Publications
Adoption of cleaner cookstoves: Barriers and way forward
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
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.
AFLP markers for analysis of genetic diversity and structure of teak (Tectona grandis) in India
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
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.
Agrobacterium rhizogenes mediated hairy root induction in Daucus carota
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
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.
An Analysis of the Structure and the Determinants of Intra-industry Trade in Agri-food Products: Case of India and Selected FTAs
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
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).
Analyzing the Policy, Regulatory and Institutional Framework for Implementation of REDD-Plus In India
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
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.
Applicability of Energy Saving Obligations to Indian electricity efficiency efforts
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
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.
Aqueous geochemistry of fluoride enriched groundwater in arid part of Western India?
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
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.
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Play a Major Role in Agriculture and Natural Ecosystems to Improve Production in Sustainable Manner.
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
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.
Arrived Cold Storage Solution for Villages
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
Post-harvest w astage of food produce has been a m ajor im pedim ent to ensuring food security in India. Lack of electri!ed villages w ithout adequate cold storage facilities, is only aggravating the problem . This report on a ground-breaking method of running cold storage in non-electri!ed villages using energy from the sun and a biom ass-based gasi!er, developed by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), TERI, and Thermax Ltd.
Arsenic phyco-remediation by Cladophora algae and measurement of arsenic speciation and location of active absorption site using electron microscopy
Research Paper
| January 11, 2018
Provision of clean drinking water remains a world-wide necessity, especially so for arsenic-affected regions where numerous physico-chemical methods have been developed for water remediation including adsorption, ion exchange, biosorption, solar stills, etc. Of these, several methods employ regeneration of media necessitating arsenic monitoring on a continuous basis, hence involving skilled operation or alternatively removal of arsenic-enriched concentrated brine into the environment.