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Urban Pond Ecosystems: Preservation and Management Through Phytoremediation
Life is impossible without freshwater as it is significantly important for all living creatures on earth. The natural built-up of nutrients in freshwater bodies is an extremely time-consuming process but human...
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Spatial Distribution of Metallic Content in Himalayan Ecosystem Monitored Using Lichens
Evaluation of variation in the concentration of heavy metal provides vital information about the spatial behavior of the metals affecting the air quality. In the present study, lichen samples of the species Pyxin...
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Out of America: tracing the genetic footprints of the global diffusion of maize
Maize was first domesticated in a restricted valley in south-central Mexico. It was diffused throughout the Americas over thousands of years, and following the discovery of the New World by Columbus, was intro...
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Lichens reveal air PAH fractionation in the Himalaya
This paper shows that gas/particulate phase partitioning of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) can be monitored using lichens. Anthropogenic sources are responsible for the release of PAHs, which are bioa...
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A comparison of metallic contents in lichen Pyxine subcinerea, its substratum and soil
Chromium, copper, cadmium, lead, nickel, iron and zinc contents of a lichen species (Pyxine subcinerea Stirton) and mango bark collected from 12 sites in Haridwar city (Uttarakhand) were compared with soil, sampl...
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Geochemistry and mobilization of arsenic in Shuklaganj area of Kanpur–Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, India
The level of arsenic (As) contamination and the geochemical composition of groundwater in Shuklaganj area located on the banks of the Ganges Delta of Kanpur–Unnao district were elucidated. Samples (n = 59) were c...
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Lichens to distinguish urban from industrial PAHs
This paper shows that lichens can be used as biomonitors to distinguish urban from industrial polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAHs are atmospheric pollutants originating mainly from incomplete combust...
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Structural, morphology and electrical properties of layered copper selenide thin film
Thin films of copper selenide (CuSe) were physically deposited layer-by-layer up to 5 layers using thermal evaporation technique onto a glass substrate. Various film properties, including the thickness, struct...
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Low-dose weekly supplementation of iron and/or zinc does not affect growth among Bangladeshi infants
To determine the effect of low-dose weekly supplementation with iron, zinc or both on growth of infants from 6 to 12 months of age.
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Validity and reproducibility of resting metabolic rate measurements in rural Bangladeshi women: comparison of measurements obtained by Medgem™ and by Deltatrac™ device
To assess reproducibility and validity of resting metabolic rate (RMR) of Bangladeshi women as measured with the MedGem device and using the Deltatrac metabolic monitor as a reference; and (2) to evaluate the ...
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Energy stress during pregnancy and lactation: consequences for maternal nutrition in rural Bangladesh
Objective: To assess the relationship of energy stress during pregnancy and lactation to maternal body stores in marginally nourished rural Bangladeshi women.
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Effect of Fly-Ash on Metal Composition and Physiological Responses in Leucaena Leucocephala (Lamk.) de. Wit.
Plants of L. leucocephala were grown in 100%soil (as control), 100% fly-ash and fly-ash amendedwith 50% press mud for 80 days, and analysed withrespect to plant growth, elemental composition andphysiological chan...
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Evaluation of Plants Growing Around a Cement Factory
In India, population explosion is the most serious problem. The vast multitude of people need food and shelter, the basic necessity of life which may be achieved only through rapid industralisation and urbanis...
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Breeding for yield and quality in durum wheat
Three populations of an intervarietal durum wheat cross IWP5308/PDW208, F5, F5BIP1 (population derived after intermating in F2) and F5BIP2 (population derived after intermating in BIPF1), were evaluated under thr...
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Foliar Metal Content and Changes in Epidermal Traits of LAGERSTROEMIA PARVIFLORA (L.) Roxb.
A comparative study of the physico-chemical properties of soil, leafmetal content and foliar surface traits in Lagerstroemia parviflora(L.) Roxb. plants, growing in an iron-rich mineralized and anon-mineralize...
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ATMOSPHERIC LEAD POLLUTION FROM VEHICULAR EMISSIONS – MEASUREMENTS IN PLANTS, SOIL AND MILK SAMPLES
The changing levels of lead (Pb) in the soil and vegetationalong two National Highways near Lucknow, India, wereinvestigated. The pattern of Pb deposition, as reflected bysoil Pb burdens, showed decrease in co...
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Breeding for yield and quality in durum wheat
Three populations of an intervarietal durum wheat cross IWP5308/PDW208, F5, F5BIP1 (population derived after intermating in F2) and F5BIP2 (population derived after intermating in BIPF1), were evaluated under thr...
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Monitoring of auto exhaust pollution by roadside plants
The changing levels of SO2 and Pb in the air and vegetation, along ten road transections of Lucknow city (having varying traffic densities) have been investigated, with a view to authenticate a possible correlati...
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Growth response and element accumulation in Beta vulgaris L. raised in fly-ash-amended soils
Fly-ash disposal is a major problem in and around coal-fired power plants. Although the fly-ash contains several essential minerals, its application in agricultural practices is uncommon in India as elsewhere....
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Recent contributions of behavioural and biomedical scientists in applied anthropology of hygiene practices and management of diarrhoea in Bangladesh
In the past few years anthropologists, sociologists and biostatisticians have made contributions on hygiene practices and management of diarrhoea in relation to young children in rural Bangladesh. The cultural...
