Application of remote sensing and GIS for identifying suitable sites for solid waste disposal in Erode Corporation, Tamil Nadu, India

1479-1485This investigation focuses on the selection of suitable sites for solid waste dumps in Erode Corporation, Tamil Nadu using Spatial Multi-Criteria Evaluation (SMCE) with the help of Topographical map and Landsat-8 satellite data for the generation of road, water bodies, rivers and drainages, land use/land cover, landforms, geology and soil, slope maps. Use of remote sensing and GIS for distinguishable proof of the sensible objectives of solid waste dumped depends on the overlaying of datasets and spots that fulfill the site suitability criteria. The datasets and spots join the spatial examination devices given by GIS to arrange and survey in order to choose possible waste areas. Finally, in Erode city Municipal Corporation an appropriate dumping zone and few locations for dumping of solid waste are created. A set of twenty-one (21) sites is found to be the most favorable locations for dumping of solid waste. Indeed, SMCE is found to be the best method for the present work

Thermal and morphological studies of chitosan and agar-agar blends

Many researchers are attracted to Chitosan based blends due to its properties and potential applications in various fields. The advanced development of Chitosan blends integrates the science and technology of blended materials. The present experimentation is reporting the preparation of Chitosan and Agar-Agar blends (CCA) by chemical mixing of these materials at different compositions. The thermal studies of the prepared blends were studied by differential scanning colorimeter (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) tools. Thermal studies reveal that the lowest degradation temperatures of blends might be attributed to the partial miscibility of CAA blends at particular composition and miscibility due to single glass transition temperature (Tg) between Chitosan and Agar-agar. Bonding nature of sample blends were carried out by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) instrumentation. This study reveals the interaction between Chitosan and Agar-agar is partial miscibility. Morphological study reveals that a few aggregated particles, which suggest the partial miscibility of CAA blends. Homogeneity of blend compositions and specific intermolecular interactions of hydrogen bonding type is also observed

Unraveling acetogen gas fermentation using quantitative systems biology

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Isolation and evolutionary analysis of Australasian topotype of bluetongue virus serotype 4 from India

Bluetongue (BT) is a Culicoides-borne disease caused by several serotypes of bluetongue virus (BTV). Similar to other insect-borne viral diseases, distribution of BT is limited to distribution of Culicoides species competent to transmit BTV. In the tropics, vector activity is almost year long, and hence, the disease is endemic, with the circulation of several serotypes of BTV, whereas in temperate areas, seasonal incursions of a limited number of serotypes of BTV from neighbouring tropical areas are observed. Although BTV is endemic in all the three major tropical regions (parts of Africa, America and Asia) of the world, the distribution of serotypes is not alike. Apart from serological diversity, geography-based diversity of BTV genome has been observed, and this is the basis for proposal of topotypes. However, evolution of these topotypes is not well understood. In this study, we report the isolation and characterization of several BTV-4 isolates from India. These isolates are distinct from BTV-4 isolates from other geographical regions. Analysis of available BTV seg-2 sequences indicated that the Australasian BTV-4 diverged from African viruses around 3,500 years ago, whereas the American viruses diverged relatively recently (1,684 CE). Unlike Australasia and America, BTV-4 strains of the Mediterranean area evolved through several independent incursions. We speculate that independent evolution of BTV in different geographical areas over long periods of time might have led to the diversity observed in the current virus population

Genomic regions associated with resistance to peanut bud necrosis disease (PBND) in a recombinant inbred line (RIL) population

Parents and 318 F8 recombinant inbred lines (RILs) derived from the cross, TAG 24 × ICGV 86031 were evaluated for peanut bud necrosis disease (PBND) resistance and agronomic traits under natural infestation of thrips at a disease hotspot location for 2 years. Significant genotype, environment and genotype × environment interaction effects suggested role of environment in development and spread of the disease. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) analysis using QTL Cartographer identified a total of 14 QTL for six traits of which five QTL were for disease incidence. One quantitative trait locus q60DI located on LG_AhII was identified using both QTL Cartographer and QTL Network. Another QTL q90DI was detected with a high PVE of 12.57 using QTL Cartographer. A total of nine significant additive × additive (AA) interactions were detected for PBND disease incidence and yield traits with two and seven interactions displaying effects in favour of the parental and recombinant genotype combinations, respectively. This is the first attempt on QTL discovery associated with PBND resistance in peanut. Superior RILs identified in the study can be recycled or released as variety following further evaluations

STABILITY ANALYSIS FOR YIELD AND ITS ATTRIBUTING CHARACTERS IN LINSEED (LINUM USITATISSIMUM L.)

ABSTRACT: Thirty diverse genotypes used to study their stable performance over three environmental conditions viz., rain fed, irrigated and late sown conditions, respectively for seed yield and its attributing characters. Significant genotype x environment interaction was observed for all the characters under study. Linear component of G x E interaction was also significant for almost all the characters except days to 50% flowering, number of primary branches per plant and harvest index. None of the genotypes showed stable performance for all the characters. The genotypes R-2510, R-2511, R-2516 were showed stable performance for three characters, R-2526, R-2527, J-23 stable for two characters and rest of the genotypes showed stable performance for one character over a range of environments under study

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Hony comb patterns and DC conductivity of cellulose multiwalled carbon nanotube composite films

Cellulose triacetate (CTA) and functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) composites were prepared by dispersing different weight percentages of MCWNT in chloroform in the presence of CTA. A honeycomb-patterned film was fabricated by casting the chloroform solution on a glass plate under humid condition. The obtained ordered-structures with varying amounts of MWCNTs were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The room temperature direct current (DC) electrical conductivity and its dependence on the pore structure of the patterned films were also studied. The patterned films obtained in this study may have potential applications in electronics

A Study on Phototherapy Induced Electrolyte Imbalance in Hyperbilirubinemia of New Borns Admitted in NICU Of Tertiary Care Centre

Introduction: Nearly all newborns acquire abnormally high levels of bilirubin (i.e., total serum bilirubin (TSB) greater than 1 mg/dL [17 micro mol/L], which is the maximum limit of what is considered normal for adults). If TSB levels continue to rise, the newborn may show obvious signs of jaundice.Phototherapy is the first line of treatment for unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia in newborn infants who have been born full term or who were born late preterm.Phototherapy should be recommended only when threshold or near-threshold TSB levels are reached, and only with acceptable light sources that have been appropriately recognized. This study was conducted to estimate the serum electrolytes in term neonates before and after phototherapy. Methodology: 50 neonates who were either delivered intramurally or extramurally and who were referred to this location with hyperbilirubinemia that was not associated with any comorbidities and who underwent phototherapy for at least 24 hours were included in the study. Conclusion: The findings of this study revealed a decline in the levels of serum sodium, potassium and calcium levels in infants exposed to PT. Even though the exact mechanism for this decline could not be understood clearly, further large sample studies are needed to elucidate the same. We must not forget that these imbalances might have an adverse effect on the neonates and must remain keen eyed.Hence we strongly suggest assessment of serum calcium, sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate along with routine measurement of serum bilirubin in neonates before and after phototherapy. Thus by regular monitoring and maintaining normal serum electrolyte levels we can avoid the development of complications in icteric neonates receiving phototherapy