RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENT AND LIFE SCIENCES
Volume-12, Number-1, January, 2019
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 12 (1) 1 - 4
(2019) Comparative study on the
effect of low doses of nutrients sources (Hewitt’s nutrients solution and
compost) application in a nutrients-deficient soil on growth, yield and
metabolic responses of wheat Mithlesh Kumar and S.
N. Pandey* Department of Botany, University of
Lucknow, Lucknow- 226 007, India *Corresponding author e-mail: snpandey511@gmail.com Paper received: 04.11.18; Revised received: 18.12.18 Paper Accepted: 26.12.18; Category: Original paper |
Abstract To study the
effectiveness of various nutrient sources such as standard Hewitt’s nutrient
solution (HNS) and compost (solid form, and 40% its extract) with their low
doses applications in a micronutrients-deficient soil, a clay pot experiment
was conducted. Nutrients sources (5% and 10% HNS, solid and 40% compost
extract (CA) were used singly or in combination) in soil for observations of
growth, yield and some metabolic responses (pigments content, activity of catalase and peroxidase) of
wheat (Triticum aestivum
L. var. Lok 1). The 10% HNS supplied singly
promoted above parameters observed, maximum. The application of 5% HNS in
combination with 40% CA showed significant promotry
effects on dry weight, pigments and seed production of wheat. The experiment
may be useful in lowering the doses of nutrient fertilizers in agricultural
fields. Keywords Nutrients sources,
compost application, growth, pigments, wheat |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 12 (1) 5 - 7
(2019) Response of farm yard
manure in combination of chemical fertilizers on Indian mustard seed yield R.A. Singh*1,
I.P. Singh2, V.R. Chaudhary1,
Rajesh Rai1 and S.B. Pal1 1C.S. Azad University
of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur (U.P.), India; 2K.V.K. Auraiya, India *Corresponding author e-mail: rasinghcsau@gmail.com Paper received: 01.11.18; Revised received: 19.12.18 Paper Accepted: 25.12.18; Category: Original paper |
Abstract The present study
was under taken during Rabi season of 2002-03 and 2003-04 at Regional
Research Station, Mainpuri, C.S. Azad University of Agriculture and
Technology, Kanpur. The experimental soil was sandy loam, having poor
fertility status. The two cultivars Varuna
and Urvasi were tested at four levels of
nutrients combination (RDF + 50 kg S + 100 kg Ca + 0 q FYM, RDF + 50 kg S +
100 kg Ca + 50 q FYM, RDF + 50 kg S + 100 kg Ca + 100 q FYM and RDF + 50 kg S
+ 100 kg Ca + 150 q FYM/ha). Application of 150 kg N + 75 kg P2O5
+ 75 kg k2o + 50 kg S + 100 kg Ca (RDF) in association of 100 q/ha FYM
increased the seed yield of Urvashi by 6.34
q/ha or 40.60% and Varuna by 5.33 q/ha or
44.80% over conventional system of nutrients application. The significant
response noted between grain yield of Varuna
and Urvashi. Under poor edaphic condition Urvashi
gave better yield over Varuna. The growth
and yield contributing characters were concordance to the seed yield of both
cultivars of Indian mustard. Keywords Edaphic condition,
Environment, Farm Yard Manure, Nutrients, combination, Reduction |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 12 (1) 8 - 15
(2019) Assessment of role of Bacillus
subtilis (NCIM 5594) in suppressing toxic effects
of anthracene on wheat photosynthesis Lakshmi Jain, Monika Dhote and Anjana Jajoo* School of Life Science, Devi Ahilya University, Indore 452017, India *Corresponding author e-mail: anjanajajoo@hotmail.com Paper received: 06.11.18; Revised received: 13.12.18 Paper Accepted: 15.12.18; Category: Original paper |
Abstract Polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs) are toxic, carcinogenic, and mutagenic organic compounds
which adversely affect environment. PAHs are toxic to soil and plants.
Present study describes the suppression of toxic effects of anthracene (ANT) on wheat photosynthesis and soil and by Bacillus
subtilis (NCIM 5594) due to its ANT degrading
potential in pot experiments. Fast chlorophyll a (Chl
a) fluorescence kinetic measurement results revealed that ANT show
inhibitory effects on water splitting complex, quantum efficiency of PSII
photochemistry, density of active reaction centres
and performance index (PI). These inhibitory effects by ANT are significantly
overcome by Bacillus subtilis (NCIM 5594).
Soil enzymes act as indicator of soil productivity and fertility. Activity of
dehydrogense and lipase decreased due to ANT
toxicity in soil while these toxic effects were suppressed in presence of
bacterium. To ascertain the uptake of ANT by plants, ANT was extracted from
soil and different plant parts. In ANT + Bacillus subtilis
(NCIM 5594) treated soil amount of ANT reduced by 74% indicating
degradation of ANT by bacteria. ANT extracted from different parts of plants
growing in ANT + Bacillus subtilis (NCIM
5594) treated soil was less as compared to plants growing in only ANT treated
soil. It was concluded that Bacillus subtilis
(NCIM 5594) is useful for ameliorating the toxic effect of ANT on wheat
plants. Keywords Polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs), Anthracene, Chlorophyll a fluorescence,
Bacillus subtilis (NCIM 5594), Wheat |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 12 (1) 16-22
(2019) Evaluation of physical and
chemical parameters of Hiran River originating from
‘GIR’ forest area of Gujarat Savan
P. Tank1 and Suhas J. Vyas2* 1Department of Earth and Environmental Science, KSKV Kachchh University, Bhuj-Kachchh-370002,
Gujarat, India 2Department of Life Sciences, BKNM University,
Junagadh-362001, Gujarat, India Corresponding
author e-mail:
vsuhas.13@gmail.com Paper received: 09.11.18; Revised received: 17.12.18 Paper Accepted: 20.12.18; Category: Original paper |
Abstract The present
analysis work undertaken to observed the impact and effect of human activity
and sewage disposal in Hiran River by studying
different types of nutrient parameters. The sampling sites were selected
based on their distance from Early point to ending point areas along with the
rural and urban rural (under develop) areas along the Hiran
River. The physico-chemical parameters like pH,Electrical Conductivity (EC),
alkalinity, total hardness, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, nitrite, phosphate,
potassium, fluoride, dissolve oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, chemical
oxygen demand, chloride, and salinitywere analysed during pre-monsoon, post monsoon and winter,
seasons in 2017-2018. During the study it was observed that the main cause of
deterioration in water quality was due to the high anthropogenic activities,
illegal discharge of sewage and industrial effluent, lack of proper
cleanliness, unprotected river sites and urban runoff. The results of the
present study have been discussed and from the data it can be concluded that
the water is moderately polluted, it is clear that the water is not highly
polluted, the range of physico-chemical parameters
were within the permissible limit. Keywords Hiran River, physical
water analysis, chemical water analysis, Pollution, Gir |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 12 (1) 23-26
(2019) Reducing carbon footprint using eco- friendly construction
materials Vinita Agarwal*
and Subroto Dutta Department
of Environment Science, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University,
Ajmer, India *Corresponding author e-mail: vinuvraga@gmail.com Paper received: 21.11.18; Revised received: 27.12.18 Paper Accepted: 30.12.18; Category: Original paper |
Abstract In the current
time, brick is a fundamental construction unit. But manufacturing process of
brick is one of the causes of pollution. So the current study suggests uses
of green, eco-friendly material in construction industry. Ecofriendly
building materials are unique and qualitative products. Many types of ecofriendly products are available now. Fly ash bricks,
plastic bricks, rice husk bricks etc. products are example of ecofriendly construction materials. Ecofriendly
construction materials provides better indoor environment, cost effectiveness
and are energy efficient. Keywords Eco-friendly
material, Qualitative products, Energy efficient |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 12 (1) 27-29
(2019) Groundwater discharge and
recharge: A brief analysis in the
perspective of the current scenario Mujeeb Akhter1, Noorul Huda2 and Vibhuti
Rai*1 1GeologyDepartment, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007, India 2Department of Civil Engineering, LDC Institute of Technical
Studies, Soraon, Allahabad-212502, India *Corresponding author e-mail: vibhutirai@gmail.com Paper received: 23.11.18; Revised received: 28.12.18 Paper Accepted: 30.12.18; Category: Original paper |
Abstract It is a common
observation that sources of water are often jealously guarded and over the
centuries many skirmishes have taken place over water supplies as a part of
the conflict between landowners and settlers. Other conflicts in relation to
water supplies can arise because of the effects, which human and industrial
wasters can have on the environment. This means that the importance of water
as a natural resource, which requires careful management and conservation,
must be universally recognized. Although nature often has great ability to
recover from environmental damage, the growing demand on water resources
necessitates the professional application of fundamental knowledge about the
water cycle to ensure the maintenance of quality and quantity. Keywords Groundwater
resources, Groundwater discharge, Groundwater recharge, Groundwater pumping,
Wetlands |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 12 (1) 30-34
(2019) Effect of BA (Benzyladenine)
and low temperature (40C) during floral induction in cucumber Yogendra Kumar Singh, Gopal Tiwari and Sandeep Kaur Department of Botany, University of
Lucknow, Lucknow-226001, India *Corresponding author e-mail: yogi.251976@gmail.com Paper received: 23.09.18; Revised received: 22.12.18 Paper Accepted: 24.12.18; Category: Original paper |
Abstract The effect of BA
and low temperature on the morphology and metabolites (Sucrose, Starch and
Total Protein) of flowering stage in cucumber was analyzed in
experiment. The low temperature decreased the days to anthesis
of both male and female flowers to 49.50 and 56.08 respectively. BA alone
also decreased the days to anthesis of male flowers
as compared to control; however this decrement was more pronounced when BA
was applied together with low temperature than that when applied at normal
temperature. However, in contrast, the days to anthesis
of female flowers was increased with the increasing application of BA.
Moreover this decline was less pronounced when BA was provided with low
temperature than when provided at normal temperature. The first male flower
was formed on an average on the node no. 5.2 in control, decreased to 4.9 in
plants exposed to low temperature and to 4.4, 3.9 and 3.4 in plants treated
with 0.5, 5.0 and 50 µM BA respectively at normal temperature. BA application
resulted in an increase in the no. of male flowers, the increase being less
discernible when BA was applied along with low temperature. The total no. of
female flowers formed, however, increased with the application of low
temperature but decreased with the application of BA in a concentration dependent
manner; and accordingly the ratio of male flowers to female flowers increased
with the increasing concentration of BA, the increase being more when BA was
provided at normal temperature than that at low temperature. Thus pollen
fertility was 86.42 in plants provided with 0.5 µM BA at normal temperature
which further declined to 85.24 and 84.76 in plants provided with 5.0 and 50
µM BA respectively. The sucrose content was 235.7 µmol/gm fresh weight in
control which declined to 232.5, 230.0 and 227.5 µmol/gm fresh weight in
plants applied with 0.5, 5.0 and 50 µM BA respectively. Exposure to low
temperature further decreased the sucrose content. The application of BA also
resulted in the decrease in the starch content during both pre-flowering
stage as well as flowering stage. When low temperature was given along with
BA, this decrease in starch content was even more pronounced. However
opposite to the trend shown in the sucrose and starch content, the
application of BA resulted in a gradual increase in the protein content and
this increase was even more when BA and low temperature were given in
combination. Keywords Cucumber, (Cucumis sativus L.), Male and female flower, Pollen
fertility, anthesis, Sucrose, Starch and Total Protein |
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Res.
Environ. Life Sci., 12 (1) 35-39
(2019) Assessment of water quality of river Sai
in district Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, India Abhishek Kumar*, Ajai Mishra,
and Daya Shanker Singh 1Geology Department, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007,
India *Corresponding author e-mail: abhishek318@gmail.com Paper received:28.11.18; Revised received: 27.12.18 Paper Accepted: 29.12.18; Category: Original paper |
Abstract Civilization
acutely needs water to survive and fulfill its needs. This is the main reason
why almost all major cities were located on the banks of rivers or seashores.
The present study deals with the river Sai in
District Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, India. The area
of district Raebareli is about 4,043 km2,
the district is divided into two halves by river Sai
which flows in a more or less southeasterly direction, becoming east-west and
north-south stream in small segments. The area of the district falls in the
drainage basin of Ganga and Sai
river, a tributary of the river Ganga river itself.
The population of Raebareli according to the 2011
census is 3,405,559. The population density of the district is about 739
persons/Km2 (Source- Census of India,2011).
For water quality analysis; samples were collected from three different
places and parameters like pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), Biological Oxygen
Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand(COD), Total dissolved solids (TDS),
Chloride, Alkalinity, Hardness, Coliform, etc. are
analyzed for three years 2016, 2017 and 2018. The results suggested that with
time the level of pollutants is increasing in the river water, which requires
immediate measures to control it. Keywords River, Pollutants,
pH, DO, BOD, COD, TDS, Chloride, Alkalinity, Hardness and Coliform |
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Res. Environ. Life Sci., 12
(1) 40-44 (2019) Application of GIS and remote sensing in analysis and
assessment of water bodies in Lucknow city and adjoining Mohanlalganj
tehsil Mujeeb Akhter1, Noorul Huda2 and Vibhuti
Rai*1 1Geology Department, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007,
India 2Department
of Civil Engineering, LDC Institute of Technical Studies, Soraon,
Allahabad-212502, India *Corresponding
author e-mail:
vibhutirai@gmail.com Paper received: 25.11.18; Revised received: 29.12.18 Paper Accepted: 31.12.18; Category: Original paper |
Abstract Only
about 0.014% of all water on Earth is fresh as well as easily accessible. Of
the remaining, 97% is salty while a little less than 3% is difficult to
access. Although, sufficient amount of freshwater is available globally,
humanity is facing a water crisis due to unequal distribution, further
exacerbated by climate change, plus a sharp rise in global freshwater demand,
in recent decades, driven by industry. Demand is expected to outstrip supply
by 40% in 2030, if current trends continue. This is especially true for
India. Consequently, the development of more systematic and advanced approaches
for analysis and assessment of water bodies are urgently required. In this
context remote sensing and GIS techniques have being recognized as important
emerging techniques for analysis and assessment of water resources. In this
study we have used remote sensing and GIS for a critical analysis and
assessment of water resources in Lucknow city and adjoining Mohanlaganj tehsil comprising Mohanlalganj and Gosainganj
blocks of Lucknow district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Keywords Thematic
mapper (TM), Landsat thematic
mapper, Remote sensing (RS), Global positioning
system (GPS), Global wetland Inventory and mapping (GWIM) |