008042   Kesari K K;Sanjay Kumar;Jitendra Behari (Bioelectormagnetic Laboratory, Jawaharlal Nehru Univ, School of Environmental Sciences, New Delhi-110 067, Email: jbehari@hotmail.com) : Mobile phone usage and male infertility in wistar rats. Indian J expl Biol 2010, 48(10), 987-92.

A significant decrease in protein kinase C and total sperm count along with increased apoptosis were observed in male Wistar rats exposed to mobile phone frequencies (2 h/day x 35 days at 0.9 W/kg specific absorption rate). The results suggest that a reduction in protein kinase activity may be related to overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) under microwave field exposure. Decrease in sperm count and an increase in apoptosis may be causative factor due to mobile radiation exposure leading to infertility.

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008041   Kamalakkannan K;Vijayaragunathan N;Kalidasan R (Director of Physical Education, Arunai Engineering College, Tiruvannamalai, Email: kkk_kkkn@yahoo.co.in) : Influence of aquatic training on selected physical fiteness variables among volleyball players. Indian J Sci Technol 2010, 3(7), 743-45.

The purpose of this study was to analyze the aquatic training on selected physical fitness variables among volleyball players. To achieve this, 40 physically active and interested undergraduate engineering volleyball players were selected as subjects and their age ranged between 18 and 20 years. The subjects were categorized into two groups namely control group, aquatic training group with each 20 subjects. The experimental group underwent the experimental treatment for 12 weeks, 3 days per week and a session on each day with 45 min duration. Speed, endurance and explosive power were taken as variables for this investigation. Fifty meters run, cooper 12 min run and standing vertical jump were used as test. The data collected prior and after the experimental treatment was analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The result revealed that aquatic training group shows significant improvement in all the selected physical fitness variables.

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008040   Jose B;Reddy L J;Shafi P M (Biotechnology Dep, Loyola Academy Degree & P.G. College, Alwal, Secunderabad-500 010, Email: sistermable@rediffmail.com) : Evaluation of antibacterial activity of Zanthoxylum rhetsa seed essential oil. Int J Agric Envir Biotechnol 2009, 2(4), 455-7.

Zanthoxylum rhetsa seeds are rich in essential oil; a tincture of the seeds is used for the treatment of cholera. The oil is also used as an antiseptic or disinfectant, and for the treatment of asthma, tooth ache and rheumatism. This prompted us to investigate the antimicrobial activity of the seed essential oil. Zanthoxylum rhetsa seed essential oils steam distilled from aqueous, alkaline and acidic media were examined for antibacterial properties against four bacteria, namely Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris and Klebsiella pneumoniae by 'cut well method'. The acid distilled oil showed significant activity against all the tested microorganisms, whereas the activity of aqueous and alkaline extracts was found to be moderate. Zanthoxylum rhetsa seed oil showed significant activity against these organisms, due to the synergic effect of the components present in the oil. "The chief component of the acid medium extract, α, γ-terpinenes and terpinolene are reported to have antimicrobial activity. The poor antimicrobial activity of alkali and aqueous extract revealed that sabinene, the chief constituent of the extracts, was a poor antimicrobial agent. The acid distilled oil can be used as a potential antiseptic and it can be incorporated in the drug formulations."

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008039   Jitendra Behari (NO, Jawaharlal Nehru Univ, School of Environmental Science, New Delhi-110 067, Email: jbehari@hotmail.com) : Principles of nanoscience: an overview. Indian J expl Biol 2010, 48(10), 1008-19.

The scientific basis of nanotechnology as envisaged from the first principles is compared to bulk behavior. Development of nanoparticles having controllable physical and electronic properties has opened up possibility of designing artificial solids. Top down and bottom up approaches are emphasized. The role of nanoparticle (quantum dots) application in nanophotonics (photovoltaic cell), and drug delivery vehicle is discussed. Fundamentals of DNA structure as the prime site in bionanotechnological manipulations is also discussed. A summary of presently available devices and applications are presented.

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008038   Jamkhedkar S;Jadhav B L (Life Sciences Dep, Mumbai Univ, Vidyanagari Campus, Santacruz(East), Mumbai-400 098, Email: suruchi.jamkhedkar@gmail.com) : Genetic variation of Lamellidens corrianus using isozyme markers. Bionano Front 2011, 4(1), 68-72.

Lamellidens corrianus is a pearl producing freshwater bivalve indigenous to Indian subcontinent. In present study the wild population samples of I. corrianus were collected from Powai, Khopoli and Shahapur water bodies of Konkan region (Maharashtra, India) and studied for genetic variationusing Isozyme markers. The present study implied that there was oyerall hetetozygosity deficiecy against the hardy weinberg eauilbrium in the wild populations of L. corrianus The Fst estimates confirmed the existence of marginal genetic differentation among populations. Shahapur population was found to be most variable and Powai population the least. The dendrogram of Isozyme marker gave three different clusters viz Powai, Shahapur and Khopoli Indicating these populations as sub species of L. corrianus.

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008037   Gurav M N;Pejaver M (NO, C.K. Thakur, A.C.S. College, New Panvel) : Diatom diversity in Gadhi river and Deharang reservoir. Bionano Front 2011, 4(1), 78-83.

During the study period of 16 months, at river Gadhi and Deharang Reservoir, the diatom diversity was studied qualitatively and quantitatively. Among the diatoms, Rhizolenia spp. was the most abundant genera, which was recorded at stagnant and sewage fed site in summer season;indicating it as the indicator of eutrophication. The other genera namely, Cyclotella spp., Thallasiosira spp. Melosinispp, Navicula spp., Nitzschia spp. and Synedra spp. indicated the downstream sites as heavily polluted, especially during summer seasoa. The occurrence of Gomphonema spp., Stephanodiscus spp., Gyrosigma spp., and Cymbella spp, atupstrearn sites was the indication of clear water. Aecording to Nygaard's index, all sites are eutrophicated except S2.

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008036   El Zaher E H F A;Mahmoud Y A G;El-Tatawy R (Botany Dep, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt, Email: eimanabdelzaher@yahoo.com) : Inhibitory activity of the Dovyalis caffra fruit juice against Candida albicans, Malassezia furfur and Microsporum canis. Int J Agric Envir Biotechnol 2009, 2(4), 416-23.

The fruit juice of Dovyalis caffra showed an inhibitory activity against Candida albicans, Malassezia furfur and Microsporum canis. It has a high inhibitory effect on Candida albicans with inhibition zones ranging between 1.4 and 3 cm. Yeast cells surviving ratio was decreased with increasing the juice concentrations from 0 to 90 mg/ml. The flow of potassium from C. albicans, M. furfur and M. canis cells under different D. caffra fruit juice concentrations was measured and showed a pronounced adverse effect on cell permeability of the yeasts. Tinea patients treated with crude fruit juice of Dovyalis cafJra caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes.

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008035   Devade S K;Rathod S M;jadhao V B;Pawar B H (Physics Dep, Shankarlal Khandelwal College, Akola-444 001) : Identification of damages in plants using fluorescence kinetics spectra. Bionano Front 2011, 4(1), 73-7.

The plant fluorescence in leaves get damaged due to several reasons like shortage or excess of water, high temperature, severe cold, high intensity electromagnetic radiation shortge of nutrients, excess of presence of foreign material in the body of the plants etc. These factors may be called as damage parameters. In many cases the damage is visible to human eyes. However, in many cases the damage is not visible to the eyes but the plants cells get damaged because of one or many above-mentioned parameters. The invisible damage to the plant cells may be reversible or sometimes irreversible depending upon the magnitude of the damage parameters and duration for which the parametric condition are prevailing. We artifieially create the environmental conditions and recorded the laser-induced fluorescence of the plants. We studied the combined effect of nutrient and water stress on the plant leaves. The experimental results show that the shortage of water and nutrients brings down the chlorophyll level to very large extents. The laser induced fluorescence spectra carry lot of information about the damage to the plant leaves. The recording taken in the present work is in vitro study of the laser-induced fluorescence of the plants, We are designing an experimental setup, which helps in the study of in-vivo fluoresence spectra of plants leaves in different regions of India.

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008034   Datta Banik S;Jana A (NO, Vidya Sagar Univ, Medinipur, West Bengal) : Age-sex variation and association of OAB blood groups with haemoglobin level among the adult Dhimals at Naxabari in West Bengal. Indian J phys Anthrop Hum Genet 2008, 27(1-2), 65-70.

The Dhimal at Naxalbari of Darjeeling district in West Bengal, belong to Indo-Mongoloid ethnic stock. Dhimal is a comparatively less known small community in North Bengal. Mean (± se) age (men = 35.93 ± 1.14 and women = 32.59 ± 1.06) of both sexes represent standard adult population (male = 151 and female = 171). Results show that the haemoglobin levels in both the sexes (male: 9.69 gm/dl and female: 8.82 gm/dl) among the adult Dhimals are very low. This is true in all age groups. Females are found to be more anaemic than males in all ages. Significant sex differences (p<60>0.001) in this context were recorded in all ages except among the population of 60 years and above. Young adult females of reproductive age group (20-39 years) are observed to have less haemoglobin level (8.86 0.18 gm/dl) compared to higher level of haemoglobin (9.29 0.30 gm/dl) found among the females of over 40 years of age. 50.88% of females having mean haemoglobin level 7.09gm/dl (0.08) and 67.35% of males with mean haemoglobin level 10.75gm/dl (0.08) indicate that larger proportions of the adult Dhimal population are suffering from severe undernutrition. Repeated malarial parasite infection is the major reason behind this situation. 49.70% of the total sample of both the sexes is recorded to have B blood group. 47.47% of males and 53.45% of the female sample with B blood group along with moderately higher proportions of AB blood group (21.78% in males and 20.22% in females) over comparatively much less frequent A and O blood groups in both the sexes indica te high prevalence of B gene in the Dhimal population. Association of higher mean haemoglobin level (10.21 0.14 gm/dl for men and 9.54 0.14 gm/dl for women) among the individuals of both the sexes with B blood groups compared to lower haemoglobin level with other blood groups especially O and A indicate selection of B gene in the Dhimal population for survival.

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008033   Das B;Das S C;Manna S K;Sarkar P (Veterinary Microbiology Dep, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, 37, K.B. Sarani-700 037) : Antimicrobial susceptibility of Vibrio parahaemolyticus isolated from fish and shellfish in Kolkata. J Inld Fish Soc India 2009, 41(1), 73-6.

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008032   Bhattacharya D K (Anthropology Dep, Delhi Univ, Delhi) : Hunter-gatherer studies in anthropology and archaeology. Indian J phys Anthrop Hum Genet 2008, 27(1-2), 1-10.

Studies on Hunter-Gatherers have not always been done with the same attitude over both time and space. The Judco-Christian world started formulating its own image of life in the form of a prescriptive manner from as early as the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire in the 8th century. Subsequently, during the process of inquisition slowly an anti-thesis of Christian life in the manner of a negative scale of reference was getting more or less crystallized. In the absence of any suitable nomenclature the term savages got stuck with them. That is, theoretically a group of humanity was conceived who are naked, cannibalistic and promiscuous. The reason of any community being in this stage was simply explained on the line that, 'they have missed the bus' of civilization. Consequently, one can see the reflection of this attitude also in the way human evolution as well as Hunter-Gatherers were perceived.

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008031   Basu K;Das S;Ray S (NO, Calcutta Univ, 35 Ballygung, Circular Road Campus, Kolkata-700 019) : Menstruation: a study on adolescent girls of two contrasting socioeconomic groups of West Bengal, India. Indian J phys Anthrop Hum Genet 2008, 27(1-2), 39-53.

The onset of menstruation introduces a number of health problems which most of the women encounter. Understanding of the linkage between the morbid conditions due to menstruation and other reproductive morbidities is very essential. Moreover, the hygienic practices related to menstruation also affect the reproductive morbidities. The present study intends to find out the similarities and differences in menstrual health and hygienic practices during menstruation between the two groups with contrasting socioeconomic conditions. Data have been collected from a total number of 400 adolescent girls (200 from each of the two contrasting socioeconomic groups) from the State of West Bengal, India, with the help of a questionnaire/schedule. Results show that significant differences exist in menstrual health conditions, in other gynecological problems and hygienic practices related to menstruation between the girls of the contrasting socioeconomic groups.

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008030   Bandyopadhyay M K;Biswas D K;Saha S (NO, Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barackpore, Kolkata-700 120) : Influence of dissolved inorganic calcium content on zoolpankton production in some oxbow lakes of West Bengal. J Inld Fish Soc India 2009, 41(1), 30-3.

The concentration of dissolved inorganic calcium (Ca²⁺) plays an important role in the aquatic productivity both at inorganic and organic level. It acts as a nutrient and controls the structural and functional integrity of plankton in freshwater. Seasonal samples were collected on calcium concentration of water and zooplankton from eight oxbow lakes of southern and northern parts of West Bengal during the year 1996 and 1997. The findings of the study have indicated that 72% (r² = 0.7230) of zooplankton production in the investigated lakes are directly dependent on the calcium concentration of water. From the present investigation, it can be easily stated that to maintain zooplankton concentration at a level of 760±201.16 unitl^-1 in the oxbow lakes of West Bengal, the dissolved inorganic calcium should be 23.6±7.09 mgl^-1 equivalent of CaCO₃. The obtained regression equation for zooplankton and dissolved inorganic calcium content relationship of this study can be used as a management tool, for zooplankton population maintenance in the oxbow lakes of West Bengal towards development of a zooplankton feeder fishery.

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008029   Balakrishnan P (Zoology Dep, NSS College, Manjeri, Kerala-676 122, Email: baluperoth@gmail.com) : Breeding biology of the grey-headed bulbul Pycnonotus priocephalus (Aves: Pycnonotidae) in the Western Ghats, India. J Threatened Taxa 2011, 3(1), 1415-24.

The breeding biology of the endemic Grey-headed Bulbul Pycnonotus priocephalus was studied from 2003 to 2005 in Silent Valley National Park, Western Ghats, India. Nests were located during three field seasons from the arrival (December) to the dispersal of the birds (June) and collected data on various breeding parameters, availability of fruits and weather conditions. All nests were found in mid-elevation evergreen forests ranging from 900 to 1,400 m elevation. Breeding occurred in the drier months (January-May), which coincides with high fruit availability. Nest building lasted 3-8 days. Majority of the nests (>72%; n = 39) were built on two plant species (Ochlandra travancorica and saplings of Syzygium sp.) and the mean nest height was 1.52 ± 0.80 m (n = 52). Nests were randomly oriented around the nesting plants with a mean vector of orientation equaling 160.450. The clutch size averaged 1.53 ± 0.50 eggs (range = 1-2; n = 47). Incubation and nestling periods were 13 ± 0.87 (n = 9) and 12 ± 0.50 (n = 9) days, respectively. Overall nest success was 10.79%. Nest success rates varied among incubation and nestling periods. Grey-headed Bulbul exhibit life-history traits associated with low productivity such as short breeding season, low clutch size, fewer broods per year and high predation rates indicating that deterioration of breeding habitats might seriously hamper the long-term survival of the species.

008028   Agte V;Khetmalis;Nilegaonkar S;Karkamkar S; Yadav S (NO, Agharkar Research Instituet (ARI), G G Agarkar Road, Pune-411 004, Email: vaishaliagte@hotmail.com) : Prebiotic potential of 'juice grape' varieties and some hybrids. J scient ind Res 2010, 69(11), 850-54.

This study presents prebiotic potential of 9 grape varieties [4 marketed juice' grapes (Gl, G2, G3, and G9) and 5 hybrids (G4, G5, G8, G10 and G12)] using 4 individual probiotics and a consortium. Marketed fructooligosaccharide (FOS) was used as a standard prebiotic. G10 showed higher growth response to Lactobacillus acidophilus and L. delbrueckii and reduced Escherichia coli counts with zone of inhibition against E. coli. Inhibititory activity of a-amylase as IC₅₀ was lowest for G1 and G10. All grape varieties and hybrids showed prebiotic activity (21.2-72.5% of FOS) with Gl and G10 being promising types.

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006936   Yegammai C;Radha Devi;Taara N M (Food Science and Nutrition Dep, Avinashilingam Women Univ, Coimbatore-641 043) : Hypocholesterolemic effect of oil blends in albino rats. Indian J Nutr Diet 2009, 46(8), 314-19.

The therapeutic benefits of oil Blend B (30% groundnut oil and 70% sunflower oil) were more than that of Blend A (85% sesame oil and 15% sunflower oil) and control diet. Blend B decreased all the lipid fractions namely total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Further studies are needed to explore the mechanisms involved in establishing the results obtained in the present study.

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006935   Vishalakshi N;Amena S;Dayanand A;Lingappa K (Microbiology Dep, Gulbarga Univ, Gulbarga-585 106) : Screening and evaluation of Streptomyces species for protease production. J microbial Wld 2009, 11(1), 69-76.

Attempt has been made to evaluate the production of protease by Streptomy-ces species employing rapid plate assay method. Amongst seven isolates employed in the study, novel species i.e. Streptomyces gulbargensis after 120 hours showed highest zone of hydrolysis on skim milk agar plates. This strain was further evaluated for the production of enzyme under shake flask culture and solid state fermentation using CYKN broth and agro-industrial wastes respectively. The results revealed that, Streptomyces gulbargensis yielded 127 IU and 135 IU of enzyme activity in shake flask culture and solid state condition. Therefore, the present study indicated that the solid state fermentation is more suitable for the production of protease by Streptomyces gulbargensis employing wheat bran as substrate. The partially purified enzyme preparation exhibited activity over a broad range of pH 4-12 and 35-80°C, respectively. Optimum activity was observed at pH 9.0 and 45°C.

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006934   Vipin Kumar;Gupta P;Dwivedi S;Chauhan U K (NO, AAI-DU, Allahabad-211 007) : Comparative study on bio-efficacy of local strain of PSB vs commercial strain. J microbial Wld 2009, 11(1), 104-6.

With an aim to study natural variation in PSB w.r.t their efficiency a comparative study to evaluate the bio-efficacy of local strain vs commercial strain of PSB was carried out on chili (Cqpsicum annum L.) at Allahabad Agricultural Institute - Deemed University, Allahabad. Local strain was isolated from rhizo-sphere of healthy chili plants and the commercial strain was obtained from National Centre for Organic Farming (NCOF), Ghaziabad. Bio-formulation ofboth the strains was developed in lignite powder and bio-primed on chili seeds. Bio- efficacy of these formulations was assessed on seed germination, plant height and plant biomass in chili. Both the formulations enhanced the seed germination, plant height and plant biomass compared to control and local strain was more effective in this reference.

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006933   Sunanda P;Samantaray D P;Dash S K;Swain R K (P.G. Microbiology Dep, CPGS, Orissa Agriculture & Technology Univ, Bhubaneswar-751 003) : Bioactive potential assessment of the microbial isolates of bhitarkanika mangrove forest. J microbial Wld 2009, 11(1), 95-103.

Understanding the significant contribution of highly productive mangrove ecosystem and its microbial biodiversity, it has been attempted to study the microbial biodiversity of Bhitarkanika mangrove ecosystem and its bioactive potential. Bhitarkanika is located in the estuarine region of Bramhani-Baitarani in Northeastern corner of Kendrapada district of Orissa. Representative samples of water, surface soil and sediments two inch below the soil surface were collected aseptically from various sites during the period from the mid of April to September 2006. The water sample was found to be saline-alkaline in nature with pH 7.5 and salinity 7.5 mm hos/cm. It contained nitrate to the extent of 35 ppm and was free from iron and chlorine. The surface soil was alkaline in nature with pH 6.19 and salinity 5.2 mm hos/cm, whereas the soil below two inches from surface was slightly acidic in nature. The total bacterial load of sediments was higher (9.2X 10⁴ CFUg) than thesurface soil (8.8X 10⁴ CPU g) and water samples (7.5X 10⁴ CFU ml). Similarly the fungal load of sediments was higher than the surface soil with total load varying from 15 to 17 CFU/g. The Coliform counts were 210 per 100 ml of water. Out of the 20 different bacterial isolates identified 14 strains (70%)were gram -ve rods, 4 strains (20%) were Gram +ve rods and 2 strains (10%) were Gram +ve cocci. About 20% of the Gram -ve bacteria were from Enterobacteriaceae family. Seven species of fungi were isolated from the soil and water samples out of which six species were identified and one species could not be identified. Microbial isolates of Bhitarkanika mangrove forest were observed to be halophilic, thermophlic and alkalopbilic in nature. All the bacterial isolates have high enzyme activity compared to fungal isolates. It is concluded from the present investigation that a wide microbial diversity exists in the Bhitarkanika mangrove forest. The microbes have high enzymatic activities and could withstand hostile environmental conditions.

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006932   Sujatha E;Stella S (Agricultural Microbiology Dep, Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G.B. Nagar, Kalavai-632 506) : Siderophore production by Pseudomonas and Azospirillum. J microbial Wld 2009, 11(1), 64-8.

The four strains viz., Pf-1, Pf-3, Az-2 and Az-5 produced phenolate type of siderophores, which expressed as 2,3-Dihydroxy benzoic acid (2,3-DHBA) and salicylic acid. The strain Pf-3 recorded maximum siderophore production of 5.23 μg ml^-1 of salicylic acid and 5.55 μg ml^-1 of 2,3-DHBA equivalents.

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006931   Sisodiya A S;Yadav M (Physical Education Dep, Jai Narian Vyas Univ, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Email: aman.sisodia@rediff.com) : Relationship of anthropometric variables to basketball playing ability. J Adv dev Res 2010, 1(2), 191-4.

The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between anthropometric measurements to the playing ability in basketball (jonshon basketball test). 50 male and 50 female basketball national level players of Rajasthan state were selected as subject for the purpose of this study. Present study exhibited the insignificant relationship with field goal speed test (basketball playing ability) and with throw for accuracy at the chosen level but the value of product moment correlation is quite higher which may be understood that the size of body may contribute to basketball playing ability when combined with other variables. Finding of study show the insignificant relationship between body weight and basketball playing ability which may be attribute to the fact that basketball players do not require bulky body which may hidden the performance of the players. The findings reveal that insignificant relationship exist between let length and Field ball speed test and dribble test (basketball playing ability) no significant relationship was found with throw ball accuracy. It is because of the fact that a leg with a good length but without explosive strength to be contributing factors for speed and jumping ability which is required for performing with in basketball game. In case of field goal speed test throw for accuracy of playing ability there was a significant difference between the Thigh girth (anthropometric measurement) as the calculated value (20.1864X0.2445) was greater than the table value (0.195) at 0.05 level of significance and no significant relationship was found with dribble test. In case of field goal speed test,throw for accuracy of playing ability there was a significant difference between the calf girth (anthropometric measurement) as the calculated value (0.3440)(0.2490) was greater than the table value (0.195) at 0.05 level of significance and no significant relationship was found with dribble test. In case of field goal speed test and dribble test of playing ability there was a significant difference between the Arm girth (anthropometric measurement) as the calculated value (0.4096)(0.4685) was greater than the table value (0.195) at 0.05 level of significance and no significant relationship was found with throw for accuracy. Arm with a good length can be contributing factor for some of the basketball skill such as long passes; shooting etc. but without good strength can be contributing factor for basketball playing ability. The data was analyzed by using Pearson's product moment correlation (r) for assessing the relationship of basketball playing ability to selected variable of anthropometric measurement.

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006930   Singh B B;Yadav D D;Yadav J S (Physical Education Dep, A.M.U., Aligarh, U.P., Email: brijjadon@yahoo.co.in) : Differences in sitting height-stature index, thigh length-lower leg length index and upper arm length-lower arm length index of Indian elite male throwers of different throwing events. J Adv dev Res 2010, 1(2), 195-98.

The relationship of length to breadth, height to thickness, length to length etc. of various parts of body represents proportions. In this study we had compared the sitting height-stature index, thigh length- lower leg length index and upper arm length-lower arm length index of Indian elite male throwers. The 25subjects for each (shot put, discus, javelin, and hammer throwers) were selected from national and international tournaments, India camp, sports authority of India (SAI) and state hostels. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to find out the significant difference among four types of throwers on the above said variables, where significant differences were observed the L.S.D. test was used to compare mean difference. The results of the analysis had shown that mean sitting height-stature index and thigh length-lower leg length index are having insignificant difference among all four throwing groups. However lower arm length-upper arm length index of the four groups differ significantly.

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006929   Samant B;Mohabey D M (Geology Dep, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur Univ, Nagpur-440 001, Email: bandanabhu@gmail.com) : Palynoflora from deccan volcano-sedimentary sequence (Cretaceous-palaeogene) of central India: implications for spatio-temporal correlation. J Biosci, Bangalore 2009, 34(5), 811-23.

The sedimentary beds associated with Deccan Continental Flood Basalt (DCFB) sequences exposed in the volcanic subprovinces of Jabalpur-Mandla-Chhindwara (JMC) regions of Madhya Pradesh and Nand-Dongargaon (N-D) basin and the adjoining areas to the west in Yeotmal-Nanded in Maharashtra were studied for their palynofloral analysis. The sediments were characterized palynologically and changes in the palynoflora are observed at different stratigraphic levels in a number of sections including several new intertrappean localities recorded in recent years. For the purpose of effective correlation of different subprovinces, palynofloras of some of the previously studied intertrappeans are also reviewed. Our studies suggest that before the start of the Deccan volcanic activity, the palynoflora found in the Lameta sediments, was dominated by gymnosperms-angiosperm association. The plant canopy consisted mainly of gymnosperms (Conifers and Podocarpaceae) whereas, the understory members were mostly of palms and herbs (Poaceae and Asteraceae). The eruption of Deccan volcanic flows severely affected the existing floral association and proved fatal for the well established plant community. The immediately overlying sediments associated with the earliest volcanic flows are dominated by pteridophytes and angiosperm taxa (Azolla cretacea, Aquilapollenites bengalensis, Ariadnaesporites sp., Gabonisporis vigourouxii and Triporoletes reticulatus). Higher up in the stratigraphic sequence, similar forms continued with simultaneous appearance of new taxa including Scabrastephanocolpites spp. At still higher stratigraphic levels, abundance of fungi especially the mycorrhizal fungi, concurrent with sharp decline in pollen/spore recovery was observed. In the culminating phase (i.e. Palaeocene) of Deccan volcanic history a new palynofloral assemblage of typical Palaeocene taxa (Dandotiaspora dilata, D. pseudoauriculata, D. plicata, Spinizonocolpites echinatus, Matanomadhiasulcites sp., and Lakiapollis ovatus) was encountered.

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006928   Ratnakar P U;Kulkarni A N (P.G. Zoology and Fishery Science Dep, N.E.S. Science College, Nanded-431 605) : Metabolic depression in fresh water mussel, Lamellidens marginalis due to detergent Henko. Bioinfolet 2011, 8(1), 74-5.

Fresh water mussels, Lamellidens marginalis were exposed to three subleathal concentrations (6.25, 12.50 and 18.75 mg/l) of a detergent Henko for 96 hr. Oxygen consumption by animals were estimated and the changes obtained are discussed in relation to the exposure period and concentrations of detergent Henko.

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006927   Rami A C;Dabhi P B;Dhupli M H (M.D.S.S. Mahavidyalay, Gujarat Vidyapith, Sadra, District-Gandhinagar, Gujarat) : Comparative study of eating disorder in professional, acedamic and selected sports females. J Adv dev Res 2010, 1(2), 202-6.

The purpose of this study was to compare of eating disorder in professional, academic and selected sports female personality in Gandhinagar district (Gujarat). 75 girls studying in professional course, 75 girls studying in academic course and 75 selected sports personality were selected randomly from different colleges of Gandhinagar district for the purpose of the study. The age group was between 17 to 25 years. Questionnaire method was employed to collect the relevant data. The criterion measure for testing the hypothesis in this study was the scores obtained in the eating disorder questionnaire. Scholar circulated the questionnaire to the subjects of various categories then he explained the purpose and description of the questionnaire. To find out the comparison of eating disorder in girls of professional course, academic course and selected sports personality "F" test (one way analysis of variance) was applied in statistical procedure. Comparing the entire groups mean we find that there is significant difference between academic mean (25.53) and selected sports female personality mean (25.77) while there is high significant differences in professional mean (28.96) compared to academic and selected sports female personality. Therefore we can say that there is a high eating disorder problem in professional group in comparison of other two groups' i.e. academic and selected sports female personality. Data found from the LSD after comparing the mean of the three groups it was found that, the LSD of academic and selected sports female personality is less significant but when professional group mean was compared with academic and selected sports female personality group a very high significant difference was found. From this we found that the percentage of eating disorder is very high in professional group compared to academic and selected sports female personality group in Gandhinagar.

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006926   Raju G M;Vijaynath V;Anitha M R (Forensic Medicine Dep, JJM Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka-577 004, Email: drrajugm@gmail.com) : Walking bare foot : print shows stature of a male individual. J Indian Acad Forensic Med 2009, 31(3), 338-43.

Estimation of stature is a major concern in Forensic Medicine & Forensic Anthropology. This present study is helpful in scene of crime, where only bare foot marks are available. Estimation of stature plays vital role, where only walking on bare foot prints are available. The study is an attempt to examine the relationship of stature by walking on bare foot print of 500 males of South India, in the age range from 18 to 21 years. The result shows statistically highly significant (p<60>0.001) for walking on bare foot print, selected for the study were found strongly & positively co-related with stature. The highest co-relation, co-efficient is + 0.66 for males. The regression of formulae was checked for their accuracy & reliability.

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006925   Pranitha V;Kalyani Y;Singara Charya M A (Microbiology Dep, Kakatiya Univ, Warangal-506 009) : Dynamics of biomass in Bhadrakali lake, Warangal, A.P.. Natn Acad Sci Lett 2009, 32(9-10), 275-9.

The changes in biomass of four sites of Bhadrakali lake Warangal during October 2005 to September 2006 was determined. The mean monthly variation of biomass was in be-tween 2.788 to 5.322 gm/m². There was a substantial reduction in the biomass in seven aquatic macrophytes (Hydrilla verticillata, Spirodela polyrhiza, Sagittaria sagittifolia, Cera-tophyllum demersum, Marsilea quadrifolia, Acorus calamus ami Cvpents rotundus) from 40.0 to 0.2 gm in 40 days of incubation period. The dissolved organic matter content was increased gradually with increased incubation time (0.080 to 0.641 mg/L). The biomass dynamic studies are useful to develop conservation strategies of this drinking water lake.

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006924   Patel K K;Murthy R;Patel S;Sahu R K (Clinical Microbiology Dep, Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh-495 001) : Multiple drug resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from a fish market and erom fish handalers. J microbial Wld 2009, 11(1), 54-8.

Staphylococcus aureus strains were isolated from fish stalls and fish handlers of the Sanichari Market Bilaspur. They were tested for antibiotic resistant ability. All S.aureus isolates were found resistant to Ampicillin and 44% were multi-drug resistant.

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006923   Nagal S;Jain P C (Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Dep, Dr. H.S. Gour Univ, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh-470 003) : Isolation of keratinolytic bacteria from decomposing feathers. J microbial Wld 2009, 11(1), 15-20.

An attempt has been made for the isolation of keratinolytic bacteria from naturally decomposing feathers. A total of 126 bacterial forms were isolated. The isolated strains were identified on the basis of colonial and morphological characteristics and were further characterized for their keratinolytic potential. Among these 85 isolates were able to utilize feathers as sole source of carbon and nitrogen. High keratinolytic activity was found among strains related to Bacillus and Actinomycetes.

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006922   Mishra S (NO, School of Engineering Systems and Institute of Health and Biomedical I, Brisbane-4000, Australia) : Biomechanical aspects of bone microstructure in vertebrates: potential approach to palaeontological investigations. J Biosci, Bangalore 2009, 34(5), 799-809.

Biomechanical or biophysical principles can be applied to study biological structures in their modern or fossil form. Bone is an important tissue in paleontological studies as it is a commonly preserved element in most fossil vertebrates, and can often allow its microstructures such as lacuna and canaliculi to be studied in detail. In this context, the principles of Fluid Mechanics and Scaling Laws have been previously applied to enhance the understanding of bone microarchitecture and their implications for the evolution of hydraulic structures to transport fluid. It has been shown that the microstructure of bone has evolved to maintain efficient transport between the nutrient supply and cells, the living components of the tissue. Application of the principle of minimal expenditure of energy to this analysis shows that the path distance comprising five or six lamellar regions represents an effective limit for fluid and solute transport between the nutrient supply and cells; beyond this threshold, hydraulic resistance in the network increases and additional energy expenditure is necessary for further transportation. This suggests an optimization of the size of the bone's building blocks (such as osteon or trabecular thickness) to meet the metabolic demand concomitant to minimal expenditure of energy. This biomechanical aspect of bone microstructure is corroborated from the ratio of osteon to Haversian canal diameters and scaling constants of several mammals considered in this study. This aspect of vertebrate bone microstructure and physiology may provide a basis of understanding of the form and function relationship in both extinct and extant taxa.

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006921   Madariya P B;Kalyani I H;Thesiya M B;Bhanderi B B (Veterinary Microbiology Dep, Veterinary College, Anand Agricultural Univ, Anand, Email: drpragnes@yahoo.com) : Single domain antibodies: promising therapeutic tools in infection and immunity. J Adv dev Res 2010, 1(2), 209-14.

Antibodies are important tools for experimental research and medical applications. Most antibodies are composed of two heavy and two light chains. Both chains contribute to the antigen-binding site which is usually flat or concave. In addition to these conventional antibodies, llamas and other camelids produce antibodies composed only of heavy chains. Camelids produce functional antibodies devoid of light chains of which the single N-terniinal domain is fully capable of antigen binding. These single-domain antibody fragments (VHH) have several advantages for biotechnological applications. VHH is easily produced as recombinant proteins, designated single domain antibodies (sdAbs) or nanobodies. They are well expressed in microorganisms. They have a high stability and solubility, small size, refolding capacity, and good tissue penetration in vivo. Here we review the property and results of several recent principle studies that open the acuity of using sdAbs for modulating immune functions and for targeting toxins and microbes.

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006920   Kuna A;Khader V (Foods and Nutrition Dep, Post Graduate and Research Centre, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural Un, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030) : Hypoglycemic hypocholesterolemic and hypotensive effects of Gymnema sylvestre leaves in newly diagnosed type II diabetic subjects. Indian J Nutr Diet 2009, 46(8), 320-9.

Supplementation with Gymnema sylvestre leaf powder (3g) in the form of capsules to diabetic subjects helped in reduction of their blood glucose, lipid profile and Blood Pressure. Further it leads to an improvement in diabetic state and this helps in retardation of secondary complications. Therefore new innovations such as promoting the use of unconventional medicinal plant sources like Gymnema sylvestre leaves as a therapeutic supplement can be commercialized and put to use to slowdown the progression of diabetes, thereby having tremendous potential to mitigate the associated clinical and cost repercussions of Type - II diabetes mellitus.

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006919   Kumari V;Kang T (Human Development Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana-141 004) : Life stress as related to working status of women. Behavioural Scient 2010, 11(1), 69-73.

The study was conducted in Ludhiana city. It was framed to compare the level of life stress among working andnon- working women. The sample consisted of WO working and 100 non-working women. The sample comprised of clerical staffs working in different departments of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. The subjects of non-working category were housewives, residing in the range of 10 Kms of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. To obtain the level of life stress of the respondents Presumptive Stressful Life Events Scale by Singh, Kaurand Kaur(1981) was used. The results revealed that working women significantly scored higher on life stress In comparison to non-working women. Life stress (number of stressful events and amount of stress) is significantly associated with working status of women. Demands of multiple roles of worker, spouse and parent have the potential to increase stress level.

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006918   Kshirsagar A B;Deshmukh V D (Plant Biotechnology Dep, M. G. M. College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Aurangabad-431 003) : Regeneration of Asparagus racemosus L. through tissue culture. Bioinfolet 2011, 8(1), 61-4.

Protocol was developed for in vitro propagation of Asparagus racemosus L through induction of organogenesis in nodal segment derived callus tissue. Yellowish-green nodular callus was induced on MS medium fortified with 5.0 mg/l BAP and 0.5 mg/l NAA. The callus got differentiated into adventitious shoots when it was subcultured on MS medium supplemented with 3.0 mg/l BAP + 0.5 mg/l Kn + 0.5 mg/l NAA. On an average shoots/culture were developed well, compared to control (6.87+ 0.26). These micro shoots were rooted with 1.0 mg/l IBA and the rooted plantlets were transferred to soil after proper acclimatization.

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006917   Kohli S;Batra P (Psychology Dep, M.D. Univ, Rohtak) : Lifestyle and health habits amongst young males and females. Behavioural Scient 2010, 11(1), 3-16.

The aim of study was to explore the different lifestyle and health habits of young male and female subjects. Lifestyle and Habit Questionnaire by Nevid, Rathus and Rubenstein was administered on 200 subjects (100 males and 100 females) of 20-26 years age group. Data were statistically analyzed by using t-test. The study showed women to have better health in six health domains viz. alcohol, tobacco and drug use, preventive health practices, accident prevention, nutrition and weight control, social health and environmental health. No significant difference was found in remaining four health domains i. e. physical health, exercise and physical fitness, spiritual health and psychological health. Overall, the subjects were not found to have an excellent health.

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006916   Kalim S;Sood D R;Singh A;Shilpa (Biochemistry Dep, J.C. Bose Institute of Sciences, Bundel Khand Univ, Jhansi-284 128) : Functional properties, flavour precursors and electrophoretic protein banding pattern of potato tuber and peels. Indian J Nutr Diet 2009, 46(8), 339-44.

Six potato varieties were evaluated for functional properties, flavour precursors and SDS-PAGE analysis of total proteins after separation into tubers and peels. Functional properties revealed that water absorption capacity and fat absorption capacity were higher in potato peels than in tubers. However, bulk density was found to be higher in potato tubers as compared to peels. Flavour precursors namely methionine, cystine and cysteine in most of the varieties were higher in potato tubers compared to peels. Protein banding pattern of potato tubers and peels evinced that number of protein bands was more in potato peels than tubers. Molecular weight of protein bands ranged from 15.41 to 98.42 KD.

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006915   Joshi B K;Vakani V S (Physical Education Dep, Saurashtra Univ, Rajkot, Gujarat, Email: bimaljoshi101@yahoo.co.in) : Effect of one year sports education curriculum training on athletics abilitiey. J Adv dev Res 2010, 1(2), 199-201.

The purpose of this study was to find out effect of sports education curriculum training on ability of athlete. For this study, 43 students were selected from BPEd. course at T. N. Rao college of physical education, Rajkot. The age of these students was between 20 to 25 years. The students were trained by practical curriculum. Pre and post tests were conducted in 100 mt. run, 800 mt. run, long jump, high jump and shot put. After one year training period, the difference between pre and post test means in items of athlete's abilities were tested by't' test. It was observed that practical curricular training resulted in significant improvements in test items.

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006914   Gutte S L;Hamde V S (Microbiology Dep, Mrs. Kesharbai Sonjirao Kshirsagar College, Beed, Maharashtra-431 122) : Isolation & identification of naphthalene & anthracene degrading bacteria from oil contaminated soil. J microbial Wld 2009, 11(1), 59-63.

Seven polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH^s) degrading bacterial strains were isolated from oil contaminated soil and characterized for specific features regarding Naphthalene & Anthracene degradation. Degradation efficiency was determined by the rapidity to form clear zone around colonies when sprayed with 1% Naphthalene & 1% Anthracene solutions and from the growth in liquid mineral salt medium. Out of seven bacterial isolates two isolates shows maximum diameter of zone of clearance on medium sprayed with Naphthalene & Anthracene. The efficiency to degrade these Naphthalene (57.77%)& Anthracene (39.88%) were evaluated by spectrophotometer in terms of absorbance at 600 nm. The most efficient strains in terms of rapidity to degrade Naphthalene & Anthracene were identified as Pseudomonas species and Staphylo-coccus species and tentatively named as Pseudomonas species P-I and Staphylococcm species P-II. Strain P-I degrades Naphthalene and strains P-I and P-II degrades Anthracene.

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006913   Goyal S (Prosthodontics Dep, Luxmi Bai Dental College & Hospital, Patiala) : Mind the gap importance of biological width. J dent Res Ther 2009, 1(3), 8-10.

The concept of Biologic Width has been widely described by periodontists and restorative dentists. An adequate understanding of relationship between periodontal tissues and restorative dentistry is paramount to ensure adequate form, function and esthetics, and comfort of the dentition. While most clinicians are aware of this important relationship, uncertainty remains regarding specific concepts such as biologic width and indications and applications of surgical crown lengthening. These violations lead to complications like gingival inflammation, alveolar bone loss and improper fit of the restorative componenL An attempt has been made in this article to discuss the concept of biologic width, its importance in maintaining a long term dental restoration including crown & bridge and implants, and the implications of biologic width violation. Lastly, we discuss the possible methods to assess biologic width and surgical & non-surgical corrective procedures.

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006912   Goswamee G;Dass S (Education Dep, Gauhati Univ, Gauwahati, Assam) : Educational system of the monastic satras of Assam-a case study of Kamalabari satra. Behavioural Scient 2010, 11(1), 49-54.

The study is basically aimed at depicting the educational system of the monastic satras of Assam. There are 80 monastic satras in Assam out of which only one, i.e., Kamalabari Satra has been taken up as a case study. The findings of the study has revealed'ihat Kamalabari Satra offers three types of education. It is a harmonious blending of formal, non-formal and informal education. Regarding the mode of discipline also, analysis of the data has revealed some very interesting facts. Most oftheAdhayapaks (teachers) use corporal punishment in the class room to maintain discipline but surprisingly the students do not lodge any complain against them. The monks of Kamalabari Satra lead a very simple non-materialistic yet a rich cultural life and possess a positive and practical value pattern, in today's value eroded society, Kamalabari Satra stands out as a unique institution with a huge storehouse of knowledge.

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006911   Gaikwad M N;Pethe A S (P.G. Microbiology Dep, Shri Shivaji College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Akola-444 003) : Effect of microwaves on thermoduric bacteria. J microbial Wld 2009, 11(1), 121-25.

Presence of high temperature tolerant bacteria in heat processed food adversely affects the quality of food. Some high temperature tolerant bacteria found responsible for organoleptic changes in food and may cause food spoilage. Few temperature tolerant bacteria are pathogenic in nature which can produce diseases, an attempt is made to study the effect of microwaves on temperature tolerant bacteria. Microwaves radiation(0.3-300 GHz) lie between ifra red and radio frequency. Electromagnetic radiation can alter the rate of reaction by heating effect. Microwaves irradiation is also being used for accelerating enzymatic reaction. In present investigation effect of microwaves was studied against thermo resistant bacteria. Microwaves were effective in destruction of Bacillus species like B.cereus, B.sterothermophillus, B.subtilis etc.

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006910   Doiphode S M;Limaye S R (Microbiology Dep, R.K. Talreja College, Mumbai Univ, Ulhasnagar-03 Mumbai) : Recycling of wastes to increase the procuctivity of soil. J microbial Wld 2009, 11(1), 114-20.

The soil productivity can be increased in an eco-friendly way by recycling the biodegradable waste such as vegetable garbage. This would also help to keep the environment clean. In the present work, two grain crops Moong (Phaseolus aureus Roxb) and Udad (Phaseolus mungo) were sown in non-amended soil, soil mixed with vegetable garbage and soil mixed with vegetable garbage and bioculture. The soil fertility was assessed by determining the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium contents of the soil samples periodically. Various plant growth parameters were studied along with microbiological analysis of soil and bioculture. In this study plant growth was found to be more in the soil amended with garbage, while maximum growth was observed in soil amended with garbage and bioculture, where as comparatively less growth was observed in non-amended soil. These results also correlated with the observed N, P, K values and viable counts of the respective soil samples, suggesting that amending soil with vegetable garbage alone or in combination with bioculture increases its productivity.

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006909   Datta-Roy A;Praveen Karanth K (Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560 012) : Out-of-India hypothesis: what do molecules suggest?. J Biosci, Bangalore 2009, 34(5), 687-97.

The remarkable geological and evolutionary history of peninsular India has generated much interest in the patterns I and processes that might have shaped the current distributions of its endemic biota. In this regard the "Out-of-India" hypothesis, which proposes that rafting peninsular India carried Gondwanan forms to Asia after the break-up of Gondwana super continent, has gained prominence. Here we have reviewed molecular studies undertaken on a range of taxa of supposedly Gondwanan origin to better understand the Out-of-India scenario. This re-evaluation of published molecular studies indicates that there is mounting evidence supporting Out-of-India scenario for various Asian taxa. Nevertheless, in many studies the evidence is inconclusive due to lack of information on the age of relevant nodes. Studies also indicate that not all Gondwanan forms of peninsular India dispersed out of India. Many of these ancient lineages are confined to peninsular India and therefore are relict Gondwanan lineages. Additionally, for some taxa an "Into India" rather than "Out-of-India" scenario better explains their current distribution. To identify the "Out-of-India" component of Asian biota it is imperative that we understand the complex biogeographical history of India. To this end, we propose three oversimplified yet explicit phylogenetic predictions. These predictions can be tested through the use of molecular phylogenetic tools in conjunction with palaeontological and geological data.

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006908   Das S;Sasmal D;Basu S P (Pharmacy Dep, Lloyd Institute of Management and Technology, Plot No. 11, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida-201 306, Email: sanjita8@yahoo.co.in) : Effect of different parts of Nyctanthes arbortristis Linn. on the hematological parameter of mice. J Instn Chem India 2009, 81(1), 3-8.

Hematological effect of the ethanolic extracts of the flowers, barks, seeds and leaves of Nyctanthes arbortristis Linn, were estimated at the dose levels of 200, 400 and 600 mg/kg body weight (I.P.), which were selected from the study of their LD₅₀ value. From the overall study it is observed that the cthanolic extracts of the stated parts have antiancmic. hematostatic effect and hematologically nontoxic, whereas the ethanolic extracts of the seeds and leaves at the dose of 60()mg/kg may possess imnumostimulatory effect.

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006907   Cozzolino D (NO, The Australian Wine Research Institute, Waite Compus, P O Box 197, Urrbrae, Australia-5064, Email: daniel.cozzolino@awri.com.au) : Review on the use of near infrared spectroscopy for plant analysis. Med Pl 2010, 2(1), 13-20.

Medicinal plant properties are related to individual compounds such as essential oils, terpenoids, flavonoids, which are present in natural products in low concentrations (e.g. ppm or ppb). For many years, the use of classical separation, chromatographic and spectrometric techniques such as high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC) and mass spectrometry (MS) were initially focused for the elucidation of isolated compounds from different plant matrices. In the last 40 years near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy became one of the most attractive and used methods of analysis which provides simultaneous, rapid and nondestructive quantitation of major components (e.g. protein, dry matter, carbohydrates) in many agriculture related products and plant materials. More recently, the use of NIR spectroscopy has been reported to determine other minor compounds in plant materials. This paper reviews recent applications on the use of NIR spectroscopy to quantitatively analyse plant natural products.

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006906   Choudhary R;Gurjar V;Bahadur H (Physical Education Dep, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Email: choudharyrajee@yahoo.co.in) : Estimation of decathlon performance on the basis of selected anthropometric characteristics. J Adv dev Res 2010, 1(2), 188-90.

The study was conducted on 30 subjects, those who participated in National athletic championship and Inter-university athletic championship with a purpose to find out correlation between independent variables (selected anthropometric characteristics) and dependent variable (decathlon performance), to study the joint contribution of independent variable in estimating dependent variable and to establish regression equation for predicting dependent variable on the basis of independent variables. Selected anthropometric characteristics were standing height, body weight, arm length, shoulder width, trunk length, leg length, thigh length, thigh girth and calf girth (independent variables). Decathlon performance was considered as dependant variable. To find out correlation between independent variables and dependent variable, product moment method of correlation was used. To study the joint contribution of independent variable in estimating dependent variable, multiple correlation method was used. Regression equation was established for predicting dependent variable on the basis of independent variables. There exists a significant relationship between decathlon performance and body weight, shoulder width, thigh girth, calf girth as the correlation coefficient values were found higher than the tabulated value at 0.05 level of significance. On the other hand, there exists a insignificant relationship between decathlon performance and standing height, arm length, trunk length, leg length, thigh length, as the correlation coefficient values were found lower than the tabulated value at 0.05 level of significance. Regression equation was found fructiferous in estimating decathlon performance on the basis of selected anthropometric characteristics.

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006905   Chede V B;Musaddiq M (P.G Microbiology Dep, Shri Shivaji College, Akola) : Microbial load in raw and pasteurized milk from market. J microbial Wld 2009, 11(1), 109-13.

Ten each of raw and pasteurized milk samples were collected from various local milk centers from different parts of Akola. They were examined to determine the total number of bacteria by Standard Plate Count method and for the presence of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus spp., Pseudomo-nas spp., Salmonella spp., Shigella spp. Methylene blue reduction test was also performed for raw milk samples which showed that out often samples four samples were poor, three samples were fair, one sample was good and two samples were found to be of excellent quality. Out often pasteurized samples, two samples were of fair quality, six samples were of good quality and two samples were found to be of excellent quality.

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006904   Bhute Shrikant S;Kukreja Girish P;Lonari Harshal P;Kapadnis Shweta U (Microbiology Dep, New Arts, Commerce and Science College, Ahmednagar-414 002) : Degradation of two food colorant tartrazine and carmoisine by intestinal microorganism. Int J Pharmac biol Sci 2010, 4(3), 23-8.

The azo dyes that are commonly used as food colorant are converted into mutagenic and carcinogenic compound when acted upon by intestinal microorganisms. In the present study ability of intestinal microorganism E. coli, P. vulgaris and L. casei isolated from fecal samples to degrade Tartrazine and carmoisine (used as food colorants) was investigated. All the organisms showed more than 80% degradation of both the dyes. L. casei showed 95% degradation of tartrazine and 97% degradation of carmoisine in four days. The optimum pH and temperature for decolorization of dyes was found to be 8±0.5 and 40±gradation was monitored spectrophotometrically and by TLC. Primary aromatic amines were detected as one of the degradation products.

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006903   Bhasin S;Cameotra S S;Modi H A (Biosciences Dep, Maharaja Ranjit Singh College of Professional Sciences, Khandwa Road, Indore, Email: sherick99@gmail.com) : Actinomycetal diversity of western region of Madhya Pradesh. J Adv dev Res 2010, 1(2), 132-8.

Actinomycetes are peculiar group of microorganisms with numerous members having different kinds of features and extensive commercial importance. The strains present in the soil depend on the geographical area and climatic conditions. A collection of Actinomycetes was developed, predominating Streptomycetes. Enzyme profiling for all the cultures was performed. The selected cultures were characterized biochemically. 16S rRNA sequencing was performed to identify the isolates to genus level.

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006902   Banole A;Nanoty V D (Microbiology Dep, Shri. R.L.T. College of Science, Akola-444 001) : Antibiotic resistance pattern of some clinical isolates in the hospitals of Akola. J microbial Wld 2009, 11(1), 37-41.

Hospital environment considered as a potential source of infection by variety of pathogenic microorganism. The important pathogenic microorganisms associated with infections are Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeroginosa, Escherichia coli. Streptococcusfaecalis, Klebsiellapneumoniae, Enterobacter spp etc. 15 different antibiotics were tested against 50 clinical isolates. Most of clinical isolates found to be resistant against Vancomycin. Imipenem was found to be effective against all clinical isolates except one clinical isolate. Rifampicin, Ampicillin, and clindamycin also shows high percentage of resistance against most of clinical isolates. The main aim of the present investigation was to study the effectiveness of different antibiotics and their resistance against different clinical isolates.

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