RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENT AND
LIFE SCIENCES
Volume-10, Number-11, November-2017
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Res. Environ. Life Sci., 10
(11) 845-851 (2017) Poaceousflora of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India Sonia Saini Department of Botany, Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow – 226007, India *e-mail: laitsonia29@gmail.com (Received:
July16, 2017; Revised received: August 24, 2017;Accepted: October 22, 2017) |
Abstract: The paper deals with the systematic enumeration of Plants of
family gramineae. The enumeration comprises 54
species belonging the different 43 genera followed by correct botanical name,
short descriptions, Phenology & field notes
along with their uses Key words:
Floristic, Gramineae, Uses |
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Res. Environ. Life Sci., 10
(11) 852-855 (2017) Attitude of farmers
towards carbon sequestration in rice and sugarcane based farming system Suresh D.K., Shivamurthy
M., Gangadharappa N. R. and Krishnamurthy B. Department of Agricultural Extension,
UAS, GKVK, Bangalore, India *e-mail: manojmandya.17@gmail.com (Received:
September18, 2017; Revised received: October 24, 2017;Accepted: November 01,
2017) |
Abstract: The present investigation was carried out in Mandya, Mysore and Chamaraj nagara districts of Karnataka state. One hundred Eighty
Farmers who are practicing rice and sugarcane based farming system. Included
180 respondents randomly selected from the Maddur
and Mandya taluks of Mandya district, Nanjanagoodu
and T. Narasipura taluks
of Mysore district and Kollegala and Yelandur taluks of Chamarajanagar districts. Results revealed that the more
than one third (37.78 %) of the respondents were having favourable
attitude towards carbon sequestration technologies in rice and sugarcane
based farming system. The study indicated that Majority of the farmers practising the rice and sugarcane based farming
system(75.00%) were middle aged, had high school education (30.56%),
following subsidiary occupation (73.89%), belonged to nuclear family
(53.89%), having medium family size (41.67%) andmajority
of the farmers belongs medium level of annual income (38.89%), social
participation (37.22%), mass media exposure(38.89%), extension contact
(38.89%), scientific orientation (37.22%), management orientation (38.89%)
and deferred gratification (37.22 %). Results revealed that the more than one
third (37.78 %) of the respondents were having favourable
attitude towards carbon sequestration technologies in rice and sugarcane
based farming system. The mean attitude score of farmers, among twenty
attitude statements the statements viz., ‘Vermicomposting improves the soil
health condition’ which obtained a mean attitude score of 4.02 and‘Straw burning in paddy and trash burning in sugarcane
releases more CO2 to atmosphere’ received a score of 3.87 and wastop ranked. Key words:
Attitude, Carbon sequestration, Mean attitude score, Rice and Sugarcane
farming system |
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Res. Environ. Life Sci., 10
(11) 856-858 (2017) Response of weed
management on productivity and profitability of pearl
millet under semi-arid condition M.F. Husain1, Md. Shamim2, R.K. Singh3 and M.K. Singh2
1Regional research
Station, Kalai, Aligarh (U.P.), India 2C.S. AzadUniversity
of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur-208002, India; 3K.V.K., Jalaun, India *e-mail: pathakjaya1271@gmail.com (Received:
July 21, 2017; Revised received: October 12, 2017;Accepted: October 16, 2017) |
Abstract: An experiment was conducted during rainy season of 2012,
2013 and 2014 at Regional Research Station, Kali, Aligarh.
The soil of experimental field was sandy loam with poor fertility. There were
eight treatments comprised of control (weedy check), weed free, pre-emergence
application of atrazine @ 0.5 kg a.i./ha + 1 hand weeding at 35 DAS, post-emergence
application of atrazine @ 0.1 kg a.i./ha at 15 DAS + 1 hand weeding at 35 DAS, post-emergence
application of atrazine @ 0.2 kg a.i./ha at 15 DAS + 1 hand weeding at 35 DAS,
post-emergence application of atrazine @ 0.3 kg a.i./ha at 15 DAS + 1 hand weeding at 35 DAS,
post-emergence application of atrazine @ 0.4 kg a.i./ha at 15 DAS + 1 hand weeding at 35 DAS and two hand
weeding at 20 & 40 DAS. The treatments were evaluated i.e., growth, yield
traits, yield, weed dry matter, weed control efficiency and economics in peal
millet. The pearl millet variety HHB-223 was sown with recommended
agronomical practices. The highest seed yield of pearl millet by 26.52 q/ha
was reaped from sowing under weed free condition, but it was statistically at
par with pre-emergence application of atrazine @
0.5 kg a.i./ha + 1 hand
weeding at 35 DAS (25.49 q/ha). Pre-emergence application of atrazine @0.5 kg a.i./ha+1 hand
weeding at 35DAS was found superior in term of total trillers
(2.71/ plant) effective tiller (2.00/plant) and test weight (9.70g) in
compression to all most all tested treatments. pre-emergence application of atrazine
@ 0.5 kg a.i./ha + 1 hand
weeding at 35 DAS produced dry matter of weeds by 3.04 q/ha and weed control
efficiency recorded by 71.50%. this
treatment of weed control also gave maximum net return Rs. 24741/ha and
highest benefit : cost ratio 2.36. Key word: Atrazine,
post emergence, pre-emergence, weed competition, weed control efficiency. |
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Res. Environ. Life Sci., 10
(11) 859-862 (2017) Ethnoveterinary plant remedies for livestocks used
by villagers of Nyishi and Adivasi
society in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh Sanjib Khargharia1, L. Sanathoi Khuman2, Gautam Bordoloi3, Sanjib Bora4, Prasanta Chabukdhara4 and Siddhartha S. Pathak5 1Dept. of Pharmacology, 2Dept. of Extension
Education, 3Dept. of Parasitology, 4Dept.
of Physiology and Biochemistry, 5Dept. of Livestock Production and Management, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Joying, North Lakhimpur, Assam,
India *e-mail: sanjibkharghoria@yahoo.com (Received:
July 26, 2017; Revised received: October 04, 2017;Accepted: October 08, 2017) |
Abstract: Ethnoveterinary medicine, the
scientific term for traditional animal health care provides low-cost
alternatives to allopathic drugs. In the present study, three villages viz Joyhing, Jumi and Kimin (border area of
Assam and Arunachal Pradesh) were studied to explore the traditional
knowledge of animal illnesses and ethnoveterinary
practices. The total respondents interviewed were 80 in numbers, out of which
30 were from Joyhing and 25 each from Jumi and Kimin area. In the
present study, a total of 22 ailments with 26 plants used for the treatment
were recorded. Generally, pigs and chickens had the highest frequency of
disease (skin conditions, diarrhea, parasitic infestation etc) possibly due
to their popularity than other animals during summer and autumn seasons and
may be due to lack of veterinary awareness among the people. Key words: Ethnoveterinary, plants, illness, livestock |
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Res. Environ. Life Sci., 10
(11) 863-865 (2017) Impact of pigeonpea based millets intercropping systems on pod
borer incidence under semiarid tropics M.M.Vajjaramatti, S.B.Kalaghatagi, S.S.Karabhantanal, S.A.Gaddanakeri
and M.M.Kadasiddappa Department of Agronomy, College of
Agriculture, Vijayapur-586 101, UAS, Dharwad, India *e-mail: mmv6589@gmail.com (Received:
September02, 2017; Revised received: October 11, 2017;Accepted: October 15,
2017) |
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted during Kharif,
2015-16 to study the influence of pigeonpea based
millets intercropping on pod borer severity, yield and economicsunder
semiarid tropics. Among the intercropping system, significantly lower number
of eggs, larvae and per cent pod damage was recorded in pigeonpea
+ finger millet (13.55%) in 1:2 row proportion compared to sole and other
intercropped pigeonpea. Sole pigeonpea
recorded pod damage to an extent of 26.19% even after necessary plant
protection measures. Solepigeonpea recorded
significantly higher grain yield (1918 kg ha-1) than the other
intercropped pigeonpea.Among various cropping
systems, grain yield wassignificantly higher in pigeonpea + pearl millet (1630 kg ha-1) in 1:2
row. Significantly higher pigeonpea equivalent
yield millet (2752 kg ha-1), higher gross returns, net returns and
benefit cost ratio wasin pigeonpea
+ foxtail and was on par with pigeonpea
+ proso millet in 1:2 row proportions and pigeonpea + proso millet. Key words: Grain yield, Pod damage, Intercropping |
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Res. Environ. Life Sci., 10
(11) 866-871 (2017) Combating the
environmental crisis by understanding the cross talk between religion and science Rumisa Nazir2 and Taseen Gul1 1Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, University
of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, J&K,
India-190006 2Department of Environmental Sciences, Govt. Degree College
for Women, Nawakadal, Srinagar,
J&K.INDIA-190002 *e-mail: rumisanazir@yahoo.com (Received:
September14, 2017; Revised received: October 15, 2017;Accepted: October 19,
2017) |
Abstract: Environmental degradation is characterized by rapid changes
in environmental quality that are almost impossible to reverse. The changes
are dramatic, unexpected, irreversible, deteriorating and leading to
significant welfare losses. It is one of the worst threats facing the planet
today and in the days to come it will make life intolerable to all form of
living things. Thus, there is an immediate need to address the environmental
issues and understand the different aspects and ways to overcome the problem.
One of best strategy to bring about a change is to start it at the individual
level because the crisis of human values has led to destruction of
environment. Since the religion plays an important emphasis on individual
development and has remarkable impact on arousing the inner consciousness for
performing good environmental behaviours. It also
describes the role of an individual in the world, how to treat the things
around them whether they be other humans, members of plant or animal kingdom
and role in conserving the resources. The religion and environment are
interconnected because religion designates us a duty to make sure that we
have a safer and viable world for ourselves and the generations to come.
Moreover, the religious trends have a history in shaping the human behaviours towards the environment. On the other hand,
the next most important aspect which has a great impact in our day to day
life is the dependence of humans on Science. From the beginning, the humans
have got highly fascinated by the progress of scientific field and it has
played a vital role in day to day life, medicine, therapeutics, agriculture,
industries and technological developments. Taken into consideration that both
religion and science have remarkable impact on the life of living beings in
this world, we suggest that merging of their ideas will be utmost helpful for
betterment of environment related issues. The religion and science are
intertwined in that they have a history together and will continue to have a
role together in future. This is the only ground where science and religion
can work together to find a solution for present environmental crisis.Here, we will discuss the strategies to how
combination of religious concepts and practicality of scientific concepts
will have a profound impact for betterment of environment which eventually
will affect the humankind. Key words: Religion,
Islam, Science, Technological developments, Environment |
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Res. Environ. Life Sci., 10
(11) 872-879 (2017) Effect of phosphorus, sulphur and bio-fertilizer on the productivity of
chickpea (Cicerarietinum L.) Rajneesh Singh, Ghanshyam Singh, Vipul Singh
and Shashank Shekher
Singh Department of Agronomy, Narendra University of Agriculture and Technology, Faizabad (U.P.), India *e-mail: rumisanazir@yahoo.com (Received:
October15, 2017; Revised received: November 01, 2017;Accepted: November 04,
2017) |
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted
during rabi season of two consecutive years
of 2014-15 and 2015-16. The experiment was layout in SPD having twenty four
treatment combinations consisted of Three phosphorus levels (0, 30, 60 kg P2O5
ha-1), Two sulphur levels (0, 20 kg ha-1),and
four seed inoculation treatment with biofertilizers
(uninoculated, PSB, Rhizobium
and PSB + Rhizobium). The soil of the experimental
field was silty loam in texture with low organic
carbon (0.30-0.35%) and nitrogen (175.4-180.20 kg ha-1) and medium
in phosphorus (15.25-15.80 kg ha-1) and potassium (238-238 kg ha-1).
The chickpea variety ‘Avrodhi’ was sown at the rate
of 80 kg seed ha-1 in lines at 30 cm apart on 25th October during 2014-15 and on 22th October during 2015-16. The application of
phosphorus significantly increased the number of pods plant-1,
seed pod-1, test weight and seed, straw and biological yields,
protein content in seed and straw, total uptake of N ,
P and S by chickpea up to 60 kg P2O5 ha-1and
20 kg S ha-1 . The seed inoculation with PSB + Rhizobium
significantly increased all the growth and yield attributes, seed, straw and
biological yields, protein content in seed and straw and total uptake of N ,
P and S by the crop over the uninoculated control.
The highest gross income, net income and benefit: cost
ratio were obtained with the application of 60 kg P2O5
ha-1, 20 kg ha-1 and seed inoculation with PSB + Rhizobium during both the years of experimentation. Key words: Chickpea, Cicer arietinum L., Chickpea Varieties, P X S Levels and Biofertilizers |
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Res. Environ. Life Sci., 10
(11) 880-884 (2017) Urbanization status and ground water quality district Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, India Abhishek Kumar, Ajai Mishra,
and Daya Shankar Singh Department of Geology,
University of Lucknow.Lucknow- 226007, India *e-mail: abhishek318@gmail.com (Received:
October17, 2017; Revised received: November 03, 2017;Accepted: November 09,
2017) |
Abstract: With the advent of civilization,
human dependence on natural resources increases day by day. Urbanization is
also one of the outcomes of civilization. Urbanization is also led to the
stress on the natural resources of the area especially the land-use pattern
and water quality. The area of district Raebareli
is about 4,609km2. The population of Raebareli
according to 2011 census is 3,405,559 which is 18.56 % more than 2001
population which was 2,872,335 (Census of India, 2011).The population density
of the district is about 739persons/Km2. For water quality
analysis; samples were collected from different areas of the district and
analyzed to assess the quality of groundwater. The element such asNa, Ca,Mg,Cl,HCO3, SO4,
CO3, EC, pH,TH and NO3 were
analyzed for physico- chemical properties of the
water and the Water Quality Index (WQI) is calculated on the basis of it. The
chemical parameters includingNa, Ca, Mg, Cl, HCO3, SO4,EC, pH, TH and NO3were
found to be in the range of 31.83- 299mg/l, 20.04-72.14 mg/l, 19.46- 107.01
mg/l,7.09- 177.30 mg/l, 231.84- 890.75 mg/l, 2.08- 130.01mg/l, 430-
2080ìmoh/cm , 7.90-8.10, 200.16-490 mg/l , 0.25-9.46 mg/l respectively. The
results reveal that treatment of water is necessary before use for drinking purpose.The study deals with the effect of urbanization
and industrialization on the groundwater quality of the district Raebareli. Key words: Groundwater
quality, Physico-chemical properties, urbanization,
Water Quality Index, Raebareli |
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Exclusively Online Res. Environ. Life Sci., 10
(11) 885-888 (2017) Effect seed tape
technology on seed germination and seedling vigour in major vegetables Bhaskaran. M1* and R. Sriram Prabha2 1Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai, India 2Department of Seed Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu
Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India., *e-mail: bhaskm@yahoo.co.in (Received:
August 22, 2017; Revised received: September 05, 2017; Accepted: September
10, 2017) |
Abstract: Demand for supply of quality seeds in vegetable crops is
increasing day by day among the farmers. Seed tape technology ensures
efficient supply of quality seeds, ensures benefits of seed pelleting, prevents wastage by singling of seeds and
provides opportunity for value addition of seeds. Seeds are attached to the
biodegradable tapes at regular intervalsand used
for planting which promotes faster germination and overall seedling growth
apart from protecting seeds from pests and high temperatures. Seed tape
allows to control depth of sowing and spacing
thereby facilitating uniform seedling emergence and good establishment. The
present study was aimed at studying the effect of seed tape technology on
seed germination and seedling vigourin major
vegetables viz., chilli (Hybrid CO 1) and brinjal(CO
2). Results indicated that seed tape I (0.25 gTrichodermaviride
+ 0.25 g Pseudomonas fluorescens+ 0.200 g of
micronutrient mixture) for chilli and seed tape I
(0.125 g Trichodermaviride + 0.125 g Pseudomonas
fluorescens + 0.200 g of micronutrient mixture)
for brinjalrecordedenhanced speed of germination,
rate of germination (%), root length, shoot length, drymatter
production and vigour index. Key words: Seed
tape technology, chilli, brinjal,
seed germination and seedling vigour |
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Exclusively Online Res. Environ. Life Sci., 10
(11) 889-892 (2017) Response of peroxidase and catalase
activity in Soybean (Glycine max L.)
as affected by salinity Naheed Siddiqui* and M. Singh Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, Lucknow - 226007,
India *e-mail: drnaheedlohani@gmail.com (Received: September 22, 2017; Revised received: November 18,
2017; Accepted: November 21, 2017) |
Abstract: As a crop, soybean is high in yield and easy to harvest. It
is one of the most important world’s crop, grown for
oil and protein, also strengthen the national economy by providing livelihood
to millions of the people. The data clearly indicates increasing trends in
all soybean varieties. Almost there intrinsic abilities in
relation to increase in peroxidase (%) is
correlated with salinity levels and also duration. The data also supports the
trends as observed with the increase in peroxidase
activities. Both these enzymes are stress mitigating biomolecules
therefore, biologically both of them have behaved as
per biological rule in supporting the biological system. Key words: Salinity, Peroxidase, Catalase, NaCl, Soybean |