scholarly journals A report of Siwalik forest around Letang Raja-Rani wetland, Morang, eastern Nepal

Our Nature ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-45
Author(s):  
Momita Chettry ◽  
Rijan Ojha ◽  
Bhabindra Niroula
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Seedling Density ◽  
Shorea Robusta ◽  
Basal Cover ◽  
Wetland Site ◽  
Local Ecosystem ◽  
Girth Class ◽  
Water Holding ◽  
Total Tree ◽  
Soil Physicochemical Characteristics

Species composition, phytosociological status and soil characteristics of Siwalik forest occurring around Raja-Rani wetland, Letang municipality, eastern Nepal was studied.  A total of 47 tree species belonging to 40 genera and 26 families were reported. Dominant and co-dominant trees were Shorea robusta (IVI=133.4) and Schima wallichii (IVI=70.6), respectively. In the forest total tree density, basal cover area, seedling density, fallen dead density and dead standing density were 378.4 trees ha-1, 163.7 m2 ha-1, 105250 individual ha-1, 4 trees ha-1 and 1.6 trees ha-1, respectively. Irregular girth class distribution and high stump density (136.8 tree ha-1) denote disturbance. Soil physicochemical characteristics were: acidic soil (pH 4.8), moisture (12.5%), water holding capacity (50.05%), bulk density (1.17 g cm-3), porosity (0.55%), humus (8.6%), organic carbon (0.52%), nitrogen (0.1%), phosphorus (33 kg ha-1), and potassium (300 kg ha-1). Regulating human encroachment to ensure natural regeneration of species to maintain the viability of the Letang Raja-Rani wetland site and integrity of the local ecosystem is strongly recommended.

scholarly journals Loss of Tree Biomass in Jure Landslide, Sindhupalchowk, Nepal

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-70
Author(s):  
Smrita Acharya ◽  
Udhab Raj Khadka
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Allometric Equation ◽  
Total Biomass ◽  
Tree Biomass ◽  
Loss Mitigation ◽  
Shorea Robusta ◽  
Mountainous Regions ◽  
Mountain Environment ◽  
Total Tree

Landslide causes massive loss of lives and properties along with intangible losses in mountainous regions. Yet such intangible losses in ecosystems are rarely considered. The present study assesses the tree biomass lost due to Jure landslide in Sindhupalchowk that destroyed 71 hectare of land. Altogether, 12 plots (250 m2) were sampled through systematic and purposive sampling technique. The total tree biomass was estimated using allometric equation. The study recorded 21 tree species in which Schimawallichiii (Korth.), Lagerstroemia parviflora (Roxb.), Shorea robusta (Gaertn.), Alnus nepalensis (D. Don), Phyllanthus emblica (Linn.) and Celtius australis (Linn.) were dominant. Schima wallichiii had the highest density (320 individual ha-1) and frequency (92%). The total biomass of tree species was 216 ton ha-1 in which Schima wallichiii constituted the highest total tree biomass (82 ton ha-1). In 71 ha landslide area, the landslide caused loss of 15,336 tons of total tree biomass, which equals to 56,283 tons CO2 equivalents. These findings are relevant for assessing post-landslide impacts on the mountain environment. Furthermore, to reduce carbon emissions resulting from forest loss, mitigation of landslide is crucial.Journal of Institute of Science and TechnologyVol. 21, No. 1, 2016,Page: 65-70

Physicochemical Characteristics and Water-holding Capacity of Bamboo Shoot Peel Extracts

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 153-164
Author(s):  
Eui-seon Jeong ◽  
Ki Hoon Lee ◽  
Jin seok Kim ◽  
Young Su Park ◽  
Se Hwan Kwon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Water Holding Capacity ◽  
Bamboo Shoot ◽  
Water Holding

scholarly journals Sensory and Physicochemical Characteristics of Manyung (Arius thalassinus) Kekian High Fiber with the Addition of Eucheuma cottonii Seaweed

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Meisya Asri Widiyanti ◽  
Lukita Purnamayati ◽  
Romadhon Romadhon
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Dietary Fiber ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Gel Strength ◽  
Water Holding Capacity ◽  
High Fiber ◽  
Water Holding ◽  
Eucheuma Cottonii

Kekian is a processed product from fish meat added with seasoning, fillers and binders then formed and wrapped with tofu skin. Kekian has a low dietary fiber so that the addition of seaweed porridge can be used to increase the content of dietary fiber in kekian. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of adding different seaweed porridge (Eucheuma cottonii) to characteristics of manyung (Arius thalassinus) kekian and determine the best seaweed porridge to the best kekian fish characteristics. The research method used was experimental laboratories using a completely randomized design of one factor is concentration of the addition of porridge (0%, 20%, 30% and 40%) with 3 replications. Sensory value data were analyzed by the Kruskal-Wallis test, while tests of dietary fiber, air content, protein content, water holding capacity and gel strength were analyzed using ANOVA. The results showed that the difference in the addition of seaweed porridge had a significant effect (P <0.05) on sensory values, dietary fiber, water content, protein content, water holding capacity and gel strength. Manyung kekian with the addition of E. cottonii porridge 20% is the best product with quality criteria: sensory of 7.61 <µ <7.86, dietary fiber of 6.03%, water content of 69.31%, protein content by 11.49%, Water Holding Capacity by 39.69% and gel strength by 773.82 kgf.

scholarly journals The effect of raw pearl millet flour inclusion on the quality and formulation cost of beef sausages

10.5219/1658 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 1039-1048
Author(s):  
Frederick Adzitey ◽  
Joseph Yaro ◽  
Joseph Kudadam Korese ◽  
Mohammad Halim Jeinie ◽  
Nurul Huda
Keyword(s):  
Mineral Composition ◽  
Pearl Millet ◽  
Peroxide Value ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Sensory Properties ◽  
Cooking Loss ◽  
Water Holding Capacity ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Calcium Magnesium ◽  
Water Holding

This study investigated the sensory, nutritional, and physicochemical characteristics as well as formulation cost of beef sausages formulated with raw pearl millet flour (RaPMF) as an extender. Four treatments were formulated with 0%, 5%, 10% and 15% RaPMF. Ash, carbohydrate, fat, and protein contents of the beef sausages were not influenced (p <0.05) by the RaPMF. The calcium, magnesium, potassium, and pH contents were highest (p <0.05) in the 15% RaPMF beef sausages. Cooking loss was at least (p <0.05) for the 15% RaPMF beef sausages. Formulation of beef sausages with RaPMF did not affect (p >0.05) the sensory properties (week 1), water holding capacity, peroxide value, lightness (week 1), and yellowness (week 1). The formulation cost was least for 15% RaPMF beef sausages and highest for 0% RaPMF beef sausages. As a general conclusion, RaPMF improved the mineral composition of the beef sausages and reduced production costs without compromising its physicochemical and sensory properties.

scholarly journals Correction to: Effects of organic amendment on some soil physicochemical characteristics and vegetative properties of Zea mays in wetland soils of the Niger Delta impacted with crude oil

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (S1) ◽  
pp. 437-437
Author(s):  
Francis E. Egobueze ◽  
Josiah M. Ayotamuno ◽  
Chukwujindu M. A. Iwegbue ◽  
Chibogwu Eze ◽  
Reuben N. Okparanma
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Crude Oil ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Organic Amendment ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Wetland Soils ◽  
Original Publication ◽  
Soil Physicochemical Characteristics

In the original publication of the article, the author’s name Reuben N. Okparanma was misspelled.

scholarly journals A preliminary spatial-temporal study of some soil characteristics in the calcareous massif of Sicó, Portugal

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Odete Torres ◽  
Maria Manuela Neves
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Analysis ◽  
Soil Management ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Soil Characteristics ◽  
Design Experiment ◽  
First Year ◽  
Erosion Processes ◽  
Temporal Study ◽  
Phosphorus Fertiliser ◽  
Soil Physicochemical Characteristics

The mountainous massif of Sicó, in the centre of Portugal, is anextensive area composed of calcareous Jurassic formations. Hillsidecalcareous soils, with high pH, present chemical restrictions to supportplant growth and are subjected to important erosion processes leading to their degradation if not protected by vegetation. In a first year of study some soil physicochemical characteristics have been measured in some geo-referenced locations of a larger design experiment and an exploratory spatial analysis has been performed. The objective of this study was to present some suggestions in order to give sustainable phosphorus fertiliser recommendations aiming to establish pastures in these soils and thus support traditional livestock activity. Ten years apart, those soil characteristics have been measured again in the same locations and comparisions have been made. The objective was to understand the variability of the soil properties under study in order to better adequate the fertiliser soil management regarding the area restoration.

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