SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND ANTIMICROBIAL EVALUATION OF SOME 1, 2, 4-TRIAZOLE DERIVATIVES

Objectives: To synthesize, characterize and evaluate antimicrobial properties of some 1, 2, 4-triazole derivatives. Methods: A novel series of 1, 2, 4-Triazole derivatives (D-1-D-8) had been synthesized. Ethyl esters of benzoic and 4-substituted benzoic acids were synthesized using ethanol and conc. sulphuric acid. In the second step, hydrazides of these esters were prepared. This hydrazide was converted into potassium salt of dithiocarbazinate using carbon disulfide and potassium hydroxide which on cyclization formed compounds (D-1-D-2). Compound D-3 was formed by reacting D-1 with 4-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride in dry pyridine. Compounds (D-4-D-8) were synthesized by mixing aqueous solution of 10% NaOH in different primary amines and then heating it with potassium salt of dithiocarbazinate. The structures of newly synthesized compounds were established on the basis of 1H NMR and Mass spectroscopic techniques. The newly synthesized compounds were screened for their in vitro antibacterial and antifungal activity. In vitro antibacterial and antifungal activity was evaluated by Disc Diffusion method. Ofloxacin and Clotrimazole were used as standard drug respectively. Results: The results revealed that compounds D-3 and D-4 exhibited good antibacterial activity and D-1 and D-2 had moderate antibacterial activity as compared with standard drug Ofloxacin, while compounds (D-5-D-8) exhibited moderate antifungal activity as compared to standard drug Clotrimazole. Conclusion: A novel series of 1, 2, 4-Triazole derivatives were synthesized and were obtained in good yields. Newly synthesized compounds were isolated and purified by thin layer chromatography and column chromatography respectively

Variation in growth, production and quality attributes of

Introduction. Diverse fruit crops with a high value reduce the risk of crop failure and offer alternatives to farmers and the market. The scope of profitable production with such quality crops along with environmental concerns make the evaluation of new species desirable. The aim of our study was to determine the most appropriate species of Physalis for small-scale commercial production in the temperate climate of western Himalayan regions. Materials and methods. Four Physalis species, viz., P. peruviana, P. ixocarpa, P. pruinosa and P. nicandroides, were field-grown during 2010–2011 in the experimental field of the Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Srinagar, India, to determine the most appropriate species of Physalis suitable for a temperate climate. Results and discussion. All the species tested produced vegetative growth, flowered and fruited; however, they differed significantly. The number of basal shoots was found to be maximum for P. pruinosa (6.37), whereas the maximum number of prickles per shoot was recorded as maximum for P. nicandroides (6.48). The number of points of attachment varied significantly with species, and the maximum was recorded for P. pruinosa and P. ixocarpa (7.16 for each); the maximum size of fully developed leaves (146.8 mm) and overall plant height (168.27 cm) were recorded for P. pruinosa. Physalis pruinosa and P. ixocarpa were found to exhibit vigorous growth under a temperate climate. Significant differences were recorded for fruiting, flowering and yield potential among the Physalis species. The minimum days taken for bud burst were reported for P. nicandroides (23.55) and P. ixocarpa (24.41). Similarly, the minimum days taken to reach maturity were reported for P. peruviana (64.96). The maximum number of fruits per plant (260.23), length of fruit (33.83 mm), average fruit weight (37.19 g), husk weight (0.32 g), fruit husk ratio (121.27), maximum fruit firmness (43.96 Relative Index) and yield (9.96 Relative Index) were recorded for P. pruinosa. Significant variation was recorded in quality attributes. The highest total soluble solids were found for P. nicandroides (8.46 °Brix), whereas the minimum total titrable acidity (0.35%) and maximum ascorbic content (38.41 mg·100 g–1) were recorded for P. peruviana. The ‘L’ value of fruits, showing brightness, was recorded as the highest for P. peruviana (58.97), whereas fruits of all the species showed a negative ‘a’ value, indicating that none of them produced redness; however, the ‘b’ value, indicating yellowness, was maximum for P. pruinosa (18.72)

Abstracts of International Conference on Innovations in Business Management

This book contains abstracts of the various research ideas of the academic community and practitioners of management presented at the International Conference on Innovations in Business Management (ICIBM 2020). The researchers have contributed toward various themes of the conference such as sustainable economy, supply chain, women-empowerment, export-import, microfinance, government policies, etc. We strongly believe that it will open up further scope for in-depth research in various disciplines of business management. Best wishes to the participants to have detailed discussions on the above-said wide range of areas. Conference Title: International Conference on Innovations in Business ManagementConference Acronym: ICIBM 2020Conference Date: 16-17 January 2020Conference Location: ICFAI University, Dehradun, IndiaConference Organizers: ICFAI Business School, ICFAI University, Dehradun, India & University of Derby, United Kingdo