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Sharma, S.
- Studies on the Effect of Auxin and Season on Rooting Stem Cuttings of some Important Shrubs in Nursery Beds
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Indian Forester, Vol 118, No 12 (1992), Pagination: 893-900Abstract
This paper describes the results of experiments on ischolar_maining of stem cuttings of Debregeasia hypoleuca, Coriaria nepalensis, Woodfordia floribunda and Berberis lycium as affected by season and auxin application. 100 mgl-2 IBA and 100 mgl-1 NAA gave maximum ischolar_maining in D. hypoleuca and W floribunda respectively during spring whereas, 100 mg-1; IBA resulted in better ischolar_maining of C. nepalensis during rains. Rooting of C. nepalensis was enhanced when cuttings were dipped in 0.5 per cent IBA-AC during rainy season. B lycium failed to initiate ischolar_mains irrespective of season and auxin application.Full Text
- Woody Vegetation and Regeneration Status in a Mixed Oak Forest of Kumaun Himalaya
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Indian Forester, Vol 117, No 4 (1991), Pagination: 274-283Abstract
Woody species composition, diversity and population structure of tree species of an oak forest is described. Quercus leucotrichophora and Q. floribunda are predominant tree species. The diversity is generally higher for trees than for saplings. Q. leucotrichophora exhibit poor regeneration, whereas frequent reproduction is shown by Q. floribunda. Density-diameter distribution curve for whole forest exhibit a hump in the centre (around Intermediate size classes) having concave appearance toward. left and conVex towards right side in the semilogrithmic graph.
- Ethanol Production from Potato Flour by Saccharomyces cerevisiae
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1 Department of Microbiology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004, IN
1 Department of Microbiology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004, IN
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Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 3, No 7 (2010), Pagination: 733-736Abstract
Flour prepared from potato tubers (Solanum tuberosum) after cooking and drying at 70°C was used for ethanol production. Homogenous slurry of potato flour was prepared in water at solid liquid ratio 1:4. Liquefaction of potato flour slurry with α-amylase (2.05 DUN U/g starch) at 80°C for 30 min followed by saccharification with glucoamylase (20.5 GA U/g starch) at 60°C for 2 h generated 15.2% total reducing sugars in the hydrolysate. Fermentation of hydrolysate with Saccharomyces cerevisiae HAU-1 at 30°C for 48 h resulted in production of 56.8 gl-1 ethanol. Supplementation of nitrogen sources to potato flour did not contribute significantly to ethanol yield. Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of hydrolysate was as effective as separate hydrolysis and fermentation.Keywords
Ethanol, Fermentation, Liquefaction, Potato Flour, Saccharification, S. cerevisiaeFull Text
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- Chen HZ, Xu J and Li ZH (2007) Temperature cycling to improve the ethanol production with solid state simultaneous saccharification and fermentation. Prikl Biokhim Mikrobiol. 43: 65-68.
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- Hill J, Nelson E, Tilman D, Polasky S and Tiffancy D (2006) Environmental, economic and energetic costs and benefits of biodiesel and ethanol biofuels. Proc. of the Nat. Academy of Sci. USA, 103, 11206-11210.
- Kobayashi F, Sawada T, Nakamuraa Y, Ohnaga M, Godliving M and Ushiyama T (1998) Saccharification and alcohol fermentation in starch of steam exploded potato. Appl. Biochem. Biotechnol. 69, 177-189.
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- Montesinos T and Navarro J (2000) Production of alcohol from raw wheat flour by amyloglucosidase and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Enz. Microb. Technol. 27, 362.
- Narde A (2009) Distilleries in India. In: sugar India year book’09 (ed. Ajit Narde) Anekant Prakashan, Kolhapur. pp:401-432.
- Rani P, Garg FC, Sharma SS and Wati L (2009) Ethanol production from potato starch. Ind. Food Packer. 63(4), 63-68.
- Shigechi H, Koh J, Fujita Y, Matsumoto T, Bito Y, Ueda M, Satoh E and Kondo A (2004) Direct production of ethanol from raw corn starch via fermentation by use of a novel surface- engineered yeast strain co-displaying glucoamylase and alphaamylase. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 70, 5037- 5040.
- Szambelan K, Nowak J and Czarnecki Z (2004) Use of Zymomonas mobilis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae mixed with Kluyveromyces fragilis for improved ethanol production from Jerusalem artichoke tubers. Biotechnol. Lett. 26, 845-848.
- Wang FQ, Gao CJ, Yang CY and Xu P (2007) Optimization of an ethanol production medium in very high gravity fermentation. Biotechnol. Lett. 29, 233- 236.
- Automotive Revolution towards the Carbon Free World
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1 Department of Engineering Physics, Tripura Institute of Technology, Narsingarh, Tripura (W)-799009, IN
2 Centre for Electronics Design and Technology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560012, IN
1 Department of Engineering Physics, Tripura Institute of Technology, Narsingarh, Tripura (W)-799009, IN
2 Centre for Electronics Design and Technology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560012, IN
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Indian Journal of Energy, Vol 1, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 9-10Abstract
The carbon emission is one of the main causes of global warming which is leading to drastic climate change. There has been compulsion for India to minimize carbon emission by at least 25% and it was the main issue of Copenhagen Climate change meets 2009. Electric bike (ebike) is one solution to reduce the carbon emission in the automotive world. This paper reports about the history, necessity, technical details, advantages&disadvantage along with word wide and national scenario of ebike sector.Full Text
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- Behavioural Intervention in Test Anxiety
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NIMHANS Journal, Vol 14, No 1 (1996), Pagination: 57-60Abstract
This study assessed the effectiveness of stress inoculation training (SIT) for test anxiety. Individuals with any psychiatric disorder, substance abuse/dependence or organicity were not included in the study. The sample consisted of five test-anxious female students, four of whom completed the therapy program. The baseline assessment consisted of a clinical interview with the subjects and parents and scores on the Hindi Test Anxiety Inventory (TAI-H) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (TAI-H) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S). After twenty-five sessions of therapy post therapy measures were collected on the TAI-H and the STAI-S. There was a significant reduction in anxiety scores from pre-therapy to post-therapy assessment.Keywords
Test Anxiety, Stress Inoculation Training- The Clinical Study of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Describing Spectrum of Involvement of Joints in Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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1 Department of Medicine, School of Medical Sciences and Research and Sharda Hospital, Gr. Noida, IN
2 Department of Anatomy, PIMS Jalandhar, IN
3 CHC- Majitha, Amritsar, IN
1 Department of Medicine, School of Medical Sciences and Research and Sharda Hospital, Gr. Noida, IN
2 Department of Anatomy, PIMS Jalandhar, IN
3 CHC- Majitha, Amritsar, IN
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 5, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 286-291Abstract
Rheumatoid Arthritis is well documented but poorly understood disease known to mankind from the dawn of civilisation. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and organs, but principally attacks flexible (synovial) joints. RA usually affects joints on both sides of the body equally. Wrists, fingers, knees, feet, and ankles are the most commonly affected. The disease often begins slowly, usually with only minor joint pain, stiffness and fatigue. About 1% of the world's population is afflicted by rheumatoid arthritis, women three times more often than men. Onset is most frequent between the ages of 40 and 50, but people of any age can be affected. In addition, individuals with the HLA-DR1or HLA-DR4 serotypes have an increased risk for developing the disorder. It can be a disabling and painful condition, which can lead to substantial loss of functioning and mobility if not adequately treated.Keywords
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Synovial Joints, Joint Pain- Variation in the Mode of Origin and Level of formation of Sural Nerve
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1 Anatomy, PIMs Jalandhar, IN
2 Medicine, School of Medical Sciences and Research and Sharda Hospital, Noida, IN
3 CHC- Majitha, Amritsar, IN
1 Anatomy, PIMs Jalandhar, IN
2 Medicine, School of Medical Sciences and Research and Sharda Hospital, Noida, IN
3 CHC- Majitha, Amritsar, IN
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 5, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 324-327Abstract
Variations of nerve are not only of anatomic and embryological interest but also of clinical importance. Their adequate knowledge will help in increasing surgical precision and decreasing morbidity. In present study variations in mode of origin and level of formation of sural nerve was studied. The material for the present study comprised of 60 lower extremities belonging to 30 adult human cadavers obtained from Deptt. of Anatomy, GMC, Amritsar. The sural nerve was identified and its mode of origin and level of formation was studied. In present study, sural nerve was formed by union of medial sural nerve (from tibial nerve or from nerve to medial head of gastrocnemius) and lateral sural nerve (from common peroneal nerve) in 83.33% limbs. It was formed by medial sural nerve alone in 15% limbs. In 1.67% medial and lateral sural nerve were separate. The site of formation was in middle 1/3rd of leg in 20% limbs and distal 1/3rd of leg in 80% limbs.
The sural nerve is usually used as grafting material. So these described variations are helpful for planning operative approaches that minimise risk of sural nerve injury. Moreover the anatomic course of nerve in distal leg and ankle makes it susceptible to local trauma and also to increased risk of injury during surgical intervention at ankle.
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Medial Sural Nerve, Lateral Sural Nerve, Nerve Injury, Grafting Material- Mobile Usage: A Comparative Study of Hostlers and Dayscholars
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1 Department of Human Development, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, IN
2 epartment of Human Development, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, IN
1 Department of Human Development, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, IN
2 epartment of Human Development, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, IN
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 5, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 293-298Abstract
The present study was conducted to assess the mobile usage among hostler and dayscholar adolescents. The study was comprised of 200 adolescents (100 hostlers and 100 dayscholars) belonging to middle socio-economic status in 17-18 years of age range, purposively selected from two colleges of Punjab Agricultural University of Ludhiana city. Socio-Economic Status Scale by Sharma (2010) was used to determine the socio-economic status of adolescents. A self structured Mobile Usage Questionnaire was used to assess the mobile usage among adolescents. Results revealed that majority of the hostlers recharged their mobile phones more frequently as compared to dayscholars and their parents paid the monthly bills. All the respondents (hostlers and dayscholars) used their mobile phones for whole of the day for calling and chatting. Hostlers used mobile phones more for text messaging and calling followed by download music, films and pictures, pass time and assignments.Keywords
No Keywords- Synthesis and Antibacterial Evaluation of New Flavonoid Derivatives from 4,6-Diacetyl Resorcinol
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1 Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110 062, IN
1 Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110 062, IN
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Scientia Pharmaceutica, Vol 70, No 3 (2002), Pagination: 287-294Abstract
In order to check the antibacterial potential of bischalcones derived from 4,6-diacetyl resorcinol, a number of chalcone derivatives were synthesized by condensation with appropriate aromatic aldehydes. Out of these compounds 3b-i, 4a and 4b showed a good antibacterial activity. Methylation of the two chelated hydroxyls reduced the activity. However, oxidative cyclization of 3a and 3b resulted in compounds 4a and 4b which were found to be considerably active. The alternative method of synthesis of 4a and 4b via Baker-Venkatararnan rearrangement did not succeed.Keywords
Flavones, Bischalcones, Resorcinol, AntibacterialReferences
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- Inguinal Hernia in Females - A Report of Two Cases With Literature Review
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1 Department of General Surgery, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Radiodiagnosis, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Haryana, IN
1 Department of General Surgery, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Radiodiagnosis, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Haryana, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 68, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 40-42Abstract
The rarity of inguinal hernia in females remains a clinical curiosity. Due to its rarity inguinal hernias are much more difficult to diagnose in women than in men. We report two cases of direct inguinal hernia in females. Direct inguinal hernia in females being very rare and therefore is an easily missed diagnosis and should be kept at the back of the mind as a differential while dealing with pelvic problems in females.Keywords
Hernia, Female, Inguinal, Direct, Incidence, Rare.- Role of Serendipity in Drug Discovery
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1 Subramanium College of Science and Technology, New Delhi–110082, IN
2 Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard (Hamdard University), Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi-110062, IN
3 Department of Pharmacy, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (UP), IN
1 Subramanium College of Science and Technology, New Delhi–110082, IN
2 Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard (Hamdard University), Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi-110062, IN
3 Department of Pharmacy, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (UP), IN
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Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol 9, No 2 (2010), Pagination: 49-55Abstract
Serendipity, in various shades of semantic legitimacy, is abundantly evident in history of drug discovery. In the present era, although new concept of rational drug design has been introduced even then, lots of drugs have arisen, and continue to arise, from chance observation and correct scientific methods. Chance does not produce drugs; but where chances have played a pivotal role in drug discovery, the event may be considered as serendipitous.Keywords
Discovery, Serendipity, Penicillin.Full Text
- Need for Strengthening Mountain-Specific Research
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1 G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, IN
1 G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, IN
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Current Science, Vol 106, No 5 (2014), Pagination: 659-661Abstract
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- An Ascending Aortic Haemodynamic Comparison between Normotensive and Hypertensive Subjects
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1 International American University College of Medicine, Saint Lucia, West Indies, ZA
2 Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Bangalore, IN
3 ESIC Medical College, Bangalore, IN
1 International American University College of Medicine, Saint Lucia, West Indies, ZA
2 Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Bangalore, IN
3 ESIC Medical College, Bangalore, IN
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International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences, Vol 2, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 16-23Abstract
Background: Systemic hypertension, a common disorder with potentially serious complications, exerts ill effects through structural and functional modifications of arterial wall. Haemodynamics play an important role in the development of atherosclerosis. Local hemodynamic temporal pressure and wall shear stress are important for understanding the mechanisms leading to various complications in cardiovascular function.
Objectives: Since we could not find such a study in literature involving Indian population, this prompted us to investigate and establish the relationship between the blood pressure and the ascending aortic pulse wave parameters in normal individuals and compare the same with hypertensives.
Material and methods: A case control study was done in a teritary care hospital involving 25 hypertensive patients and further compared with 25 normotensive subjects of same age group acting as control. The GE ̶P 100 Doppler echocardiography machine was used to study acceleration time, deceleration time, ejection time, ejection fraction, peak flow velocity and pressure gradient in hypertensives and compared the same with age matched normotensive. Also ascending aortic diameter was mapped at the annulus.
Results: The results of our study confirmed our assumption that in hypertensive the ascending aortic haemodynamic parameters are abnormal and both systolic and diastolic blood pressure does exert a statistically significant influence on the Doppler parameters of ascending aorta. The acceleration time, deceleration time, pressure gradient and ejection time showed statistically significant increase in hypertensives when compared to normotensive. At the same time the ejection fraction and the ascending aortic diameter showed a statistically significant decrease than normotensive.
Conclusion: We would conclude to say that the Doppler parameters of ascending aortic blood flow are abnormal in hypertensives. This altered haemodynamics may lead to further ill effects by way of altered peripheral haemodynamics. This Doppler evaluation of ascending aortic blood flow can be developed as a clinical tool for evaluating hypertensives and assessing the benefit of treatment of hypertension.
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Ascending Aorta, Haemodynamics, Acceleration Time, Deceleration Time, Hypertensives.Full Text
- Oxyhalide Disinfection By-Products in Packaged Drinking Water and their Associated Risk
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Current Science, Vol 108, No 3 (2015), Pagination: 438-438Abstract
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- Oxyhalide Disinfection By-Products in Packaged Drinking Water and their Associated Risk
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1 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Section, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, IN
1 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Section, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, IN
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Current Science, Vol 108, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 80-85Abstract
Disinfection by-products (DBPs) are formed during treatment of water for drinking purposes. Among these oxyhalide DBPs, viz. bromate, chlorate and chlorite are potentially harmful to humans. In the present study packaged drinking water samples of various commercial brands, available in Mumbai, were analysed for bromide, bromate, chlorite and chlorate ions using ion chromatography. The average concentration levels of bromide, bromate, chlorite and chlorate in packaged drinking water were 28.4, 10.7, 7.1 and 20.8 μg/l respectively. Bromate in 27% samples was found to be higher than the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline value of 10 μg/l, whereas chlorite and chlorate levels were well within the guideline value recommended by WHO. A good correlation between bromide and bromate (r=0.85) indicated formation of bromate from bromide present in drinking water. Health risks (carcinogenic risk and hazard quotient) associated with ingestion of bromate, chlorite and chlorate present in packaged drinking water are presented and discussed.Keywords
Bromate, Chromatography, Disinfection By-Products, Packaged Drinking Water, Water Treatment.Full Text
- Effect of Nickel and Chromium Induced Hepatotoxicity in Mice
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1 DST-FIST sponsored Department of Zoology, Reproductive Biology and Toxicology Unit, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad-380 009, IN
1 DST-FIST sponsored Department of Zoology, Reproductive Biology and Toxicology Unit, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad-380 009, IN
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Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction, Vol 7, No 1&2 (2003), Pagination: 69-70Abstract
Effects of oral administration of potassium dichromate at doses of 5 and 10mg/kg body weight and nickel chloride at doses of 8 and 16mg/kg body weight respectively on liver and blood of mice (Mus musculus) were investigated for 30 days. The body and organ weight were not significantly affected in nickel and chromium treated groups, but combination treatments affected these wrights.- Physico-Chemical and Cooking Quality Characteristics of Different Chickpea {Cicer arietinum L.) Varieties of Punjab
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1 Department of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - 141 004, IN
1 Department of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - 141 004, IN
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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 46, No 1 (2009), Pagination: 28-32Abstract
Chickpea is world's third most important grain legume after beans and peas with over 73 per cent of production coming from South-East Asia. It is a good source of carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, trace elements and its protein quality is similar to or better than other legumes such as pigeon pec, black gram and green gram.- Evaluation of Different Moongbean (Vigna radiata) Genotypes for Physico-Chemical and Cooking Quality Characteristics
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1 Department of Plant Breeding, Genetics & Biotechnology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - 141004, IN
1 Department of Plant Breeding, Genetics & Biotechnology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - 141004, IN
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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 44, No 3 (2007), Pagination: 197-202Abstract
Pulses are considered as a rich source of dietary protein for majority of people in the world. India is the largest producer and consumer of pulses in the world and accounts for 33 and 22 per cent of the global area and production of pulses as reported by Singh et al. Moongbean is an important food legume of many tropical and sub-tropical parts of world. It is very rich in high quality protein (25%), least producer of intestinal gas or flatulence and is most easily digestible among all the pulses. Preparations such as snacks (deep fried crunchies, cookies, breakfast buns), sprouts, noodles, biscuits, pinnies etc. are prepared from it, however it is primarily used as dhal (whole, split or husked).- Nutritional Quality Evaluation of Selected Improved Maize (Sea zays) Genotypes of Punjab
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1 Department of Plant Breeding Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana -141 004, IN
1 Department of Plant Breeding Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana -141 004, IN
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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 39, No 4 (2002), Pagination: 194-196Abstract
In recent years, consumers have become more conscious about the nutritional quality of foods. High yielding varieties being developed in various crops have drawn the criticism from the consumers on their quality. Besides economic values, the stability and adoption of a food grain variety is determined by its physical, cooking, processing and organoleptic qualities.- Assessment of Environmental Contamination Potential of Distillery Effluent Using Plant and Animal Bioassays
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1 Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur-302 004, Rajasthan, IN
2 Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur-302 004, Rajasthan, IN
1 Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur-302 004, Rajasthan, IN
2 Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur-302 004, Rajasthan, IN
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Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol 6, No 1 (2007), Pagination: 63-74Abstract
Toxic effects of spent wash and crop field soil irrigated with it (hereafter referred to as distillery soil) were examined on 6 species of plants (2 cereals and 4 aquatic macrophytes) and 3 animals (cladoceran, fish and albino mice) by short-term bioassays using end point growth responses and mortality respectively. Seedling emergence was found nil (rice) to low (wheat = 30-40%) in distillery soil, but increased (48-00%) proportionately alongwith their vigor after mixing garden soil. In contrast to distillery soil, toxic effects of even cent percent soil leachate were nil on seed germination while meager (10- 15%) on seedling vigor in both the cereals. Spent wash, however, decreased germination and seedling vigor in both rice (germination = 5-100%; vigor = 2-100%) and wheat (germination = 0-64%; vigor = nil-93%) with an increase in its concentration, though vigor was greater (43%) than control in wheat at 10%. Among aquatic macrophytes, free-floating species (Lemna aequinoctialis and Spirodela polyrrhiza) were found to bemore sensitive than the submerged (Ceratophyllum demersum and Hydrilla verticillata) for spent wash; Lemna being the most sensitive species.
During a detailed study, sensitivity of different test organisms to spent wash (in terms of their EC/LC50 values) was in the order of: Daphnia (EC50 = 0.68%) > Gambusia affinis (LC50 = 1.31%) > Lemna (EC50 = 0.8-6.97%) indicating water flea to be the most sensitive test organism. The toxicity of soil leachate was, however, very low to these test organisms (Gambusia: LC50 = 12.1%; Lemna: EC50 = 46.5-278%) as also noted for cereals. The spent wash exposure not only decreased RBC counts (58-69%) in fish but also altered their morphology (77-97%).
Both food (7-14%) and water (27-45%) intake of albino mice (male) declined in soil leachate treatments (5-20%) alongwith their body (8-17%) and reproductive organ weights (4-63%), except that of prostrate gland weight increasing between 12% and 37%. The sperm counts (78-89%) and their motility (14-23%) also decreased in leachate treatments. Higher toxicity of spent wash may be ascribed to its greater conductivity (32.7mS), COD (54,900ppm) and chlorides (62,00ppm) than the soil leachate (EC = 3.56mS; COD = 2290ppm; chlorides = 220ppm).
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- Acid Value of Various Domestic Uses Oil
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1 Govt. Kamla Devi Rathi Girls College, Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, IN
2 Department of Chemistry, Pt. Shyamacharan Shukla College, Dharsiwa, Raipur (C.G.), IN
1 Govt. Kamla Devi Rathi Girls College, Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, IN
2 Department of Chemistry, Pt. Shyamacharan Shukla College, Dharsiwa, Raipur (C.G.), IN
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Research Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 7, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 109-110Abstract
The acid value is the number of mg of potassium hydroxide required to neutralize the free acid in 1 g of the substance. The acid value is measure of the breakdown of the triacylglycrols into free fatty acids, which has an adverse effect. On account of oxidation of any substance get spoil and decrease the good quality of that substance, oxidation of any substance get increase the acid value. Similarly if oil oxidized its shows high acid value In good oil, the acid value should be very low (< 0.1). The increase in acid value should be taken as an indicator of oxidation of oil which may lead to gum and sludge formation besides corrosion.Keywords
Acid Value, Oxidation, Oil.- Chemical Properties of Drinking Water in Bhilai, Dist-Durg, Chhattisgarh, India and its Impact on Human Health
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1 Govt. Kamla Devi Girls College, Rajnandgaon (C.G.), IN
2 Department of Chemistry, Pt. Shyamacharan Shukla College, Dharsiwa, Raipur (C.G.), IN
1 Govt. Kamla Devi Girls College, Rajnandgaon (C.G.), IN
2 Department of Chemistry, Pt. Shyamacharan Shukla College, Dharsiwa, Raipur (C.G.), IN
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Research Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 6, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 63-65Abstract
This Research Paper deals the effect of drinking water quality on health of the people living in Bhilai City Dist-Durg, Chhattisgarh, India. Drinking water samples were collected from 5 different location in Bhilai city and analyzed for physicochemical parameters such as Temperature, pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Electrical Conductivity, Sulphates, The found values of physicochemical parameters were compared with the World Health Organization water quality standards.Keywords
Drinking Water, Physicochemical Parameters, Electrical Conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids.- An Assessment of Neonatal Status Using Apgar Score:Pipecuronium Bromide Used as an Anaesthesia Drug during Caesarian-Section
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V. K. Dhruv
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A. Sahu
2,
A. K. Bansal
2,
Shashikala Dhruv
2,
P. K. Shrivastav
2,
B. Baghel
2,
K. K. Viswanadham
2,
S. Sharma
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1 Dept. of Anaesthesia, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar) -494001
2 Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar) -494001, IN
1 Dept. of Anaesthesia, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar) -494001
2 Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Bastar) -494001, IN
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Research Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 3, No 4 (2011), Pagination: 189-191Abstract
Objectives: To know the effects of Pipecuronium Bromide used as general anaesthesia during caesarian section on neonates, if any? Material and Methods: Eighty five mothers who have undergone Caesarian Section were included in the study (sixty five in study and twenty in control group). Statistical analysis: Chi-square test, Proportion etc. were used for statistical analysis. Results: 85% had an average apgar score of 9.19 and 9.92 at 1 minute and 5 minutes interval. Only 15% had an average Apgar score of 5.77 to 8.0. Preoperative foetal distress and prematurity were the two factors leading to a poor scoring. Conclusion: It was concluded that pipecuronium Bromide can be used safely during Caesarian Section without any adverse effects on Neonates.Keywords
Apgar Score, Caesarian-Section, New-Borne.- An Application of Finite Field in Hill Cipher
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P. L. Sharma
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S. Sharma
1
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1 Department of Mathematics, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla - 171005, IN
1 Department of Mathematics, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla - 171005, IN
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International Journal of Technology, Vol 4, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 248-251Abstract
Lester S. Hill in 1929 introduced non-singular matrices to encrypt and decrypt the message in the symmetric key cryptography. Block ciphers designing and cryptographic hash functions have the use of matrices. Here, we introduce permutations, iterations and finite field in the Hill cipher to provide more security and make it free from vulnerable attacks.Keywords
Encryption, Decryption, Finite Field, Hill Cipher.- Standardization of Release Rate of Trichogramma chilonis (Ishii) in Bio-Intensive Management of Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) in Fodder Maize
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1 Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana – 141004, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Entomology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana – 141004, Punjab, IN
1 Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana – 141004, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Entomology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana – 141004, Punjab, IN
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 31, No 4 (2017), Pagination: 254-258Abstract
The early season attack of Chilo partellus, in kharif sown fodder maize inflicts appreciable losses, if unchecked. Biointensive management with the use of egg parasitoid Trichogramma chilonis Ishii in fodder maize through different doses and release rate was standardized. The results of the trials from two years showed that damage parameters like Leaf Injury (LI), recorded three weeks after parasitoid release from 0.25-6.00 per cent across different treatments whereas in untreated control it was 6.50-13.25 %, respectively. Similarly the observations on percent DH patterns in different treatments varied from 0.62-3.75 % as compared to control (5.50-9.0 %). Furthermore, the per cent reduction in damage was substantially low with the second inundative release of the parasitoid than plots receiving a single release of bio-agent at a given dose. The proportion of DH recorded at three weeks after release was significantly lower (1.0 and 0.62%) in plots with t-cards @ 125,000 parasitized eggs in two releases as compared with other treatments. Additionally the green fodder yield obtained in promising treatment was statistically superior (445 q ha-1) to 392 q ha-1 GFY as recorded in the untreated control and other lower dose treatments except the plots receiving the highest dose of parasitoid release (450q ha-1). Thus the results suggested that field release of T. chilonis @ 125,000 parasitoids per hectare in two releases helps in substantial reduction of C. partellus inflicted damage with high economic returns.Keywords
Chilo partellus, Deadhearts, Fodder Maize, Leaf Injury, Trichogramma chilonis.Full Text
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- Evaluation of Factors Contributing to Excessive Nitrate Accumulation in Fodder Crops Leading to Ill-Health in Dairy Animals
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P. K. Sidhu
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G. K. Bedi
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Meenakshi .
1,
V. Mahajan
1,
S. Sharma
1,
K. S. Sandhu
1,
M. P. Gupta
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1 Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN
1 Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN
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Toxicology International (Formerly Indian Journal of Toxicology), Vol 18, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 22-26Abstract
A study was conducted to estimate nitrate content in commonly used fodder crops, viz., berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum), bajra (Pennisetum glaucum), maize (Zea mays), oats (Avena sativa), sorghum (Sorghum vulgare) and toriya (Brassica napus), collected from the fields of different villages of Punjab and farms of the university, and to evaluate the factors associated with nitrate accumulation in these crops. The nitrate level was highest in sorghum on dry matter basis, followed by oats and toriya, berseem, maize and bajra. The nitrate content was also determined in fodder samples harvested from young and mature stages and in different parts of plants. The stem part of forages had higher content than leaves; however, concentrations were low in mature crops as compared to immature ones. The environmental and soil factors associated with it are discussed and correlated with the experimental findings.Keywords
Dairy animals, fertilizers, fodder crops, nitrate- Brainea insignis (Hook.) J.Sm.–A Conservation Priority Fern of North East India
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1 Botanical Survey of India, Northern Regional Center, Dehradun - 246 197, IN
2 Botanical Survey of India, Head Quarter, Kolkata - 700 064, IN
1 Botanical Survey of India, Northern Regional Center, Dehradun - 246 197, IN
2 Botanical Survey of India, Head Quarter, Kolkata - 700 064, IN
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Current Science, Vol 116, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 32-35Abstract
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- Interpreting Some Fifth and Sixth Order Mock Theta Functions by Attaching Weights
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1 School of Mathematics, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala 147 004, IN
2 Yadavindra College of Engineering, Punjabi University Guru Kashi Campus, Talwandi Sabo, IN
1 School of Mathematics, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala 147 004, IN
2 Yadavindra College of Engineering, Punjabi University Guru Kashi Campus, Talwandi Sabo, IN
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Journal of the Ramanujan Mathematical Society, Vol 34, No 4 (2019), Pagination: 401-410Abstract
A constructive approach is applied to obtain the interpretations of two mock theta functions of order five and four of order six using two-line arrays for (n + t)–color partitions. Interpretations of four mock theta functions are obtained by attaching weights to the partitions generated by their unsigned versions. Further, mappings are established to obtain the interpretations of the same mock theta functions in terms of F–partitions.References
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- Pathogenicity of Nucleopolyhedrovirus (NPV) against Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) .
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1 department of Microbiology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - 141004, Punjab, India, IN
2 Department of Entomology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - 141004, Punjab, India ., IN
3 Department of Entomology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - 141004, Punjab, India, IN
4 Department of Soil Sciences, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - 141004, Punjab, India .i, IN
1 department of Microbiology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - 141004, Punjab, India, IN
2 Department of Entomology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - 141004, Punjab, India ., IN
3 Department of Entomology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - 141004, Punjab, India, IN
4 Department of Soil Sciences, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - 141004, Punjab, India .i, IN
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 35, No 4 (2021), Pagination: 218 - 226Abstract
The management of Spodoptera litura by entomopathogenic Nucleopolyhedrosis Viruses (NPVs) is one of the eco-friendly methods. The present study was aimed to evaluate Nucleopolyhedrosis Virus (NPV) against S. litura and its potential as a bio-pesticide. The Occlusion Bodies (OBs) of S. litura nucleopolyhedrosis virus was isolated from infected larvae collected from cabbage field. Pathogenicity studies evaluated three NPV suspensions viz. SpltNPV-native, SpltNPV-commercial and SpltNPV-NIPHM against second and fourth instar larvae of S. litura recorded maximum mortality at 1×109 OBs/ml. The LC50 values of the SpltNPV-native, SpltNPV-commercial and SpltNPV-NIPHM suspensions against second instar larvae were 0.584, 0.540, 0.625 OBs/mm2 , respectively, which increased to 0.696, 0.620, 0.756 OBs/mm2 against the fourth instar larvae. The LT50 at 1×109 OBs/ml was found to increase from 146.33, 137.51 and 155.88 h for SpltNPV-native, SpltNPV-commercial and SpltNPV-NIPHM suspension, respectively, against the second instar larvae to 178.51, 162.07 and 187.67 h, respectively, against the fourth instar larvae. The cumulative per cent mortality, LC50 and LT50 suggested that the second instar larvae were more susceptible and easier to kill than the fourth instar larvae.Keywords
: LC50, LT50, mortality, Nucleopolyhedrosis virus, OBs, Spodoptera litura .Full Text
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