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1. Analysis of Plants uses in Kalsa Watershed, Western Himalayan Ecoregion, India N. K. Sharma 1

2. Effect of Artemia on the Reduction of BOD Level of Distillery Effluent – A Short CommunicationS. Sujatha Rajasekar, M. Sethu, P. Lalithambigai, P. Gomathi Priya 10

3. Population Growth and Environmental Degradation in IndiaA. Debata, Mita Debata, D. Panda 14

4. BIS Index Numbers for the Turbulence in the Environment & Ecology: Prediction of the Future of the Earth, Galaxies and Universe due to Intense Biological Processes of Infinite C* CharacterTuhin Datta, Ritu, Madan Mohan Bajaj 23

5. Beyond Aesthetics: The Larger Role of Urban Forests in Our Lives: A ReviewNiyati Naudiyal 28

ContentsResearch & Reviews : Journal of Ecology

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Analysis of Plants uses in Kalsa Watershed,

Western Himalayan Ecoregion, India

N. K. Sharma* Jharkhand Space Applications Centre, Second Floor, Engineer’s Hostel-1, Dhurwa,

Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

Abstract The study was carried out to analyze the different use of plants in the forest areas of Kalsa watershed. Sampling was carried out in different forest types to record the diversity

of plant species. A total of 48 trees, 43 shrubs and 83 herbs species of 72 families were

recorded in different forest types. These species were evaluated for different uses based on the literature survey, interview conducted with local persons using the plants in their

daily life for different purposes and traditional healers. All the plant species were

categorized for different uses viz., medicinal, food, fiber, timber, fodder, fuel, oil, spices, gum and miscellaneous uses. Fifty eight species of 38 families were recorded for different

medicinal uses, of which 45% were herbs. Computation of total plant value exhibited the highest value for degraded forest followed by temperate broadleaf forest, pine forest and

temperate conifer forest. The results may be used by natural resources managers for

decision making, planning and prioritization of areas for conservation.

Keywords: Medicinal plant, Timber, Fodder, Fiber, Plant use

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Effect of Artemia on the Reduction of BOD Level of

Distillery Effluent – A Short Communication

S. Sujatha Rajasekar 1

, M. Sethu1, P. Lalithambigai

2, P. Gomathi Priya

1*

1Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

2Presidency College, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

Abstract Environmental pollution is one of the most important problems in this century and it’s mainly due to the increased industrialization. Industrial wastewater contains heavy

pollutant and it should be treated before it is discharged into the environment. However,

nowadays industries were not carrying out the treatment process properly due to the heavy cost of the treatment process. Nowadays, improperly treated effluent is rich in high

BOD level and it causes the aquatic pollution and it is also responsible for the

eutrophication problem. The present study evaluates the feasibility of using Artemia as a bio accumulator in reducing the BOD level of the distillery effluent. Biological organisms

such as nauplii have been used as bio accumulators to reduce the BOD of the effluent. BOD was reduced from 60454.32 to 10074.08 mg/l using Artemia nauplii. Artemia

nauplii (72 h) was capable of reducing the BOD in the distillery effluent to 75.5%.

Keywords: Artemia, BOD removal, Distillery treatment, Biological treatment

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Population Growth and Environmental

Degradation in India

A. Debata1*, Mita Debata

2, D. Panda

3

1DRIEMS Group of Institutes, Cuttack, Odisha, India

2Indira Gandhi Women’s College, Cuttack, Odisha, India

3Department of Biotechnology, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, India

Abstract The review deals with understanding of relationship between population and environment

when population is increased with several issues including poverty, urbanization, etc.

Several studies deal with analysis of evolution happening for over recent fifty years. The study also confirms that the population growth of country is dependent on limited natural

resource of that country. Survival is the major factor which depletes available natural resources. Due to increasing population, degradation of land happens. Increase in

population size always related to increased production of energy and its consumption in

India. When consumption of natural resources is more, it results in environmental issues including contamination of ground water as well as surface water, air and water

pollution, increasing global warming, etc. The review also deals with reflections of certain policies, several efforts in controlling environmental issues including pollution.

Keywords: Population Growth, Consumption, Degradation, Pollution, Urbanization

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BIS Index Numbers for the Turbulence in the

Environment & Ecology: Prediction of the Future of the

Earth, Galaxies and Universe due to Intense Biological

Processes of Infinite C* Character

Tuhin Datta1, Ritu

2, Madan Mohan Bajaj

3

1Department of Physics, Ramjas College, University of Delhi, University Enclave, Delhi, India

2Department of Mathematics, Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi, Lodi Road, Lodi Colony, New

Delhi, India 3Department of Physics & Astrophysics, University of Delhi, Delhi, India

Abstract BIS is the so called breakdown of integrated system. Due to this breakdown BIS effect gets created and causes turbulence in the environment and ecological system. This causes

natural occurrences like earthquakes, sea storms, hurricanes, tsunami, bird flu and

internal changes like changes in genomic pattern. The mathematics of slaughtering living creatures is extremely complex, unpredictable and incomprehensible. However, finding

BIS index numbers can help us in estimating the future of the earth, galaxies and universe. BIS index numbers are space time-dependent. In the present paper, our basic

goal is to discuss these mathematical steps through which the universe along with the

earth and other galaxies move towards debris.

Keywords BIS effect, BIS index number, K- theory, C* algebras

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Beyond Aesthetics: The Larger Role of Urban Forests

in Our Lives: A Review

Niyati Naudiyal* Department of Natural Resources, TERI University, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi- 110070, India

Abstract The aesthetically pleasing parks, gardens and city forests in an urban ecosystem provide

the much needed hint of nature and natural beauty. Standing amidst the ever-expanding

concrete structures, urban greenery is often overlooked in the planning and management of cities. The rampant expansions of urban areas especially in the developing countries is

not only taking a toll on the quality of the life of the urban population but also has a

tremendous ill effect on the flora of the region. Most of the damage to the urban forests stems from the fact that they are only perceived as a source of aesthetic beauty and

therefore are not given due importance. Hence whenever it comes to choosing between a high profit infrastructural development and conservation of nature, the former seems to

win. It is the need of the hour to look beyond just aesthetics and understand the various

ecosystem services that the urban forests provide. The review highlights few of those positive influences like climate regulation, air quality enhancement, biodiversity

conservation and provision of ecosystem goods/products. There are a multitude of services which are provided by urban forests and they should be studied in detail, for

them to be incorporated in planning and management of cities.

Keywords: Urban forest, Urbanization, Cities, Ecosystem services, Climate