluate the two functions. STZ diabetes induced mice fed
with P. spicigera extracts showed
value of blood glucose 100 mg% comparable to those treated with insulin.
Similarly all the parameters studied in the mice fed with P. spicigera were
comparable to those of controls well as those treated with insulin. The results
confirm the anti-diabetic activity of P. spicigera leaf extracts.
:: No: LSIC -126PO5 ::
A COMPARATIVE
STUDY OF INFILTRATION RATES OF DIFFERENT SOLVENTS IN DIFFERENT SOILS
BHARATKUMAR
BULAKHIDAS PATEL & RAKESHKUMAR ISHWARLAL PATEL
SHETH M. N.SCIENCE COLLEGE, PATAN-384 265.
The importance of soil-water system in nature and in the life of men
has been realised since the beginning of the civilization and men’s awakening
about his surroundings. The geochemical changes give rise to various kinds of
formation of soils. The soil of Gujarat state is saline, saline-alkali or
alkali in nature. The different soils have different permeability, which is
affected by various parameters. Solvent is a one of these important parameter,
hence in present study, the effect of different solvents on the infiltration
rates of different types of soil has been studied. For the present study,
various solvents like CCl4,
CH3 OH, H2O, CS2 etc. are used.
:: No: LSIC -127PO6 ::
PRODUCTION OF
BIOSURFACTANT BY PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA CH23
C.D.AFUWALE*, H.A
MODI.** & S.A. KAPADIYA ***
* & ***
P.G.CENTER OF MICROBIOLOGY, SMT S.M. PANCHAL
SCIENCE COLLEGE, TALOD
** DEPARTMENT OF LIFE SCIENCES , SCHOOL OF
SCIENCES, GUJARAT UNIVERSITY.
Petroleum
Hydrocarbons are the most obvious pollutants in the both terrestrial &
aquatic realm. Its Damage in agriculture
field and normal water system are well documented. Biosurfactant are produced
during Hydrocarbon degradation by Bacteria, Which help them to absorb,
emulsify, and solubilize the water- immiscible Hydrocarbon. These agents reduce
surface tension and viscosity of Hydrocarbon mixtures. Biosurfactant vary in
their chemical properties and molecular size. Low molecular weight surfactants
are glycolipid like Rahmnolipid. A Rahmnolipid producing bacterium Pseudomonas
aeruginosa CH23 was previously isolated from the crude oil contaminated
soil. After morphological, biochemical and physiological identification, the
strain was confirmed by partial DNA sequencing. Biosurfactant was produced by
the bacteria by growing it on medium containing glycerol as additional carbon
source. The crude extract was obtained and its presence was confirmed by
hemolysis test, emulsification test drop collapse test and measurement of cell-
surface hydrophobicity. The present study indicates that renewable and
relatively inexpensive resource can be efficiently used for biodegradation of
oil-spills.
:: No: LSIC -128PO7 ::
BENEFICIAL
EFFECTS OF AMINO ACIDS AGAINST FLUORIDE INDUCED LIVER TOXICITY
JOSHI DIPTI
& SUNITA CHAWLA
GUJARAT ARTS
AND SCIENCE COLLEGE ,ELLIS BRIDGE, AHMEDABAD - 380 006.
**ZOOLOGY DEPT. SCHOOL OF SCIENCES, GUJARAT UNIVERSITY,
**ZOOLOGY DEPT. SCHOOL OF SCIENCES, GUJARAT UNIVERSITY,
AHMEDABAD-380009
Sodium fluoride (NaF) was
administered at a dose of 5mg/kg b wt orally to male mice for 30 days. The
effect of withdrawal upon cessation of NaF ingestion and administration of
amino acids viz. glycine (1mg/animal/day) and glutamine (1mg/animal/day) alone
and in combination were investigated. NaF treatment brought about a significant
decline in the levels of total protein, total ascorbic acid, glutathione,
activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase with a
significant increase in the lipid peroxide levels in the liver. Fluoride
induced effects were not completely reversed by the withdrawal of the
treatment. However, supplementation of amino acids, glycine and glutamine alone
and in combination in the withdrawal period was more conducive for recovery of
fluoride induced toxic effects.
:: No: LSIC -129PO8 ::
CHANGES IN
SUGARS DURING PETAL SENESCENCE IN CUT FLOWERS OF COSMOS BIPINNATUS
GORAL JANI AND
ARCHANA MANKAD
DEPARTMENT OF
BOTANY, SCHOOL OF SCIENCES, GUJARAT UNIVERSITY, AHMEDABAD-380009, GUJARAT.
Various parameters of sugar metabolism such as total sugars, reducing
sugars and non-reducing sugars metabolites and corresponding enzymic activity
of invertase was studied during the shelf-life of cut flowers of three
varieties – Sonata White, Sonata Pink and Sonata Carmine of Cosmos
bipinnatus Cav. The stabilized amount of total sugars in all the three
varieties were found to be decreasing during the later phase of post-harvest
shelf life whereas the reducing sugars had a decreasing trend with a rise
before pre-senescent phase. The amount of non-reducing sugars showed increase
during the evaluation period with a fall near the pre-senescent stage. The
invertase activity in all the three varieties was found to be decreasing. This
suggests that the role of some metabolism which maintained the amount of total
sugars initially even under the cut conditions when there was no other source
of nutrition for the cut flowers. The later drop in the amounts could have
acted as a trigger of senescence. The decrease in the reducing sugars was
possibly due to their incorporation into non-reducing sugars. The increase in
the non-reducing sugars can also be attributed to their accumulation because of
lesser activity of catabolic enzyme (invertase). But the trigger of senescence
caused the breakdown of non-reducing sugars leading to rise in reducing sugars
before pre-senescent period. The lowered
activity of invertase was possibly due to inactivation of invertase or increase
in invertase inhibitor protein. Among the three varieties, the carmine variety
was found to perform better in terms of significant difference in the values of
the parameters studied.
:: No: LSIC -130PO9 ::
COMPARISON OF THE PHYSICO-CHEMICAL STATUS OF TWO LAKES-
MALAP LAKE AND MINDHAL LAKE, UNDER BIOTIC STRESS” OF VISNAGAR TALUKA IN MEHSANA
DISTRICT, GUJARAT, INDIA.
1 H.V.JOSHI & 2R. S. PATEL
1DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, GUJARAT ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE.
2DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY , KKSJ SCIENCE COLLEGE, MANINAGAR , AHMEDABAD,
GUJARAT, INDIA.
Visnagar city is located in north Gujarat.
Visnagar taluka is popularly known as ‘Shikshan. Nagari’ and also
known as Copper city. The climate of visnagar is tropical arid to marginal
semi-arid. It is strongly periodic and seasonal. There are many fresh water
bodies are situated at and around Visnagar taluka. The present study deals with
the physico-chemical status of two lakes, MALAP lake and MINDHAL lake, under biotic stress”. MALAP
lake is natural fresh water body. MINDHAL lake, is also situated near Visnagar.
MINDHAL lake lake is natural fresh water body having 8 hector area. These water
bodies has dense growth of algae and planktons in its. Physico-chemical status of two lakes belongs to Visnagar
Taluka were studied in year January to
June 2011. Both the lakes are biotically affected by various anthropogenic
activities. In the present study water characteristics of two lakes have been
compared the water quality. Different Parameters carried out like temperature,
pH, Fluoride, COD, BOD, Phosphate, Sodium, Chloride, Alkalinity, Total
Hardness, Calcium, DO and TDS. The result indicates that the both lakes are in
polluted condition. It is evident that MALAP Lake was found to be more polluted
in compare to MINDHAL Lake. Mittal & Sengar (1990) investigated phytoplankton
diversity in relation to certain physico-chemical characteristics and observed
direct correlation with conductivity, dissolved solids, suspended solids,
turbidity, D.O. and B.O.D. Tripathi and Pandey (1990) observed higher value of
total hardness and stated that it may be due to polluted water of the ponds. Various physico-chemical parameter like Different Parameters analyzed
like pH, Fluoride, COD, BOD, Chloride, Alkalinity, Total Hardness, Calcium,
Calcium Hardness, Magnesium, Magnesium Hardness, DO, EC and TDS. The result
indicates that the both lakes are in polluted condition phosphate, chloride,
done and measured here data where analyzed by standard international method
mentioned in APHA(2005).
:: No: LSIC -131PO10 ::
RESPONSE OF
DILL TO FLUORIDE AS A SOIL POLLUTANT
JITENDRA
SHIVABHAI PATEL &1GANPATBHAI REVABHAI PATEL
THE H.N.S.B.LTD
SCIENCE COLLEGE, HIMATNAGAR, GUJARAT, INDIA.
1CHEMISTRY DEPT. SETH M.N.SCIENCE COLLEGE,
PATAN, GUJARAT, INDIA
Dill (Anethum graveolens) is an annual plant
and seed are used for medicinal purpose. Dill water is prepared from the seed
and it is a popular remedy for an upset stomach, hiccups or insomnia. Fluoride
is not an essential element for plants higher concentration is phytotoxic. Dill
was selected for study and seed were sown in pots, where soil was contaminated
as control, 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500mg NaF/kg soil. The growth in terms of root
and stem length, leaf number, Fresh and dry weight of root, stem and leaf of
control and treated plants were recorded at regular intervals. Reproductive
growth i.e. number, weight of flower and fruit inflorescence and seed weight
were recorded. More than 100 ppm NaF retarded the root, stem elongation, weight
of root, stem and leaf, Inhibitory effect was dependent an organ sensitivity in
the order of root>stem>leaf. Adverse effect was visible even in very
young plant. More than 200 ppm delayed the flowering in Dill and flowering did
not occur plants grown on 500 ppm contaminated soil. Seed weight was also
decreased and decrease was correlated with concentration, Thus responce of Dill
to fluoride can be predicted by studying the growth of very young plant.
:: No: LSIC -132PO11 ::
FORMATION CONSTANT OF TRANSITION METAL CHELATES WITH 2,2’ BIPYRIDYL AMINE ,
1-2 AND 1-3 DIAMINO PROPANE
L. S. BHUTADIYA & M.P.BHRAHMBHATT
SHETH M. N. SCIENCE COLLEGE, PATAN - 384
265.
Formation of 1:1:1 ternary complex species (MAL)
has been inferred and the relevant equilibrium has been established using
potentiometric technique on the basis of interaction of M2+ ions{M=
Cd(II) } with ligand A [A= 2,2’Bipyridyl amine] in the presence of the ligand L
[ L = 1-2 ,1-3 Diamino propane ] in aqueous medium at constant ionic strength
of 0.2 Mole dm-3 and temperatures 250C .An attempt has
been made to for obtain the extent of metal ion distribution among the various
species over the entire pH-range of study.
:: No: LSIC -133PO12 ::
NTEGRATED
NITROGEN MANAGEMENT ALONG WITH MICRONUTRIENTS IN RAINFED SORGHUM AND ITS
RESIDUAL EFFECT ON SESAME
N. I. PATEL, J. J. PATEL AND B.T.PATEL
AICRPDA,CWMPR & RE, SARDARKRUSHINAGAR DANTIWADA, AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY,
AICRPDA,CWMPR & RE, SARDARKRUSHINAGAR DANTIWADA, AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY,
SARDARKRUSHINAGAR-
385 506.
A field experiment was conducted during
Kharif seasons of
2007 and 2010 on loamy sand soils at AICRPDA centre, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar to study Integrated nitrogen management along with micronutrients in rainfed sorghum and its residual effect on sesame .The experimental soil during period of experimentation was low in native Azotobacter population, available N and Fe and Zn whereas, medium in available P2O5 content. Eight treatments of T1:Control, T2: 100 % RDN - urea, T3: 50 % RDN - urea+ 50 % RDN - Vermi compost(VC) , T4: 50 % RDN -urea+ 50 % RDN -(Gliricidia loppings)GL,T5: T3+Azotobacter, T6: T4+ Azotobacter, T7: T5+ 8 kg ZnSO4 /ha+ 15 kg FeSO4/ha and T8 :T6+ 8 kg ZnSO4 /ha+ 15 kg FeSO4/ha were tested under randomized block design replicated three times. Application of 40 kg N (half recommended dose of N) through urea along with 40 kg N (HRD-N) through Gliricidia manuring/ vermi compost with Azotobacter (Azo-8) inoculation as well as addition of 8 kg ZnSO4 /ha and 15 kg FeSO4/ha to sorghum and 20 kg N/ha (HRDN-Urea) to sesamum sown as residual crop for getting higher yield and monetary return . Incorporation of Gliricidia leaf manuring as well as vermi compost in soil also improved the fertility status and physical properties of soil. (Key words: Sorghum, Sesame,Fodder, Yield, Nitrogen, Phosphorus,Potassium,Bulk density,maximum water holding capacity, soil moisture, Economics).
2007 and 2010 on loamy sand soils at AICRPDA centre, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar to study Integrated nitrogen management along with micronutrients in rainfed sorghum and its residual effect on sesame .The experimental soil during period of experimentation was low in native Azotobacter population, available N and Fe and Zn whereas, medium in available P2O5 content. Eight treatments of T1:Control, T2: 100 % RDN - urea, T3: 50 % RDN - urea+ 50 % RDN - Vermi compost(VC) , T4: 50 % RDN -urea+ 50 % RDN -(Gliricidia loppings)GL,T5: T3+Azotobacter, T6: T4+ Azotobacter, T7: T5+ 8 kg ZnSO4 /ha+ 15 kg FeSO4/ha and T8 :T6+ 8 kg ZnSO4 /ha+ 15 kg FeSO4/ha were tested under randomized block design replicated three times. Application of 40 kg N (half recommended dose of N) through urea along with 40 kg N (HRD-N) through Gliricidia manuring/ vermi compost with Azotobacter (Azo-8) inoculation as well as addition of 8 kg ZnSO4 /ha and 15 kg FeSO4/ha to sorghum and 20 kg N/ha (HRDN-Urea) to sesamum sown as residual crop for getting higher yield and monetary return . Incorporation of Gliricidia leaf manuring as well as vermi compost in soil also improved the fertility status and physical properties of soil. (Key words: Sorghum, Sesame,Fodder, Yield, Nitrogen, Phosphorus,Potassium,Bulk density,maximum water holding capacity, soil moisture, Economics).
:: No: LSIC -134PO13 ::
SCREENING AND
OPTIMIZATION OF LIPASE PRODUCING BACTERIA FROM CRUDE OIL CONTAMINATED SOIL
P. B. TALATI,
S.A. KAPADIYA, C.D.AFUWALE
P.G.CENTER OF
MICROBIOLOGY, SMT S.M. PANCHAL SCIENCE
COLLEGE, TALOD
Lipase enzymes are widely
used in many industries. Chemically
lipases are Triacyl glycerol hydrolyses which catalyse the hydrolysis of
glycerol and long chain of fatty acids. Lipase is synthesized by variety of
micro-organisms which grow on fats and oil by the virtue of esterification and
trans-esterification. In present investigation, screening of lipase producing
bacteria is done by plate assay to detect bacterial lipases. The samples are
collected from various petroleum contaminated soils from various petrol pumps
and garages and soil near oil wells. Lipolytic bacteria were grown on media containing Tributyrin and Tween 80. The
isolates showing maximum activity were identified, characterized, and enriched.
Finally different media parameters like Temperature, pH, Aeration/Agitation,
incubation period and substrate concentration.
:: No: LSIC -135OP14 ::
ISOLATION AND
CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOUNDSFROM PSEUDOMONAS SPECIES
PAVANKUMAR
BHARATKUMAR PATEL
DEPARTMENT OF
CHEMISTRY,SCHOOL OF SCIENCE GUJARAT
UNIVERSITY,AHMEDABAD-380009
Biosurfactantas are effective
antimicrobial agent and provide a
promising alternative to synthetic medicine.One of most studied biosurfactant
is glycolipid which isaccumulated by Pseudmonas Putida strain XRF-6 and
associated antimicrobial activity,was quantified
during phosphate limited culture.Total
5.4 g/l biosurfactnt produced after 84hrs of fermentation.it have ability to
aeduced surface tension of water to 28 nM/m.Partial structure characterization
of biosurfactants was carried by using Infarared spectroscopy.
:: No: LSIC -136OP15 ::
ASSESSMENT
OF THE BACTERIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF RURAL GROUNDWATER SUPPLIES IN NORTH GUJARAT
REGION
P.M. PATEL1 AND S.A.BHATT2
DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, KADI
SARVAVISHWAVIDAYALAYA, GANDHINAGAR 3820231. DEPARTMENT OF LIFE
SCIENCES, HEMCHANDRACHARYA NORTH GUJARAT UNIVERSITY, PATAN 3842652,
GUJARAT. payal1311@gmail.com
The aim of this study was to
evaluate bacteriological quality of drinking water from groundwater supplies in North Gujarat region towards creating awareness against
diarrhoea
and other diseases associated with consumption of unsafe ground water. A bacteriological survey was performed
on 240 untreated, individual, rural groundwater supplies which included bore wells,
dug wells and hand pumps. The samples
were subjected to the detection of total coliform, faecal coliform, Escherichia coli, faecal streptococci, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus
spp. and heterotrophic plate count. The results
showed that 42%
samples were contaminated by at least one coliform or
indicator bacterium. Also, 25% of the supplies contained faecal coliform
and 10% contained faecal streptococci.
Bacterial densities were related to the type of water supply with drilled wells
containing fewer total coliform, faecal coliform, faecal streptococci and
heterotrophic plate count bacteria than dug wells or hand pumps. Water supplies
that were shallower, older and lacking adequate casing characteristically were
more heavily contaminated with indicator bacteria than supplies that were
deeper, of more recent construction and with sufficient casing. Consumer
awareness and monitoring of rural groundwater supplies are suggested methods to
reduce the risk of waterborne disease.
:: No: LSIC -137PO16 ::
BIOTECHNOLOGICAL
APPROACH FOR UTILIZATION OF AGRICULTURAL BY-PRODUCTS: AN OVERVIEW
PRAKASH KUMAR
SARANGI AND HARA
PRASAD SAHOO
DEPARTMENT OF
BOTANY & BIOTECHNOLOGY, RAVENSHAW UNIVERSITY, CUTTACK, INDIA-753003
About 500 million
tonnes of agro-industrial waste-materials are generated per year in India by
the milling, brewing and various agriculture and food based industries. Most of these by-products contain three major
structural polymers such as cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin. These are the
major source of feed for domestic animals
containing carbohydrate and phenolic compounds in high proportion
Accumulation of wastes not only results
in the deterioration of the environment, but also losses potentially important
compounds inside them. Biological degradation, now-a-days, has become an
increasingly popular substitute for the treatment of agricultural, industrial,
organic as well as toxic wastes. These materials can be considered as valuable
resources mainly due to the fact that they can be bio-converted easily into
valuable products. These wastes can be processed to yield a number of value
added products, such as biofuels like biohydrogen, bioethanol along with a
variety of chemicals. For the production of value-added compounds, a wide range
of treatment methods such as physical, chemical, biological can be employed.
Various phenolics like ferulic acid and vanillin are obtained through microbial
treatment of agro-wastes.
:: No: LSIC -138PO17 ::
SYNTHESIS AND
BIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF SOME NEW PYRAZOLINES
1S.D.DESAI and T. M. Upadhyay
1SHETH M.
N.SCIENCE COLLEGE,PATAN-384 265.
DISHMAN
FARMACUTICAL & CHEMICALS LTD., AHMEDABAD
Mob.+91 97258
84564, sddesai_2006@yahoo.co.in
Title compounds
2-pyrazoline have been prepared by reaction of 2’-hydroxy-3’, 5’ di
iodo-4’-ethoxy substituted phenyl chalcone react with 2,4-di nitro phenyl
hydrazine hydrate to gives 1-2,4-di nitro-3-(2’-hydroxy-3’ ,5’ di
iodo-4’-ethoxy phen-1’ yl)-5-substituted phenyl-2-pyrazoline (1a-g).The
structural assignment of the compounds was based on elements analysis and IR, 1H
NMR and Mass spectral data. All the synthesized compounds have been screened
for their antimicrobial activity to gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial
strains and antifungal activity. The antimicrobial activities of the
synthesized compounds have been compared with standard drugs like Amoxycillin,
Ciprofloxecine and Griseofulvin. The purity of synthesized compounds have been
checked by TLC.
:: No: LSIC -139PO18 ::
THE PREVALENCE
OF DIABETES MELLITUS AND ITS RISK FACTOR IN GANDHINAGAR
* SHITAL I.
VYAS & ** AJIT V. PANDYA
*
GOVERNMENT SCIENCE COLLEGE, GANDHINAGAR,
GUJARAT.
**C.U. SHAH
SCIENCE COLLEGE, AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT.
The present study
was conducted by us from the general hospital, Gandhinagar, District NCD cell
and selective places in the Gandhinagar covering a population of 7877 from
January, 2011 to July, 2011 by using a predesigned and pretested Performa to
find out the risk of diabetes in general population by using Indian Diabetes
Risk Score. The prevalence of type-1 diabetes mellitus was 1.73% and the
prevalence of type-2 diabetes mellitus was 98.26% of 7877 samples studied
including male and female. The Maximum prevalence was in the 51-60 yrs. age
group 17.50% male and 14.57% female with a total of 32.07%. The obesity in the
type-2 variety was 68.5% is significantly high. The correlations of age, BMI,
obesity, stress, family history was correlated positively for prevalence of
diabetes in both male and female.
:: No: LSIC -140PO19 ::
MISMATCH
DETECTION IN CHLAMYDOMONAS REINHARDTII USING MutS PROTEIN BY TILLING TECHNOLOGY
SOMNATH SOMNATH
ROY & KRISHNENDU SEN BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY,
C/O- USHA BOSE,
EAST OF SIBANI CINEMA HALL, KAMRARMATH, CINEMA ROAD, BANKURA,
WEST BENGAL,
PIN-722101
Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
is a unicellular green alga and generation of mismatches in DNA of
Chlamydomonas can occur frequently when exposed to mutating chemicals (EMS).
The effect of mutation can be studied in terms of mismatches in nucleotides and
certain proteins can also detect mismatches by getting attached to those
mismatches and one member of such group of proteins is MutS. It can bind to
mismatches and the degree of binding can be indicated in terms of signals emitted
when MutS is tagged to green fluorescent protein (GFP) in terms of fluorescence
or production of blue colour by breakdown of x-gal in presence of
beta-galactosidase covalently attached to MutS.
:: No: LSIC -141PO20 ::
EFFECT OF PYRAMID ON SEED GERMINATION
SUYASH VASAVA AND MAULIK GADANI
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, ST. XAVIER’S
COLLEGE, NAVRANGPURA,
AHMEDABAD – 380009
In
the present study investigation has been made to explore the effect of an
enclosed pyramidal structure on seed germination. Pyramidal shape dome has been
prepared from the hard board keeping the ideal dimension in reference and
seed-sown pot has been placed under it. Data has been taken for 96 hours.
Simultaneously another pot was kept under normal environmental conditions as
the control set for comparison. It was observed that pyramidal structure has
positive influence on the seed germination.
:: No: LSIC -142PO21 ::
PHYTOREMEDIATION (MULTI-PROCESS SYSTEM) OF
METAL CONTAMINATED SITES OF VATAVA INDUSTRIAL ZONE OF GUJARAT
ZEEL H. VADHWANA AND HITESH A. SOLANKI
ECOLOGY LAB , DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY,
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SCIENCES, GUJARAT
UNIVERSITY,
AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT – INDIA
To meet the challenges presented by
environmental pollution, the goal of bioremediation is to reduce the amount and
availability of hazardous chemical compounds and convert them to useful or at
least innocuous products. Increases in environmental contamination lead to a
progressive deterioration of environmental quality. This condition challenges
our global society to find effective measures of remediation to reverse the
negative conditions that severely threaten human and environmental health. Most
elements exist in a variety of forms that differ in their availability and
toxicity to humans and to other forms of life. Vatava Industrial Zone of
Gujarat: Vatva (22°56'59"N
72°37'47"E). It is one of the oldest and largest estates in the
state, spread over an area of more than 491 hectares, and having over 1800
industrial units in four Phases. The Vatava Industrial estate houses varied
industries likes of plastics, light & heavy engineering, machinery &
components, chemicals, paints, pharmaceuticals, foundries, textile, etc.
Effective remediation processes for persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and
metals are a significant need in today is industrialized environment. Examples
of organic contaminants of concern are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs),
total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) and pesticides. Metals of concern include
copper, cadmium, nickel, lead, zinc and arsenic. We developed an effective
multi-process phytoremediation system (MPPS) (plant-based bioremediation). The
system is applicable to any soil system where plant growth is feasible. An
added benefit of the MPPS is significantly increased in general plant stress
tolerance. This includes tolerance to heat, drought, moisture and salt.
A number of techniques have been investigated
for remediation of POPs and/or metals from soils. However, they are
ineffective, too slow, too costly or too cumbersome. In situ microbial
bioremediation has been attempted, however low biomass usually limits the
efficacy of such systems, and it is not useful for metals. Conversely,
phytoremediation holds great promise and has received recent attention for
remediation of POPs and metals in soils.
