Comparative Account on Proliferation Rate of Microalgae Used in Biodiesel Production by Indigenously Prepared Bioreactors

Algae as a feedstock is emerging at the forefront of biofuel research due to increasing awareness of global energy issues in conjunction with the production limitation of agriculture based oilseed crops. In this concern, India is lagging behind with respect to research emphasis. The long term Research and development strategies were implemented in the developing countries for biofuels from different sources. One of the most fascinating areas of researcher always remained with algae as a source of biofuel. All the above the more research than development will be required in this field. This paper focuses the comparative Proliferation rate of Chlorophycean algae in indigenously prepared bioreactors as well as drinking bottled models

Prevalence of obesity and overweight among school children of Pune city, Maharashtra, India: a cross sectional study

Background: Obesity is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality as well as reduced life expectancy. The last two decade of previous century have witnessed dramatic increase in health care cost due to obesity and related issues among children and adolescents. The objective of the study was to find out prevalence of obesity and overweight among school children.Methods: The present cross sectional study was undertaken during July 2009 to April 2011 in randomly selected 4 schools of Pune city. Total 1281 children between the age group of 10 to 15 years were examined after taking written informed consent of their parents using pre-designed, pre-tested, semi-structured performa. Anthropometric measurements were taken and BMI were calculated. The prevalence of overweight and obesity were determined based on the IOTF (International Obesity Task Force) criteria. Thus collected data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and Open- Epi Software. (Version 2.3)Results: Out of 1281 children, 704 were from government schools and 577 were from private schools. Out of total children 54.09% were males. According to Modified Kuppuswamy Classification, all children of Private Schools belonged to Upper Class whereas it was so only in 27.41% of Government School children who belonged maximally to Upper Middle Class 378 (67.5%). Prevalence of obesity and overweight among children of government school was 2.98% and 8.23% respectively. Prevalence of obesity and overweight among children of private school was 8.83% and 12.13% respectively. Prevalence of both obesity and overweight was found to be maximum in 15 years age group both in Government schools and private schools. Overall prevalence of obesity and overweight was 5.62% and 9.99% respectively.Conclusions: High prevalence of obesity and overweight in school children indicate an urgent need to increase awareness via education and motivation of all stakeholders. This will go a long way in preventing childhood obesity and thus ultimately stemming the rising tide of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cardio vascular disease in India.

Comparison of conventional risk factors, clinical and angiographic profile between younger and older coronary heart disease patients

Background: Although numerous risk factors have been established to predict the development of Coronary artery Disease, the risk factor profile may be different between the younger and older individuals. The aim of the study was to compare risk factors, clinical profile and angiographic profile of young and old coronary heart disease patients.Methods: Patients admitted at cardiac intensive care unit at Sunderam Ahulraj Hospital of south India between January 2012 and December 2013 were classified in to two age groups with 40yrs as cut-off. Patients were assessed for conventional risk factors (diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia, hypertension, smoking, and obesity), clinical profile and angiographic profiles.Results: A total of 100 patients, out of which 32patients were ≤40yrs of age and 68 patients >40yrs of age, were evaluated. Mean age for younger group (40yrs) was 55.39 yrs. Range of age group for study population was 28-72 yrs. The prevalence of obesity, dyslipidaemia, and smoking/ tobacco chewing did not vary significantly between the two groups. Older patients had higher frequency of diabetes (48.5%) and hypertension (41.1%). The most commonly affected coronary artery was the left anterior descending artery among both age groups.Conclusions: Young patients with Coronary heart disease had different risk profile and less extensive coronary artery disease as compared to older counterparts. Emphasis should be given on diagnosis and management of major modifiable risk factors

Evaluation of Compliance of Marine Fisheries of Kerala with Article 8 of FAO CCRF

It is necessary to evaluate the compliance of local fisheries with relevant provisions of the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (CCRF) which is an indication of how far the code has been implemented. The present study focused on applications of the Code at the grassroot level by local fisheries m anagement authorities in marine fisheries of Kerala with reference to guidelines for fishing operations (Article 8 of FAO CCRF). A question- naire-based approach was used to demonstrate the compliance with the same. Study on marine fisheries of Kerala showed compliance on many areas of Article 8 like documentation of catch and effort, registration and licensing of fishing vessels, safety of fishers and insurance coverage. However, mesh size regulations as per section 4 of Kerala Marine Fisheries Regulation Act (KMFRA), 1980 were not followed. Other areas where improvement is required include Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS), fishing gear selectivity and energy optimization. An overall 54% score was obtained for compliance of marine fisheries of Kerala with Article 8 of the code

Comparative Account on Proliferation Rate of Microalgae Used in Biodiesel Production by Indigenously Prepared Bioreactors

Algae as a feedstock is emerging at the forefront of biofuel research due to increasing awareness of global energy issues in conjunction with the production limitation of agriculture based oilseed crops. In this concern, India is lagging behind with respect to research emphasis. The long term Research and development strategies were implemented in the developing countries for biofuels from different sources. One of the most fascinating areas of researcher always remained with algae as a source of biofuel. All the above the more research than development will be required in this field. This paper focuses the comparative Proliferation rate of Chlorophycean algae in indigenously prepared bioreactors as well as drinking bottled models

Proceedings of the Workshop on Challenges, Opportunities and Constraints faced by Women in Agriculture and Allied Industries

Proceedings of the Workshop on Challenges, Opportunities and Constraints faced by Women in Agriculture and Allied Industrie

Groundwater vulnerability mapping using modified DRASTIC ANP

Ocjenjivanje zona osjetljivosti podzemnih voda u freatskom vodonosniku grada Nagpura u Indiji provedeno je pomoću modificirane metode DRASTIC u okruženju geografskog informacijskog sustava (GIS). U ovom se radu proces ANP po prvi put primjenjuje za modificiranje pondera parametara u okviru metode DRASTIC. Zone osjetljivosti podzemne vode, dobivene na temelju raznih pristupa DRASTIC, uspoređuju se i potvrđuju pomoću terenskih podataka o koncentraciji nitrata. Bolja korelacija uspostavljena je primjenom predloženog modificiranog postupka DRASTIC ANP.Groundwater vulnerable zones in phreatic aquifers of Nagpur city in India were evaluated using the modified DRASTIC method in the geographical Information System (GIS) environment. In the present research, the ANP was applied for the first time to DRASTIC parameters for weight modification. Vulnerable groundwater zones obtained from various DRASTIC approaches were compared and validated using field data on nitrate concentration. A better correlation was established with the proposed Modified DRASTIC ANP procedure

Fish Community Structure and Trophic Status - A Measure of Ecological Degradation: A Case Study From Powai Lake Mumbai

Powai lake, a monomictic shallow lake, presenting some characteristics typical of a progressive trophic state specifically the permanent turbid water, the recurrent occurrence of cyanobacterial blooms which occasionally leads to large fish kills and the reduction in biodiversity. The study was carried out to understand the ecological degradation of Powai lake by using the abiotic and biotic factors. Twenty-four fish species were recorded and the fish yield was found to be 98 kg ha yr where -1 -1 here the actual potential lies about 363 kg ha-1 yr-1. The diet composition of 10 of the most abundant fishes in the lake revealed that, there were about 13 major food items from the gut contents, includes phytoplankton green algae, phytoplankton blue-green algae, diatoms, cladocerans, copepods, benthic algae, benthic weeds, macrophytes, detritus, fish eggs and larvae, shrimps, fish scales and insects parts. The Food Richness index (N) varied from 12 (Heteropneustes fossilis) to 29 (Oreochromis mossambicus), Diet Breadth (D) from 0.12 (Heteropneustes fossilis) to 0.77 (Oreochromis mossambicus) and the Gut repletion index (GRI) as 100% for all the species. Most of the fish species in the lake were either planktivores or detritivores with high feeding avidity and trophic adaptability, hence are capable of altering diet according to availability. The estimated trophic level indicates that almost all the fishes in the lake depend on primary producers or consumers as their diet. The dominance of omnivores and planktivores and the submissive occurrence of carnivores in the lake indicates the rampant ecological degradation of the lake

Length-weight relationship and condition factor of Dawkinsia filamentosa (Valenciennes, 1844) in different aquatic habitats

The growth rate of a species in any aquatic environment is an indicator of the water quality of the system. In the current study, the Length-weight relationship (LWR) and the condition factor of Dawkinsia filamentosa from various aquatic ecosystems especially lotic, lentic and brackish lentic systems were compared. It was observed that growth rate of the fish was more in brackish lentic systems. The study showed that already reported growth rate (b) of the species in brackish lentic systems is around 3.273 indicating proximity towards the isometric growth pattern as compared to the growth rate in reservoirs (2.3184) and that in lentic systems (3.116) obtained from present study. Similar studies supplemented with environmental variables can be used to study the health status of the ecosystem. The best system suitable for the adaptive growth of the species can be ascertained only after a holistic approach involving environmental variables