{"title":"Efficacy of Certain Insecticides against Shoot and Fruit Borer, Leucinodes orbonalis (Gueenee) on Brinjal Crop Solanum melongena (L)","authors":"Mini Doke, A. Tayde, R. D. Reddy","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i144201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i144201","url":null,"abstract":"A field experiment was conducted at the Central Research Farm (CRF), Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh during Kharif season 2023. The experiment was laid in Randomized Block Design with eight treatments replicated thrice along with untreated control plot. Eight treatments viz. Novaluron @ 10% EC 0.5ml/lit, Spinetoram 11.7% SC @0.4g/lit, Emamectin benzoate 5% SG @0.4g/lit, Chlorantraniliprole 18.5SC@0.5ml/lit, Flubendiamide 39.35% SC @0.5 ml/lit, Neem oil 2% @20ml/lit, Beauveria bassiana1x108 CFU @ 2.5g/lit and untreated control were evaluated against shoot and fruit borer. During the investigation, it was revealed that the lowest percent shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) infestation after 1st and 2nd spray was observed in the treatment Chlorantraniliprole 18.5 % SC i.e. 2.32% and 2.16%, followedby Emamectin benzoate 5% SG (3.21 and 2.97), Spinetoram 11.7% SC (3.81 and (3.30), Novaluron 10% EC (4.62 and 4.05), Flubendiamide 39.35% SC 5.39 and 4.903, Neem oil 2% 5.98 and 5.38 and Beauveria bassiana 1x108 CFU 6.35 and 5.48. The treatment Beauveria bassiana 1x108 CFU 6.35 and 5.48 was found to be least effective among all the treatments against Leucinodes orbonalis. The plot treated with Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC (241.75 q/ha, 1:13.14) was found most effective with highest yield and cost benefit ratio among all the treatment followed by Emamectin benzoate 5% SG (190.61 q/ha, 1:10.34), Spinetoram 11.7% SC (150.58 q/ha,1:7.92), Novaluron 10% EC (124.49 q/ha, 1:6.38), Flubendiamide 39.35% SC (104.34 q/ha, 1:4.34), Neem oil 2% @ (85.81 q/ha, 1:3.01) and Beauveria bassiana 1x108 CFU @ (65.83 q/ha1:2.80) as compared to untreated control plot (59.06 q/ha, 1:2.68).","PeriodicalId":278386,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":"41 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141699479","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development and Assessment of Helicteres isora Extract Loaded Phospholipid Complex for Anti-Nociceptive Activity","authors":"Deependra Soni, Anshita Gupta, C. Kaur","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i144202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i144202","url":null,"abstract":"Its primary objective is to assess the efficacy of a phospholipid complex formulation containing an extract of Helicteres isora in reducing inflammation, to determine its progress and evaluation. An Indian Screw Tree, also known as Helicteres isora, is an extremely healing plant. In addition to improving solubility and stability, the phospholipid complex formulation also increases bioavailability and efficacy. This formulation was created by combining Helicteres isora extract with phospholipids using a technique known as phospholipid complexation. Several parameters were evaluated to evaluate the formulation, including particle size, zeta potential, encapsulation efficiency, and drug release profile. Using both in vitro and in vivo models, the anti-inflammatory properties of a phospholipid complex formulation of Helicteres isora were assessed. The experiments were conducted using a rat model of carrageenan-induced paw edema. In this work, phospholipid complex formulations were shown to have improved physicochemical properties, including smaller particle sizes and higher encapsulation rates. According to the results of the in vivo evaluation, phospholipid complex formulations significantly reduced paw edema compared with plain extracts, indicating improved anti-inflammatory activity. The bioavailability, anti-inflammatory activity, and bioavailability of Helicteres isora extract are enhanced by the phospholipid complex formulation.","PeriodicalId":278386,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":"69 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141694557","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fish Feeding: Utilization of Rice Washing Water (RWW) and Fermented Citrus Peel (FCP) as culture Media for Bloodworms (Chironomus spp.)","authors":"Shaikh Ummae, B.M. Gore","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i144206","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i144206","url":null,"abstract":"Bloodworms are a most common and significant food source for freshwater fish, and they are also used as lures for fishing. Rice washing water accommodates important soluble nutrients. Fermented Citrus Peel is also a magnificent source of nutrients. On a daily basis, we let go of numerous wastes that can be utilised for cost-effective culturing. A possible solution is to use (RWW) & (FCP) waste as nourishing sources for Bloodworms. The aim of this study was to estimate the better growth of Bloodworms that were fed with different concentrations of Rice Washing Water (RWW) and Fermented Citrus Peel (FCP). Analysis of variance and least significance difference were used as data analytics. The design for analysis obtained was testing with five treatments and three replicates. C1 = 0% rice wash water, 100% fermented citrus peel; C2 = 25% rice wash water, 75% fermented citrus peel; C3 = 50% rice wash water, 50% fermented citrus peel; C4 = 75% rice wash water, 25% fermented citrus peel; and C5 = 100% rice wash water, 0% fermented citrus peel. Altogether, the water quality lies in a temperature range of 23–28 °C, and a pH value of 6.5-8 implies an ideal environment for the growth of bloodworms. According to the results, treatment C3 showed the highest population density and growth rate.","PeriodicalId":278386,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":"18 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141700042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Vijaya Kumar, H. R. S. Reddy, A. N. Swamy, K. Jayappa, M. Sreekanth Reddy, D. V. N. Kumar, V. U. Kiran
{"title":"A Therapeutic Evaluation of Anticancer and Pharmacological Abilities on Tinospora cordifolia: A Systematic Review","authors":"M. Vijaya Kumar, H. R. S. Reddy, A. N. Swamy, K. Jayappa, M. Sreekanth Reddy, D. V. N. Kumar, V. U. Kiran","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i134130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i134130","url":null,"abstract":"Tinospora cordifolia (Tc), commonly called as Giloy, it is a herbaceous vine that is widely used in traditional medicine systems for its alleged anti-cancer effects. The purpose of this systematic study is to assess Tinospora cordifolia’s (Tc) medicinal potential against cancer. A thorough search of various scientific databases was done for studies looking at Tinospora cordifolia's anti-cancer properties. The findings demonstrate a varied variety of In vitro and In vivo research demonstrating Tinospora cordifolia’s (Tc) anti-proliferative, apoptotic and anti-metastatic activities against many cancer types, including breast, prostate, colon, and leukaemia. Mechanistic insights into its mode of action, such as modulation of signaling pathways involved in cell cycle regulation, apoptosis and angiogenesis, are presented. However, limitations in study designs, inconsistency in methodology, and differences in reported outcomes highlight the need for more well-designed clinical trials to evaluate Tinospora cordifolia's efficacy and safety as a potential supplementary medicine in cancer treatment regimens. Therapeutic plants, such as T. cordifolia, can strengthen the body's defences against disease and cure specific areas, displaying more body compatibility and fewer side effects than medications. In conjunction with this, the current study highlights T. cordifolia's pharmacological potential against a variety of illnesses.","PeriodicalId":278386,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":"33 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141270718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Subhashree Jagyanseni, Somanath Sahoo, S. N. Sahoo
{"title":"Study on the Genotoxic Effect of Copper Sulphate in the Spotted Snakehead Fish Channa Punctatus (Bloch, 1793)","authors":"Subhashree Jagyanseni, Somanath Sahoo, S. N. Sahoo","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i124127","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i124127","url":null,"abstract":"The genotoxic effects of a herbicide containing CuSO4 were assessed using the micronucleus assay in Channa punctatus. The study involved intraperitoneal administration of three different doses (1.0, 3.0, and 5.0 mg/kg body weight) and exposure to varying concentrations of copper sulphate (15, 25, and 35 ppm) in laboratory aquaria. Peripheral blood smears stained with 15 to 20% Giemsa (pH=7.0) were examined. Apart from micronuclei, the herbicide induced other nuclear and cytoplasmic abnormalities. The findings suggest a direct impact of increasing CuSO4 concentration on the biological samples of Channa punctatus. This fish species is commonly found in freshwater habitats like ponds, ditches, wetlands, and rice fields, especially in Odisha, India. India is crucial for maintaining aquatic biodiversity. The study highlights the potential detrimental effects of improper use of CuSO4 containing pesticides in agriculture on Channa punctatus and emphasizes the need for careful management of such chemicals to protect aquatic ecosystems.","PeriodicalId":278386,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":"21 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141272798","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nest Site Preference of Lonchura striata acuticauda, in Semi Urban Areas of Kollam District, Kerala, India: A Case Study","authors":"Letha P. Cheriyan, Ammu Devan, Gigi K Joseph","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i124129","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i124129","url":null,"abstract":"Disturbances caused by man-made structures significantly influence the nest site selection of birds. However, the remarkable adaptability of Lonchura striata acuticauda to such disturbances is a fascinating aspect of its behaviour. This adaptability leads to the unique nest distribution of a bird’s community, often favouring human-associated bird species. The present investigation into the nesting preference of Lonchura striata acuticauda for garden plants was conducted in a semi-urban village, Tazhava of Kollam district in Kerala, between August 2021 and September 2022. Nesting affinity of white-rumped munia to different garden plants, the number of nesting attempts and renovation on different plant species, and nesting parameters, such as the number of completed and incompleted nests, clutch size, egg predated, and chick fledged on each plant species were recorded during their breeding period. A total of 45 nests of Lonchura striata acuticauda were observed on different garden plant species in 25 homes with well-maintained gardens; thirty-seven were completed, while eight nests were abandoned in the helmet stage. Lonchura striata acuticauda showed varying nest site preferences; with the highest nest site preference of 36 % on Callisia repens, followed by Epipremnum aureum (27%), Cleodendrum thomsoniae (18%), Bambusa multiplex (7%) and an equal preference of 4% for Plumeria pudica, Ixora taiwanensis and Melia azadirachta. Most of the nests recorded an average clutch size of 3-5 eggs. Eighty-eight percent of the nests constructed on Callisia repens were completed, with 87% of eggs hatched and chick-fledged, with a predation rate of 13%. Nesting munias are protected from the dense foliage and vines of the garden plants where the birds build a nest which also minimises the energy wastage in finding materials for nest building. Repeated nesting attempts and nest renovation on the same plant were observed mainly in hanging ornamental plants.","PeriodicalId":278386,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":"10 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141273247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"First Report of Glauconome chinensis (Gray, 1828) from West Bengal-Odisha Coast, India","authors":"Saheli Maiti, Sk Saruk Islam, Sujoy Midya","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i124128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i124128","url":null,"abstract":"The intertidal marine bivalve Glauconome chinensis (Chinese glauconome), Gray 1828 is a burrowing benthic fauna inhabiting in soft muddy to sandy sediments of Western pacific mangrove areas. The specimen is characterised by long siphon (inhalant and exhalent) for feeding and a prominent foot for locomotion. They are mostly gonochoric, few are sometimes protandric hermaphrodites. According to Gray’s description their embryonic development starts through free swimming trochophore larvae and succeeded by the veliger. Glauconome chinensis has been rediscovered for the first time from the intertidal coastal mangrove areas of Talsari, confluence of Subarnarekha estuary of West Bengal-Odisha coast, India. Quadrates having areas of 1m² were placed randomly on study sites and the studied specimens were unearthed, counted their size, biomas, population density and distribution pattern. Physico-chemical parameters were also evaluated. For anatomical study tissues were fixed in 4% formalin solution and processed through alcoholic grades. Body length, siphon, gill, mantle, foot, adductor muscles, digestive gland and gonads were examined. The studied specimens were stayed in 10-40cm depth from sediment surface and showed clumped distribution pattern. The mean length, width and biomass of the specimen were 39.2(mm) ±0.393, 14.5(mm) ±0.351and 3.89(gm) ±0.382 respectively. The report on the occurrence of such intertidal bivalve adds relevant data for the good assessment of food chain and food web of marine coastal mangrove ecosystem. The present study also aims to gather knowledge of valuable ecological services of Glauconome chinensis and to maintain the biological integrity of West Bengal-Odisha coastal region with Bay of Bengal.","PeriodicalId":278386,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141273658","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amaal M. Khudaier, Nawras M. Al-Khafaji, A. Al-Rubaeaee
{"title":"Molecular Detection of Antibiotics Profile of Citrobacter freundii Isolated from Burn Infection","authors":"Amaal M. Khudaier, Nawras M. Al-Khafaji, A. Al-Rubaeaee","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i124114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i124114","url":null,"abstract":"Fifty samples were taken for this study from burn victims receiving care at the Al-Hussien medical city between February and October 2021. In order to isolate Citrobacter freundii, two swabs were taken: one for culturing and the other for direct examination. \u0000Only12 (4.1%) of the 50 samples were isolated from burn and wound infections at the molecular level and 12 (4.1%) from culture. The results isolation and laboratory diagnosis as well as biochemical test approved that there is only 12 isolates belong to C.freundii confirmed by molecular detection by specific primers. \u0000Burn and wound is one of the rare causes of infection. Associated with sub sequent urinary tract infection and burn and wound infection. \u0000Three antibiotics were employed at the molecular level , the results showed that 10 samples were resistant to the (Tet b) gene, all samples were 100% sensitive to the PIP gene, and all samples (100% resistant to the erna gene).","PeriodicalId":278386,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":"20 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141107406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Momordica charantia Leaf Extract Mediated Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Antibacterial Performance","authors":"P. Subramanian, S. Alwin David","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i124116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i124116","url":null,"abstract":"We uncovered a simple and conservational process for the production of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs). This was accomplished by a biosynthetic method that included the leaf extract of Momordica charantia as a reducing agent. The UV-Vis absorption spectrum of them exhibits maxima at 352 nm. The presence of bands at 630cm-1 in the Fourier transform infrared spectrum verifies the production of zinc oxide nanoparticles. XRD determined that the particle size ranged between 20 and 58nm. Field emission scanning electron microscopy exposed that the ZnO NPs were irregular in nature and ranged in size from 20 to 60nm. The existence of oxygen and zinc in ZnO NPs is verified by energy-dispersive X-ray analysis. ZnO NPs exhibited strong antibacterial action against Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus. This biosynthetic technique could pave the way for simple, cost-effective, environmentally friendly products that avoid toxic chemicals and are helpful for applications in medication and the large-scale manufacture of nanoparticles.","PeriodicalId":278386,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":"31 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141106334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preliminary Studies on the Invertebrate Microfauna Associated with A Terrestrial Moss, Hyophila sp. in Urban Areas of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India","authors":"Vasudevan Vaishnavi, Pavithra Bharathi","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i124115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i124115","url":null,"abstract":"Bryophytes provide microhabitat, optimal temperature condition, and act as reliable nutrient sources for invertebrate fauna. In the present study, microscopic analysis of the invertebrate micro fauna associated with a terrestrial moss, Hyophila sp. was examined. The work was conducted for a period of six months from october to march and the invertebrate microfauna was recorded for two different seasons (october-december and january – march). It was found that protozoans, rotifers, nematodes, eggs or cysts and certain larvae were present throughout the study period. However, their proportions were significantly altered during the two different seasons. Metabolically active animals were seen in higher numbers during monsoon period (October-december) compared to higher number of eggs and cysts during drier months (January –march). This study highlights the different microfaunal population associated with the urban moss, Hyophila sp. and adds to the growing pool of literature on moss- microfaunal association.","PeriodicalId":278386,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":"110 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141105772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}