Volume 12 - 16, 2015

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An attempt was made to study the captive breeding and larval rearing of by using laboratory conditions. Etroplus maculatus, commonly known as Orange chromide, is an indigenous cichlid of the Peninsular India and Sri Lanka. They are asynchronous, substrate spawners showing biparental care. Breeding behaviour of this species including pair formation, nesting, parental care and spawning intensity were continuously observed in the laboratory conditions. E. maculatus lay 140 to 231 eggs per spawning and the mean size of fertilized egg was 1.6 mm. Hatching was recorded in 48 hr. of incubation (270C) and hatchling has a size of 3.9 mm. Yolk absorption was completed in three days and after that the larvae accept external food. Spawning interval was estimated based on observing isolated pair continuously for a period of three months in aquarium tanks. Hatching of the eggs was facilitated with or without parental care in the laboratory conditions. Embryonic and larval developmental stages were continuously monitored. By reducing the spawning interval, maximum number of seeds can be produced and utilized in the ornamental fish markets.

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ANALYSIS

Biodiversity and its relationships with toponymy in Dhule and Nandurbar districts (Maharashtra: India)

Patil DA

Man was/is a watchful observer of the surrounding nature what it could offer him. Apart from concrete material use, he also tried the elements of biodiversity for developing abstract relationships like worships, songs, tales, proverbs, etc.

Species, 2015, 12(32), 6-13

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Study of common names of plants in ethnomedicinal and historical perspectives

Patil DA

The common or vernacular names avoid descriptive phrases and render our communication easier. In this paper, knowledge, experience and wisdom about medicinal virtues encoded in 47 common names belonging to 42 plant species are analysed.

Species, 2015, 12(32), 14-16

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Distribution of Migratory and Resident Water Birds of some selected wetlands from Eastern India and their Diversity Analysis

Shubhasree Ganguly, Mukhopadhay AD

Distribution of water birds (both resident and migratory) was conducted in six major wetlands of Eastern India. Biodiversity indices such as Simpson’s dominance index and Shanon diversity index were calculated for the fourteen available migratory ducks while Sorensen’s similarity indices were calculated for all migratory species (including waders).

Species, 2015, 12(32), 17-23

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SPECIES REPORT

A New Litter Dwelling Oxyopes Latreille (Araneae: Oxyopidae) Species from Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary, India

Dhali DC, Saha S, Raychaudhuri D

Oxyopes fabae, a new lynx spider (Araneae: Oxyopidae) from forest litter of Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary, India, is described and illustrated.

Species, 2015, 12(32), 24-29

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SURVEY

Herbalists and Wild Medicinal Plants in Kolli Hills (Eastern Ghats, India): An Ethnopharmacology Survey

Perinbam K, Nirmalraj S

The main aim of this study was to identify and document the different folk medicinal plants used in the kolli hills region (Eastern Ghats, India) for the ailment of various diseases. Another important objective is to overcoming the amount of an orally transmitted pharmacopoeia, as an attempt to exploit the ethnopharmacology endowment of the region for further therapeutic purposes.

Species, 2015, 12(33), 30-44

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ANALYSIS

Occurrence and Seasonal dynamics of the digenean, Tremiorchis ranarum Mehra et Negi, 1926 (Digenea: Plagiorchiidae) in the Indian bull frog, Hoplobatrachus tigerinus Daudin, 1803 from Kadapa District, Andhra pradesh, India

Hemalatha M, Srinivasa kalyan C, Anuprasanna V

The Indian bull frog, Hoplobatrachus tigerinus Daudin, 1803 is frequently found to be infected with the digenean, Tremiorchis ranarum Mehra et Negi, 1926. The seasonal dynamics of the T.ranarum was studied in the frog during February, 2013 to February, 2014 from Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh.

Species, 2015, 12(33), 45-51

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RESEARCH

Diversity and Abundance of Odonates (Dragonflies & Damselflies) at Sri Lankamalleswara reserve forest in the Eastern Ghats of southern Andhra Pradesh

Harinath P, Suryanarayana K, Venkata Ramana SP

Odonates play crucial role in ecosystem functioning and can be used as biological indicators of environmental quality. Although much work have been carried out regarding the abundance and distribution of insect orders in southern Andhra Pradesh, no sufficient effort has been made to study the diversity and distribution of Odonates.

Species, 2015, 12(34), 52-66

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A rapid in vitro propagation protocol of Bunium persicum (Boiss.)B.Fedtsch. growing in Kashmir, Himalaya

Iram Bashir, Zahoor A Kaloo, Seema Singh, Sabreena Rashid

During the present study an efficient in vitro propagation protocol has been developed viz; callus induction, multiple shoot regeneration and rooting of regenerated shoots from hypocotyl explants. Maximum callus production was obtained on MS medium fortified with BAP (2mg/l) after 24 days of inoculation.

Species, 2015, 12(34), 67-72

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ANALYSIS

Study on spatio-temporal variations of phytoplankton cell volume from Indian Sundarban mangrove ecosystem

Subhasmita Sinha, Abhijit Mitra, Sufia Zaman, Kakoli Banerjee

The Indian Sundarbans, at the apex of Bay of Bengal is a mangrove dominated deltaic ecosystem sustaining some 106 species of brackish water phytoplankton. A significant seasonal variation of aquatic salinity, mostly regulated by monsoon is a salient feature of this ecosystem.

Species, 2015, 12(34), 73-80

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Isolation and characterization of potent poly – (3-hydroxybutyrate)(PHB) producing bacteria from various environmental samples collected from locality of Bangalore

Mahadevaiah, Shanmugam

Bacterial isolates from sludge samples collected at a local area of Bangalore were screened for bacteria producing Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) specifically for Poly – (3-hydroxy butyrate) (PHB) at one month interval between April 2012 to March 2013. Initially Sudan Black B staining was performed to detect lipid cellular inclusions.

Species, 2015, 12(35), 81-86

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Conservation of wild and cultivated fruits resources of Bangalore urban

Nandini N, Shiddamallayya N

Since beginning of life, plants have been playing a significant role in every activities of an individual to fulfil the basic necessities of life. An increasing population in poor and under - developed countries were mainly dependent on available food resources to fulfil their regular food requirements.

Species, 2015, 12(35), 87-91

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Biodiversity of ayurvedic cosmetic plants of Bangalore urban

Shiddamallayya N, Nandini N, Rama Rao V, Venkateshwarlu G

Since the beginning and after civilisation, human population is mainly dependent on plant and plant products for food, shelter and medicine. In 16th century modern civilised humans started following tribal’s traditional knowledge on cosmetics utilisation in certain special occasions prepared from plant products such as Turmeric, Sandalwood, Aromatic leaves and flowers as perfumes and natural deodorants to have aesthetic external body appearance.

Species, 2015, 12(35), 92-96

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Urban biodiversity a tool to assess aquatic health

Padmanabha B

The objective of this paper is to monitor the aquatic health of urban lentic ecosystems by using biodiversity as a tool. The sediment and soil samples collected from three lakes to analyse macrobenthos. The collected macrobenthos are assorted on an enamel tray on which several parallel lines are made.

Species, 2015, 12(35), 97-100

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Distribution and Diversity of Coastal Sand Dunes (CSD) of Marakkanam Coastal Belts, Southeast Coast of India

Silambarasan K, Senthilkumaar P

Coastal sand dunes (CSD) are sensitive and fragile ecosystems with variety of specific floral species. A study of sand dune flora along coastal sand dune areas was done from January 2014 to June 2014. A total of 39 species belonging to 33 genera and 28 families were identified at three different sites.

Species, 2015, 12(35), 101-105

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Growing urbanization fostering invasive species parthenium hysterophorus and resultant economic burden in urban Bangalore

Jacqueline E Joseph, Soumya M Seetharam, Harshitha B Kumar, Balasubramanya AM

Parthenium hysterophorus is a species of flowering plant in Asteraceae, which is native to the American tropics. It is a common noxious invasive species in India. It invades farms, pastures, and roadsides. It is an important weed in agriculture and a source of highly allergenic pollen. This weed causes allergic respiratory problems, contact dermatitis and mutagenicity in humans.

Species, 2015, 12(36), 106-110

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The study of biodiversity of water birds in the Suruwila lake region of Anawilundawa Tank Sanctuary (Ramsar Convention), Srilanka

Mariyam Begum

The Suruwila Lake, is a part of the Anawilundawa Water tank system that comprises of seven small irrigation tanks, Pinkattiya, Wellawala, Maradansole, Irakka-wela/IhalaWewa, Anawilundawa, Suruwila and Maiyawa located between 7°40’N and 79° 49’E , in the North Western Province of Puttalam in Sri Lanka.

Species, 2015, 12(36), 111-116

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Diversity of Fish Fauna in Kadalundi Estuary, Kozhikode, Kerala

Rejna KP, Rahana Moideenkoya VK, Shabna VC

Kadalundi estuary is one of the unique wetland of north Kerala. This study was intended to assess the diversity of fish fauna in Kadalundi estuary and was carried out over a period of six months (january 2014- june 2014). The fishes were collected personally and also with the help of fisherman. Identification was made with the help of experts and by referring books.

Species, 2015, 12(36), 117-121

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Role of university education in promotion of biodiversity conservation with special reference to university of agricultural sciences, Bangalore

Gopala YM, Krishnamurthy B, Harshitha D

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore established in the year 1964 for promotion of agricultural education and research in the country. The Government of Mysore headed by Sri. S. Nijalingappa, the then Chief Minister, established the University of Agricultural Sciences on the pattern of Land Grant College system of USA and the University of Agricultural Sciences Act No. 22 was passed in Legislative Assembly in 1963.

Species, 2015, 12(36), 122-124

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Botanicals Sold By Herbal Vendors Employed For Skin Diseases In North Maharashtra, India

Ahirrao YA, Patil MV, Patil DA

Ethnomedicinal Plants traditionally occupy an important position in socio-cultural and socio-economic arena of rural and tribal societies. The present authors surveyed Nasik, Nandurbar, Dhule, Jalgaon and Buldhana districts of North Maharashtra for the traditional knowledge of herbal vendors since July 2009.

Species, 2015, 13(37), 1-5

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Diversity and therapeutic potentiality of the family Lamiaceae in Karnataka State, India: An overview

Rama Rao V, Shiddamallayya N, Kavya N, Kavya B, Venkateshwarlu G

The objective of the present study was to review the potential medicinal plants of Lamiaceae distributed throughout the state of Karnataka, India. Lamiaceae, also called as mint family is one of the largest families including herbs or shrubs often with aroma. They are usually common in Mediterranean countries for the fact that some of them produce a high amount of essential oils that enables them to survive in hot summer seasons.

Species, 2015, 13(37), 6-14

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The study of Acanthocytes, a red cell abnormality in the male and female false Vampire Bat Megaderma lyra lyra (Geoffroy)

Sastry MS, Gaurkar RV

Since different types of abnormal red blood cells arise by different etiologic processes, disease diagnosis can often be made by interpretation of red blood cell pathology in conjunction with hematological data and other clinical and laboratory information. The presence of red blood cell abnormalities can give important diagnostic clues for the well being of any species.

Species, 2015, 13(38), 15-19

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SPECIES REPORT

Occurrence of Tiliacora racemosa Colebr. in North-West Uttar Pradesh

Vijai Malik

While inventorying the angiosperms of north-west Uttar Pradesh, India, I came across an interesting collection of Tiliacora racemosa Colebr. for the first time. I observed a non-invasive population of Tiliacora racemosa from district Saharanpur in 2014 (near Saharanpur, north-western Uttar Pradesh, India).

Species, 2015, 13(38), 20-22

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ANALYSIS

Study of food habits of migratory water birds of some selected wetlands from eastern India

Shubhasree Ganguly

Distribution of migratory water birds was conducted in six major wetlands of Eastern India. Food habits of the observed migratory birds were studied thoroughly in each of the selected wetlands.

Species, 2015, 13(39), 23-25

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SPECIES REPORT

Diversity of Collembola (Hexapoda: Collembola) of Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary, Raigad, Maharashtra: A preliminary report

Bano R

Collembolans commonly known as spring-tails are minute, soft bodied, wingless primitive insects. They live in micropores of the soil, leaf litter, dung, cave and shorelines. They feed largely on dead plant parts, animal tissues, fungal hyphae and plant residues. During past several years, several faunal groups have been studied from Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary, Raigad, Maharashtra but so far no detailed account in respect of diversity of soil collembola is reported.

Species, 2015, 13(39), 26-28

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ANALYSIS

Particular qualities of identification and taxonomy of some scleractinian

Latypov YuYa

Is a brief history of the taxonomy scleractinian genera Porites and Turbinaria, common in all reefs Indo-Pacific. Discusses the morphology and terminology of the skeleton of the coral and their tacsonomic history. Are audited signs to identify those corals.

Species, 2015, 13(40), 29-41

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Diversity and temporal variation of migratory water birds of some selected wetlands from eastern India

Shubhasree Ganguly

Distribution of migratory water birds was conducted in six major wetlands of Eastern India. Temporal variation is studied thoroughly in each of the selected wetlands.

Species, 2015, 13(40), 42-50

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Insect visitors of Murraya Paniculata (L.) Jack

Bertrand Horne, Evangelin G, Joshua Andrews A, Ronald Nathanael S, John William S

The diversity and frequency of insects visiting Murraya paniculata (L.), which is a tropical, evergreen plant found in the campus of Loyola College, were assessed. The visiting times of the insects were studied by direct observation. Six species of insects belonging to two orders were seen to frequently visit the flowers of the plant during the study period.

Species, 2015, 13(41), 51-57

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Phytochemical analysis of Bixa Orellana seed extract

Nagamani S, Gnanasoundari A, Thangamathi P

Phytochemical screening of ethanol extract of seed belongs to the family Bixaceae have been evaluated in the present study. Isolation and identification of bioactive compound from the B. orellana seed extract against the larvae of A. aegypti mosquito, the transmitters of dengue fever has been carried out.

Species, 2015, 13(41), 58-67

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Determination of estrus in umblachery cattle (Bos indicus) by salivary fern pattern

Gnanamuthu G, Rameshkumar K

The time of ovulation is a key element in reproductive management of cattle. Most of the infertility problems reported in healthy, normocyclic cattle are due to mistimed breeding. The lack of accurate, direct methods of determining ovulation in cattle may be one of the reasons for reproductive failure. Additionally, some females may have silent, fragmented or anovulatory cycles also contribute to reduce the fertility rate.

Species, 2015, 13(41), 68-78

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Comparative study on the effect of Indian and gross bred cow urine distillate on the growth & food utilization parameter of Cirrhinus Mrigala

Vasanthi P, Venkatalakshmi S

Cow urine is well known for its medicinal properties. The present investigation was undertaken to study of the efficacy of cow urine distillate on growth, food utilization parameters and survival rate of cirrhinus mrigala. The cow urine has been recorded for its high prophylactic and therapeutic values since vedic times in India.

Species, 2015, 13(41), 79-88

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Studies on enzyme activity of earthworm cast from Kitchen waste with cow dung

Serfoji P, Siva T, Devi R

The aim of this study was to assess the activity of enzymes during the course of decomposition of the substrate in the presence of epigeic earthworm species. Earthworm secretes enzymes namely amylase, cellulose and lipase, chitinase which degrade complex biomolecules into simple compounds utilizable by the symbiotic gut microflora. It is therefore easy to speculate that vermicast are rich in enzymes.

Species, 2015, 14(42), 1-10

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Effects of panchagavya on growth and biocontrol of Tomato plant (Lycopersicon Esculentum Linn)

Serfoji P, Devi R, Siva T, Parameswari D

The World population is increasing by millions every year. It will be necessary to increase the supply of food and other agricultural products to meet their needs. At the moment many of these methods being used to increase production are damaging to natural resources and the environment and farmers are supposed to invest heavily into inputs to improve yields and productivity.

Species, 2015, 14(42), 11-20

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Prevalence of house fly pupal parasitoids in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu

Sumathi K, Harikrishnan TJ, Anna T

The obscured challenging factor that interferes with cow economy is the health hazard caused by filth flies, especially house fly Musca domestica. The most important harm is annoyance and the indirect harm is the potential transmission of pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nemetodes).

Species, 2015, 14(42), 21-28

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Reproduction influence of the earthworm, Eisenia Fetida cultured in different media of green gram waste

Sathya R, Deivanayaki M

The rate of cocoon production and weight gain / loss of the epigeic earthworm, Eisenia fetida kept in different substrate medium containing, partly decomposed greengram waste with soil for 5 weeks. The worms kept in different media showed a gradual increase in their body weight until the termination of this study except 10 PSR, where a gradual decline after third week was noticed.

Species, 2015, 14(43), 29-39

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Studies on the biochemical composition of Indian carps

Nanthini S, Meena R

In this experiment we study the important biochemical composition like Carbohydrate , Protein, Lipid and Moisture content, were estimated in muscle tissues of experimental fishes such as Catla catla (Ham), Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Silver carp),Cirrhinus reba (reba), Labeo calbasu (calbasu) were collected from fish market in kumbakonam.

Species, 2015, 14(43), 40-51

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Captive breeding and embryonic development of ornamental fish Orange chromide, Etroplus maculatus (Bloch, 1795) from Tamil Nadu, India

Sivaranjani J, Surya P, Priyadharsini S

An attempt was made to study the captive breeding and larval rearing of by using laboratory conditions. Etroplus maculatus, commonly known as Orange chromide, is an indigenous cichlid of the Peninsular India and Sri Lanka. They are asynchronous, substrate spawners showing biparental care.

Species, 2015, 14(43), 52-74

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The effect of weed plants with vermicompost on seed germination in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)

Nalini V, Priya G

Weed plants grow very luxuriously in lotic and lentic type of water bodies and land. They have a devastating effect on water and land quality. Nowadays the aquatic and terrestrial weeds are obnoxious to eradicate from natural environment which create pollution. So the present study was carried out to examine “The effect of weed plants with vermicompost on germination in tomato’’.

Species, 2015, 14(44), 75-87

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Effect of panchagavya on growth parameter analysis of capsicum frutescens

Ponnumani A, Semmalar R

Agriculture contributed to be the main stay of the Indian economy contributes about 25% to the national gross domestic product (Vidyasaager et al., 1978). In the last few decades, there were changes in the agriculture practice from small to larger forming that emphasized in production efficiency using modern agricultural strategy.

Species, 2015, 14(44), 88-99

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Effect of vermiwash in different breeds of cow dung compost on the Fire Creaker Plant (Crossandra)

Rajameena S, Padmapriya SS

The role of vermiwash an organic liquid fertilizer as foliar spray on plant growth regulators on the exo-morphoiogical characters of crossandra were investigated. The results of the study showed that vermiwash exhibited growth promoting effects on the exo-morphological characters such as plant height, Number of leaves, Leaf length, Leaf breath, and of crossandra.

Species, 2015, 14(44), 100-111

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Significance of vegetable waste with vermicomposting and its response on growth of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)

Divya T, Kavitha AV

Vegetable crops generate a large amount of crop residues after harvesting of economic part. These potentially nutritious residues are soft, succulent and easily decomposable and instead of disposing or damping, it can be used as source of organic residues for utilizing the embedded nutrients through compost production.

Species, 2015, 14(45), 112-129

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Studies on the growth and cocoon production of Lampito Mauritii (King Berg) cultured in different rice bran media

Sathya T, Deivanayaki M

The rate of cocoon production of adult earthworm, Lampito mauritii kept in 100, 75, 50, 25 and 0 PSR (Per cent substrate ratio) of partly decomposed ricebran waste with soil for 30 days was determined. The worms kept in 50, 75, and 100 PSR media for 30 days showed a gradual increase in their body weight up to 22 days thereafter, a gradual decline until the termination of this study.

Species, 2015, 14(45), 130-137

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Significance of vegetable waste with vermicompost and its response on growth of lady’s finger (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)

Vinothini R, Kavitha AV

Vegetable crops generate a large amount of crop residues after harvesting of economic part. These potentially nutritious residues are soft, succulent and easily decomposable and instead of disposing or damping, it can be used as source of organic residues for utilizing the embedded nutrients through production.

Species, 2015, 14(45), 138-157

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Study the breeding biology of ornamental fish Poecilia Reticulata (Guppy)

Arul Joshpin A, Meena R

The breeding biology guppy fish, Poecilia reticulata was studied during December 2014 to March 2015 in laboratory, Government College for Women (A) Kumbakonam, Bharathidasan University. Guppy bred all over year, when in compared to December to January with a pick period in March.

Species, 2015, 14(46), 158-168

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Efficacy of different breeds of cow urine distillate on growth and food utilization Of Indian Major Carp, Labeo Rohita (Hamilton) Fingerlings

Sattanathan G, Venkatlakshmi S

Indian system of medicines, especially Ayurved, has been using cow-urine for betterment of physical and mental health of mankind since thousands of years ago. Cows were regarded as wealth and were the backbone of the economy of ancient Indians. Most of the medicines are made by distilling urine and collecting vapors known as Cow Urine Distillate or distillate.

Species, 2015, 14(46), 169-185

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Effect of panchagavya on growth parameter analaysis of Solanum Melongena

Ranjitha B, Semmalar R

The role of panchagavya in agriculture is well described in Vedas. Panchagavya a vedic formulation for increased productivity, disease resistance in plants and potential of utilizing panchagavya as biofertilizer was treated on various pulses solanum melongena. Their common objective is to provide socioeconomic and ecological benefits.

Species, 2015, 14(46), 186-195

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Rejoinder of House Sparrows (Passer domesticus) To Artificial Nest Boxes in Lucknow District, Uttar Pradesh, India

Akhilesh Kumar, Sonika Kushwaha & Amita Kanaujia

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a symbiotic bird species with human habitation. Since the early 1980s the population of House Sparrow has decreased considerably in rural, urban and semi-urban regions in many parts of the world that attracted the Environmentalists and Researchers to excavate out the conservation measures. The loss of habitat has emerged out as the major reason.

Species, 2015, 15(47), 1-13

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Prevalence and Tissue Specificity of Myxobolus saugati Kaur and Singh, 2011 (Myxozoa; Myxosporea; Bivalvulida) Causing Dermal myxoboliosis in Wild and Cultured Indian Major Carps in Punjab

Harpreet Kaur, Rajni Attri

During a survey from Jan. 2011 to Jan. 2013, a total of 360 specimens of Indian major carps, Labeo rohita (Ham.) vern rohu and Cirrhinus mrigala (Ham.) vern. mrigala Catla catla (Ham.) vern. thail and Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Val.) vern. silver carp, brigade were collected from Harike wetland and aquaculture ponds in Punjab, out of which scales of 155 fishes were found to be infected with a myxobolid parasite viz., M. saugati Kaur and Singh, 2011.

Species, 2015, 15(47), 14-18

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Insecta diversity, specie richness and evenness of “The walking mango tree”

Gautama Reddy KV, Meher Master Moos

The present study was undertaken on ‘The Walking Mango Tree’ to find out the insect diversity, species richness and evenness. In this study we have observed a family 6 families of Limacodidae sp. (Slug Moth), Salticidae sp. (Jumping Spider), Procontarinia sp. (Leaf Gall Midge), Anastatus sp. (Wasp), Chrysopidae sp. (Lacewing) and India’s rarest Coccinellidae sp. (Ladybird Beetle- Affidentula minima).

Species, 2015, 15(48), 19-23

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Insecta flora and their behavior on “The walking mango tree”

Gautama Reddy KV, Meher Master Moos

As a rule, insects do not spend the whole world of their life in just one part (niche) of their habitat, since the places where they develop, reproduce and where the imago finds its food are usually different. Only a few groups of insects occupy the same niche in their habitat for the whole of their life. Insect often mate far away from the places where their developmental stages occur.

Species, 2015, 15(48), 24-34

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An Assessment of the Primary Productivity of Two Ponds in Adoor, Pathanamthitta District

Divya S Rajan, Lekshmi V

Quality of water is an important criterion for evaluating the suitability of water for irrigation and drinking. As of now only earth is the planet having about 70% of water. But due to increased human population, industrialization, use of fertilizers in the agriculture and man-made activity it is highly polluted with different harmful contaminants.

Species, 2015, 15(49), 35-39

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Relationships of migratory water bird counts of eastern India with demographic aspects

Shubhasree Ganguly

Distribution of migratory water birds was conducted in six major wetlands of Eastern India. Relationship of migratory water bird counts with demographic aspects has been studied thoroughly in each of the selected wetlands.

Species, 2015, 15(49), 40-43

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Production of artificial seeds of Tinospora cordifolia: an anti-diabetic plant and their application

Abhimanyu Sharma, Amla Batra

Artificial seeds are most commonly described as encapsulated somatic embryos. They are product of somatic cells, so can be used for large scale clonal propagation. Apart from somatic embryos, other explants such as shoot tips, axillary buds have also been used in preparation of artificial seeds.

Species, 2015, 15(50), 44-55

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Biochemical estimation of primary metabolites of Tinospora cordifolia

Abhimanyu Sharma, Amla Batra

Plants are the sources of many bioactive compounds containing many primary metabolites like, carbohydrates (starch, sugar), proteins, phenols, ascorbic acid etc., are useful for flavoring, fragrances, insecticides, sweeteners and natural dyes (Kaufman et al., 1998).

Species, 2015, 15(50), 56-87

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In vivo and in vitro protein profiling in Tinospora cordifolia - An anti-diabetic plant

Abhimanyu Sharma, Amla Batra

Present investigation was the first attempt which deals with the in vivo and in vitro comparative study of protein level in Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.)., a nitrogen fixing tree. Protein was investigated in callus, root, leaf and stem by means of SDS-PAGE.. The nodal explants were taken from the in vitro seedlings and cultured in the MS medium supplemented on 2.5 mg/l of BAP and callus were initiated on 2,4-D (0.5 mg/l) .

Species, 2015, 15(51), 88-96

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Tinospora cordifolia : An immense value medicinal plant

Abhimanyu Sharma, Amla Batra

Tinospora cordifolia comes under the class Magnoliopsida, order Ranunculales and belongs to the Menispermaceae family. The species is widely distributed in India. The plant is large, glabrous deciduous climbing shrub. The stems are rather succulent with long filiform fleshy aerial roots form the branches.

Species, 2015, 15(51), 97-110

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RESEARCH

A New Gibbaranea Archer, 1951 (Araneae: Araneidae) From West Bengal, India with A Note on Biogeography of the Genus

Tapan Kumar Roy, Sumana Saha, Dinendra Raychaudhuri

Gibbaranea indiana sp. nov. recorded from the tea estate of Dooars, West Bengal, India is described and illustrated. Find of the genus from India delimits the distribution range.

Species, 2015, 16(52), 1-5

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Particular qualities of identification and taxonomy of some scleractinian (Scleractinia: Fungiina), Fungiidae Gregory, 1900

Latypov YuYa

Is a brief history of taxonomy and identification of one of the most interesting groups of single as mushroom corals Fungiidae family, characterized by extraordinary forms of corallites and having Acroporidae and Faviidae the greatest number of genera and species diversity among all Scleractinian.

Species, 2015, 16(52), 6-17

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Petiolar Anatomy of Some Hitherto Unstudied Acanthaceae-II

Patil AM, Patil DA

The present paper reports observations on anatomy of petioles hitherto uninvestigated 09 species belonging to 06 genera of the family Acanthaceae. The petioles (in T. S.) are usually circular or broadly circular in outline and adaxially channeled. The degree of development of endomorphic features and their distribution, inclusive of cell inclusions, are described.

Species, 2015, 16(53), 18-31

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