Life Sciences

Myocardial Infarction (MI) is both polygenic and multifactorial disorder and it is known that immunological processes play key role in initial phases of leukocyte recruitment, to eventual rupture of vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque. It is now universally recognized that inflammation within the lesions contributes importantly to the initiation and progression of atherosclerotic plaque.

The various parameters were studied for the MFC inoculated with nano-wire forming electrogen Bacillus sp. BVB01to check their effect on the bioelectricity generation. It was observed that mineral media M6 produced highest bioelectricity of 1461.18mW/m2 (470.5mV, 0.005mA and 3.1mA/m2) on the 6th day of the MFC operation at highest external resistance of 100K. Also, it was recorded that on the optimization of various factors, a significant bioelectricity generation of 373739.13mW/m2 (245.6mV, 2.45mA and 1521.73mA/m2) was observed from the electrogen Bacillus sp.

Like in many developing countries, in Bangladesh, health is regarded as ‘an important index of human development’ (Government of Bangladesh, 2013). To develop a global partnership for development the Government of the country puts enough weight on reducing child mortality, improving maternal health along with combating diseases with a commitment to ensure environmental sustainability (Noorani, 2008; Rahman, 2010). Health reforms, aided by national health policy and pro-poor health projects focus on immunization for children and contraception based family planning.

Genetic Divergence in 86 intrahirsutum lines in early segregating generation genotypes was studied for 15 yield attributes and quality characters. The pattern of grouping of genotypes revealed that the genetic divergence was not fully related to the geographical diversity. The inter cluster distances were found to be greater than intra cluster distances, revealing considerable amount of genetic diversity among the genotypes studied.

The Current study was conducted to study the antagonistic effect of Calcium (Ca2+) on Cadmium (Cd) in the soil in which mustard (Brassica juncea L.) var. Pusa Bold was cultivated. The treatment of Ca-Cd was given to the soil after 15 days of seed sowing. The Cd-toxic treatment showed retarded growth, photosynthesis, protein content, yield and oil content as well as chlorsis of young leaves, such symptoms were not observed in Ca- alleviated plants. Ca2+ alleviated plants showed higher growth, photosynthesis, protein content, yield and oil content.

An experiment was conducted during the year 2011-12 to study the influence of integrated nutrient management on growth and yield of Davana” at College of Horticulture, Mudigere, Karnatakaka. The dry matter production and days taken for 50 percent inflorescence differend significantly among the treatments. Application of 75%RDF + Azospirillum 2 kg ha-1 (T5) recorded significantly maximum fresh weight of leaves (7.02 g), which was on par with  T12  (6.91 g).

An experiment was conducted during the year 2011-12 to to study the influence of integrated nutrient management on growth and yield of Davana” at College of Horticulture, Mudigere, Karnatakaka. At 75 days after transplanting significantly taller plants (45.18 cm) were found in plots receiving 75%RDF + Azospirillum 2 kg ha-1 (T5). The maximum number of leaves per plant (147.16), laterals per plant (19.49), stem girth (1.41 cm),  were registered in 50%RDNPK + Vermicompost 2.5 t ha-1 + Azospirillum 2 kg ha-1 + PSB 2 kg ha-1 (T12), which was on par with T5 - 75%RDF + Azospirillum 2 kg ha-1   .

Objective: To promote the Phytochemical screening and Antibacterial evaluation of Wattakaka volubilis (L. f) Stapf.
Scope: The medicinal plant used in the present study is regarded as a potentially safe drug and a bioactive natural product.

Present study was conducted for a period of 156 days (February - July, 2010) in three earthen ponds of each 10000m2 area in different salinities. P. monodon seeds were stocked at a density of 15 nos /m2 in all the ponds. The water quality parameters such as temperature, salinity, hydrogen ion concentration (pH), dissolved oxygen and alkalinity were monitored. The alkalinity at pond I,II and III showed a significantly value (60-130ppm,180 to 230ppm and 220-260ppm) at 86 DOC. The Pond II showed higher survival rate than that of pond I and III.

The antiproliferative effect of the lipid lowering agent, simvastatin, has recently grabbed the attention of the pharmaceutical industries. The apoptotic effect of simvastatin, encapsulated in a microemulsion formula composed of Cremophor EL, Transcutol, Captex 355 and water, was assessed in the A549 non-small cell lung cancer cells.