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P. K. Pradhan ¹, G. Rathore ¹, N. Sood ¹, T. R. Swaminathan ¹, M. K. Yadav ¹, D. K. Verma ¹, D. K. Chaudhary ¹, R. Abidi ¹, P. Punia ¹, J. K. Jena ¹

Affiliations
1 National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Canal Ring Road, P.O. Dilkusha, Lucknow 226 002, IN

Abstract

Epizootic ulcerative syndrome (EUS), a disease listed by World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has been reported in 26 countries across 4 continents. Till date, 94 fish species have been found to be naturally infected with EUS and its host range is gradually expanding. In the year 2010-11, outbreaks resulting in heavy fish mortality were recorded in wetland districts of Uttar Pradesh, India, and EUS was confirmed as the cause of mortality on the basis of histopathology, isolation of Aphanomyces invadans, bioassay and PCR. A prevalence of ∼69% (371/540) was recorded and 13 fish species were found to be infected. Interestingly, EUS was observed in seven new species (Aristichthys nobilis, Channa punctatus, Wallago attu, Mastacembelus armatus, Mystus cavasius, Anabas testudineus and Puntius conchonius) for the first time in natural outbreaks. Furthermore, the disease was observed even in the month of May when the mean water temperature was 31.6±0.65°C. This suggests that the disease can result in severe losses even after two decades of its emergence.

Keywords

Aphanomyces invadans, Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome, Wild Fish Species.

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R. S. Patiyal ¹, K. K. Lal ², P. Punia ², A. K. Singh ², J. I. Mir ¹

Affiliations
1 Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, IN
2 National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow, IN

Abstract

The length-weight relationships of 718 fish individuals covering two families, four genera and five freshwater fish species (Labeo rohita, L. calbasu, Cirrhinus mrigala, Catla catla and Chitala chitala) captured in the River Ganga from May 2005 to March 2010. The regression coefficient (b) value ranged from 3.09 for Chitala chitala, to 3.27 for Cirrhinus mrigala, with a mean of 3.16 at p<0.01 for all species. The condition factor (K) varied considerably from 1.06±0.09 and 1.75±0.32, with a mean value of 1.40±0.32. No information regarding length-weight relationships and condition factor of one of our near threatened species, Chitala chitala was available in database of FishBase. So, this study is the first attempt to bring out the growth condition of this important species and other selected cyprinid species in wild habitat for their sustainable fishery management and conservation.

Keywords

Regression Coefficient, Condition Factor, Wild Habitat, Conservation.

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Puspa ¹, V. Singh ¹, P. Punia ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, COHS, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Durrie-weaving in rural Haryana though has a seal of social approval, no longer offers any incentive for attainment of creative element and professional efficiency The survival of this textile heritage is threatened by the modern mechanized and commercialized methods of producing durries. Decorative techniques like embroidery have been contributing to the adornment of textile materials in Haryana since long. If woven durrie designs are complemented with such decorative techniques, for which the villagers are already skilled, this traditional art will get a new face. Therefore, this art of rural Haryana call for special attention to make it a marketable commodity, in other forms such as mats, bags, belts and cushion materials, with various styles of embellishment. Keeping these facts in mind a study was conducted to know the embellishment techniques preferences of consumer for diversified durrie products. It is concluded that the consumers had high  opinion about the embellishment techniques as these helped  in breaking the monotony of woven products and provided variation to existing techniques. However when the cost of prepared diversified products with different techniques was compared, it was found that diversified products prepared with painting techniques was lowest followed by machine embroidery and hand embroidery.

Keywords

Diversified, Embroidery, Existing Techniques, Embellishment.

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Puspa ¹, P. Punia ², V. Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile & Apparel Designing, COHS, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Textile & Apparel Designing, COHS CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Physical property of control and treated samples were tested to analyze the effect of karanja extracts on the samples. The fabric samples were conditioned. Samples were cut from scoured cotton fabric with 54 warp yarns (ends) and weft yarns (picks) per inch were (ASTM 123 test method) and sample size were 2" x2". The tests were performed for different types of samples viz. control (scoured), samples treated with leaves and seed extracts in viscous and dry state; and samples treated with an antiseptic containing chloroxylenol. The samples were subjected to test for bulk (cm3/gm) physical property test. It was concluded that as the concentration of extract increased, bulk of all treated samples (including standard) also increased significantly. A significant percentage increase in bulk was observed in all treated samples as compared to the control sample at 1% level of significance.

Keywords

Bulk, Extract, Viscous, Antiseptic, Chloroxylenol.

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Puspa ¹, V. Singh ², P. Punia ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana), IN
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonipat (Haryana), IN

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to determine physical property of control and treated samples were tested to analyze the effect of Karanja extracts on the samples. The fabric samples were conditioned. Samples were cut from scoured cotton fabric with 54 warp yarns (ends) and weft yarns (picks) per inch were (ASTM 123 test method). The tests were performed for different types of samples viz., control (scoured), samples treated with leaves and seed extracts in viscous and dry state; and samples treated with an antiseptic containing chloroxylenol. The samples were subjected to tests for weight per unit area (g/m²) physical property test. It was concluded that as the concentration of extract increased, significant increase at 1% level of significance was observed in all treated samples except SDLP. This may be due to the fact that increase in concentration of Karanja extract, lead to absorption of more amount of extract by the sample.

Keywords

Viscous, Chloroxylenol, Antiseptic, Methanol, Soxhlet Method.

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Puspa ¹, P. Punia ¹, V. Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana), IN

Abstract

The present work was carried out with an objective to study the physical property of control and treated samples were tested to analyze the effect of Karanja extracts on the samples. The Shirley thickness tester was used to determine thickness of controlled’, samples treated with both extracts of Karanja in both viscous and dry state; and antiseptic treated samples in both concentrations using BS 2544: 1967 test method. A specimen size of 5"×5". The tests were performed for different types of samples viz., control (scoured), samples treated with leaves and seed extracts in viscous and dry state; and samples treated with an antiseptic containing chloroxylenol. The samples were subjected to test for fabric thickness (mm). It was concluded that as the concentration of extract increased, thickness (mm) of all treated samples increased significantly. A 1% level significant increase in thickness (mm) was observed in all treated samples as compared to the control sample.

Keywords

Extract, Antiseptic, Viscous, Thickness, Chloroxylenol.

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