Research Papers
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Play a Major Role in Agriculture and Natural Ecosystems to Improve Production in Sustainable Manner.
Prasad Kamal
| 2014
AM fungi are associated with the roots of majority of the terrestrial plants. The?agriculture and environmental benefits of mycorrhiza is a well known. AM fungi?covering a variety of benefits in whole countries such as drought and increased crop?growth yield and save the environment. Their function range from stress alleviation to?bioremediation in soils polluted with heavy metal. There is a great possibility of using?mycorrhizas as a biological tool for sustainable agriculture in arid and semi-arid?tropical countries.
Aqueous geochemistry of fluoride enriched groundwater in arid part of Western India?
Singh Chander Kumar, Mukherjee Saumitra
| 2014
Fluoride-enriched water has become a major public health issue in India. The present study tries to evaluate the geochemical mechanism of fluoride enrichment in groundwater of western India. Total 100 groundwater samples were collected for the study spreading across the entire study area.The results of the analyzed parameters formed the attribute database for geographical information system (GIS) analysis and final output maps. A preliminary field survey was conducted and fluoride testing was done using Hach make field kits.
Applicability of Energy Saving Obligations to Indian electricity efficiency efforts
Harmsen Robert, Moth Luke, Kumar Atul
| 2014
This paper investigates end-use electricity efficiency policies and DSM related aspects within the Indian electricity sector. This work also identifies lessons for India from White Certificate schemes and Energy Saving Obligations in the UK, France and Italy. These two analyses aim to identify lessons which are applicable for a utility based energy saving obligation scheme within India. Most relevant results and recommendations are that an obligation is suggested, that no elements should be simply copied and that standardization could offer benefits to the Indian context.
Analyzing the Policy, Regulatory and Institutional Framework for Implementation of REDD-Plus In India
Kohli Priyanka, Sharma Jitendra Vir
| 2014
Forests are a vital national resource, with global concern, having local importance related to livelihood of people living in and around the forests. Conservation of forests is a traditional practice among the people, depending on forest for their sustenance and livelihood needs. In this context, the paper reviews the policy, regulatory and institutional framework of forest governance in India. The gaps in the policy, regulatory and institutional framework are identified. The paper suggests directions for policy interventions to overcome the gaps identified.
An Analysis of the Structure and the Determinants of Intra-industry Trade in Agri-food Products: Case of India and Selected FTAs
Varma Poornima, Ramakrishnan Anjali
| 2014
The growing evidence of intra-industry trade (IIT) in integrated markets has provided sufficient justification for trade in countries with similar endowments. While several studies have been undertaken looking at manufacturing and industrial goods, this article analyzes the structure and determinants of trade in agri-food products between India and members from its selected Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)—the South Asian Preferential Trade Agreement (SAFTA) and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Agrobacterium rhizogenes mediated hairy root induction in Daucus carota
Agrawal Astha, Shukla Kamlesh, Wali Syed Arif
| 2014
Hairy root culture is a product of genetic transformation of plants with Agrobacterium rhizogenes. Hairy root cultures are capable of growing unlimited in hormone free culture media and have several other properties- fast growth, genetic and biochemical stability so, it can be used as model root system for Phytoremediation. Some bioactive compound are also extracted from hairy root culture and used for removal of pollutants from environment. The objective of this work was to develop hairy root culture of Dacaus carota.
AFLP markers for analysis of genetic diversity and structure of teak (Tectona grandis) in India
Vivek Vaishnaw, Mohammad Naseer, Wali Syed Arif, Kumar Randhir, Tripathi Shashi Bhushan , Negi Madan Singh , Ansari Shamim Akhtar
| 2014
Five AFLP primer combinations (E-AAC x M-CAT, E-AAC x M-CTG, E-ACA x M-CTC, E-ACA x M-CTA, E-ACC x M-CTA) were employed for analysis of genetic diversity, differentiation and structure of 96 genotypes of teak (Tectona grandis L.f.) from ten natural locations of India. The analysis of the AFLP marker data by both versions, i.e. Gst and ? of F statistics showed almost a similar trend due to the outcrossing nature of teak. The primer combination E-AAC X M-CAT detected maximum polymorphism in teak genome.
Adoption of cleaner cookstoves: Barriers and way forward
Palit Debajit, Bhattacharyya Subhes C
| 2014
Globally 2.6 billion people, representing around 38% of the total population, depend on solid biomass fuels to meet their basic energy needs for cooking. While rural communities are shifting to modern fuels such as LPG and electrical energy for cooking, the International Energy Agency estimates that, in the absence of new policies, the number of people relying on solid biomass will increase to over 2.7 billion by the year 2030 because of population growth, calling for a higher adoption rate of improved biomass cookstoves.
Accelerated Deployment of Smart Grid Technologies in India - Present Scenario, Challenges and Way Forward
Datta Alekhya, Mohanty Parimita, Gujar Mukesh
| 2014
The idea behind 'Smart Grid Vision for India' is to transform the Indian power sector into a secure, adaptive,sustainable, and digitally enabled ecosystem that provides reliable and quality energy for all with active participation of stakeholders. Realizing the growing importance of Smart Grid technologies in the Indian power sector, very recently Ministry of Power, Government of India on the recommendation of India Smart Grid Task Force (ISGTF) has shortlisted fourteen (14 Nos.) Smart Grid pilot projects that are planned to be executed in power distribution sector in India.
A novel in vitro whole plant system for analysis of polyphenolics and their antioxidant potential in cultivars of Ocimum basilicum
Srivastava Shivani, Cahill DM, Conlan XA, Adholeya Alok
| 2014
Plants are an important source for medicinal compounds. Chemical screening and selection is critical for identification of compounds of interest. Ocimum basilicum (Basil) is a rich source of polyphenolics and exhibits high diversity, therefore bioprospecting of a suitable cultivar is a necessity. This study reports on the development of a true to type novel "in vitro system" and its comparison with a conventional system for screening and selection of cultivars for high total phenolics, individual polyphenolics, and antioxidant content.