SEASONAL VARIATIONS IN THE AEROMYCOFLORA OF MENTHA ARVENSIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
N. B. SINGH ◽  
K.L. TIWARI
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Seasonal Variations ◽  
Rhizopus Oryzae ◽  
Climatic Factors ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
Summer Season ◽  
Curvularia Lunata ◽  
Mentha Arvensis ◽  
Syncephalastrum Racemosum

The survey of aeromycoflora over Mentha arvensis L. plants was carried out at Raipur. During investigation period, a total of 52 fungal species were recorded. Maximum 35 species recorded during winter season and minimum 19 species during summer season. The seasonal variations showed climatic factors influence the occurrence of aeromycoflora. Syncephalastrum racemosum, Alternaria alternate, Aspergillus niger, Cladosporium cladosporoides, Curvularia lunata, and Fusarium oxysporum were recorded in all the three seasons of the year. Emericella nidulans and Aspergillus japonicus were recorded during summer and rainy season. Mucor hiemalis f. silvaticus, Rhizopus oryzae, Curvularia clavata, Fusarium equiseti and Penicillium frequentans during rainy and winter season. Mycelia sterilia (White-ii) was recorded during summer and winter season only. Maximum number of fungal species i.e. 35 was recorded during winter season because of the favourable temperature (29.1ºC) and relative humidity (62.1%). Minimum numbers of fungal species i.e. 19 were recorded during summer season due to unfavourable temperature (38.4ºC) and relative humidity (46.1%).

scholarly journals Morphological characterization of seed-borne fungi associated with BRRI rice varieties in Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-86
Author(s):  
Tania Sultana ◽  
MA Bashar ◽  
Shamim Shamsi
Keyword(s):  
Trichoderma Viride ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
Curvularia Lunata ◽  
Rhizopus Stolonifer ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
Fusarium Equiseti ◽  
Syncephalastrum Racemosum ◽  
Planting Method

Twenty five fungal species, representing 13 genera were found to be associated with seeds of 20 varieties of rice (BRRI dhan 56 to BRRI dhan 75). Fungi were isolated following "Tissue planting" method and "Blotter method". The isolated fungi were Alternaria alternata, A. tenuissima, Aspergillus flavus, A. fumigatus, A. niger, A. ochraceus, A. terreus, Bipolaris multiformis, B. oryzae, B. sorokiniana, Chaetomium globosum, Curvularia lunata, Fusarium equiseti, F. fugikuroi, F. oxysporum, F. proliferatum, Microdochium fisheri, Nigrospora oryzae, Penicillium sp., Pestalotiopsis oxyanthi, Phanerochaete chrysosporium, Rhizopus stolonifer, Sarocladium oryzae, Syncephalastrum racemosum and Trichoderma viride. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 29(1): 75-86, 2020 (January)

Changes in External and Internal Quality Characteristics of Three Tomato Cultivars Grown at Seven Different Sowing Seasons

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 470e-470
Author(s):  
Md. Shahidul Islam ◽  
S. Khan ◽  
S.M.M. Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Climatic Factors ◽  
Seasonal Pattern ◽  
Tomato Fruit ◽  
Soluble Sugars ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Summer Season ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Internal Quality ◽  
Sowing Time

Seasonal fluctuations of the physical and biochemical characteristics of three tomatoes, including two large-fruited and one cherry-fruited cultivars, were studied in seven different sowing time at an interval of 45 days. Seasonal variation were noted in the external and internal quality characteristics. The seasonal pattern of ripening exhibited a rapid first ripening during summer, followed by a progressive decline until the winter season. Fruits picked during early winter to spring had higher constituents compared to summer season. The fruits matured during the summer season showed higher accumulation of organic and ascorbic acid; but the crop duration was found to be shortened. On the other hand, the fruits matured during winter to spring season had higher firmness, soluble sugars and longer growing period. The lycopene synthesis was enhanced during spring to winter seasons. Of the climatic factors recorded, temperature is predominantly implicated in affecting tomato fruit quality. The results indicated that, firmness, total soluble solids and turning point of hue (arctan a*/b*) act as the indicators of fruit maturity, and breaker stage is more appropriate stage of harvesting in all the seasons studied. But regarding nutritional value and appearance, and for fresh consumption, pink stage of ripening is the best for harvesting. In the present study, although cropping season and growing temperature differed widely, but the cumulative temperature (°C day; from flowering to maturation) difference among growing seasons was small, and most suitable harvest period was found to be around 1000 °C day. Thus, for consumption, marketing and transportation, the fruits availing around 1000 °C days cumulative temperature are congenial to be harvested.

scholarly journals Climatic Factors Affecting The Population Dynamics Of Lentil Aphid In Inner Terai Region Of Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-164
Author(s):  
S Neupane ◽  
S Subedi
Keyword(s):  
Population Dynamics ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Minimum Temperature ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Climatic Factors ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Aphid Population ◽  
Maximum Temperature

Population dynamics of lentil aphid Aphis craccivora (Hemiptera: Aphididae) was assessed in relation with climatic parameters at the research field of National Maize Research Program (NMRP), Rampur, Chitwan during winter season of two consecutive years 2016 to 2018. The experiment was organized in randomized complete block design consisting 20 lentil varieties with three replications. The crop was sown during last week of November in both the years. The daily meteorological parameters like maximum temperature (Tmax), minimum temperature (Tmin), relative humidity (RH) and rainfall (Rf) were recorded at the meteorological station located in NMRP, Rampur, Chitwan and then converted into weekly basis as the standard meteorological week (SMW) with correspondence to weekly population of aphid. The incidence of aphid was started from 2nd SMW of January (2 aphid/plant/10 cm apical twigs) during both experimentation years. Initially the population was low and gradually increased and reached to its peak (49 aphid/plant/10cm apical twigs) on 9th SMW i.e. first week of March with correspondence to weather parameters viz. maximum and minimum temperature (°C), relative humidity (%) and rainfall (mm) were 30.80, 15.34, 67.72 and 0, respectively over the years. The aphid population had significant positive correlation with Tmax (r= 0.94) while the Tmin showed highly significant correlation (r=0.99). The relative humidity (RH) had non significant negative correlation (r= -0.90) and rainfall (Rf) showed non significant negative impact (r= - 0.15) with aphid population. The regression model developed could explain 99% variation in aphid population in different cultivars of lentil. SAARC J. Agri., 17(2): 155-164 (2019)

scholarly journals Seasonal Variations in Cataract Surgery Numbers in Mid Western and Far Western Terrain Belts of Nepal

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Pradeep Bastola ◽  
C. Bascaran ◽  
A. Foster
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Resource Allocation ◽  
Seasonal Variation ◽  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Seasonal Variations ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Summer Season ◽  
Number Of Patients

Introduction: In western regions of Nepal many more cataract operations are performed during the winter season than the summer season. This causes problems with resource allocation. The aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of seasonal variation in cataract surgery, explore the causes, and make recommendations to optimize resource utilization.Methods: Hospital data of the number of patients undergoing cataract surgery in the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 in 3 hospitals was analyzed by month of surgery. 100 consecutive patients having cataract surgery in the winter season and 100 in the summer season were compared for differences and questioned as to the reasons for choosing cataract surgery at that time.Results: Of the 127,718 cataract operations performed over 3 years in the 3 hospitals, 45% were performed in the 3 months February-April and 9% in the 3 months June-August. The mean number performed in March (highest volume month) was more than 7 times higher than that performed in July (lowest month) – 8016 versus 1041 per month. At univariate level nationality, marital status, socioeconomic status, cost per surgery, occupation, age and ethnicity were associated with seasonal variations. Multivariate logistic regression analysis of seasonal uptake showed Nationality/Ethnicity, Socioeconomic status and cost per surgery statistically significant in predicting attendance in high season.Conclusions: There is a large seasonal variation in cataract surgery numbers in West Nepal. Factors including patients' nationality cost of surgery and cultural beliefs contribute to the seasonal variation. If these can be addressed then resource allocation and utilization can be improved.JNGMC Vol. 12 No. 2 December 2014, Page: 24-29

scholarly journals On the relationship between milk yield and climatic factors

MAUSAM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-198
Author(s):  
V.S. RAMACHANDRAN ◽  
N. M. MURALI
Keyword(s):  
Milk Yield ◽  
Climatic Factors ◽  
Monsoon Season ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Summer Season ◽  
Northeast Monsoon ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Wind Chill Index ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Semi Arid

Statistical analysis was carried out between seasonal milk yield and some of the derived climatic variables at a semi-arid tropical locality in Bangalore. The study revealed that the milk yields varied from the highest (9, 3 lit/cow/day) in summer season to the lowest (8, 5 lit/cow/day) in winter season and almost the same in both the monsoon season (8, 7 and 8, 5 lit/cow/day during southwest and northeast monsoon seasons). It was envisaged that the climatic components like wind chill index had negative effect while wetness index and photo-thermal heat units had both positive (summer and winter seasons) and negative (two monsoon seasons) influences on seasonal milk yields.

ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF VEGETABLE MARKET AEROMYCOFLORA FROM THE ENVIRONMENT OF WARDHA CITY

2021 ◽  
pp. 66-68
Author(s):  
S.N. Kalode ◽  
L. P. Dalal
Keyword(s):  
Winter Season ◽  
Airborne Fungi ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
Summer Season ◽  
Market Area ◽  
Isolation And Identification ◽  
Percentage Contribution ◽  
Maximum Percentage ◽  
One Year

Airborne fungi behaves as an indicators of the levels of atmospheric biopollutants. The study was carried out during the period of March 2017- February 2018. The fungi were isolated from the area of vegetable market of Wardha city. The exposed petriplate method were used for the isolation of fungi from morning and evening hours and humidity and temperatures were recorded regularly. Total 835 and 800 fungal colonies were recorded during one-year study period and they were belonging to 95 fungal species. The fungus Cladosporium cladosporoides, C. herbarum, A.niger ,A. flavus, A. nidulans, A.fumigatus was the prevalent isolated types from vegetable market area of Wardha city from morning and evening hours. Maximum percentage contribution of fungal colonies was observed at morning and evening hours during rainy (41.43%), (40.05%) and winter season (39.64%), (41.16%) followed by summer season (18.92%), (18.03) respectively

scholarly journals Infestation and Seasonal Fluctuation of Gamasid Mites (Parasitiformes: Gamasida) on Indochinese Forest Rat, Rattus andamanensis (Rodentia: Muridae) in Southern Yunnan of China

Biology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1297
Author(s):  
Peng-Wu Yin ◽  
Xian-Guo Guo ◽  
Dao-Chao Jin ◽  
Wen-Yu Song ◽  
Lei Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climatic Factors ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Seasonal Fluctuation ◽  
Mite Species ◽  
Summer Season ◽  
The Body ◽  
Seasonal Fluctuations ◽  
Winter Type ◽  
Gamasid Mites ◽  
Southern Yunnan Of China

A 12-month consecutive investigation was made at Jingha village in southern Yunnan of southwest China from April 2016 to March 2017. A total of 2053 Indochinese forest rats (Rattus andamanensis Blyth, 1860) were captured and examined, which account for 84.69% (2053/2424) of all the animal hosts (rodents and other small mammals) at the investigation site. And 39.82% (13,531/33,980) of gamasid mites were identified from the body surface of R. andamanensis and they belong to 41 species, 10 genera, 3 subfamilies and 2 families. Of the 41 species of gamasid mites identified from R. andamanensis, Laelaps nuttalli Hirst, 1915 and Laelaps echidninus Berlese, 1887 were the most dominant with 70.63% and 20.67% of constituent ratios respectively. In monthly fluctuations of all the gamasid mites on R. andamanensis, the constituent ratio (Cr) and overall infestation mean abundance (MA) of the mites in 12 months showed two obvious peaks in January (winter season) and June (summer season). However, the two dominant mite species, L. nuttalli and L. echidninus, showed different patterns of seasonal fluctuations. Laelaps nuttalli occurred throughout the year, and its Cr and MA showed two prominent peaks in winter season (December and January) and summer season (June), which belongs to the summer-winter type of seasonal fluctuation. Laelaps echidninus also occurred on R. andamanensis throughout the year, but its Cr and MA showed only one peak in winter season (December and January), which belongs to the winter type of seasonal fluctuation. A negative correlation existed between two climatic factors (temperature and rainfall) and the infestations (Cr, prevalence PM and MA) of two dominant mite species (L. nuttalli and L. echidninus) on R. andamanensis (p < 0.05). Temperature and rainfall are considered to be two key factors that influence the seasonal fluctuations of the mites on the studied rat species.

EPIDEMIOLOGY, ECOLOGY AND PREVALENCE OF SOIL TRANSMITTED HELMINTHS FROM KOSHI REGION OF NORTH BIHAR.

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
LAKSHMI CHOUDHARY ◽  
PRABHAWATI PRABHAWATI
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽  
Rainy Season ◽  
Climatic Factors ◽  
Trichuris Trichiura ◽  
Hookworm Infection ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminths ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Apparently Healthy

Prevalence of soil transmitted helminthes infections in apparently healthy school going children and other 528 people of different districts of Koshi regions of North Bihar were evaluated. Over all incidences of STHs infection was 39.39% during study. High incidence of STH was seen in the rainy season i.e., in the month of July and August, September, significantly higher (P<0.05) .The incidence of Ascaris lumbricoides was highest in the month of August (18.64%). The month of September was 15.25% followed by that of July (14.4%) and October with 10.16%. Also the incidence of hookworm registered the highest incidence in the month of June (19.27%) and lowest in the month of December (4.82%) during the study period. However prevalence of Trichuris trichiura was negligible and it was almost nil in the most of the months but was highest in month of September with 28.57% and lowest in October with 14.00% The climatic factors are responsible for soil transmitted helminthes which are temperature, rainfall and relative humidity. Ascariasis, Trichuriasis and Ancyclostomiasis (Hookworm infection) are found to be endemic in this region.

PREVALENCE OF PSEUDOINVERTA ORAIENSIS IN FRESH WATER FISH, CLARIAS BATRACHUS

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
ADITYA NARAYAN
Keyword(s):  
Fresh Water ◽  
Monsoon Season ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Summer Season ◽  
Clarias Batrachus ◽  
Fresh Water Fish ◽  
Water Fish

The present investigation deals with the prevalence of infection of cestode, Pseudoinverta oraiensis19 parasitizing Clarias batrachus from Bundelkhand Region (U.P.) India. The studies were recorded from different sampling stations of Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh. For this study 360 fresh water fish, Clarias batrachus were examined. The incidence of infection, monsoon season (17.50%) followed by winter season (20.00%) whereas high in summer season (30.00%).

APPLICATION OF SHIFTING ASSAY OF STANDARDIZED INDIRECT AGGLUTINATION (SSIA) FOR DETECTION OF ANTIGENS OF NEWCASTLE DISEASE AND INFECTIOUS BURSAL DISEASE VIRUSES IN CHICKEN FAECES

2013 ◽  
Vol 83 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phạm Hồng Sơn ◽  
Phạm Hồng Kỳ ◽  
Nguyễn Thị Lan Hương ◽  
Phạm Thị Hồng Hà
Keyword(s):  
Newcastle Disease ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Summer Season ◽  
Infectious Bursal Disease ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Infectious Bursal Disease Viruses ◽  
Bursal Disease ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Higher Sensitivity

. Using the method of shifting assay of standardized indirect agglutination (SSIA), the prevalence of Newcastle disease viruses (NDV) and infectious bursal disease viruses (IBDV) in chickens reared in several districts of Thua Thien Hue province in the Spring-Summer and Fall-Winter seasons was determined. In the Spring-Summer season of 2011, about 22.3% of the chickens were infected with NDV, in which A Luoi  accounted for the highest percentage of 25% of the infected chickens and Huong Thuy  the lowest  of 18.2%. Meanwhile, 36% of the same chickens were infected with IBDV, with the highest percentage (46.66%) also in A Luoi and the lowest (30.3%) also in Huong Thuy. The intensity of NDV infection in the Spring-Summer season in A Luoi and Phu Vang was highest (GMT = 1.45), and in Huong Thuy lowest (GMT = 1.31). In addition, in the Fall-Winter season, about 46% of the chickens were infected with NDV and 46.3% with IBDV in Huong Thuy and Phu Vang – two neighbouring districts of Hue City, in which NDV was detected in 54.4% of the chickens in Huong Thuy and 33.9% in Phu Vang. In contrast, IBDV was detected in 41.9% and 52.7% of the chickens respectively in the two districts. The infection was not inter-dependent. Methodically, although the differences in the infection rates were insignificant with the accuracy of 95%, faecal samples showed higher sensitivity in SSIA analyses for both cases of NDV and IBDV infection in comparision with mouth exudates. By SSIA method, results could be read clearly with unaided eyes for a long time after the performance, and it was also proven applicable for cases of haemagglutinating viruses if proper treatments for depletion of animal RBCs’ surface agglutinins could be applied.

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