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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF AMPHIBIAN (ANURA) BIODIVERSITY AT THREE SELECTED SITES IN RELATION TO PHYSICO-CHEMICAL ASSESSMENT OF YAMUNA RIVER AGRA
Get PDFPresent paper illustrates the water quality of Yamuna River from the Agra at various locations. Water samples were collected from three sites (Poia ghat, Bainpur Reserve forest and Taj Nature Walk) of Agra region, during months March to November . Samples were taken to the laboratory and examine, just then to observe the Amphibian species especially (Anura), few specific Anurans were found on the spot then monitored of them. Mainly observed that the impact of water quality on Anurans and studied that changes on their existence and also richness at breeding sites. Water analysis was also done for the parameters such as CO2, Alkalinity, Chlorides, magnesium Mg, Na Sodium. Thus finding of such research reflects that the water quality of river Yamuna is so poor condition also harmful for all living things.
EDIBLE VACCINE IS A NATURAL WAY OF VACCINATION: A REVIEW ARTICLE
Get PDFMany people have high hopes for edible vaccinations because they are inexpensive, easy to administer, safe, convenient to store, practically impossible to mess up, and socially and culturally sustainable even in developing countries. Instead of painful injections, a vaccine that can be eaten is used. Unlike traditional vaccines, edible vaccines are less expensive, require no needles, don\u27t need to be preserved, are non-offensive, may be stored close to where they\u27ll be used, and provide both mucosal and total protection. Edible vaccinations are being produced for a wide range of infectious diseases, including cholera, measles, foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), and hepatitis B. Autoimmune diseases like type I diabetes are easier to beat with the aid of edible vaccinations. Several diseases in both humans and animals are currently being researched with the goal of creating edible vaccinations. Transgenic crops are gaining popularity in both developed and poor nations. Edible vaccines face an uncertain future in the face of public opposition to transgenic foods. The most significant barriers to a developing vaccination technology have been overcome. There are a number of technical roadblocks, as well as regulatory and non-scientific difficulties, but they all appear to be manageable. In this article, we\u27ll try to discuss where things stand and where they\u27re going with this innovative form of disease prevention. The two main benefits of edible vaccines are generational immunization and the treatment of malnutrition. If the major difficulties can be overcome, it could lead to a windfall of more safe and more effective vaccine
BIO-EFFICACY OF COLOTROPIS PROCERA AND LANTANA CAMARA AGAINST SPODOPTERA LITURA (TOBACCO CUT-WORM)
Get PDFThe use of pesticides such as organophosphates and carbamates for controlling various pests is an effective strategy for protecting crops. But these chemical pesticides pose serious threats to the environment and to non-target organisms due to its persistent nature. Use of natural pesticides based on Phytochemcials as active ingredients obtained from Botanical is a viable option and being popular due to their eco-friendly and non-toxicological properties. Calotropis proceraand Lantana camara is a weed having Different medicinal properties. Present study was designed to study the efficacy of two plants extracts viz., Calotropis proceraand Lantana camara only-aerial parts were taken against the Spodoptera litura (Third instar larvae), each was taken in different concentration in three replications of 24, 48 and 72 hours. After every interval of time the mortality percentage was detected. The percentage mortality was also studied with other solvents ie. hexane, aqueous, chloroform, ethyl acetate, methanol, polar, semipolar and non-polar solvents at different concentrations these collected data were carefully analysed using MS Excel and poloplur software. The LD50 and LD90 estimated using Hexane, Aqueous, Chloroform, Ethyl acetate, methanol extracts of C. procera were 7.02, 12.73, 5.48, 9.54, 8.28 and 21.08, 41.34, 16.10, 24.59, 35.15 respectively with fiducial limit of 5.82 to 9.00, 9.50 to 27.19, 3.53 to 8.54, 7.89 to 13.64, 6.46 to 13.04 and 14.30 to 47.89, 21.63 to 28.29, 9.73 to 128.03, 16.13 to 68.74, 19.06 to 179.25. The LD50 and LD90 limits estimated with Hexane, Aqueous, Chloroform, Ethyl acetate extract L. camara wire 7.89, 4.11, 5.02, 11.79, 9.23 and 54.14, 23.54, 26.74, 94.27, 31.68. Respectively with f iducial limits of 5.69 to 12.50, 1.59 to 8.73, 3.72 to 6.82, 8.01 to 23.91, 7.31 to 12.47 and 26.89 to 243.13, 10.29 to 1270.69, 16.33 to 67.12, 38.69 to 806.11, 20.72 to 69.33 respectively
DESCRIPTION OF DIGESTIVE SYSTEM OF MICRONECTA STRIATA, FIEB., THE INDIAN WATER BOATMEN
Get PDFThe Hemiptera are insects that feed on plants and animals and can be found in both land and water. They can be small or big, oval or long, and sometimes flattened. Their bodies can change shape, and they have simple metamorphosis and sucking and piercing mouth parts. Their heads can be free and either prognathous or hypognathous, and their antennae can be two to ten or even twenty-five segments. Their eyes can be large, and they have ocelli or absence. Labium modifications can be simple or segmented rostrums, beaks or probosciss, palpi atrophied, and wings can be long or short, and ocelli can be present or absent. The common Indian water boatman belongs to a family of aquatic insects. In the present study an effort is made to explore bionomics of Micronecta striata Fieb. To introduce its habitat, habit, food, feeding and morphology. It is very common in ponds of rural area of India. Sound observations were made to ensure the validity of study. These insects are harmless, so that no special management to control them exists today
Bioaccumulation of Synthetic Insecticides in Freshwater Fish Species
No full textSynthetic insecticides, although vital for pest control in agriculture, pose a serious threat to aquatic ecosystems. Freshwater fish are particularly vulnerable due to prolonged exposure to pesticide residues that leach into water bodies. This study investigates the bioaccumulation of commonly used synthetic insecticides such as organophosphates and pyrethroids in various freshwater fish species. Field and laboratory analyses reveal a high bioaccumulation potential leading to physiological, biochemical, and behavioral changes in fish. These findings emphasize the need for stringent regulations on pesticide usage and effective water monitoring strategies
The Effect of Nitrogen Dioxide and Sulphur Dioxide on Brain and Total Lipid Content of Albino Rat
Get PDFThe present work was undertaken to investigate the combined effect of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide on food consumption, body weight, brain weight, and brain total lipid content in albino rats for 15 and 30 days. Combined gas exposure with nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide resulted in a significant reduction of food consumption (p<0.001), body weight (p<0.01), and brain total lipid (p<0.001) in comparison to control rats. The decrease in food consumption, body weight, brain weight, and brain total lipid content in albino rats after combined exposure to nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide is the result of the inflammatory action of toxic gases
DECIPHERING THE ROLE OF GENE EDITING: RETORT FOR PERPLEXED UNHEALTHY AND DISEASED CONDITIONS
Get PDFA breakthrough approach that unleashed the function of bacterial nucleases and the engineered ones has prompted the Creation of innovative gene editing technologies and procedures. In practically all eukaryotic cells, puzzled unclear Situations can be resolved by directly addressing certain genomic sequences and modifying them for use in various tactics. This expanding field of research has made this possibility possible. The ability to detect unique phenomena linked to the Genetic and epigenetic variables driving the development of disease have been enhanced through genome editing. It has majorly promoted the way for creating more precise cellular and animal models for elucidating pathological pathways and has shown remarkable potential in varying fields such as biotechnology, crop engineering, and biomedical science research Is under way. The creation of sophisticated methods based on nucleases, such as those connected to the CRISPR system, such as zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs) and transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALENs), and CRISPR-Cas-associated nucleases, has greatly enhanced their practical utility in designing most promising biotechniques. Surprisingly, The applications of genome editing are leading to a variety of therapeutic and therapy options. This review will focus on some applications and research that have revealed their implementation and strategies
BIO-ECONOMICAL LIFE STUDIES OF INDIAN WATER BOATMEN, MICRONECTA STRIATA, FIEB. (CORIXIDAE, HEMIPTERA: HETEROPTERA)
Get PDFHeteroptera and Homoptera are the two suborders of the order Hemiptera. Typical characteristics of the water boatman, Micronecta striata Fieb 1808, a member of the suborder Heteroptera, include a gular region that is typically well developed, a long pronotum that is large, wings that are thickened basally and membranous apically, wings that are membranous on the back, a pair of wings that fold flat over the back with overlapping apices, and tarsi that are typically three-segmented. Because they devour fish eggs, the water boatmen (Micronecta striata Fieb) are economically significant to humans. In addition to preying on adult mosquitoes, they have been seen destroying anopheles, culex, and aedes mosquito eggs, larvae, and pupae
INDUCTION OF SYSTEMIC RESISTANCE BY BIOTIC AND ABIOTIC COMPOUNDS AGAINST ALTERNARIA BLIGHT OF CAULIFLOWER CAUSED BY ALTERNARIA BRASSICAE
No full textAlternaria blight of cauliflower is initiated by Alternaria brassicae, is considered as one of the significant diseases caused in cauliflower crop cultivated in all the growing areas of the world. Alternaria blight disease severity in cauliflower occurs after initiation of curd formation and continues till seed pods are set. Several opportunities include improvement of resistant cultivars; crop rotation, biological control, chemical pesticides, and tillage are used to control this particular disease. By using chemical pesticide mostly diseases can be controlled. In present investigation the three abiotic (salicylic acid, oxalic acid, benzothiadiazole and two biotic compound Trichoderma harzianum, and T.viride lab formulations were used to control this disease. Treatments were evaluated for their ability to reduce illness and prevent the production of conidia, a hallmark of pathogen proliferation. However, the disease control was maximum in variety Doctor II and under post inoculation technique. The maximum disease control was observed with the treatment of bion (93.86%) followed by salicylic Aacid (90.93%) and oxalic acid (89.06%) @ 50 mg.L concentration. The biotic compound T. harziaznum (4g/Kg seeds) also showed effective disease control (87.2%) followed by T.viride (84.53%). Although, the disease initiation in variety SV40551AC was two days later and the infection index was lower in Doctor II due to its tolerance nature
Effect of Salt Treatments on Amaranthus viridis Plant Germination and Growth
Get PDFDuring the germination and early seedling phases, the effects of three salinity levels—0, 100, 150, and 300 mM NaCl on Amaranthus viridis were studied. The effects of salt stress on different germination and physiological features were revealed by this laboratory pot experiment, which was planned as a fully randomised study with three replications for each salinity level. Interestingly, the greatest detrimental impacts were noticeable when seeds were exposed to 300 mM NaCl, highlighting the significant effects of excessive salinity on Amaranthus viridis germination and early growth. These results advance our knowledge of the ways salinity affects the critical early stages of Amaranthus viridis development