Plankton study of Siddheshwar dam of Hingoli district, (M.S.) India.

The present paper deals with the plankton diversity of siddheshwar dam near Aundha dist Hingoli Maharashtra in the year 2001.The water spread area of the dam 40.58 Sq.Km.at FRL 250.85 Mcum. The phytoplankton represented by chlorophyceae, bascillariophyceae, cyanophyceae, and euglenophyceae and zooplankton represents species of rotifer, copepods, cladocera and ostracoda

One-Pot Palladium-Catalyzed Ligand- and Metal-Oxidant-Free Aerobic Oxidative Isocyanide Insertion Leading to 2-Amino-substituted-4(3H)-quinazolinones

An efficient, ligand- and metal-oxidant-free, one-pot, cascade aerobic oxidative, palladium-catalyzed, multicomponent reaction has been developed through isocyanide insertion of less active secondary amide and aromatic amine, which leads to 2-amino-substituted-4(3H)-quinazolinones. This approach proves to be one of the simplest methods for the synthesis of this class of valuable bioactive heterocyclic scaffolds

Inhibition Planktonic and Bio film Growth of Candida Albicans by Plant Extract Alone and in combination with Fluconazole

This study was to evaluate the efficacy of Methanolic extract of G. superba L in combination with Fluconazole against biofilm development and mature biofilms of C. albicans. Synergism between MEGS and Fluconazole combination against biofilm formation was evident with FICI of 0.187. Combination of MEGS and Fluconazole did not have synergistic potential against mature biofilm growth, evidenced in FICI of 0.916. MIC of standard Fluconazole was found to be 0.5 and >0.5 in biofilm development and mature biofilm respectively

Scaffold Diversity through a Branching Double Annulation Cascade Strategy: An Iminium Induced One-pot Synthesis of Diverse Fused Tetrahydroisoquinoline (THIQ) Scaffolds

A branching double annulation cascade (BDAC) strategy for diverse and complex fused THIQ scaffolds via a highly reactive iminium induced one-pot double cyclization sequence involving Pictect-Spengler type cyclization has been developed for the first time. The salient features of this protocol are direct and rapid access to unprecedented diverse fused THIQ skeletons, metal/catalyst free, cleaner reaction profile, good to excellent yields and convenient approach. This catalyst-free domino process facilitates the double annulation with variety of scaffold building agents via two C-N and one C-X (X = C, N, O) bonds formation in a single step, under uniform reaction conditions. Furthermore, we reveal an unusual dual BDAC sequence leading to N-N linked isoquinoline dimer

Performance of Guinea Grass Varieties in North Konkan Zone of Maharashtra

Guinea grass (Panicum maximum) is native to Africa but this grass was introduced to almost all tropical countries as a source of animal forage. It grows well on a wide variety of well drained soils of good fertility and it is suitable to stop soil erosion. It can survive quick moving fires which does not harm the underground roots and drought because of the deep, dense and fibrous root system. Guinea grass is a colonizer of disturbed sites, including roadsides, and particularly untended areas. This robust grass forms clumps and may foster soil erosion in invaded areas. Guinea grass is a perennial crop and may form quite large clumps. Commonly found at around 1.5 m tall, some individuals have recorded at 3 m tall. The leaf blades are long, narrow and finely tipped. They have a prominent mid-rib and are approximately 1 cm wide. Seed heads are large (up to 40 cm long) and are well-spread, with a large number of fine branches. Seeds are oblong in shape and are often purple in colour. Keeping the above context in view, the present investigation was carried out for studying the performance of Guinea grass varieties in north konkan zone of Maharashtra

Performance of Bajra Napier Hybrid Varieties in North Konkan Zone of Maharashtra

Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) commonly referred to as elephant grass, is popular fodder crop for small scale dairy farmers in the high and medium potential dairy production areas of north konkan zone of Maharashtra under the cut & carry system of production. It is a fast growing, deeply rooted, perennial grass growing up to 4 m tall that can spread by underground stems to form thick ground cover. Napier is easy to establish and persistent, drought tolerant, suitable for cutting and very good for silage making. It is also used as a soil stabilizer in soil conservation methods and can be intercropped with various forage legumes. It is vulnerable to disease and pest attacks. It can be grown at an altitude of 2000 m above mean sea level. When grown at altitudes above 2000 m, growth and regeneration after cutting is slow and it may die due to frost. It does best in high rainfall areas, over 1500 mm per year. Napier grass can grow in almost any soils; but does best in deep, fertile, well drained soils. Keeping the above things in view, the present investigation was carried out to find out the suitable Bajra Napier Hybrid varieties for north konkan zone of Maharashtra

Nutritional and Roti Quality of Sorghum Genotypes

Sorghum grains are mostly used for the roti preparation. The M 35-1 (Maldhandi) a sorghum cultivar is known for its good quality of roti due to having pearly white grain color, its flour having higher water holding capacity, and good organoleptic taste. However, this cultivar is low yielder. To evolve sorghum high yielding genotype coupled with this good roti qualities, systematic breeding program was planned and executed to overcome this problem. Twenty local land races, 92 genotypes, and seven improved cultivars of sorghum along with check M 35-1 were studied for various nutritional quality parameters, with special reference to the roti quality. Considering nutritional quality and organoleptic evaluation parameters studied for roti quality, the local land races viz., RSLG 428-1, RSLG 1238, RSLG 1275 and the genotypes viz., RSV 290, RSV 292, RSV 858, RSV 859, RSV 861, RSV 868, RSV 894, RSV 985, RSV 992, RSV 995, RSV 999 were found to be promising for protein, sugar, water absorption, and soluble protein content. Therefore, they can be used for further improvement in nutritional quality through breeding program. Among the improved cultivars, Phule Vasudha (RSV 423), CSV 22, and Phule Chitra (SPV 1546) werefound to be most promising for roti quality. The maximum score for overall acceptability was found for Phule Vasudha followed by Phule Anuradha (RSV 458), Phule Yeshoda (RSLG 262), and Phule Maulee (CSV 216)

SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND BIOCIDAL ACTIVITY OF NOVEL HALOGENATED -4-[(SUBSTITUTED-BENZOTHIAZOL-2-YL) HYDRAZONO]-2- (SUBSTITUTED-PHENYL)-5-METHYL /ETHOXY -2,4-DIHYDRO-PYRAZOL-3-ONE DERIVATIVES

ABSTRACT Some new 4-[(substituted-benzothiazol-2-yl)hydrazono]-2-(substituted-phenyl)-5-methyl/ethoxy-2,4-dihydro-pyrazol-3-one(4) have been synthesized by reacting substituted 2-amino benzothiazol (1) with acetoacetic ester and malonic ester (2). 2-[(substituted-benzothiazol-2-yl)hydrazono]-3-oxo-butyric acid ethyl ester and 2-[(substituted-benzothiazol-2-yl)hydrazono]-malonic acid diethyl ester (3) react with different hydrazines to give the title compounds(4). These compounds are evaluated for their antifungal and insecticidal activity