Life Sciences

This paper contains synthetic approach and characterization study of bio-hybrid material based on zein. A novel zein is found as a mixture of protein complexes whose molecular size, solubility and charge depend on the corn variety and the separation method used for extraction. Zein is soluble in various primary, binary and ternary solvent systems, mainly determined by the balance between the polar/nonpolar groups in those systems. Because of the large proportion of hydrophobic residues in zein, this protein is not soluble in pure water.

Antheraea mylitta D wild tasar silkworm is not food specific like mulberry silkworm but it preferred three primary food plant like T. tomentosa (Asaan), T.arjuna (Arjun) & Shorea robusta (Sal). Other than these food plants Tasar Cocoons has been found in Lagerstroemia parviflora trees (Sidha) in Similipal Biospheres. Experiments has been taken to ascertain economic of crop performance in said plant compare to primary Asan Plants.

Ayurveda emphasizes on prevention of disease rather than cure of disease. For this ‘swasthavritta’ is given the prime importance in Ayurvedic treatment. Ayurveda believe that by following swasthavritta any person can maintain the healthy status and prevent the disease. Under the broad concept of swasthavritta ‘dinacharya (daily regimen) is important one. In dinacharya starting from early wakeup to the sleep the ideal schedule to maintain the health is explained.

This study evaluated the post-supply drinking-water quality in eight rural communities in department of Tiassalé, Côte d’Ivoire, using either a protected hand-dug wells or boreholes supply. Water management practices were documented as a basis for further research to improve household drinking-water quality. The methods used were administration of a questionnaire, observation and by assessing the stored drinking water quality and the water quality of supply point. Escherichia coli were used as the indicator of potential health risks.

The birth of an infant is one of the most awe-inspiring and emotional events that can occur in one’s life time of a mother, after nine months of anticipation and preparation. The neonates arrive with a flurry of excitement. Healthy and sturdy babies are likely to evolve as physically and mentally strong adults with enhanced quality of human resource development. The health of a growing child is always a matter of great concern to the parents. The physical health of a child is important because it is associated with the mental and social development.

Plants are one of the most important sources of natural medicine and number of modern drugs has been isolated from them. The present investigation on the two medicinal plants Annona squamosa L. and Garcinia gummi-gutta (L.) Roxb. has revealed the presence of various biochemical compounds such as chlorophyll, protein and carbohydrate. Among the two medicinal plants taken for study, the chlorophyll ‘a’, chlorophyll ‘b’, total chlorophyll and protein content was found to be significantly higher in Annona squamosa L.

The paper attempts to study a Rajasthani folktale A Hound’s Pride by Vijaydan Detha as an allegorical-folk literary expression. The themes and plot are parallel to George Orwell’s Animal Farm. The devices of anthropomorphism and symbolism are efficiently applied to portray the paradoxes of revolution and autocracy.

A study of Physico-chemical parameters of Waldevi dam water was carried out during February 2015 to January 2016. Waldevi is an earth fill dam situated at the Pimplad village near Nashik city. Physical characters like Temperature, transparency, total dissolved solid, Rainfall and Chemical Parameters like Dissolved oxygen, pH, free carbon dioxide, Hardness (Ca & Mg), Total Alkalinity, Chlorides, and Biochemical oxygen Demand were studied during the study.

The malayali tribes of Kalrayan hills in Villupurum district have indigenous knowledge for the treatment of diseases in animals and Human beings. In particular the resources for treating animals are abundant in this area. The tribals possess a lot of expertise in curing veterinary ailments using herbal medicine. The commonest disease among cattle is Mastitis which causes great economic losses and the traditional knowledge provided by the tribals will be of great help in finding a cure for this disease.

Capsicum annuum is notable for its secondary metabolites, which can be of great interest for use in agriculture as alternatives to agrochemicals. Cell suspensions have been used for in vitro large-scale production of secondary metabolites. The aim of this study was to dedifferentiate leaf cells of Capsicum annuum cv. Pimentão Amarelo (yellow bell pepper) into calluses, and to study their growth pattern, focusing on the deceleration phase, when they can be subcultured to establish cell suspensions.