Phylogenetic position of Tropidophorus assamensis Annandale, 1912 with updated morphological data and distributional records

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Hmar T. Lalremsanga
Keyword(s):  
16S Rrna ◽  
Genetic Data ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Morphological Data ◽  
Phylogenetic Position ◽  
Eastern India ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
First Time

The poorly known northeastern water skink Tropidophorus assamensis is only known from the type locality (Harigaj Range, Sylhet District) in Bangladesh, and few localities in Assam and Mizoram States, north-eastern India. Little is known about the biology including the systematics of the species. In this study, we present for the first time, genetic data (16s rRNA) and inferred its phylogenetic position. In addition to this, we provide updated morphological data along with new distributional records of the species from Mizoram State of north-east India.

scholarly journals Occurrence of Tamdil Leaf-litter Frog Leptobrachella tamdil (Sengupta et al., 2010) (Amphibia: Megophryidae) from Manipur, India and its phylogenetic position

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 18624-18630
Author(s):  
Ht Decemson ◽  
Vanlalsiammawii ◽  
Lal Biakzuala ◽  
Mathipi Vabeiryureilai ◽  
Fanai Malsawmdawngliana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
16S Rrna ◽  
Leaf Litter ◽  
Gene Sequence ◽  
Marker Gene ◽  
Genetic Data ◽  
Range Extension ◽  
Morphological Data ◽  
Phylogenetic Position ◽  
First Time ◽  
Distribution Record

We present a new state record of Leptobrachella tamdil from Manipur State, northeastern India based on three individuals collected from Chakpi stream, Chandel District.  This record represents the range extension of the species as well as the easternmost distribution record.  We also provide additional morphological data as well as the first time genetic data for the species and inferred its phylogenetic position using mitochondrial 16S rRNA marker gene sequence.

scholarly journals A new record of Franklinothrips megalops (Trybom, 1912) (Aeolothripidae: Thysanoptera) from North Eastern India

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
R. R. Rachana ◽  
R. Varatharajan
Keyword(s):  
New Record ◽  
Eastern India ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
North Eastern India ◽  
First Time

<em>Franlinothrips megalops</em> (Trybom), a predatory thrips on several species of thrips was recorded from Tripura, North east India for the first time.

Rediscovery of a long known species, Ixalus lateralis Anderson, 1871

Zootaxa ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 1921 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. NZANO HUMTSOE ◽  
SABITRY BORDOLOI ◽  
ANNEMARIE OHLER ◽  
ALAIN DUBOIS
Keyword(s):  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
North East India ◽  
Unknown Type ◽  
North East ◽  
First Time

The genus Leptolalax Dubois, 1980 is for the first time reported from India. The nomen Ixalus lateralis Anderson 1871, created for a specimen from an unknown type locality, probably in North-East India, is applied to this species. A neotype is designated to stabilize the taxonomic status of this nomen and to fix a precise type locality.

State’s Response to Intra-state Conflicts: The Case of North-East India

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-148
Author(s):  
Nameirakpam Bijen Meetei
Keyword(s):  
Civil Wars ◽  
The State ◽  
Eastern India ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Territorial Integrity ◽  
Contemporary State ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
North Eastern

Contemporary state politics is marked by intra-state conflicts, many of which have ignited civil wars. In the midst of diversity, and despite her success in sustaining democracy, India still faces intra-state conflicts, which often threaten its territorial integrity. Presently, Jammu and Kashmir and the North-Eastern States are the most talked about cases in this regard. This article studies the nature of conflicts in North-Eastern India and the way the state has responded to such conflicts. The study finds the existence of five major types of conflicts and almost an equal number of responses from the state. Though, over the years, India has successfully resolved many forms of disputes, in the case of the North-Eastern States, on the contrary, state’s responses have resulted into new cases of conflicts. Thus, in the absence of adequate principles and institutions, bringing a lasting solution to these issues does not look like achievable in the immediate future.

scholarly journals OPERATIONS OF NERCORMP IN NORTH EAST INDIA: A REVIEW

2019 ◽  
pp. 29-34
Author(s):  
Dr. Meetei K. I. ◽  
Khathing VS.
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Eastern India ◽  
North East India ◽  
Infrastructural Development ◽  
North East ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
North Eastern India

The development project, North East Region Community Resource Management Project (NERCOMP) was launched in February 1998 in six districts selected from three states – Assam, Manipur and Meghalaya in North Eastern India. The project venture started with adoption of two approaches – (1) Social infrastructural development and (2) Socio –economic development, both with the participation of community based organisations (SHGs and NaRMGs). Needy social infrastructural development activities have been executed under the project which give a breakthrough in development of remote tribal areas in NER. Socio-Economic development through institutional capacity building and participation of CBOs has brought a drastic change in the life style of tribal people in the region. By and large, the NERCOMP has given a great contribution to the socio-economic development of tribal community in the upland areas of North Eastern India. Such project deserves replication in other demanding places. KEY WORDS: NERCORMP, IFAD, SHGs and NaRMGs

scholarly journals MEDICINALLY IMPORTANT PLANT CLEOME GYNANDRA: A PHYTOCHEMICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL EXPLANATION

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Partha Pradip Adhikari ◽  
Satya Bhusan Paul
Keyword(s):  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Plant Metabolites ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Secondary Plant Metabolites ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East ◽  
Cleome Gynandra ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Different Parts

  Cleome genus includes 601 plant species from the family Cleomaceae. Of more than 600 plants, 206 (34.3%) plants are having accepted species names. Cleome gynandra Linn. is a well-known medicinal plant with traditional and pharmacological importance. A good number of secondary plant metabolites have also been isolated from different parts of C. gynandra. Our investigation confirms two mutant varieties of C. gynandra exists in India. Accordingly, the objective of this study was designed to critically evaluate the pharmacological and phytochemical evaluation of C. gynandra of two mutant variety, to provide a consolidated platform for research potential of both the mutant varieties of C. gynandra. Careful scrutiny reveals that the plant possesses a huge range pharmacological applications, such as anti-inflammatory, free radical scavenging, anticancerous, immunomodulator, and antidiabetic agents. To arrive its pharmacological importance the published papers also shown an enormous amount of phytochemicals endorsement. Scientific perusal reveals different parts of the plant has an immense medicinal importance which proofs its traditional use round the glove. But in North-Eastern region of India, the same plant abundantly found in pink mutant variety. To date, there is not much research investigation for this mutant variety to validate its pharmacological importance. Therefore, research needs to scrutinize and compare the medicinal claims of the pink mutant variety in the bio-diverse region of North-East India.

Value Addition to Artocarpus chama Buch. Fruit for Economic Empowerment of the Rural Community Residing in North East India

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 141-145
Author(s):  
Nibedita Dutta ◽  
P. Saikia ◽  
S. Biswas ◽  
Hrishikesh Sarmah
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Export Demand ◽  
Value Addition ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East ◽  
Medicinal Value ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Value Added Products

Artocarpus chama Buch. Syn. A. chaplasha Linn.( Moraceae), an indigenous fruit of North Eastern (NE) region of India. Samkathal pulp is eaten afresh and possesses high nutritional value. It has also has been reported to contain antioxidant properties. The seeds are also rich source of carbohydrates and proteins and average source of fibre. In spite of these fruits provide enormous health benefits, it is under utilized in our country due to its seasonal availability and very short shelf life. Therefore, it is necessary to preserve and prepare fruit products for better utilization of the fruits by overcoming the problem of wastage. In the present study this fruit was processed to produce many value added products and to train rural communities on value addition. These products have good consumer demand because of its nutritional and medicinal value. It has more demand for development of diversified value added products from the fruits. It provides the employment opportunity for rural mass, increases export demand of value added products and helps in increase the economy of the country.

scholarly journals The Immature Stages, Biology, and Phylogenetic Relationships of Rotunda rotundapex (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae)

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rung-Juen Lin ◽  
Michael F Braby ◽  
Yu-Feng Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Relationships ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Morphological Data ◽  
Phylogenetic Position ◽  
Immature Stages ◽  
Systematic Classification ◽  
Separate Genus ◽  
Young Leaves ◽  
Segment 8 ◽  
First Time

Abstract The life history, morphology, and biology of the immature stages and phylogenetic relationships of Rotunda rotundapex (Miyata & Kishida, 1990) are described and illustrated for the first time. The species is univoltine: eggs hatch in spring (March or April) and the life cycle from egg to adult is completed in about 3 wk, with larvae developing rapidly on young leaves of the host plants, Morus australis and to a lesser extent Broussonetia monoica (Moraceae), and adults emerging in April–May. Eggs are laid in clusters on twigs of the host plant, are covered by scales during female oviposition, and remain in diapause for the remainder of the year (i.e., for 10–11 mo). Larvae (all instars) are unique among the Bombycidae in that they lack a horn on abdominal segment 8. A strongly supported molecular phylogeny based on six genes (5.0 Kbp: COI, EF-1α, RpS5, CAD, GAPDH, and wgl) representing seven genera of Bombycinae from the Old World revealed that Rotunda is a distinct monotypic lineage sister to Bombyx. This phylogenetic position, together with morphological data of the immature stages (egg and larval chaetotaxy), supports the current systematic classification in which the species rotundapex has been placed in a separate genus (Rotunda) from Bombyx in which it was previously classified.

scholarly journals Antiplasmodial Activity of Gnetum gnemon Leaves and Compounds Isolated from them

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1801301
Author(s):  
Partha P Dutta ◽  
Manobjyoti Bordoloi ◽  
Sonali Roy ◽  
Bardwi Narzary ◽  
Kabita Gogoi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Antiplasmodial Activity ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East ◽  
Gnetum Gnemon ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Low Cytotoxicity ◽  
First Time

Gnetum gnemon L. (Gnetaceae) is used traditionally for treating malaria related fever by indigenous people of North East India. In our preliminary study, the ethanol extract of G. gnemon leaves showed promising antiplamodial activity against Plasmodium falciparum chloroquine sensitive (3D7) strain in vitro with an IC50 value of 29.4 μg/mL. Therefore, it was further investigated, and by following a bioassay guided approach, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl icosanoate (1), oleic acid (2) and ursolic acid (3) were isolated for the first time from this plant. Compound 3 showed highest antiplasmodial activity with IC50 values of 4.0 and 6.0 μg/mL against chloroquine sensitive (3D7) and resistant (Dd2) strains of P. falciparum, respectively. The antiplasmodial activity of 1 (IC50 9.5 and 11.4 μg/mL) and 2 (IC50 17.6 and 21.1 μg/mL) was moderate. The isolated constituents showed low cytotoxicity against rat skeletal muscle (L6) and human cervical cancer (HeLa) cells. This is the first report on the antimalarial potential of G. gnemon and the isolated compounds may be responsible for its activity. The findings of the study are in line with the ethnopharmacological claim and can be possible leads for future studies.

scholarly journals A redescription of Pterygosoma aegyptiaca Mostafa (Acari: Prostigmata: Pterygosomatidae), a little known ectoparasitic mite of spiny-tailed lizards (Squamata: Agamidae), with new morphological data for the Pterygosomatidae

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 1970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne S Baker
Keyword(s):  
Type Locality ◽  
Morphological Data ◽  
New Combination ◽  
Prodorsal Shield ◽  
Type Host ◽  
Genus Two ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
First Time

The female of Pterygosoma aegyptiaca Mostafa, 1974 (Acariformes: Prostigmata: Pterygosomatidae) is redescribed. This species, previously known only from its type locality (Egypt) and type host (Uromastyx sp.), is newly recorded from Sudan and from the ocellated spinytail, Uromastyx ocellata Lichtenstein. An unstriated area of idiosomal cuticle is proposed as a prodorsal shield, a character not previously attributed to the genus. Two pairs of idiosomal lyrifissures, ip and ih, are identified in Pterygosoma Peters, 1849, for the first time, as is a distal microseta (κ) on leg genu I. A dorsal structure observed near the base of the leg tarsi is considered to be a lyrifissure (= proprioceptor) and is newly recorded in the Pterygosomatidae. In the light of these new morphological observations and of character states described recently by other authors, amendments to the diagnosis and definition of adult Pterygosoma are proposed. Questions are raised about the conspecificity of presumed syntypes of P. persicum Hirst, 1917, and of specimens of P. tuberculata Jack, 1962a, identified by its author. The number of idiosomal lyrifissures present in Geckobiella diolii (Baker, 1998) (new combination for Hirstiella diolii by Paredes-León et al. (2012)) is corrected from four to two.

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