RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENT AND LIFE SCIENCES

 

(A Multidisciplinary, Peer reviewed / Referred Research Journal Concerned with Environment and Life Sciences)

(p-ISSN: 0974-4908)

 

Volume-14, Number-3, August, 2021

 

 

 

 

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Res. Environ. Life Sci., 14 (3) 39 - 43 (2021)

 

Role of some spices as alternative immmuno-modulators to give a kick to body immunity against Covid-19

 

*Kamlesh K. Yadav1, Dharam Singh2 and Abha Trivedi3

1Department of Zoology, Rajkiya Mahavidyalaya Unnao,

Unnao-209801, U.P., India

2Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Sciences,

C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur-208024, U.P., India

3Department of Animal Science, M.J.P. Rohilkhand University,

Bareilly-243006, India

 

*Corresponding author e-mail: drkkyadav8@gmail.com

 

Paper received: 18.04.21, Revised received: 24.08.21

Paper Accepted: 25.08.21, Category: Review Article

 

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Abstract

The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has wreaked havoc in the lives of entire mankind all over the world. The pandemic caused by the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has produced global health crisis worldwide. Body’s natural defence system (immunity) plays an important role in maintaining optimum health and in the present scenario it has become more important to build our immune system stronger against covid-19.  Staying at home and taking care of immunity may be the best way to prevent ourselves from the virus. Since time immemorial, different herbal preparations have been used to lessen the diseases by modulating the response of the immune system. Since time immemorial spices and herbs have been an integral part of human diets and commerce. They also have been used as immuno-boosters. While there is no medicine for COVID-19 yet, it will be better to take preventive measures which can boost our immunity. Medicinal plants propagate the gifts of nature in maintaining healthy and happy living. There are evidences that foods and herbs possess a potential antiviral ability against SARSCoV-2 and can prevent COVID-19. India is home to several medicinal plants that are used extensively in traditional medicine. Spices and herbs like Haldi, Jeera, Dhaniya, Cinnamon, Black pepper, Ginger, Garlic, Ajwain, Pudina, Amla, Ashwagandha, Giloy, Moringa, Neem and Tulsi are said to have several health benefits. Herbs and spices are unique in the sense that unlike drugs, we don’t need to “take” them. Instead, we add them to our favourite food for a boost in both, flavor and immunity.

Keywords: SARSCoV-2, Covid-19, pandemic, medicinal plants, immunity

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Res. Environ. Life Sci., 14 (3) 44 - 48 (2021)

 

Polycomb repressive complex 1 in plant

 

Richa Yadav* and Kumkum Mishra

Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, UP, Lucknow-226007, India

 

*Corresponding author e-mail: richayadav.biotech@gmail.com

 

Paper received: 15.02.21, Revised received: 11.07.21

Paper Accepted: 16.07.21, Category: Review Article

 

 

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Abstract

Transcriptional activation and repression of genes play an important role in plant growth, development and response to various stress (biotic and abiotic) condition. PRC complex are group of  protein that plays important role in epigenetic regulation of genes. It is important to study the role of PRC group protein as it can be helpful in understanding plant responses to cope up with various stress condition in today’s changing environment.

Keywords: PRC1, Epigenetics, Gene regulation, PcGs

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Res. Environ. Life Sci., 14 (3) 49 - 50 (2021)

 

Constraints faced by working parents in educational sector

 

MuskanSingh, Asha Yadav, Reema Sharma and Anshu

Department of Family Resource Management Chandra ShekharAzad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur - 208002, India

 

*Corresponding author e-mail: Muskansingh0319@gmail.com

 

Paper received: 01.06.21, Revised received: 22.07.21

Paper Accepted: 25.07.21, Category: Original Article

 

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Abstract

Present study on constraints faced by working parents in educational sector in district Kanpur Nagar was carried out on randomly selected one hundred twenty respondents from Rawatpur, CSA Campus, Nawabganj, Companybagh, locality of Kanpur Nagar. Analysis of data reveals that 54.2 percent majority of respondents were found worried about their work. Whereas 60 per cent of respondents were pressurised some time in their work and 40.8 per cent of working parents needs to manage work life of its employees. For calculation of sample arithmetic mean, standard deviation, mean score, correlation coefficient were used.

Keywords: Work Life Balance, Working Parents, Stress, Fatigue, Work Load

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Res. Environ. Life Sci., 14 (3) 51 - 52 (2021)

 

Cause of stress among students during Covid-19 pandemic

 

Anshu, AshaYadav, Jitendra Singh, and MuskanSingh

Department of Family Resource Management, Chandra ShekharAzad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur - 208002, India

 

*Corresponding author e-mail: ashacsauk@gmail.com

 

 

Paper received: 03.06.21, Revised received: 24.07.21

Paper Accepted: 26.07.21, Category: Original Article

 

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Abstract

Present study on cause of stress among students during COVID-19 in Kanpur was conducted in localities like C.S.A. University, H.B.T.U, G.S.V Medical college and Rama University of district Kanpur. The undescriptive data from 120 students were collected by using pre coded interview schedule and personal interview method. The result of the study shows that 40% of the students moderate stress during COVID-19, 25.8% of the students worsened significantly mental health during COVID-19 and 75% students were academically stressed during pandemic calculation for the sample arithmetic mean, SD, mean score were used.

Keywords: Level of Stress, Componentsof Stress, Mental health

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Res. Environ. Life Sci., 14 (3) 53 - 56 (2021)

 

Studies on morphological character of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

 

Ranvijay Singh* and Ajoy Kumar Singh

Department of Botony, T.D.P.G., College, Jaunpur (U.P), India

 

*Corresponding author e-mail: ranvijaysingh0623@gmail.com

 

Paper received: 24.05.21, Revised received: 07.07.21

Paper Accepted: 16.07.21, Category: Review Article

 

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Abstract

Chickpea, (Cicer arietinum L.) Chickpea is classified into two broad types, desi and kabuli. Most of the desi types are small in size, angular in shape with dark seed color and rough seed coat, while kabuli have large beaked seeds with white or beige seed coat colour and larger in size with smoother seed coat. Chickpea is an excellent source of essential nutrients, protein, minerals, fiber, unsaturated fatty acids and b-carotene In addition to having high protein content (20 - 22%), chickpea is rich in fiber, minerals (phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc) and â-carotene. Its lipid fraction is rich in unsaturated fatty acids. Chickpea is one of the earliest grown grain legume crop domesticated in the Old World from South Eastern Turkey, Syria, Four centers of chickpea diversity have been identified in the Mediterranean, Central Asia, Near East and India. Chickpea seeds have a seed coat, two cotyledons and an embryo. The seed coat consists of two layers, the outer testa and the inner tegmen and a hilum The hilum is the point of attachment of the seed to the pod. Chickpea plants have a strong taproot system with 3 - 4 rows of lateral roots. The parenchymatous tissues of the root are rich in starch. The chickpea stem is erect, branched, viscous, hairy, terete, herbaceous, green and solid. The primary branches arise from the ground level as they develop from the plumular shoot as well as the lateral branches of the seedling. The primary branches arise from the ground level as they develop from the plumular shoot as well as the lateral branches of the seedling. The leaves are pubescent. The chickpea leaves are petiolate, compound and uniimparipinnate (pseudo-imparipinnate). Solitary flowers are borne in an axillary raceme. Sometimes there are 2 or 3 flowers on the same node. Such flowers possess both a peduncle and a pedicel The racemose peduncle is 6 – 30 mm in length.

Keywords:  Chickpea, Cicer arietinum L., Morphological parameters