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• Isolation of Cellulose-rich Elite Clones of Dendrocalamus strictus

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S. Jolly , R. K. Garg , K. J. Kaur , K. R. Yadav , R. K. Sharma , R. M. Kothari

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Indian Forester, Vol 127, No 7 (2001), Pagination: 763-769

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Analyses of reducing sugars (RS), starch, cellulose and moisture content from 137 samples of Bamhoo, Dendrocalamus strictus, were carried out during October, 1995 and January, 1996. On dry weight basis, these analyses revealed reducing sugars in 0.2-6.5% range, starch in zero - 15.2% range and cellulose in 44-58% range, except in ten samples, it ranged 60-65%. Analysis of such data qualified sample from Kothi area to be an elite by virtue of its (i) 61% cellulose content, about 10% over the average value and (ii) meager reducing sugars and poor starch content in contrast to a general trend found in the population. The correlation profiles in the population indicated what when high amount of starch was detected, amount of RS too was high, so also cellulose. Conversely, when low amount of starch was detected, amount of RS too was low, so also cellulose. Based on regression analysis, it is hypothesized that starch was probably mobilised to RS which in turn enhanced cellulose synthesis; conversely, meager amount of starch reflected lower levels of RS and in turn lower level of cellulose.

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• Effect of Mycorrhizae on the Growth of Eucalyptus tereticornis Seedlings in Nursery in Different Geo-climatic Conditions

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R. K. Garg , A. K. Pandey , D. Goyal , R. K. Sharma

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Indian Forester, Vol 125, No 7 (1999), Pagination: 684-689

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To identify an efficient mycorrhiza for promoting the growth of Eucalyptus tereticornis in nursery, six species of mycorrhizae [Laccaria fraterna (EM-1083), G. fesciculatum, G. mosseae and three VAM consortia dominated by G. mosseae (G. mosseae 85, G. mosseae 88 and G. mosseae 92)] were screened. The screening procedure involved (i) prior to sowing, mycorrhizae application on elite seeds of E. tereticornis in ischolar_main trainer cups at three different geographical locations of India namely Patiala (North India), Choudwar (South-East India) and Sewa (Central East India) containing a potting mix; (ii) allowing germination and growth at 32±2°C in ischolar_main trainer cups, periodic irrigation of seedlings to maintain 30±5% moisture in a greenhouse; and (iii) monitoring the rate of germination, ischolar_main ramification, shoot biomass and general vigour of the seedlings as a function of mycorrhizal infection, 100 days (from sowing until harvesting/transplantation). It was observed that, in nursery studies vis-a-vis control L. fraterna promoted maximum plant biomass at Patiala and Sewa, while G. mosseae 85 at Choudwar. Mycorrhizal strains affected differently at different sites on the basis of height, chlorophyll, and per cent infection.

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• Wetland Faunal Survey of Sone Gharial Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh

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R. K. Sharma , Sanjay Sharma

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Indian Forester, Vol 123, No 10 (1997), Pagination: 952-957

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The faunal survey conducted in Sone Gharial Sanctuary of Madhya Pradesh during 1996 is reported in this paper. 35 Gharials (Gavialis gangeticus),11 Mugger Crocodiles (Crocodylus palustris), Turtles, Otters, Birds and Insects sighted are described.

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• Heritability and Association Analysis in Grewia optiva

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R. K. Sharma , S. S. Sharma

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Indian Forester, Vol 121, No 4 (1995), Pagination: 318-320

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• Status and Distribution of Fauna in National Chambal Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh

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R. K. Sharma , R. Mathur , Sanjay Sharma

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Indian Forester, Vol 121, No 10 (1995), Pagination: 912-916

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The paper reports the annual census record of some reptilian, mammalian, insect and avifauna in the river Chambal falling under National Chambal Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. An area of 425 km from Pali to Bhare was surveyed between 25.1.94 to 12.2.94. The complete stretch was divided into eleven sub-stretches and the number of sightings of Gharial, Muggers, Turtles, Dolphins, Otters and Birds were recorded. The survey revealed that in the sanctuary area the number of Gharial and Turtles is plenty followed by Muggers, Dolphins and Otters. The insect fauna was collected from different stretches and were groupwise identified. The hemipteran species dominated in the insect fauna followed by odonates, coleopterans, dipterans and ephemeropterans respectively.

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• Induction of Polygenic Variation Through Mutation Breeding in Biul (Grewia optiva)

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R. K. Sharma

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Indian Forester, Vol 116, No 4 (1990), Pagination: 325-326

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• Note on Nursery Technique of Biunl (Grewia elastica)

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J. P. Chandra , R. K. Sharma

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Indian Forester, Vol 103, No 10 (1977), Pagination: 684-685

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• Preliminary Studies on Air-layering on Deodar Cedrus deodara

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J. P. Chandra , R. K. Sharma

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Indian Forester, Vol 100, No 3 (1974), Pagination: 171-172

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Results of a trial conducted on air-layering of deodar branches are reported. The application of Seradix B₃ induced ischolar_maining and 28 percent of the air-layers ischolar_mained while air-layers without the application of Seradix did not ischolar_main.

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• Effect of Depth of Sowing on Germination of Spruce (Picea Smythiana) Seeds

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R. V. Singh , J. P. Chandra , R. K. Sharma

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Indian Forester, Vol 101, No 3 (1975), Pagination: 170-175

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The results of two experiments conducted to study the effect of the depth of sowing on germination of spruce seeds are summarised. In both these experiments the germination percentage decreased as the depth of sowing increased; the decrease being very much marked with sowings done at a depth of 15 mm and more. Deeper sowings delayed germination and the number of days taken for the commencement of germination increased with an increase in the depth of sowing. The results of these experiments show that spruce should be sown as shallow as possible and in no case deeper than to 10 mm.

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• Effect of Fungicides on Germination and Survival of Pine Seedlings Chir (Pinus Roxburghii Sargent)

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J. P. Chandra , R. K. Sharma

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Indian Forester, Vol 101, No 8 (1975), Pagination: 441-447

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A study to control damping-off in Chir pine (Pinus roxburghii) seedings, caused by Fusarium spp. was conducted at Solan (India) by using 11 treatments comprising of drenching the Soil and Seed with different concentrations of five fungicides, namely, Mercuric chloride, Brassicol, Captan, Thiram and Dithane M 45. The results, show that none of treatments had any significant effect on germinations of the seed. The drenching of soil with 0.3% Captan solution, or 0.25%. Thiram solutions, or 0.2% Dithane M 45 solution gave significantly better survival of seedlings than other treatments, there being no significant difference in between these three treatments.

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• Toxicity of some Commonly Used Insecticides against Spilarctia Obliqua (walker)

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Arvind Kumar , Shiwani Bhatnagar , R. K. Sharma

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Indian Forester, Vol 139, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 260-263

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Deltamethrin was found to be most toxic against the larvae of Spilarctia obliqua followed by triazophos, spinosad, chlorpyrifos and fipronil in leaf dip. LC₅₀ of deltamethrin at 12, 24 and 48 hours after treatment (HAT) was 0.008, 0.0001 and 0.00002 per cent respectively through larval dip method. With leaf dip method the LC₅₀ was 0.007, 0.0002 and 0.00002 at 12, 24 and 48 HAT respectively. Being the novel mode of action and safety point of view spinosad was the most promising insecticide which gave the satisfactory control with safety measures, application and environment.

Keywords

Toxicity, Chlorpyrifos, Deltamethrin, Triazophos, Spinosad, Fipronil, Spilarctia obliqua

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• Study of Incidence of Alcohol Use in Road Traffic Accidents in South Delhi in Fatal Cases

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T. Millo ¹, R. K. Sharma ¹, O. P. Murty ¹, D. N. Bhardwaj ¹, L. R. Murmu ², P. Aggarwal ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110029, IN
2 Department of Emergency Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110029, IN

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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 2, No 1 (2008), Pagination: 29-32

Abstract

Various studies have shown that the incidence of vehicular accidents is more among the drunken drivers. This study was done to study the incidence of alcohol use in RTA in South Delhi in fatal cases. Totally 500 cases were studied whose blood samples were screened for alcohol by cavett test and then quantified by Gas liquid chromatography. Totally 170 cases (34%) were positive for alcohol and the mean BAC was 196.9 mg%. The maximum cases i.e. 38.2% (65) belonged to the age group of 20-30 years. The highest number of victims were pedestrians i.e. 39% (66) and only 2.9% (5 cases) belonged to female.

Keywords

Fatal Accident, Alcohol, Chromatography, Pedestrian.

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• Suicidal Hanging Versus Homicidal Hanging - A Case Report

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Authors

B. L. Chaudhary ¹, R. K. Sharma ², Deepak Singh ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, AIIMS, New Delhi, IN
2 Addl. Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, AIIMS, New Delhi, IN
3 Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, CIMS, Bilaspur, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 2, No 2 (2008), Pagination: 32-33

Abstract

Suicidal hangings are rarely encountered by crime scene investigators, while evidence of suicidal deaths are usually more common and recognizable. There have been cases where the victim has attempted to disguise suicidal hanging as a case of homicide with suspicion of foul play. Sometimes it poses difficult challenges to investigating officers. Most of the reported cases of suicidal deaths staged as homicide involve death by gun shot. Few authors have reported suicidal deaths staged as accidents. Most of such suicides staged as accidents involved the use of motor vehicle. The following case is a case of a suicidal hanging in which the victim has tied his upper limbs behind his back, which creates a suspicion of homicide. But the findings from the scene of crime investigation and autopsy made it evident that the manner of death by hanging was suicidal in nature.

Keywords

Hanging, Suicide, Homicide, Death.

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• Blanco Banpin JM, Lopez Abazo Rodrigue BA: Suicidal hanging in automobile. Am J Forensic Med Pathol 2001 Dec; 22 (4): 367 – 9.
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• Suicide in Elderly: A Study in South Delhi (1996-2005)

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Authors

C. Behera ¹, R. Rautji ², R. K. Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, AIIMS, New Delhi, IN
2 Department of Forensic Medicine, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, IN

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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 1, No 1 (2007), Pagination: 13-18

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Forty three autopsy cases of elder suicide received from South Delhi were studied during the 10-year period from Jan 1996 to Dec 2005 at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Cases included those with victims greater than or equal to 60 years of age. Data was analyzed with regard to the age, sex, methods of suicide, place of suicide, cause of suicide and time of year components. There were 26 male (60.46%) and 17 female (39.54%) victims. The age range of the suicide victims was 60 to 87 years with mean age of 67.77 years. Commonest age group involved was 60- 69 years (n=28, 65.12%) in both sexes with 5 victims of the age of 80 years or older. Hanging (n=24, 55.81%), followed by poisoning (n=15, 34.88%) were the two major methods of suicide. Maximum numbers of suicides were seen in the Rainy season (41.86%). In two cases a suicide note was found.

Keywords

Suicide, Elder, Hanging, Season, Illness.

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• Park’s Text Book Preventive and Social Medicine: 19th Edition Feb 2007, Banarasidas Bhanot Publishers, Page no. 476-477
• B.R. Sharma, Manisha Gupta, A.K. Sharma, Swati Sharma, Neha Gupta , Nidhi Relhan, Harshabad Singh , Suicides in Northern India: Comparison of trends and review of literature, Journal of Clinical Forensic Medicine(2006)
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• Text Book of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology by P C Dikshit Published by PEEPEE publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd New Delhi First edition 2007 ISBN 81-88867-96-9 Pages 625 Price Rs.295/-

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R. K. Sharma

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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 1, No 1 (2007), Pagination: 50

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• Nursing Administration: Financial Management and Budgeting

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Authors

Raj Rani ¹, R. K. Sharma ²

Affiliations
1 University College of Nursing, BFUHS, Faridkot 151 203, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Public Administration, University School of Open Learning, Punjab University, Chandigarh, IN

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International Journal of Nursing Education, Vol 2, No 2 (2010), Pagination: 42-47

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• Nidagundi S. Nursing administration: budgeting. Trends in Nursing Administration and Education. 2008;2(1):40-3.
• Park K. Park’s textbook of preventive and social medicine. 20th ed. Jabalpur: Banarsidas; 2009.
• Kumari N. A textbook of management of nursing services and education. Jalandhar: PV Books; 2009.
• Goel SL. Health care policies and programmes. New Delhi: Deep and Deep; 2004.

• Ethical Consideration in Research

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Authors

Raj Rani ¹, R. K. Sharma ²

Affiliations
1 University College of Nursing, BFUHS, Faridkot-151203, Punjab
2 Department of Public Administration University School of Open Learning, Punjab University, Chandigarh, IN

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International Journal of Nursing Education, Vol 4, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 45-48

Abstract

Ethical issues in nursing research are identified and the perspectives for nursing ethics are offer in an effort to develop an ethical behaviour in research. A human subject gives rise to a multitude of ethical questions for healthcare professionals. What will be ethical principles of a researcher respect and when should be conduct with human subject? Ethical guidelines provided an opportunity for research ethics capacity development among research community. Researcher should always respect persons' fundamental rights. This article also discussed ethical principles, informed consent and role of ethical committee.

Keywords

Ethics, Research Ethics, Ethical Committee, Informed Consent.

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• A Study to Assess the Psycho Social Profile of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Reporting to Pgimer, Chandigarh, India

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Authors

R. K. Sharma ¹, S. Kumari ², Prateek Bhatia ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Hospital Administration, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, IN
2 Department of Pediatrics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, IN

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International Journal of Contemporary Medicine, Vol 2, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 13-16

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Introduction: Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) is emerging as a worldwide public health problem. Due to costly treatment modalities like dialysis and transplantation, chronic kidney disease patients have to undergo lot of psycho-social stress.

Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the psycho social profile of the patients suffering from CKD and to identify the factors, if any leading to delayed treatment thereof.

Materials&Method: 300 patients of CKD stage 4&5 were enrolled. They were subjected to exit interviews in the form of a structured questionnaire to assess their psychosocial profile. Results: The Mean age was 42.15+- 14.6 years with M:F sex ratio of 3.5:1. The mean education was matriculation (68%), mean income Rs.10,000/- per month and mean duration of illness 1 year. Majority lived in nuclear families (68%) and wife and mother were the predominant donors (52%). 80% were suffering from diabetes Mellitus type II and 20% had associated hypertension as well. Mild anxiety was noted in 69.7% and mild depression in 59% of the cases.

Discussion&Conclusion: Comparable to other studies, in present study too depression and anxiety were most frequent psychological problems. A high prevalence of CKD was noted in low socioeconomic group which is a positive factor for depression. Strategies should be directed at routine screening and counseling to identify psychological problems and a multidisciplinary interventional support should be provided.

Keywords

CKD, Psychosocial Profile, Burden, Public Health Problem, Preventive Strategies

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• To Analyze the Completeness of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) during Tele-consultation for Making Diagnosis at Provider End: Emrs Completeness for Making Diagnosis at Provider End

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Raman Sharma ¹, Meenu Singh ², R. K. Sharma ³, A. K. Gupta ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Hospital Administration, GMCH-32, Chandigarh, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Pediatrics PGIMER, Chandigarh, Punjab, IN
3 Department of Hospital Administration, PGIMER, Chandigarh, Punjab, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 5, No 5 (2014), Pagination: 634–637

Abstract

Telemedicine is aimed to provide health care to rural populations, especially where there is a scarcity of resources. As telemedicine is unique among health care services, especially in developing countries, in lacking evidence of its effectiveness; the increasing demand advocates the clinical telemedicine to undertake more and better evaluations of its practicality, value, and affordability. To analyze the completeness and practicality of EMR Performa for making diagnosis at provider end during Tele-consultations, a study was conducted in PGIMER, a tertiary multispecialty referral institute that has been providing Tele-consultations to twenty partner sites in the Northern India. Service utilization data, patient demographics and diagnoses were collected for the period from July, 09 till December 09. The clinicians were requested to fill up a Pre-tested close ended Questionnaire after their Teleconsultation session was over. Out of 367 Tele-consultations received during study period, it was found that in 231 (62.9%) cases diagnosis could be made, while 136 (37.1%) cases remained un-diagnosed. On further analysis, it was found, that chief complaints were enumerated appropriately in 232 (63.2%) cases, History explained completely in 166 (45.2%) cases and Personal history in 194 (52.9%) cases. In 74 (20.1%) Tele-consultations, Vitals had been recorded, filled and General Physical Examinations done in 164 (44.5%) of cases. Investigations and diagnostic tests had been done in just 194 (52.9%) of cases. Pediatricians referred to this Telemedicine service (19.5% cases) more frequently than other specialties. Thus, stress need to focused on developing an appropriate and simple EMR Performa which may be filled easily and need modifications specialty wise, and, the referring physician need to be motivated to supply all the necessary clinical details to facilitate the Tele-consultant in making correct diagnosis.

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• Callus formation in Ferula jaeschkeana Vatke

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R. K. Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Botany, Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu (J&K), IN

Source

International Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol 10, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 98-101

Abstract

Callus was initiated from the petiole explants of Ferula jaeschakeana on a medium containing 2,4-D. The highest percentage of explants forming callus (92.5) and callus index (258) were obtained on medium supplemented with 1 mgl^-1 2,4-D. Among explants sizes and type tested for callus initiation, 10 mm long petiole gave maximum callus index. Small and large explants initiated a slight amount of callus. Addition of Kn in combination with 2,4-D enhanced the callus formation from the explants.

Keywords

Callus, Ferula jaeschkeana, Tissue Culture.

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• Epimutations and Genetic Aberration Adversely Affect ART Outcome

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R. Dada ¹, R. Kumar ¹, M. B. Shamsi ¹, A. Varshney ², J. Snighdha ², H. Singh ², R. K. Sharma ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Anatomy, AIIMS, New Delhi, IN
2 AIIMS, IN
3 ART Center, Army Research and Referral hospital, IN

Source

Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction, Vol 11, No 1 (2007), Pagination: 49-51

Abstract

In the last decade the advent of ART has proven to be a boon for the infertile couple. In a large number of infertile couples there may be a genetic basis. Such couples who harbor genetic abnormalities need to be provided comprehensive counseling prior to opting for ART. Despite state of art technology and professional expertise, the carry home live-birth rate in ART is low. One of the factors responsible for low success rate of ART in couples opting for ART could be genetic. We analyzed 350 couples with recurrent spontaneous abortions (RSA) among whom 86 were couples with recurrent ART/ICSI failure. All couples with 3 or more ART failures were referred for cytogenetic, Yq microdeletion and mitochondrial mutation analysis. Among these 86 couples cytogenetic abnormalities were detected in 32 (20 cases in the male and 12 cases in the female). Yq microdeletions were detected from genomic DNA isolated from blood in 7 men whereas 9 men showed Yq microdeletions in DNA isolated from spermatozoa. High frequency of mitochondrial mutations and deletion of 4977 were also detected in sperm DNA (n=3) and blood of the female partner (n=4). These genetic abnormalities may be iatrogenically transmitted to the offspring. In cases with sex chromosomal and autosomal aberrations there is probability of poor embryo development and, consequently, implantation failure and early fetal loss. ART is a very expensive technique and recurrent ART/IVF failure would result in severe financial burden and physical stress, coupled with emotional stress. It is suggested that all couples opting for ART must undergo genetic analysis.

Keywords

ART, Chromosome, Epigenetics, Genetic Counseling, ICSI, Implantation Failure, Recurrent Miscarriage.

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• Strategies for Increasing Production and Productivity of Wheat and Barley

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Authors

Indu Sharma ¹, R. K. Sharma ¹, R. Sendhil ¹

Affiliations
1 Wheat Research, Karnal 132 001, IN

Source

Current Science, Vol 106, No 4 (2014), Pagination: 502-504

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• Histomorphometric and Ultrastructural Variations in Corpus Luteum of Goat during Different Phases of Reproduction

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R. K. Sharma ¹, S. Batra ¹

Affiliations
1 Reproductive Biology, Department of Zoology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136 119 (Haryana), IN

Source

Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction, Vol 7, No 1&2 (2003), Pagination: 30-30

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The steroidogenic and non-steroidogenic cellular components of the corpus luteum of goat have revealed variations in their relative abundance, dimensions and fine morphology in different reproductive phases. The diameter of granulosa luteal cells was 26.052±6.83 and that of theca luteal cells was 15.000±3.11 μm during mid luteal phase of the oestrous cycle. These values were higher than those observed in the late luteal phase.

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• Electrophoretic Analysis of Antral Atretic Follicles from Goat (Capra hircus) Ovaries

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R. K. Sharma ¹, Neeru ¹

Affiliations
1 Reproductive Biology Lab, Department of Zoology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra-136119, IN

Source

Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction, Vol 7, No 1&2 (2003), Pagination: 80-80

Abstract

Electrophoretic analysis of follicular fluid and granulose cells from small, medium, and large antral atretic follicles was carried out. Follicular fluid from small antral atretic follicles under non-reducing conditions revealed 6 bands corresponding to molecular weights 25,37,78,120,160 and 205 KDa whereas in medium antral atretic follicles 7 bands were observed.

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• Effects of Neem Leaves on Morphology and Biochemistry of Albino Rat Testis

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G. Bhushan ¹, G. Chopra ¹, R. K. Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Zoology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, IN

Source

Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction, Vol 7, No 1&2 (2003), Pagination: 85-85

Abstract

Neem leaf extract treatment (100 mg/kg body weight for 8 days) has resulted in elevation of heapatosomatic index (HIS) and gonadosomatic index (GSI). Histologically, cellular components of the testis such as spermatogonia, primary and secondary spermatocytes revealed degenerative changes in the treated rats. Vacuolization of the cytoplasm and nuclear marginalizing were commonly observed.

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• Impact of Resources in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Implementation Process on Users’ Performance

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Authors

Bharti Motwani ¹, R. K. Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Prestige Institute of Management and Research, Indore, IN

Source

SAMVAD: International Journal of Management, Vol 11 (2016), Pagination: 48-58

Abstract

ERP is latest software meant for improving the business on the whole and its implementation methodologies are in the developing stage. ERP implementation involves amendments in business process and software configuration for better compatibility. Besides, ERP systems is not as much a technological exercise as it is an organizational revolution since it interacts with actors (users) of the organization. Hence, this study was undertaken that focuses on understanding the effect of different resources during ERP implementation on user performance. Data was collected from 67 manufacturing organizations that fulfilled the above criteria's and the sample of the study constituted of 750 individuals working in these manufacturing companies. Structural Equation Modeling through PLS software was used for the analysis. The study found that project management and hardware resources used during ERP implementation affect the employee performance of an organization.

Keywords

ERP Implementation, Hardware, Performance, Project Management.

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• Farm Size, Irrigation and Intensity of Land Use in Indian Agriculture

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G. K. Chadha , R. K. Sharma

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 24, No 1 (1982), Pagination: 15-28

Abstract

Rising land productivity is the only solid and enduring basis for Indian agriculture to achieve a continuous increase in production. A rise in land productivity can take place in many ways. One such possibility lies in increasing multiple cropped area, either by introducing new crops or by expanding area under existing ones. The underlying assumption is that every unit of the incremental cropped area gives some additional output, albeit small, so that output per acre of net sown area rises although it mayor may not give an increase in output per acre of gross cropped area.

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• Potential Pathways for Increasing the Productivity of Wheat and Barley

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Authors

Gyanendra Pratap Singh ¹, R. K. Sharma , R. Sendhil

Affiliations
1 ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal 132 001, IN

Source

Current Science, Vol 112, No 05 (2017), Pagination: 895-896

Abstract

The 55th All India Wheat and Barley Research Workers' Meet was organized to review work done under the All-India Coordinated Wheat and Barley Improvement Programme during 2015-16 and finalization of work plan for 2016-17.

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• The Two Part Tariff

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R. K. Sharma

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Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol 14, No 1 (1938), Pagination: 18-24

Abstract

The unjustifiability of a general charge per unit and the utility of the two-part tariff have been touched upon. At the same time the difficulties encountered in determining the fixed charge have been explained. Though we have not as yet arrived at any definite conclusion about the method of determining the fixed charge the advantages lying thereunto can not be ignored.

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• Molecular Characterization and Toxin-Typing of Clostridium difficile Isolates of Dogs and Pigs from Assam and Mizoram of North East India

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Authors

B. Das ¹, R. K. Sharma ¹, P. Borah ², S. Das ³, L. M. Barkalita ², R. K. Mandakini Devi ⁴, B. C. Baishya ⁵

Affiliations
1 Department of Microbiology, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati 781 022, IN
2 Department of Animal Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati 781 022, IN
3 Department of Biotechnology, Gauhati University, Guwahati 781 014, IN
4 Department of Microbiology, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizwal, Mizoram 796 014, IN
5 Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati 781 022, IN

Source

Current Science, Vol 113, No 06 (2017), Pagination: 1099-1106

Abstract

Clostridium difficile with its virulence factors A and B toxins cause Pseudomembranous colitis. Bacterium was isolated from 57 dog and 41 pig diarrheic faecalsamples in cycloserinecefaxitin fructose agar media and molecular detection was done by amplification of gluD gene (755 bp). Variability of toxin genes in positive isolates was tested by multiplex PCR. Detection ofbinary toxin genes (cdtA and cdtB) was also done. Results showed 33.67% positivity with 18 and 15 fromdog and pig respectively, from which 10 and 5 were toxigenic and 11 pig isolates exhibited binary toxin. PCR-RFLP demonstrated toxinotype 0 in all A⁺B⁺ isolates.

Keywords

Diarrhoea, NE India, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Toxin-Typing, Virulence.

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• Somatic Embryogenesis in Kalazira (Bunium persicum Bioss.)

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Authors

R. K. Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Botany, G.G.M., Science College, Jammu (J & K), IN

Source

Asian Journal of Bio Science, Vol 6, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 59-61

Abstract

In vitro multiplication of Bunium persicum via somatic embryogenesis is reported. The callus was derived from petiole explants on Murashige and Skoog medium containing 2mgl^-1 2,4-D and 2mgl^-1 Kn differentiated globular embryos upon subculture to MS medium supplemented with different concentration of auxins. The globular embryos continued to multiply on a medium supplemented with 2,4-D but failed to mature. Further differentiation of globular embryos occurred when embryogenic callus was sub cultured to a medium lacking 2,4-D. However, the globular embryos formed on NAA and IBA supplemented medium differentiated into mature embryos on the same medium. The mature embryos were germinated on a medium supplemented with 0.2 mgl^-1 Kn and 0.01 mgl^-1 IBA at a temperature of 10-15°C. The plantlets produced a small tuber on their ischolar_mains which sprouted after 8 weeks.

Keywords

Bunium persicum, Callus Formation, Somatic Embryogenesis.

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• Morphotaxonomy of Powdery Mildew Fungus (Golovinomyces cichoracearum DC) on Helianthus petiolaris

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Authors

Rahul Kumar Tiwari ¹, R. K. Sharma ¹, Ashish Kumar Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Division of Plant Pathology, IARI, New Delhi, IN
2 Division of Nematology, IARI, New Delhi, IN

Source

International Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol 13, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 22-25

Abstract

The powdery mildew disease caused by Golovinomyces cichoracearum on Helianthus petiolaris recorded for the first time from New Delhi, India. The symptoms of disease appeared in the first week of March on the upper surface of leaves and then on other green parts of the plant. The development of few cleistothecia on the upper surface of leaves was also observed in the last week of April, when conidial production was slowed down and ceased. The infected plants remained stunted due to reduction in size and number of the leaves. Although the host range of powdery mildew caused by Golovinomyces cichoracearum has been previously described, no full description and illustration of the infection, including symptoms and signs on Helianthus petiolaris, has yet appeared. This is the first description of powdery mildew on Helianthus petiolaris, featuring taxonomic identification, symptoms, and signs.

Keywords

Chasmotheca, Golovinomyces, Fibrosin Body, Ascomata.

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• Jordan Regular Generators of General Linear Groups

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Authors

Meena Sahai ¹, R. K. Sharma ², Parvesh Kumari ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Mathematics and Astronomy, Lucknow University, Lucknow, 226007, IN
2 Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, 110016, IN

Source

The Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society, Vol 85, No 3-4 (2018), Pagination: 422-433

Abstract

In this article Jordan regular units have been introduced. In particular, it is proved that for n ≥ 2, the general linear group GL(2; F_2ⁿ) can be generated by Jordan regular units. Further, presentations of GL(2, F₄); GL(2, F₈); GL(2, F₁₆) and GL(2, F₃₂) have been obtained having Jordan regular units as generators.

Keywords

Jordan Regular Units, General Linear Groups.

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• Parvesh Kumari, R. K. Sharma and Meena Sahai, Jordan Regular Units in Rings and Group Rings, Pre-Print.
• Pramod Kanwar, R. K. Sharma and Pooja Yadav, Lie Regular Generators of General Linear Groups II, International Electronic Journal of Algebra, 13, (2013), 91-108.
• R. K. Sharma, Pooja Yadav and Pramod Kanwar, Lie Regular Generators of General Linear Groups, Comm. Algebra, 40(4) (2012), 1304-1315.
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• Unified Extensions of Strongly Reversible Rings and Links with Other Classic Ring Theoretic Properties

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Authors

R. K. Sharma ¹, Amit B. Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi-110016, IN
2 Hamdard University, New Delhi 110 062, IN

Source

The Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society, Vol 85, No 3-4 (2018), Pagination: 434-448

Abstract

Let R be a ring, (M, ≤) a strictly ordered monoid and ω : M → End(R) a monoid homomorphism. The skew generalized power series ring R[[M; ω]] is a compact generalization of (skew) polynomial rings, (skew) power series rings, (skew) Laurent polynomials rings, (skew) Laurent power series rings, (skew) group rings, (skew) monoid rings, Mal'cev Neumann rings and generalized power series rings. In this paper, we introduce concept of strongly (M, ω)-reversible ring (strongly reversible ring related to skew generalized power series ring R[[M, ω]]) which is a uni ed generalization of strongly reversible ring and study basic properties of strongly (M; ω)-reversible. The Nagata extension of strongly reversible is proved to be strongly reversible if R is Armendariz. Finally, it is proved that strongly reversible ring strictly lies between reduced and reversible ring in the expanded diagram given by Diesl et. al. [7].

Keywords

Reduced Ring, Armendariz Ring, Reversible Ring, Linear Armendariz Ring, Symmetric Ring, Duo Ring, Semi-Commutative Ring, Strongly Reversible Ring, Strongly (M; ω)-Reversible Ring.

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• Sach-Gaurav:World’s First Cloned Buffalo Born In The Field At An Indian Dairy Farm

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Authors

N. L. Selokar ¹, P. Sharma ¹, D. Kumar ¹, R. K. Sharma ¹, P. S. Yadav ¹

Affiliations
1 Division of Animal Physiology and Reproduction, ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes, Hisar 125 001, IN

Source

Current Science, Vol 115, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 198-198

Abstract

Recently, the ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes has produced world’s first cloned buffalo in the field, named Sach-Gaurav, on 22 December 2017. In addition to being the world’s first cloned buffalo born in the field, this is also India’s first cloned calf of Assamese buffalo; earlier only Murrah breed of buffaloes was cloned. A small tail tissue of Assamese buffalo was airlifted from the College of Veterinary Science, Guwahati (which is 2000 km away from our cloning laboratory) to establish the cultures of donor cells. This proves that distant and remote animals can be cloned. A singlet method of embryo reconstruction has been used, with one recipient oocyte instead of two (a standard Indian version of animal cloning method). It is a step towards simplification of animal cloning technique, and this approach can reduce the mitochondrial heteroplasmy in cloned calves. Ovaries of Murrah buffalo were used as a source of recipient oocytes, indicating that oocytes from one breed of buffaloes can reprogramme donor cells of other breeds. Also, the Murrah buffalo can serve as a surrogate mother for other buffalo breeds.

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• Antioxidant Attenuation of Atrazine Induced Histopathological Changes in Testicular Tissue of Goat In Vitro

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Authors

R. K. Sharma , Anju Fulia , P. K. Chauhan

Source

Toxicology International (Formerly Indian Journal of Toxicology), Vol 19, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 260-266

Abstract

During the present investigation the effect of a-tocopherol (100 µmolL^-1) in prevention of testicular toxicity induced by atrazine in goat Capra hircus have been analyzed. Vitamin E (α-tocopherol) at dose level 100 µmolL^-1 provides attenuation over the histopathological changes generated by pesticide atrazine (100 nmolml^-1). Small pieces (approximately 1mm³) of testicular tissue were divided into three groups (one control group + two experimental groups). Experimental group (A) was supplemented with 100 nmolml^-1 concentration of atrazine and experimental group (B) was supplemented with 100 nmolml^-1 atrazine and 100 µmolL^-1 concentrations of vitamin E (α-Tocopherol) and harvesting was carried out after 1, 4 and 8 hrs of exposure. Control was run along with all the experimental groups. In the experimental group (A) treated with atrazine at dose level 100 nmolml^-1, revealed histomorphological alterations in the seminiferous tubule. After one hour of exposure duration small vacuoles in cytoplasm of the Sertoli cells and spermatogonia were observed. Chromolysis at pycnosis were also noticed in the spermatogonia and spermatids. In the experimental group (B) exposed with atrazine and simultaneously supplemented with Vitamin E also showed degeneration but it was milder as compared with experimental group treated with atrazine without antioxidant. Atrazine exposure induced a decline in diameter of spermatocytes from 10.51 ± 0.2052 µm in control to 7.915 ± 0.2972, 7.5 ± 0.211 and 7.14 ±0.225 µm after exposure of 1, 4 and 8 hrs respectively but in case of atrazine supplemented with vitamin E [experimental group (B)], there was less decline in cell diameter that was 8.5 ± 0.1865, 8.1 ± 0.1201 and 7.8 ± 0.2066µm after exposure of 1, 4 and 8 hrs respectively. The result demonstrated that vitamin E delays the degenerative changes induced by atrazine.

Keywords

a-tocopherol, antioxidant, atrazine, capra hircus, goat, pesticide, testis

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• ICAR-CIRB Produces Seven Clones of a Superior Buffalo Breeding Bull

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Authors

P. S. Yadav ¹, N. L. Selokar ¹, D. Kumar ¹, R. K. Sharma ¹, P. Kumar ¹, Rajesh Kumar ¹, M. Saini ¹, S. Dua ¹

Affiliations
1 Division of Animal Physiology and Reproduction, ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes, Hisar 125 001, IN

Source

Current Science, Vol 119, No 7 (2020), Pagination: 1077-1077

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• Veer Gaurav: buffalo male calf produced using OPU-IVEP technology and semen of cloned bull

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A. Jerome ¹, R. K. Sharma ¹, P. S. Yadav ¹, D. Kumar ¹, M. Punetha ¹, Rajesh Kumar ¹, Rupali Rautela ¹, S. Gorani ², S. S. Layek ²

Affiliations
1 ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes, Hisar 125 001, India, IN
2 National Dairy Development Board, Anand 388 001, India, IN

Source

Current Science, Vol 126, No 9 (2024), Pagination: 999-999

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