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Sharma, R. S.
- Provisional Growth Estimate of Pterocarpus dalbergioides (Andaman Padauk)
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Indian Forester, Vol 110, No 4 (1984), Pagination: 396-400Abstract
Information on growth of Pterocarpus dalbergioldes (Andaman padauk) is scanty and no attempt was to estimate period of harvest for this species. Though the growth data is limited, yet attempt is made to study its growth pattern and project the same in the form of yield table.- Effects of Spacing and Thinnings in Casuarina Stands
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Indian Forester, Vol 109, No 1 (1983), Pagination: 12-16Abstract
no abstract- Provisional Growth Estimate of Lagerstroemia hypoleuca (Pyinma)
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Indian Forester, Vol 109, No 3 (1983), Pagination: 137-139Abstract
Information on growth of Lagerstroemia hypoleuca (Pyinma) is scanty and no attempt was made to estimate period of harvest for this species. Though the growth data is limited, yet attempt is made to study its growth pattern and project the same in the form of yield table.- Permanent Sample Plots in Stands of Mixed Species
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Indian Forester, Vol 109, No 7 (1983), Pagination: 449-457Abstract
The utility of permanent sample plots in assessment of stand growth highlighted. This method is also followed in stands of mixed species. Measurement of plots in mixed species and analysis of data collected present serious problems. Therefore, quite often indication of approximate growth is visualised from basic data. Basic sample plot data from forests of dry deciduous, semi-evergreen and Moist mixed deciduous forests are quoted. Further attempt has also been made to obtain an estimate of growth of mixed plantations by application of regressions.- Growth Performance of Cryptomeria japonica in Hills of West Bengal
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Indian Forester, Vol 108, No 5 (1982), Pagination: 336-341Abstract
The growth of Cryptomeria japonica has been quoted in the past with reference to specific localities but no attempt was made to estimate its Growth in different productive sites. The paper presents growth pattern of Cryptomeria under varying conditions.- Provisional, Growth Estimates of some Species of Mixed Tropical Forests
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Indian Forester, Vol 108, No 3 (1982), Pagination: 230-236Abstract
no abstract- Stand Volume and Yield Tables for Sal (coppice)
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Indian Forester, Vol 106, No 6 (1980), Pagination: 383-396Abstract
Correlations between various stand parameters have been obtained on the basis of 172 measurements in temporary and permanent sample plots in sal (coppice). Analysis of variance of each regression equation is given. Stand volume tables for timber and total wood for basal area and crop height have been prepared. Two site qualities have recognised and yield tables for these site qualities based on the relationships obtained above are presented.- Variation of Izod Values with Temperature in Timber
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Indian Forester, Vol 82, No 1 (1956), Pagination: 45-48Abstract
Study of variation of Izod values with temperature on standard specimens of seven species has been made and straight line equations by the method of least squares has been suggested for each of the species separately for purely practical purposes. Previous work in the field and the present data have been discussed. Slight increase of Izod values with increase of temperature at moisture content well above the fibre saturation point with a possible critical value between 70°C. and 90°C. has been observed.- A Note on Mechanical Properties of Taxus baccata
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Indian Forester, Vol 85, No 6 (1959), Pagination: 324-326Abstract
No abstract- Multiple Deformation in the Precambrian Rocks to the Southeast of Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
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1 Department of Geology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 16, No 4 (1975), Pagination: 428-440Abstract
The paper describes two phases of deformation, excluding thrusting, in the Precambrian metamorphites of the Delhi System and the underlying Banded Gneissic Complex. The first deformation, DI, produced major folds, mainly overturned isoclinal and large antiforms and synforms, with NE trending northwesterly dipping axial surfaces and plunges at low angles. The second deformation, DII, produced folds that were superimposed upon DI major folds. These are commonly asymmetrical and are better developed in the Delhi rocks than in the underlying Banded Gneissic Complex. They have N to NNW trending, nearly vertical axial planes and plunges at high angles towards the north. These phases of deformation are also recorded on microscopic scale rocks from both the stratigraphic units.
The' basement' Complex was deformed more or less concordantly with the supracrustal rocks of the Delhi System during the Delhi Orogeny. The structural data also suggest that there was one more kinematic phase in the area. During this phase the overlying Delhi rocks slid over the Banded Gneissic Complex along a high-angle reverse fault that runs along the plane of unconformity between the two rock groups.
- A Note on the Metamorphism of the Carbonate Rocks of the Sausar Group in the Northwestern part of the Nagpur District
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1 Department of Applied Geology, University of Sagar, Sagar, IN
2 Department of Geology, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 33, No 6 (1989), Pagination: 496-502Abstract
The Sausar Group rocks (Precambrian) from the highest grade region contain wollastonite in the impure dolomitic marbles (Bichua Stage), but not in the isogradic Lohangi (Sub-stage) calcitic marbles which are characterised by the calcite-quartz association with or without diopside, grossularite and scapolite. The low-variance assemblage of grossularite-plagioclase-wollastonite-calcit ± quartz in the Bichua marbles, together with the muscovite-free sillimanite-biotite ± cordicrite paragenesis in the adjacent schists and their association with migmatites, suggest metamorphic temperatures ncar 650° C at about 3 kb pressure, inferred from geological and petrological evidence. The spatial distribution of the wollastonite-bearing assemblages and their occurrence with amphibole and vesuvianite in the Bichua-Stage marbles, unlike the Lohangi calc-silicate bands. provide evidence for lowering of XCO2 by H2O , F and Cl in the fluid phase which controlled the development of wollastonite in the investigated area.- Effect of Dietary Protein and Non Protein Nitrogen on Rumen Proteolytic and Ureolytic Activities
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1 Institute of Agriculture, Gujarat Agricultural University, Anand Campus, Anand, Gujarat State, IN
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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 10, No 6 (1973), Pagination: 299-302Abstract
Protease and urease are tlie important endogenous microbial enzymes involved respectively in the digestion of proteins and urea. Briggs et al observed that proteolytic bacteria decreased when soybean meal was replaced by urea.- Some Physical & Mechanical Properties of Marking Nut and Kernel
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1 Department of Agricultural Engineering, Maharastra Institute of Technology, IN
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Marathwada Institute of Technology, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, IN
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International Journal of Engineering Research, Vol 7, No 6 (2018), Pagination: 120-123Abstract
Marking nut or 'SemecarpusAnacardium L.' also known as 'bibba' or 'bhilawa'. Marking nut has a double walled shell and cracking shells yields toxic resin (Bhilawan shell liquid) & enclosed dry kernel. Present study objective is to determine design parameters of marking nut & kernel for development of efficient marking nut deshelling machine. X-rays images of nuts by AGFA Image processing software of 100 marking nuts show tremendous variation in shape & size of nut & kernel. Sphericity, bulk density, thousand nut mass were found in range of 0.92 to 0.79, 572.22 to 528.48 kg/m3, 2015.40 to 3365 grams & corresponding values for Kernel 0.63 to 0.67, 540 to 478.62 Kg/m3, 232 to 410 grams. Average shell thickness was found to be 3.5mm. For marking nuts at 12% moisture (d.b) Hardness & deformation was found 87.64N & 3.20mm, at 9.63% moisture (d.b) 93.98N & 2.50mm, at 4.86% moisture 118N & 0.65mm, respectively. Rupture force for nuts by compression was found to be in range of 23.21 Kg to 37.34 Kg. Texture profile analysis of kernel was performed at 3.02% moisture (d.b) & Hardness was found to be 19.98N at cycle-1, 17.77N at cycle-2, this shows kernel is delicate then the nut & easily cracked at lower forces. Springiness & cohesiveness were determined and found to be 0.62 & 0.53, respectively.Keywords
Marking Nut, Bhilawan Shell Liquid (BSL), Physical Properties, Mechanical Properties.References
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- Bart-Plange A., Mohammed-Kamil A.P., Addo A. and Teye E., (2012). Some physical and mechanical properties of cashew nut and kernel grown in Ghana. International Journal of Science and Nature, 3(2):406-415.
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- Kihckan A, Guner M (2008). Physical properties and Mechanical behavior of Olive fruits under compression loading. Journal of Food Engineering, 87(2):222-228.
- Patil Bhagyashree, Mulani Harshal, Gupta Suchita and Nimkar Prabhakar (2014). Design parameters of Marking nut Cracker; Ecoscan 8, An International Biannual Journal of Environmental sciences, (1&2):173-176.
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- Development of a Marking Nut Desheller
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1 Department of Agricultural Engineering, Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Aurangabad (M.S.), IN
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Marathwada Institute of Technology, Aurangabad (M.S.), IN
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International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, Vol 11, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 289-293Abstract
Marking nut or ‘Semecarpus anacardium L.’is a versatile tree found abundantly in humid regions of world. Its unique physical trait sets it apart from other agricultural produce; no nut has same shape and size there is a tremendous variation in length, width and thickness of nuts. Nut is a double walled shell and between the cellular space of double walls there is a presence of toxic resin called BSL (Bhilawan shell liquid). Present desheller is simple in its operation and is developed focusing its future potential. It comprises of a double acting pneumatic cylinder (32 bore), solenoid valve, a nut placing die, operative tool and air compressor. Nuts are placed in a specific flat position at centre of cylindrical die, this die is drilled in center so that the stroke passes completely through its centre and is positioned just below the stroke of pneumatic cylinder. A tapered tool screwed with cylinder stroke of 50mm and when stroke occurs its cuts through the nuts center and kernel separation is done. It provide 100 per cent protection from splashing of BSL and no human strength for deshelling. Trails were conducted at three different pressures to evaluate performance of machine at 4.8,6.2 and 7.8 kg/cm2 and 300 nuts at 2.38 per cent M.C. (dry basis) were cracked at each pressure. Highest efficiency was observed at 6.2 kg/cm2 and removal of whole kernel was also good. At 6.2 kg/cm2 pressure 86.20 per cent efficiency and 0.68kg/hr capacity were observed. Machine cost with optimum design is approx. 7500INR.Keywords
Marking Nut, Double Walled Shell, Toxic Resin, Pneumatic Cylinder.References
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- A Location-Specific Nowcast and SMS-Based Dissemination System for Thunderstorm and Lightning Warning over Jharkhand, India
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1 Meteorological Centre Ranchi, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834 002, IN
2 India Meteorological Department, New Delhi 110 003, IN
3 Meteorological Centre Jaipur, Jaipur 302 029, IN
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Current Science, Vol 120, No 7 (2021), Pagination: 1194-1201Abstract
Effective nowcasting for thunderstorms has been a challenge to operational forecasters in Jharkhand, India as lightning strikes-related deaths are significantly high. Extrapolation of radar echoes is the very foundation of nowcasting. Multiple radar mosaic data are able to pick out the size, shape, intensity, speed and direction of movement of individual storms on a continuous basis. This makes it possible to determine the likely location of a moving storm by extrapolation. This article demonstrates a new approach of locationspecific nowcast and SMS (short message service)- based dissemination system for thunderstorm and lightning warning up to 3 h ahead over Jharkhand. There are three components of the system. First, identification of the initial development and tracking of thunder cells by mosaic composite reflectivity data from multiple radars. The future location of thunder cells, and their growth or dissipation in terms of radius is estimated by extrapolation using their past trends. Secondly, based on this forecast information, an SMS is generated by the web-based GIS portal of Jharkhand Space Applications Centre for the forecast location and sent to the concerned state officials and mobile service providers over that region. Finally, the warning SMS is sent to all the active mobile users over that region at that time. The system combining nowcasting and dissemination of warning directly to the likely affected people is expected to be more robust considering its effectiveness in the reduction of human casualty.Keywords
Dissemination System, Lightning, Nowcast, Short Message Service, Thunderstorm.References
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