scholarly journals Status, distribution and research gaps of rodents (Mammalia: Rodentia) in North-Eastern States of India

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-277
Author(s):  
Paromit Chatterjee ◽  
Debashree Dam ◽  
Basudev Tripathy ◽  
Kailash Chandra
Keyword(s):  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Arunachal Pradesh ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Mammal Species ◽  
Number Of Species ◽  
The North ◽  
Ne India ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Baseline Information ◽  
Data Deficient

In North Eastern states of India (NE India) there are almost 65% of mammal species of the country but baseline information on small mammals, particularly rodents, for the region is scanty. Present study recorded a total of 59 species of rodents from the NE India out of 100 species reported from Indian Subcontinent. The list contains all the valid taxonomic names and their distribution in the states of NE India. Additionally, five species has been added to the checklist of rodents in India. The list provided 59 species belonging to 30 genera under 5 families of 7 subfamilies. Among them Muridae was recorded to be with highest number of species (31 species), followed by Sciuridae with 22 species, Cricetidae with three species, while Spalacidae and Hystricidae have recorded only two species in each group. Among the eight states of NE India the highest number of species was recorded from Arunachal Pradesh (76 %) and the lowest, from Tripura (22%). Two Threatened, three Near Threatened, two Not Listed and six Data Deficient species have been listed from the present work with four endemic species from this region. The findings of this study indicated the requirements for intensive and extensive surveys in the north-eastern States of India and taxonomic revisions of many species.

scholarly journals African swine fever: A permanent threat to Indian pigs

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 2275-2285
Author(s):  
Sharanagouda S. Patil ◽  
Kuralayanapalya Puttahonnappa Suresh ◽  
Vikram Vashist ◽  
Awadhesh Prajapati ◽  
Bramhadev Pattnaik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
African Swine Fever Virus ◽  
African Swine Fever ◽  
Classical Swine Fever ◽  
Viral Diseases ◽  
Arunachal Pradesh ◽  
First Report ◽  
The North ◽  
North Eastern

India has 9 million pigs, of which 45% are in the North eastern (NE) states of India. Viral diseases affecting pigs are a major concern of mortality causing huge loss to the pig farmers. One such disease is African swine fever (ASF) that has already knocked the porous borders of NE states of India. ASF is a highly contagious devastating disease of pigs and wild boars causing 100% mortality. The causative agent African swine fever virus (ASFV) belongs to the genus Asfivirus, family Asfarviridae. Pig is the only species affected by this virus. Soft ticks (Ornithodoros genus) are shown to be reservoir and transmission vectors of ASFV. Transmission is very rapid and quickly engulfs the entire pig population. It is very difficult to differentiate classical swine fever from ASF since clinical symptoms overlap. Infected and in contact pigs should be culled immediately and buried deep, and sheds and premises be disinfected to control the disease. There is no vaccine available commercially. Since its first report in Kenya in 1921, the disease has been reported from the countries in Europe, Russian federation, China, and Myanmar. The disease is a threat to Indian pigs. OIE published the first report of ASF in India on May 21, 2020, wherein, a total of 3701 pigs died from 11 outbreaks (Morbidity - 38.45% and mortality - 33.89%) in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh states of India. ASF is non-zoonotic.

scholarly journals The recent development of melanism in the larvæ of certain species of Lepidoptera, with an account of its inheritance in Selenia bilunaria esp

1932 ◽  
Vol 111 (770) ◽  
pp. 188-200 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Central Europe ◽  
The United States ◽  
Eastern United States ◽  
Evolutionary Processes ◽  
Number Of Species ◽  
The North ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Geometrid Moth ◽  
State Of Affairs

One of the most remarkable evolutionary processes, the more striking since it has occured before our eyes, has been the rise and spread of melanism and melanochroism amongst the Lepidopetera. Commencing about 1850 in the Manchester area in England with the Geometrid moth Amphidasys betularia L., which yielded the black form carbonaria Jord. ( doubledayaria Mill.), this development has proceeded so rapidly, and become so widespread, that now there is scarcely a country in Northern and Central Europe which does not produce its quota of melanic insects. Moreover, the same state of affairs exists in the North-Eastern United States, although there the number of species affected, up to the present, is not so great as in Europe. Another important feature about these changes lies in the circumstance that, almost uniformly, in Europe and in the United States, the first species to exhibit melanism in any given area have been Amphidasys betularia and Tephrosia crepuscularia . From the beginning, the Geometridæ, more especially the subfamily Boarmiinæ, have provided not only the bulk of the melanic varieties, but also the greatest numbers of individuals. In many areas, as for example in the case of A. betularia and Y psipetes trifasciata , only black examples occur. Nevertheless, other groups include species which have gone black; for instance, the Noctuidæ present black forms of Aplecta nebulosa Hufn., the Cymatophoridæ of Cymatophora or F., the Arctiidæ of Spilosoma lubricipeda L., the Gelechiidæ of Chimabacche fagella F., and so on.

In Search of a Blue Ocean in the Indian Wine Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 218-230
Author(s):  
Toijam Sarika Devi ◽  
Bijoylaxmi Sarmah ◽  
K. N. Dewangan ◽  
Neeraj Kumar Phookan
Keyword(s):  
Research Question ◽  
Wine Industry ◽  
Efficient Production ◽  
Arunachal Pradesh ◽  
The North ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Cost

Naara-Aaba is an indigenous wine innovated by a woman who could predict a beautiful end to her vision of brewing wine from the sacred but exotic fruit kiwi. The brand was launched in 2017 at Hong village of Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh by Tage Rita Takhe; an engineer turned entrepreneur through her venture M/s Lambu Subu Food & Beverages. The brand was named after her late father-in-law lovingly known as ‘Naara’ and ‘Aaba’ meaning father. The motto of the company is to fight a social problem that wreaks havoc across the region, namely the suicides of thousands of farmers who cannot pay back their debt due to drought, poor harvest, and sometimes exacerbated by climate. Rita started her winery facing these hurdles and a field abundant in kiwi fruits. Despite facing many challenges such as lack of efficient production infrastructure, market connectivity, and minimum support from the government machinery, she has created a niche market in the wine industry. This case aims to establish the applicability of the Blue Ocean strategy by applying the tools to create an uncontested market space for Naara-Aaba, the first organic kiwi wine from the north-eastern states of India and second in the world after New Zealand. Research question: How to apply Blue Ocean strategy for the brand Naara-Aaba so that the competition becomes irrelevant? Theory: Blue Ocean theory Type of the case: Applied problem solving Basis of the case: Phenomenon-creating uncontested space in the market Protagonist: Present Findings: The findings revealed that implementing a Blue Ocean strategy will open up new uncontested market spaces for the brand to grow profitably. This case study shows how to apply Blue Ocean strategy for a wine brand. Discussion: Blue Ocean strategy advocates that by eliminating unnecessary attributes, reducing all features that pushes up the cost, raising utility, and creating higher value, a brand can redefine its market where competition is non-existent.

scholarly journals THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY IN THE NORTH EASTERN STATES OF INDIA

2020 ◽  
pp. 89-92
Author(s):  
Paranan Konwar
Keyword(s):  
Direct Method ◽  
Multidimensional Poverty ◽  
Multidimensional Poverty Index ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
Ne India ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Comparative Study

The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) applies the direct method of measuring poverty using the Alkire and Foster (AF) approach. The study aims at analyzing the comparative study and trends of the multi-dimensional poverty among the north eastern states of India. The MPI value was continuing to be higher in Assam and Meghalaya over the decade (2005-06 to 2015-16). Vulnerability to poverty was estimated to be lower in Mizoram over the decade as compared to all India level. On the other hand, severity of poverty was higher in two states, Assam and Meghalaya as compared to the all India estimate (8.8%) between 2005-06 and 2015-16. In can be concluded Assam, a gateway to north east India, remains as multidimensionality poor as compared to all states of NE India. Vulnerability and severity of poverty are higher in Assam over the decades among the NE States. Thus, it is recommended for pro-poor strategy for Assam in health, education and standard of living to come out of multidimensional poverty. KEYWORDS: MPI, Assam, North East India, Vulnerability of poverty, severity of poverty

scholarly journals Mammals of the high altitudes of western Arunachal Pradesh, eastern Himalaya: an assessment of threats and conservation needs

Oryx ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charudutt Mishra ◽  
M.D. Madhusudan ◽  
Aparajita Datta
Keyword(s):  
High Altitude ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Eastern Himalaya ◽  
Panthera Tigris ◽  
Arunachal Pradesh ◽  
High Altitudes ◽  
Mammal Species ◽  
Cuon Alpinus ◽  
Arunachal Macaque

The high altitudes of Arunachal Pradesh, India, located in the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot, remain zoologically unexplored and unprotected. We report results of recent mammal surveys in the high altitude habitats of western Arunachal Pradesh. A total of 35 mammal species (including 12 carnivores, 10 ungulates and 5 primates) were recorded, of which 13 are categorized as Endangered or Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. One species of primate, the Arunachal macaque Macaca munzala, is new to science and the Chinese goral Nemorhaedus caudatus is a new addition to the ungulate fauna of the Indian subcontinent. We documented peoples' dependence on natural resources for grazing and extraction of timber and medicinal plants. The region's mammals are threatened by widespread hunting. The snow leopard Uncia uncia and dhole Cuon alpinus are also persecuted in retaliation for livestock depredation. The tiger Panthera tigris, earlier reported from the lower valleys, is now apparently extinct there, and range reductions over the last two decades are reported for bharal Pseudois nayaur and musk deer Moschus sp.. Based on mammal species richness, extent of high altitude habitat, and levels of anthropogenic disturbance, we identified a potential site for the creation of Arunachal's first high altitude wildlife reserve (815 km2). Community-based efforts that provide incentives for conservation-friendly practices could work in this area, and conservation awareness programmes are required, not just amongst the local communities and schools but for politicians, bureaucrats and the army.

Lectotypification of the name Carex polycephala (Cyperaceae): an Eastern Himalayan endemic species

Phytotaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 415 (4) ◽  
pp. 252-254
Author(s):  
ASOK GHOSH ◽  
TANMOY MALLICK
Keyword(s):  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Eastern Himalaya ◽  
Eastern Himalayas ◽  
Incertae Sedis ◽  
The North ◽  
Morphological Studies ◽  
Phylogenetic Studies ◽  
Recent Estimate ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
North Eastern Part

The largest sedge (Cyperaceae) genus Carex Linnaeus (1753: 972) consists of ca. 2000 species worldwide (Reznicek 1990; Global Carex Group 2016). In India, 142 species of the genus were reported by Clarke (1894) and ca. 73 species are restricted to the North-Eastern part of India and Bhutan (Noltie 1993, 1994). The most recent estimate of the genus Carex of the Indian subcontinent, given by Govaerts et al. (2019+), is 219, however, in the Eastern Himalaya (EHM abbreviation according to Brummitt, 2001) the number of species is 122; 23 of which are endemic (Govaerts et al. 2019+). The name Carex polycephala Boott (1858: 4) has been applied to the species initially placed within the section or subgenus Carices Hymenochlaenae (Drejer 1844: 10) and subsequently in the subgenus Carex sect. Hymenochlaenae (Drejer) L. H. Bailey in Coulter (1885: 379); subgenus Carex sect. Hymenochlaenae subs. Longirostres Kükenthal (1909: 604). Mackenzie (1935: 297) raised its rank from subsection to sect. Longirostres and subsequently accepted by Hermann (1944: 148). The species is endemic to the Eastern Himalayas (Noltie 1993, 1994) and Sikkim and Assam (Kükenthal 1909). On the basis of previous morphological studies, the section Hymenochlaenae Drejer (1844) was considered as heterogeneous as was projected earlier by Ascherson & Graebner (1902-1904) and Mackenzie (1935). Members of the section are nested within multiple clades and considered as taxonomic dumping ground for “orphan” species (Global Carex Group 2016). Liang et al. (2010) considered the species as unranked “Taxa incertae sedis”. The species has not yet been evaluated in phylogenetic studies.

scholarly journals Spatial Heterogeneity in Tropospheric Column Ozone over the Indian Subcontinent: Long-Term Climatology and Possible Association with Natural and Anthropogenic Activities

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gayatry Kalita ◽  
Pradip Kumar Bhuyan
Keyword(s):  
Ozone Concentration ◽  
Tropospheric Ozone ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Monsoon Season ◽  
The Tibetan Plateau ◽  
The North ◽  
Ne India ◽  
Summer Maximum ◽  
Column Ozone

Monthly averaged tropospheric ozone residual (TOR) data from TOMS and OMI during the period 1979–2009 are used to study the spatial distribution of tropospheric column ozone within the landmass of the Indian subcontinent, the Tibetan plateau in the north and the Bay of Bengal in the south. The climatological mean shows seasonal maxima in spring and minima in winter in all the regions. The oceanic regions exhibit broad summer maximum and the maximum to minimum ratio is the lowest for these regions. The concentration of tropospheric column ozone is found to be highest in North Eastern India (NE) and the Indo Gangetic plains (IGP). NE ozone concentration exceeds that of IGP during spring whereas in post monsoon and winter reverse is the case. In the monsoon season, O3levels in the two regions are equal. The spring time highest level of tropospheric column ozone over NE region is found to be associated with highest incidence of lightning and biomass burning activity. The Stratosphere-Troposphere exchange is also found to contribute to the enhanced level of ozone in spring in NE India. A net decrease in tropospheric ozone concentration over NE during the period 1979 to 2009 has been observed.

scholarly journals MIGRATION PATTERN WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO NORTH EASTERN REGION OF INDIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 122-130
Author(s):  
Dipamoni Ozah ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Migration Pattern ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Arunachal Pradesh ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
The World ◽  
Unique Identity

North East India, popularly Known as Seven Sister States, comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland , Tripura and recently including Sikkim can earned a diverse and unique identity within and outside the nation. The Siliguri corridor, which connects mainland India with the rest of the North Eastern states, is regarded as the Mongoloid Fringe, from where the land of the Mongoloid races starts. This uncommon area of nations with natural boutiques attracts the migrants from all over the world leading different problems on local people. This paper mainly tries to examine the pattern of migration of North Eastern region by considering impacts of migration on the migrated region.

scholarly journals Sci-connect: an initiative of Vigyan Prasar for North-Eastern India

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sachin C. Narwadiya
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Popular Science ◽  
Arunachal Pradesh ◽  
Eastern India ◽  
Third Place ◽  
The North ◽  
Hands On ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Asking Questions

Vigyan Prasar is the leading institute in the Science Communication in India. Vigyan Prasar has objective of developing the knowledge of science, make decisions, asking questions and creating a curious tendency among public. The Sci-connect program was started in 2017 in the North Eastern States like Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Tripura in which students of class 8-9 students took part. This program is a different kind of program in itself, in which quiz competitions are organized based on the popular science films of Vigyan Prasar. The students selected after the district level examination are given a chance to participate in the workshop of "Hands on Science". In this program, 6000 students participated in 2017, whereas in year 2018 about 9000 children have participated. In this program, rolling trophy was awarded to the state getting first place. Tripura was first, Mizoram second and Sikkim stood third in the year 2017, whereas in the year 2018, Assam stood first, Mizoram second and Tripura in third place. Nearly 50 subject experts, 200 teachers and 15000 students have been added to the program. Films of science propagation have been accessed and seen in remote places of North-Eastern States by this program. Social media such as Face book and YouTube were also used to promote the films. The movies were covered on the vigyan prasar U-tube page and sciconnect2017 U-tube page, which participants saw and participated in the program.

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