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- Assessment of Soil Carbon Level After Application of Pressmud and Mulching Regarding Soil Carbon Sequestration
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R. C. Padalkar
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P. D. Raut
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1 Department of Environmental Science, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 416 004, Maharashtra, IN
1 Department of Environmental Science, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 416 004, Maharashtra, IN
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Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol 15, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 601-604Abstract
Among the five carbon pools, soil carbon pool is one of the biggest pools having a potential of maximum carbon storage. Agriculture is a primary practice which deals with soil over the period of years. Positive amendments in agricultural practices can lead to a better soil carbon sequestration. Current study focuses on application of pressmud and organic mulching in standing crop. Pressmud is easily available at reasonable rate in Western Maharashtra as number of sugar industries are more. Mulching is also affordable to farmers, as it comprises leaves of local trees and bushes. The present study shows that there is 89.41% and 30.28% increase in soil carbon levels after application of pressmud and mulching respectively. Results show that both practices not only increase organic carbon content, but also responsible for the betterment of physical and nutritional status of soil. Thus, these agricultural practices can help to increase the rate of soil carbon sequestration. The results are discussed in the paper.Keywords
Carbon Pool, Carbon Sequestration, Pressmud, Mulching.Full Text
References
- Bhosale, P. R., Chonde, S.G., Nakade, D.B. and Raut, P.D. 2012. Studies on physico-chemical characteristics of waxed and dewaxed pressmud and its effect on water holding capacity of soil. ISCA Journal of Biological Sciences, 1(1): 35-41.
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- Nengwu, Zhu 2007. Effect of low initial C/N ratio on aerobic composting of swine manure with rice straw. Science Direct: Bioresource Technology, 98: 9-13.
- Padalkar, R. C., Gaikwad, N. B. and Raut, P. D. 2014. Comparative studies on soil carbon level from agricultural soil and mudflats around coastal area of Malvan Dist. Sindhudurg. Proceeding of the International Conference on Green India: Strategic Knowledge for Combating Climate Change, Prospects and Challenges, pp. 273-282.
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- Environmental Audit of Distillery Industry:A Case Study of Kumbhi Kasari Distillery Factory, Kuditre, Kolhapur
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1 Department of Environmental Science, Shivaji University, Kolhapur-416 004, Maharashtra, IN
1 Department of Environmental Science, Shivaji University, Kolhapur-416 004, Maharashtra, IN
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Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol 11, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 141-145Abstract
Environmental Audit is intended to quantify environmental performance and environmental position of an industry. Environmental audit report ideally contains a statement of environmental performance and position but may also aim to define what needs to be done to improve upon indicators of such performance and position. Present study is related to environmental audit of a distillery unit located near Kolhapur in Maharashtra. The environmental audit identified the various waste streams, waste minimization and treatment options in the distillery industry. The paper aims to substantiate the intension that the use of environmental audit practices help the industry to increase its productivity, and at the same time maintaining the environment.Keywords
Environmental Audit, Distillery Industry, Waste Minimization.Full Text
- Seasonal Variation in Some Metals of Inshore Waters of Malvan, Maharashtra
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1 Department of Environmental Science, Shivaji University, Kolhapur-416 004, Maharashtra, IN
1 Department of Environmental Science, Shivaji University, Kolhapur-416 004, Maharashtra, IN
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Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol 8, No 2 (2009), Pagination: 261-266Abstract
Metals were investigated at Tarkarli, Kolam and Aachara estuary of Malvan, Maharashtra under low tide situation in different seasons. Ni, Cu, Pb and Mn were observed nil during monsoon season, while Fe and Mg were in high range. Na, Ca and K were low during rainy season and constant during summer and winter seasons. Lower values of all the metals during monsoon season suggest that the freshwater influx in the estuary can be the main influence on the water quality.Keywords
Metals, Inshore Waters, Malvan Coast, Estuaries.Full Text
- Comparative Biodegradation Studies of LDPE and HDPE Using Bacillus weihenstephanensis Isolated from Garbage Soil
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R. R. Ingavale
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P. D. Raut
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1 Department of Environmental Science, Shivaji University, Kolhapur-416004, Maharashtra, IN
1 Department of Environmental Science, Shivaji University, Kolhapur-416004, Maharashtra, IN
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Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol 17, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 649-655Abstract
Polyethylene has achieved an inseparable place in our life due to its recalcitrant nature, durability and cost, especially as a packaging material. Attributable to its inactive nature and degradation resistant property, its collection in nature has turned out to be tremendous. In the present study, polyethylene degrading bacterium was isolated from the garbage soil from Kolhapur and screened under in vitro condition. Through the 16S ribosomal RNA gene partial sequence, the isolated bacterium was identified as Bacillus weihenstephanensis. Polyethylene sheets, only source of carbon, along with synthetic media were incubated on a rotary shaker at 30°C and 110 rpm for 6 months. The biodegraded samples of LDPE and HDPE exhibited weight loss (7.02% and 7.08%, respectively). The biodegradation of LDPE and HDPE sheets was further investigated through FTIR spectroscopy which has confirmed the weakening and breaking of existing bonds and also the formation of new functional carbonyl group (C-O) at 1262 cm-1, 1745 cm-1 and 799 cm-1 which is a result of microbial activity.Keywords
Polyethylene, Biodegradation, FT-IR Spectrophotometry, Bacillus weihenstephanensis, Garbage Soil.Full Text
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- Chonde, S. G., Chonde, S.G., Bhosale, P.R., Nakade, D.B. and Raut, P.D. 2012a. Studies on degradation of synthetic polymer Nylon 6 by fungus Trametes versicolor NCIM 1086. International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2(3): 2435- 2442.
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