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H. C. Changkakati , R. K. Das

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The Greater Adjutant Stork (Leptoptilos dubius) is fast becoming endangered and only Assam harbours a meagre population of around 500. Till now only 99 nests have been recorded in Assam. The breeding period of the bird is the winter and 2 to 3 eggs are laid by the female. The bird is a carrion feeder and during rainy season when the water-table is high in the marshy places they are found feeding garbage. Local Forest Officers are taking due interests in making the people aware of protecting the nesting sites which are particularly in the private lands.

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R. K. Das ¹, M. K. Ghosal ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Farm Machinery and Power, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar Odisha, IN

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The thermal behaviour of a greenhouse in any climatic condition can be studied by developing analytically a suitable thermal model with the help of which the inside environmental conditions can be predicted corresponding to the outside atmospheric situation. Based on the predicted inside conditions, heating and cooling requirements for a particular crop can be decided to maintain suitable environment for the growth of the crop. The various controlling parameters i.e., solar radiation, ambient air temperature, transmittance of greenhouse cover, ventilation, relative humidity etc. are generally taken into consideration for studying the thermal behaviour of the naturally ventilated greenhouse. For quantitative analysis of the thermal model, numerical calculations can be done to predict the effects of the above controlling parameters on the thermal behaviour of the greenhouse. The developing model can be validated for studying its accuracy and applicability under various situations. Various controlling parameters can accordingly be adjusted suitable for the better growth of a plant inside the greenhouse after studying the thermal bahaviour of greenhouse through the developing model.

Keywords

Thermal Modeling, Solar Energy, Greenhouse

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D. Dutta ¹, R. K. Das ²

Affiliations
1 Gauhati Medical College, Gauhati, IN
2 Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Gauhati Medical College, Gauhati, IN

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G. Bulliyya ¹, S. S. S. Mohapatra ¹, A. S. Kerketta ¹, P. K. Jangid ¹, R. K. Das ¹

Affiliations
1 Regional Medical Research Centre, Indian Council of Medical Research, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar - 751 023, IN

Abstract

The nation faces a major challenge for caring of the elderly (over 60 years age) whose number has risen to 77 million today. This figure is projected to nearly double by 2020 and expected to put an increasing demand on the health care services. Out of the total, 75 per cent of the elderly are living in rural areas. With the increasing longevity of the population, the problem of undernutrition had received better attention in recent years to improve the quality of life and productivity.

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U. K. Kanp ¹, R. K. Bhakat ¹, R. K. Das ¹, A. Bhattacharjee ²

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1 Department of Botany and Forestry, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore-721 102, West Bengal, IN
2 Department of Botany, Burdwan University, Golapbag-713 104, West Bengal, IN

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AUelopathic effects of Amarnntluis spinosia: on normal and forcedly aged seeds were established from some reliable physiological and biochemical parameters. Leaf extract and leachate of Amaranthus strongly reduced the percentage and speed of germination in both acceleratedly aged and non-aged seeds. While sugar and amino acid levels were rapidly increased in the leachate of seeds pretreated with leaf extract and leachate, protein and RNA levels and catalase and dehydrogenase activities were significantly reduced. Inhibitory action was much more prominent in aged .seed samples than nonaged ones. The present paper thus discusses this differential allelopathic action at normal and stressful (accelerated ageing) conditions.

Keywords

Allelopnthy, Amaranthiis Spinoaus, Horse Gram, Leaf Extract, Leaf Leachate.

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M. R. Das ¹, R. C. Patra ¹, R. K. Das ², P. K. Rath ³, B. P. Mishra ⁴

Affiliations
1 Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha, IN
2 Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Histology, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha, IN
3 Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha, IN
4 Department of Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha, IN

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Aim: The study was designed to evaluate the hemato-biochemical alterations, urinalysis along with histomorphological and histological changes of prostate glands in dogs affected with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in and around Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Materials and Methods: In toto, 445 dogs presented to the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex of the College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, one Government Veterinary Hospital and two pet clinics in and around Bhubaneswar screened for the presence of BPH. Most of the 57 dogs were 6 years and above as reported by the owners. Only 57 dogs found positive for BPH basing on the presence of typical clinical signs subjected for a detailed hemato-biochemical study. Most of the 57 dogs were 6 years and above as reported by the owners. Routine and microscopic urinalyses were done as per the routine procedure. Histomorphological evaluations of prostate glands were done through manual rectal palpation. Histological examinations of prostate tissue sections of two dead dogs were conducted with routine hematoxylin and eosin stain.
Results: The study revealed about 12.8% (57/445) of dogs was suffering from BPH. Typical clinical signs-such as passing small thin tape-shaped feces, holding tail away from backward, tenesmus, and straining during urination and defecation-were seen in most of the cases. Urine samples of affected dogs were positive for glucose, occult blood, and protein. A significant decrease in lymphocytes and increase in eosinophil counts in dogs with BPH was recorded. Serum biochemical analysis showed a nonsignificant increase in creatinine and blood urea nitrogen with a significant decrease in total protein, albumin, globulin, A:G ratio. Histology of prostate glands collected during postmortem was characterized by fibrosis of prostate gland, and hyperplasia of the acinar epithelium.
Conclusions: High rate of the prevalence of BPH in dogs poses an alarming condition which if diagnosed at an early stage can certainly prolong the longevity of the dogs.

Keywords

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Dogs, Hemato-Biochemical Study, Urinalysis.

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R. K. Das

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At the outset, our apologies for the delay in publication of the April 2003 issue. Although there was no dearth of interest in your favourite journal and we did receive a number of very good technical papers, the lack of advertisement support and our decision to make the issue self supporting forced us to defer the printing, much as we did not like it. I would take this opportunity to appeal to all corporate and individual members to help us in this respect to ensure that the future issues do come out in time.

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