Inter and Intra-Provenance Variation in Jatropha curcas L. from Different Agroclimatic Zones of Maharashtra
Gopale K. D. and Zunjarrao R. S.
Post Graduate Research Center, Department of Botany
Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pune 411005, Maharashtra.
Email: [email protected]
Abstract
A systematic collection of Jatropha curcas germplasam has been carried out from four distinct agro-climatic zones of Maharashtra viz, Kokan, Marathwada, Western Maharashtra and Vidarbha. This involved studying the impact of agroclimatic parameters on variability with respect to seed morphology, seed germination and seedling growth. The seeds collected from Marathwada were found to be better source in comparison with others. Considerable variability has been observed with reference to phenotypic and genotypic variance, coefficient of variability and genetic gain. Variations with moderate gain revealed that germination is under genetic control. The heritable additive genetic components prevailing in J. curcas population in Maharashtra can be exploited for improvement of this species.
Key words: Jatropha curcas, Seed sources, Variability. Full length article
POST-HARVEST FUNGAL DISEASES OF SOME TROPICAL FRUITS D. P. Gadgile, R.B. Kakde, G. M. Rathod and Ashok M. Chavan
Seed Pathology and Fungal Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad- 431004 (M.S.).
E-mail: [email protected]
ABSTRACT
Post-harvest fungal diseases of tropical fruits like guava, banana, ber and sapota were studied. It was found that anthracnose; Botryodiplodia rot, Aspergillus niger rot, stylar end rot, Curvularia rot, Rhizopus rot, Alternaria rot, Aspergillus fumigatus rot and Macrophomina rot were common fungal diseases of guava. Likewise, banana, ber and sapota were found to be also infected by several fungal diseases.
Key word: Banana, ber, guava, sapota, post-harvest diseases, fungal diseases. Full length article
Hematological Study on Anaemia in Cattle
Patil S. D.1 , Raut N. S.2 and Kamble L. H.3
1Assistant Professor, Shri Shivaji College of Agril. Biotechnology, Amravati.
2M.V.Sc. (Medicine), Private Practioner, Amravati
3Assistant Professor, School of Life Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded.
Email: [email protected]
ABSTRACT
A total 40 Animals suffering from anemia revealed rough hair coat, pale conjunctivae, increased heart rate, dullness and depression were studied, hematology showed significantly decreased hemoglobin concentration (4.92 ±0.09 g/dl) packed cell volume (16.20±0.50%) out total leucocyte count (3.72±0.06 x 103/ml). Treatment comprising of oral haematinics showed significant improvement in all parameters on day 5 and 10.
Keywords: Anemia, Haemoglobin. Full length article
STUDIES ON THE DIATOMS FROM MANJARA RIVER OF BEED DISTRICT IN MAHARASHTRA
Santosh Talekar and Milind Jadhav 1
Department of Botany,
Mrs. K.S.K. College, Beed - 431122 (M.S.).
Sir Sayyed College, Roshan Gate Area, Aurangabad - 431001 (M.S.) 1
ABSTRACT
While studying algal flora of Manjara river in Beed district of Maharashtra, 21 taxa of diatoms were collected during June 2007 to May 2009. Collected diatom taxa were identified and recorded on the basis of frustules and valve structure and size. One taxa Cyclotella meneghiniana is a centric diatoms and remaining 20 taxa are pennate diatoms. Fragilaria, Nitzschia, Cymbella and Pinnularia were found dominant. Genus Nitzschia, found in every month through out the period of study. Diatoms were found maximum in summer and winter season.
Key words: Diatoms, Manjra River. Full length article
CONCHOSTRACANS IN EPHEMERAL WATER BODIES OF KOYALI (PUNE), M. S., INDIA Ravindra V. Kshirsagar
Post-graduate Department of Zoology
P.D.E.A.s Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce and Science College, Akurdi Pune, (M.S.) India. 411044
ABSTRACT
Littoral and Limnetic habitats of lentic and ephemeral water bodies are colonized by microcrustacea which includes different groups of branchiopods crustaceans and are collectively called as Entomostracous Crustacea. In the present study survey of ephemeral and lentic water bodies for Zooplankton have been carried out in koyali village (Dist-Pune). Some specimens of the order Conchostraca were collected from ephemeral bodies. Examination of this conchostracans reveals that it is resemble with Eulimnada michaeli in shape of the shell, telson and dorsal spines, but the characteristic difference is the female shows bivalved carapace, which shows near about 25 lines of growth. Female carries 3-5 embryos on her back. The head is conspicuous with slightly inflected rostrum. First pair of antenna is reduced while second pair of antenna is long and biramous and covered with numerous bristles. The trunk is divided in to 15-30 segments each with a pair of leaf like phyllopod (gilled-feet). Uropods well developed 1 pair, positioned terminally and lanceolated.
Keywords: Conchostraca, Koyali, Eulimnada
PREPARATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF TINCTURE OF SPHAERANTHUS INDICUS (L) BY CO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
C. S. Jawale and L. B. Dama1
*Zoology Department, HPT Arts & RYK Science College, Nashik-422005
1Zoology Department, D. B. F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur 413002
Email: [email protected]
ABSTRACT
Tinctures of Sphaeranthus indicus were prepared by using 30 to 100 percent v/v ethyl alcohol by maceration process for 10, 20 and 30 days. Maximum yield of total solid content having pH 6.10 with specific gravity 0.99 and brown colour was recorded on 30th day of maceration at concentration of 30 percent v/v alcohol. Such effective tincture can be prepared and utilize for preparation of antiseptic ointment and other formulation.
KEY WORDS: Compositae, Co-chemical characterisation, Sphaeranthus indicus, Tincture.
CUTE LETHAL TOXICITY OF ENDOSULFAN ON CHANNA GACHUA
D. R. Deshmukh and S. R. Sonwane1
Department of Zoology, Pratishthan Mahavidyalaya, Paithan M. S.
1Department of Zoology, Dr. B. A. M. U. University, Aurangabad M. S.
Email: [email protected]
ABSTRACT
Fishes Channa gachua were exposed to lethal concentration for a short term exposure to endosulfan pesticide was studied and observations on behaviour were recorded.
Key words : Acute toxicity, endosulfan, Channa gachua
UTILIZATION OF WEED BIOMASS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF GREENMANURE
D. S. Suryawanshi and Sanjay R. Biradar2
Department of Botany,
Jawahar College, Andur Tq. Tuljapur Dist. Osmanabad (MS) India.
2Chhatrapati Shivaji College, Omarga. Dist. Osmanabad (MS) India.
Email: [email protected]
ABSTRACT
Green manuring approach is of the great practical importance particularly in a developing country, where shortage of artificial and organic fertilizers seriously affects the crop productivity. The use of weeds biomass as green manure is beneficial for maximum out put of fooder, dry matter and protein. The present study showed that use of adequate dose of weed green manure which freely available in road side, open space, in college compus coupled with chemical fertilizers optimum growth condition under intensive pattern of forming using high yielding variety of maize. Weed Parthenium hysterophorus(L), Achyranthus aspera (L) and cassia tora (L) were used for green manuring. The nitrogen assimilation rate Achyranthus aspera was better as compared to the other weeds followed Parthenium hysterophorus. Phosphous assimilation was faster in parthenium as compared to other weeds. Better result were expected form cassia tora because it is a legume and contain beter N.P.K. as compaired other weeds but its assimilation rate was less as compored other weed.
Key words – Weeds, Green Manure, assimilation.
Biopesticidal Management of Root rot of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) of Hingoli region (M.S.) 1K. R. Khandare, S. B. Salve and V. B. Kadam
1Dept. of Botany, KAANMS Arts, Comm. & Science College Satana Dist. Nashik, (M.S.)
P.G. Dept. of Botany and Research Lab. Deogiri College, Aurangabad.
ABSTRACT
Biopesticide is the best alternative for synthetic pesticides. Root rot of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) is completely manage by leaf extract of some plants from family Lamiaceae. Hyptis suaveolens found more effective, inhibited completely growth of pathogen, i.e. Rhizoctonia bataticola, its sporulation is also reduced completely at 25% concentration and PCE (Percentage control efficacy) is 100% at same concentration, followed by it other leaf extracts are also inhibited the growth of test fungi at 25% concentration.
Key words: Lamiaceae, biopesticide
Association of AM fungi in four medicinal plants of Maharashtra, India
P. P. Sarwade , J. N. Rajkonda, P. M. Wagh and U. N. Bhale
Department of Botany ASC College Naldurg Tq Tuljapur Dist Osmanabad-413602 (MS), India.
Email: [email protected]
Abstract
Four medicinal plants belonging to three different families were studied for their AM association. All test plants were growing and distributed in Osmanabad and Beed district of Marathwada region in Maharashtra state.The result showed that all the four medicinal plants viz. Acacia catechu, Momordica charantia, Cassia tora and Caesalpinia pulcherrima had AM fungal association in the roots and spore population in the rhizosphere soil. However, maximum percent root colonization of AM fungi was observed in Cassia tora (87%) followed by others, while minimum in Momordica charantia (25%). Momordica charantia (80) showed more spore density whereas less in Cassia tora (20). Total three AMF was identified up to genus level in which Glomus spp were found dominate followed by Acaulospora spp and Gigaspora spp were found poorely distributed.
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