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Primary Burkitt’s lymphoma of medial part of clavicle- an extremely unusual site

Burkitt’s lymphoma is a subgroup of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of high grade which is aggressive and composed of diffuse, undifferentiated malignant cells of lymphoid origin which are small and non cleaved. Clinical course is aggressive and rapid, commonly occurs in children and young adults with frequent involvement of Bone Marrow and CNS. It is considered as a medical emergency requiring immediate diagnostic and therapeutic intervention. We report a case of Burkitt’s lymphoma of medial part of clavicle extending into overlying pectoralis muscles, intercostal spaces, superior mediastinum, supraclavicular region. As per the literature available this is the first case of Burkitt’s lymphoma presenting primarily in medial part of clavicle

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Not AvailableHardwickia binata is an important fodder and timber tree of arid regions.Assessment of its biomass and carbon content is essential, for taking management decisions, and in ecosystem modelling. Seven models, namely, logistic, Gompertz, Chapman, Hill, Allometric, Linear and Monomolecular were tested for this purpose by using diameter at breast height (DBH). Allometric model (Y = a × DBHb) was found best performing with AIC value of 12.65. This model was then used to develop biomass equations for different tree components using DBH as an independent variable. Developed equations showed high R2 values (0.894 to 0.989). These equations were then used to assess the biomass and carbon stock of H. binata plantations of different age groups. Total biomass of plantations ranged between 63.61 Mg ha−1 (14 years) and 139.55 Mg ha−1 (36 years) with the corresponding carbon stock of 28.39 Mg ha−1 and 63.35 Mg ha−1 which translates into carbon sequestration rate of 1.60 and 2.02 Mg ha−1 a−1 , respectively. The developed equations provide a realistic assessment of biomass productivity and carbon stock with low error margin and would thus be very useful in taking suitable management decisions and in ecosystem modelling to explain the impact of carbon management to policymakers.Not Availabl

Large-scale IPM validation in Basmati rice (Oryza sativa) in Western Uttar Pradesh, India

Work involved the synthesis and validation of IPM in basmati rice in farmers' participatory mode at Bamabwad (Gautam Budh Nagar, UP). Module has been successfully implemented at Bambawad with significant reduction chemical pesticide application and higher benefit-cost ratio.Pusa Basmati 1121, a high-yielding aromatic rice (Oryza sativa L.) variety released by ICAR-IARI in 2005, became widely popular among farmers of Punjab, Western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana in India due to higher yield and good price in the market. But, soon after its release, the variety was severely affected by bakanae foot rot disease (Fusarium fujikuroi). The ICAR-National Research Centre for Integrated Pest Management (NCIPM) synthesized an integrated pest management (IPM) module and validated it in large-scale at Bambawad village (District Gautam Budh Nagar, UP) in farmers’ participatory mode during 2010-14. The trial was initiated on 40 ha in 2010, which was gradually increased to 80, 120, 200 and 286 ha during 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, respectively. The IPM module involved green manuring, seed treatment with carbendazim, seedling root dipping in Pseudomonas fluorescens, pest monitoring and need-based application of bioagents/ pesticides. Implementation of the module resulted in a significant reduction in the incidence of bakanae ranging from 0.05±0.01 to 10.18±4.05% in IPM fields against 1.22±0.27 to 46.5±6.30% in Farmers’ practices (FP). Brown plant hopper (Nilaparvata lugens) population (average of the season) remained 7.74, 9.55, 1.22, 4.32 and 0.49 nymphs and adults/hill in IPM against 31.13, 14.16, 1.36, 7.24 and 0.82 in FP fields during 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, respectively. Regular pest monitoring and ETL-based application of pesticides in IPM helped in conservation of spider population in IPM as compared to FP with very low application of chemical pesticides, i.e. 103.2 g a.i./ha in IPM against 1214.4 g a.i./ha in FP. Analysis of rice grain samples for pesticide residue indicated carbendazim below detectable level. IPM trial also resulted in higher yield (36.01 q/ha in IPM against 26.24 q/ha in FP) and benefit- cost ratio (3.80 in IPM and 2.56 in FP) as compared to FP (Average of five years).ICAR-NCIP

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Not AvailableThar Desert is characterized by high ambient temperature, sunshine, desiccating winds and meagre rainfall causing less availability of forage and discomfort to the animals. An experiment was initiated at Chandan area of Jaisalmer district, maintaining sheep of Jaisalmeri breed under continuous grazing system on fenced over mature sevan (Lasiurus sindicus) pasture as per the carrying capacity. The objective of study were to develop coping strategies for minimizing impact of extreme climatic conditions on sheep production of Thar Desert. The treatments were: C1 - Stocking of grazing sheep at recommended stocking rate (1 ACU ha-1 = 5 female + 1 male) + supplementary feeding of balanced concentrate @ 200 gms animal-1 + healthcare as per requirement; C2 - 12 animals per hectare with supplementary feeding and healthcare, C3 - 6 animals ha-1 without supplementary feeding and healthcare and C4 - 12 animals ha-1 without supplementary feeding and healthcare. Sheep were found more adjusted with feed availability through changes in grazing behavior like increased grazing time, bites per minute, change in grazing spot per 5 minutes, time taken while drinking water etc. Animals preferred shade when THI is above 88 particularly tree shed, because of cooling effect of leaves due to moisture evaporation and free flow air in the pasture area compared to erected thatched shade in Thar region. Sheep provided with supplementary concentrate feed and health management (C1, C2), even with double grazing pressure resulted in increase in live body weight and wool yield (C2) compared to the herds maintained exclusively on fenced over mature Sevan (Lasiuruss indicus) grass pasture (C3, C4).Supplementary feeding and healthcare also improved vital parameters like hemoglobin, blood sugar, respiration rate, pulse rate etc. Study showed that when grazing pressure is doubled with no feed supplementation and healthcare (C4) then there is decrease in body weight even though it spends more time for grazing. Thus, it is inferred that only grazing on pastures will not result in realization of actual livestock productivity in extreme hot climatic condition and it could be mitigated by supplementing grazing with balanced concentrates, provision of trees in grazing area and adoption of health management practices.NICRA, ICA

Ewing’s sarcoma / Primitive Neuroectodermal tumor of uterine cervix: a rare case report

Ewing’s sarcoma, a round cell malignancy of bone and soft tissue occurs predominantly in adolescents and young adults. Extraosseous Ewing’s sarcoma is extremely rare. As such cervical sarcomas constitute less than 1% of all cervical malignancies and out of this, only 4% constitute Ewing’s sarcoma i.e. 0.04 % of all cervical sarcomas.[1]. Less than 20 cases of Ewing’s sarcoma of cervix have been reported in the English literature and this is probably the 20 th case.[2]. Most of these cases presented with abnormal vaginal bleeding. The rarity and probability of misdiagnosing it as small cell carcinoma creates the need to report this case to add to the available literature. We report a case of probably youngest patient till date, aged 12 years female child diagnosed as Ewing’s sarcoma on Fine needle aspiration cytology(FNAC), further confirmed by biopsy, Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and t(11,22) chromosomal translocationKeywords: ,, ,&nbsp

Dermatophytosis in dromedary camel (Camelus dromedaries)

Not AvailableAbstract. A study was conducted during the year 2015-2016 in the village adjacent to Bikaner, Rajasthan. A total of 16 dermal mycoses infected camels of either sex and different age groups were included in the present study. Out of 16 infected cases, four cases were infected with dermatophytes which were Trichophyton rubrum, T. verrucosum, T. schoenleinii and Microsporam canis. Dermal mycoses occur in majority of the camels during post rainy season. The major clinical manifestations were itching, alopecia, crusty circular lesions specially concentrated over neck, chest, axillaries, legs and abdomen

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Not AvailableA case study was conducted to determine growth, biomass production, carbon storage and soil regeneration by 9 years old plantations grown on water logged saline soils of IGNP area of Rajasthan. The growth of Acacia nilotica was better followed by Eucalyptus. The above ground biomass was highest in Acacia nilotica (132.1 Mg ha-1) followed by Eucalyptus spp. (77.6 Mg ha-1) and Acacia tortilis (40.6 Mg ha-1). The Maximum Carbon storage was observed by A. nilotica (66.5 Mg ha-1) followed by Eucalyptus spp. (38.8Mg ha-1). The soil organic carbon increased from 0.11 % to 0.47 % in Acacia nilotica and Eucalyptus and 0.27% in Acacia tortilis. A significant reduction in ECe ,SAR and ESP was observed due to plantations. Maximum reduction in ECe was observed under the plantations of Acacia nilotica followed by Eucalyptus and Acacia tortilis.Not Availabl