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- Orgram Forest, West Bengal: some Ecological Aspects
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Indian Forester, Vol 133, No 7 (2007), Pagination: 963-978Abstract
The Orgram forest in Bardhaman District, West Bengal as revealed in the present ecological study, is of Shorea-Acacia-Cassia type. However, it appears to be a mixed type where no single species occupies a very large ecological locus. The species richness value is low and evenness moderate. The probability of getting conspecific individuals on two consecutive efforts is not absolute and the dominance is much higher than the average value for a tropical forest. The community possesses a high biomass value. The relationship between IVI and biomass is positive. The dominance-diversity curve indicates the occupation of top niche by S. robusta and A. nilotica; intermediate niche by S . oleosa and narrow niche spaces by C. fistula and S. cumini. The association index of S. robusta speaks for its accommodative nature to maintain ecological diversity. The CBH classification reveals no seedlings and the absence of regeneration niche in the habitat. The anomalous phytosociological features, which is possibly an outcome of interaction with different stress factors, necessitates proper management.
- Phytospectroscopy of Forest Patches in Bardhaman District, West Bengal
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1 Deptt. of Botany, APC Roy Govt. College, Siliguri, Darjeeling, West Bengal-734 010, IN
2 Deptt. of Botany, Burdwan University, Bardhaman, West Bengal, IN
1 Deptt. of Botany, APC Roy Govt. College, Siliguri, Darjeeling, West Bengal-734 010, IN
2 Deptt. of Botany, Burdwan University, Bardhaman, West Bengal, IN
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Indian Forester, Vol 139, No 12 (2013), Pagination: 1146-1150Abstract
Forest patches under Bardhaman Forest Division, West Bengal (covering an area of 7024 km2) were chosen for phytospectroscopic study. Out of total of 382 species of vascular plants, percent values of phanerophytes, chamaephytes, hemicryptophytes, cryptophytes and therophytes are 46.86, 20.16, 12.83, 11.78 and 8.38. Phytoclimate is phanero-chamaephytic under moist, warm, humid tropical monsoonal geoclimate. In the forest patches, canopy is disturbed with gaps to allow sunlight, this would result in change in microhabitats, regenerationniche of trees and regeneration-status of the forest. Soil is at the risk of erosion and there prevail certain stress factors. Comparative phytospectroscopic study on different sites reveals that if proper conservational support is provided to the forest patches by including them in Protected Areas Network (PAN) in the form of Sanctuary or National Park, phanerophytes would gain further numerical strenth confering the ecossytem more purity and more active community metabolism. This is the signature of the still active potential of the community to nurture high level of biodiversity.Keywords
Regeneration-status, Protected Areas Network, BiodiversityReferences
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- Molecular Mechanism of the influence of Tansen’s Song on Plants: Is Serotonin the Secrete Molecule Behind?
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1 Deptt. of Botany, APCR Govt. College, Himachal Vihar, Matigara, Siliguri, West Bengal 734 010, IN
1 Deptt. of Botany, APCR Govt. College, Himachal Vihar, Matigara, Siliguri, West Bengal 734 010, IN
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Indian Science Cruiser, Vol 28, No 4 (2014), Pagination: 29-30Abstract
According to mythology, Tansen, with his songs and raags could induce vernalization and blooming of plants. At present age several scientists from the world observed effect of music on plant life. Serotonin may be the secret molecule behind this observation. It is involved in several plant life processes including photomorphogenesis such as flowering. Most interestingly, it can activate phytochrome signalling pathway and can mimic natural far red light in activity. Now, if there a correlation between musical exposure and serotonin production in plants can be found (hypothetical 'Tansen Pathway') (correlation already established in human), induction of flowering by musical tunes, as described in ancient literature - both folk and classical, as well as modern, would be confirmed.
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Feel Good, Plant Growth Regulator, Phytochrome, Photomorphogenesis, Tansen Pathway.- Garh Jungle - A Historic Pristine Forest Biotope
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1 P.G. Deptt. of Botany, Barasat Govt. College, Barasat, North 24-Parganas, IN
2 Deptt. of Botany, Burdwan University, Bardhaman, IN
1 P.G. Deptt. of Botany, Barasat Govt. College, Barasat, North 24-Parganas, IN
2 Deptt. of Botany, Burdwan University, Bardhaman, IN
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Indian Science Cruiser, Vol 25, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 48-56Abstract
In the district of Bardhaman, there is a dense forest near Durgapur city, named Garh jungle. Durgapur was founded in the late fifties, by the then Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. Although it is a well-planned industrial city, the forest could manage to preserve its pristinity, at least at the core site because of its impenetrable nature and lack of transport facilities. It is a natural tropical dry deciduous sal (Shorea robusta Gaertn f.)- forest with a more or less undisturbed core.
- Implication of Music in Chemistry: The Periodic Table
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1 Dept of Botany, A P C Roy Govt. College, Siliguri, Darjeeling, WB, IN
1 Dept of Botany, A P C Roy Govt. College, Siliguri, Darjeeling, WB, IN
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Indian Science Cruiser, Vol 26, No 6 (2012), Pagination: 55-60Abstract
In 1864, Sir John Newlands (a scientist and a lover of music) arranged elements in ascending order of their atomic masses and found that every 8th element with similar properties was a repetition of the first element like the 8th note of an octave of music. He called this arrangement Newlands’ octave. This octave law was the first logical attempt to classify elements on the basis of their atomic weights and periodicity of elements was recognized for the first time. For his work he received the Davy medal in 1887. In Newlands’ atomic table, application of musical octave law created some problems; but at the same time, his profound knowledge in music and application of musical law caused some advancement to the development of the periodic table which we can see now.
- A Happy Wild Journey through Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary
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1 Senior Research Fellow, Department, of Botany, Burdwan University, IN
2 Professor in Botany, Department, of Botany, Burdwan University, IN
1 Senior Research Fellow, Department, of Botany, Burdwan University, IN
2 Professor in Botany, Department, of Botany, Burdwan University, IN
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Indian Science Cruiser, Vol 21, No 1 (2007), Pagination: 31-38Abstract
No Abstract.- Astrobiology of Our Solar System: Is There Any Outer-world Pocket Nourishing Life?
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1 A Junior Research Fellow, C/o Prof Ambarish Mukherjee, Department of Botany, Burdwan University, Bardhaman 713 104, West Bengal, IN
1 A Junior Research Fellow, C/o Prof Ambarish Mukherjee, Department of Botany, Burdwan University, Bardhaman 713 104, West Bengal, IN
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Indian Science Cruiser, Vol 20, No 2 (2006), Pagination: 22-35Abstract
Astrobiology is a synthetic branch of cosmology dealing with the study of all living things within the universe. The subject, at heart, is the scientific and philosophical study of origin, evolution, history, distribution, nature or identity and fate of life in the cosmos to unveil the mystery of life. In present article, the study will be kept confined to the astrobiology of our solar system.Keywords
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- Plant Bioelectromagnetism and its Implications
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1 A Junior Research Fellow, C/o Prof Ambarish Mukherjee, Department of Botany, Burdwan University Bardhaman 713104, West Bengal, IN
1 A Junior Research Fellow, C/o Prof Ambarish Mukherjee, Department of Botany, Burdwan University Bardhaman 713104, West Bengal, IN
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Indian Science Cruiser, Vol 20, No 1 (2006), Pagination: 23-28Abstract
Bioelectromagnetism is the study of the effect of electricity and magnetism on all forms of life as well as the examination of the electrical, electromagnetic and magnetic phenomena arising in living tissues. Major three aspects of the theme are bioelectricity, bioelectromagnetism sensu stricto and biomagnetism. Plant bioelectromagnetism is a synthetic branch of orthodox plant physiology and ischolar_mains back to mid-nineteenth century. It deals with plant bioelectricity, differential electrical conductivity in plant body, plant biomagnetism, plant bioluminescence, fiber optic property of plants and emission of biophotons by plants. The subject has implications to classical study, production biology, environmental monitoring, remote sensing etc.Keywords
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- The Marvellous Light in Life !
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1 Research Fellow, C/O Prof (Dr) Ambarish Mukherjee, Department of Botany, Burdwan University, Bardhaman, 713 104, IN
1 Research Fellow, C/O Prof (Dr) Ambarish Mukherjee, Department of Botany, Burdwan University, Bardhaman, 713 104, IN
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Indian Science Cruiser, Vol 19, No 1 (2005), Pagination: 14-17Abstract
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