Experienced Professor in Zoology, M.Sc. in Zoology (Animal physiology), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Ecotoxicology from KBC. North Maharashtra University. Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India. I am interested in the protection of freshwater reservoirs fauna in their natural ecosystem in natural way, I am also interested in biodiversity of Birds. Recently, I am working on Fish and Bird diversity of North Maharashtra Region, India.
The present study was aimed to observe and record the bird diversity of Bhoras Bk. dam and its ad... more The present study was aimed to observe and record the bird diversity of Bhoras Bk. dam and its adjacent area. This is the first avifauna report of Bhoras Bk. dam and its adjacent area. In this study attempt has been made to record bird diversity of Bhoras Bk. Dam and its adjacent area during October 2022 to June 2023. In the present study total 90 species including water and the land bird were recorded belonging to 15 avifaunal orders and 43 families. Order Passeriformes is dominant in the study area, including 21 families and 36 species (40%), followed by Ciconiformes with 2 families and 09 species (10%), Ansariformes with 1families and 7 species (7%), Coraciiformes with 4 families and 6 species (7%), Charadriformes with 4 families and 6 species (7%), This study represents that species diversity is abundant in spite of many anthropogenic activities. This study will be useful for conservation of bird diversity of this area.
The aim of the present study was to report the diversity of fish species of Nagad Dam. The presen... more The aim of the present study was to report the diversity of fish species of Nagad Dam. The present study was carried out during August 2022 to February 2023. During the study work, fishes were collected and identified. In the present study a total 20 fish species were recorded which belong to 04 order 08 families, 15 genus and 20 species, were Cyprinidae 12 (60%) family was dominant followed by Channidae 02 (11.11%), Nandidae, Claridae, Bagridae, Belonidae, Mastacembelidae, and Notopteridae 01 (5.15%) species each.
Contents available at: www.informaticsjournals.com/index.php/toxi A., 2022
The present study was aimed to evaluate the toxic effect of silver nanoparticle on the liver, gil... more The present study was aimed to evaluate the toxic effect of silver nanoparticle on the liver, gill and muscle tissues of the Zebrafish, Danio rerio. The experiment was designed to understand the chronic toxicity of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in adult fish, Danio rerio. In the chronic toxicity study adult fish, Danio rerio were divided in to two groups. First group was experimental group in which fish were successively treated with a graded series of 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 mg/l an average 60 nm. PVP Coated AgNPs treatment was given for 21 days. At the end of experimental period, Reduced glutathione activity (GSH), Lipid peroxidation activity (LPO), Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and Total protein in liver, gill and muscle tissues were assayed. Second group were kept as a control which was free from AgNPs exposure. The levels of Reduced glutathione activity (GSH) and Total protein were found to be decreased were as Lipid peroxidation activity (LPO) and Lactate dehydrogenase activity (LDH) were found to be elevated in liver, gill and muscle tissue of AgNPs treated Zebrafish Danio rerio. This study clearly revealed the adverse effects of AgNPs in different concentrations on the functions of the liver, gill and muscle tissues of Zebrafish, Danio rerio.
International Journal of Zoological Investigations
Birds play a significant role in many ecosystems by providing a variety of ecological services. B... more Birds play a significant role in many ecosystems by providing a variety of ecological services. Birds eat pests, pollinate flowers, disperse seeds, scavenge carrion, cycle nutrients, and change the environment for the benefit of other species. In this study attempt has been made to record bird diversity at Bahula Dam and its nearby area during January 2020 to June 2021. This is the first avifauna report of Bahula dam and its nearby area. In the survey study total 108 species including water and the land birds were recorded belonging to 16 avifaunal orders and 46 families. Order Passeriformes is dominant in the study area, including 23 families and 44 species (40%), followed by Ciconiformes with 3 families and 11 species (10%), Ansariformes with 1 family and 9 species (8%), Coraciiformes with 4 families and 7 species (6%), Charadriformes with 4 families and 6 species (5%), This survey study represents that species diversity is abundant in spite of many anthropogenic activities. More ...
Effect of mercuric chloride, arsenic trioxide & cadmium chloride on total cholesterol alteration ... more Effect of mercuric chloride, arsenic trioxide & cadmium chloride on total cholesterol alteration in liver and gonads of a freshwater teleost fish, Amblypharyngodon mola were studied. The fishes were exposed to 0.2291 ppm. mercuric chloride, 1.4557 ppm. Arsenic trioxide and 3.1395 ppm. Cadmium chloride as a chronic treatment. In experimental groups a progressive decrease in total cholesterol content were found with respect to exposure period in liver and gonads after chronic exposure to Mercuric chloride, Arsenic trioxide and Cadmium chloride as compared to control groups.
ABSTRACT Present study underlines the effect of silver nanoparticles (at 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 p... more ABSTRACT Present study underlines the effect of silver nanoparticles (at 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 ppm) on the growth and level of antioxidant status of 40-day-old Brassica juncea callus. Fresh weight of callus is positively affected by silver nanoparticle treatment upto 50ppm. It induced a 22 % increase in callus weight. Levels of malondialdehyde and hydrogen peroxide decreased in the treated callus. Nanoparticle treatment induced the activities of specific antioxidant enzymes, resulting in reduced reactive oxygen species levels. Decrease in proline content confirmed the improvement in antioxidant status of the treated callus. The observed stimulatory affects of silver nanoparticles are found to be dose dependent, with 25-50 ppm treatment being optimum for eliciting growth response.
The present study was aimed to observe and record the avifaunal diversity of Gautala Autramghat W... more The present study was aimed to observe and record the avifaunal diversity of Gautala Autramghat Wildlife Sanctuary and its adjacent areas, Maharashtra, India. This study was carried out during October 2021 to July 2022. 210 bird species belonging to 55 families and 17 orders were recorded during the study period. Out of these, 136 species were found Resident (R), 68 species Winter Migrant (WM), 4 species Breeding Migrant (BM) and 2 species were found Passage Migrant (PM). As per the IUCN population status 5 species were found Near Threatened (NT), 1 Critically Endangered (CR), 1 Vulnerable (VU) and 203 species were found Least Concern (LC). Order Passeriformes was found dominant with 25 families and 93 bird species followed by Ciconiformes with 3 families and 19 bird species and Charadriformes with 5 families and 18 bird species. This study will be useful for conservation and protection of avian fauna of the Gautala Autramghat Wildlife Sanctuary.
Birds play a significant role in many ecosystems by providing a variety of ecological services. B... more Birds play a significant role in many ecosystems by providing a variety of ecological services. Birds eat pests, pollinate flowers, disperse seeds, scavenge carrion, cycle nutrients, and change the environment for the benefit of other species. In this study attempt has been made to record bird diversity at Bahula Dam and its nearby area during January 2020 to June 2021. This is the first avifauna report of Bahula dam and its nearby area. In the survey study total 108 species including water and the land birds were recorded belonging to 16 avifaunal orders and 46 families. Order Passeriformes is dominant in the study area, including 23 families and 44 species (40%), followed by Ciconiformes with 3 families and 11 species (10%), Ansariformes with 1 family and 9 species (8%), Coraciiformes with 4 families and 7 species (6%), Charadriformes with 4 families and 6 species (5%), This survey study represents that species diversity is abundant in spite of many anthropogenic activities. More studies are required to make a complete list of available bird species of this area.
Informatics Publishing Limited and The Society of Toxicology, India, 2020
The objective of the present study was to know the effect of Silver nanoparticle on antioxidant e... more The objective of the present study was to know the effect of Silver nanoparticle on antioxidant enzymatic activities in selected tissues of the Zebrafish, Danio rerio. For the chronic toxicity study adult fish, Danio rerio were divided in to two groups. First group was experimental group in which fish were consecutively treated with a graded series of 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 mg/l an average 60 nm PVP coated AgNPs. Treatment was given for 21 days at the end of experimental period. Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Catalase (CAT) and Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx) in gill, liver and muscle tissues were assayed. The levels of Catalase (CAT), was found to be decreased were as the Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) and Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx) were found to be increased significantly in gill, liver and muscle tissue of AgNPs treated fish.
Informatics Publishing Limited and The Society of Toxicology, India, 2020
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The objective of the present study was to know the effect of Silver nanoparticle on anti... more Abstract The objective of the present study was to know the effect of Silver nanoparticle on antioxidant enzymatic activities in selected tissues of the Zebrafish, Danio rerio. For the chronic toxicity study adult fish, Danio rerio were divided in to two groups. First group was experimental group in which fish were consecutively treated with a graded series of 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 mg/l an average 60 nm PVP coated AgNPs. Treatment was given for 21 days at the end of experimental period. Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Catalase (CAT) and Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx) in gill, liver and muscle tissues were assayed. The levels of Catalase (CAT), was found to be decreased were as the Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) and Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx) were found to be increased significantly in gill, liver and muscle tissue of AgNPs treated fish. Keywords: Antioxidant Enzymes, Danio rerio, Nanotoxicology, Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs)
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In this field work attempt has been made to record bird diversity at Varthan Dam and its... more ABSTRACT In this field work attempt has been made to record bird diversity at Varthan Dam and its adjacent areas during November 2018 to February 2019. Total 75 species including water and the land bird were recorded belonging to 11 orders and 31 families.
Key words: Bird diversity, Varthan Dam, Chalisgaon, Jalgaon. Maharashtra. India.
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Nagad dam is located near the village Nagad, Taluka Kanand, District
Aurangabad, Maharas... more ABSTRACT Nagad dam is located near the village Nagad, Taluka Kanand, District Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India. It is located 77 Km away from Aurangabad, near Gautala wildlife sanctuary, providing good food and shelter to the birds. During present study attempts were made to record bird diversity during October to December 2019 at Nagad Dam and its nearby area. Total 77 species including water and land bird were recorded belonging to 29 families and 11 orders. Key words: Bird diversity, Nagad Dam, Taluka Kanand.
Avian biodiversity is affected by local factors more than by regional ones, with species richness... more Avian biodiversity is affected by local factors more than by regional ones, with species richness and densities declining as the number of buildings increase; urbanization will be detrimental for many bird species. Among the traits that have been related to lower bird diversity.
Hatale dam is nearer to Hatale village in Chalisgaon Taluka in Jalgaon District of Maharashtra St... more Hatale dam is nearer to Hatale village in Chalisgaon Taluka in Jalgaon District of Maharashtra State, India. It belongs to Khandesh and Northern Maharashtra region. It belongs to Nashik Division. It is located 92 KM towards South from District head quarters Jalgaon. 17 KM from Chalisgaon. 330 KM from State capital Mumbai. Hatale is surrounded by Kanand Taluka towards South, Bhadgaon Taluka towards North , Pachora Taluka towards East , Khultabad Taluka towards South. Birds play prominent and diverse role in religion, and popular culture. They have their functional role in the ecosystem as potential pollinators and scavengers and are rightly called as bio-indicators. All birds are not aquatic but few of them reside on the bank of reservoir. Birds are important group of aquatic food chain. They feed on vegetation, fishes and other animals of the reservoir (Donar et. al 2012). In India, small water-storage reservoirs or tanks are a distinctive feature which provides important feeding and nesting areas for a wide range of water birds (Grimmett et al. 2001). In this work attempt has been made to record the bird diversity in winter season especially to record the migratory bird diversity of this dam. This bird diversity of Hatale dam was studied from December 2018 to January 2019. Total 45 species including water birds and the land bird were recorded belonging to the different 21 families and 09 orders during the study period.
The present study was aimed to observe and record the bird diversity of Bhoras Bk. dam and its ad... more The present study was aimed to observe and record the bird diversity of Bhoras Bk. dam and its adjacent area. This is the first avifauna report of Bhoras Bk. dam and its adjacent area. In this study attempt has been made to record bird diversity of Bhoras Bk. Dam and its adjacent area during October 2022 to June 2023. In the present study total 90 species including water and the land bird were recorded belonging to 15 avifaunal orders and 43 families. Order Passeriformes is dominant in the study area, including 21 families and 36 species (40%), followed by Ciconiformes with 2 families and 09 species (10%), Ansariformes with 1families and 7 species (7%), Coraciiformes with 4 families and 6 species (7%), Charadriformes with 4 families and 6 species (7%), This study represents that species diversity is abundant in spite of many anthropogenic activities. This study will be useful for conservation of bird diversity of this area.
The aim of the present study was to report the diversity of fish species of Nagad Dam. The presen... more The aim of the present study was to report the diversity of fish species of Nagad Dam. The present study was carried out during August 2022 to February 2023. During the study work, fishes were collected and identified. In the present study a total 20 fish species were recorded which belong to 04 order 08 families, 15 genus and 20 species, were Cyprinidae 12 (60%) family was dominant followed by Channidae 02 (11.11%), Nandidae, Claridae, Bagridae, Belonidae, Mastacembelidae, and Notopteridae 01 (5.15%) species each.
Contents available at: www.informaticsjournals.com/index.php/toxi A., 2022
The present study was aimed to evaluate the toxic effect of silver nanoparticle on the liver, gil... more The present study was aimed to evaluate the toxic effect of silver nanoparticle on the liver, gill and muscle tissues of the Zebrafish, Danio rerio. The experiment was designed to understand the chronic toxicity of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in adult fish, Danio rerio. In the chronic toxicity study adult fish, Danio rerio were divided in to two groups. First group was experimental group in which fish were successively treated with a graded series of 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 mg/l an average 60 nm. PVP Coated AgNPs treatment was given for 21 days. At the end of experimental period, Reduced glutathione activity (GSH), Lipid peroxidation activity (LPO), Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and Total protein in liver, gill and muscle tissues were assayed. Second group were kept as a control which was free from AgNPs exposure. The levels of Reduced glutathione activity (GSH) and Total protein were found to be decreased were as Lipid peroxidation activity (LPO) and Lactate dehydrogenase activity (LDH) were found to be elevated in liver, gill and muscle tissue of AgNPs treated Zebrafish Danio rerio. This study clearly revealed the adverse effects of AgNPs in different concentrations on the functions of the liver, gill and muscle tissues of Zebrafish, Danio rerio.
International Journal of Zoological Investigations
Birds play a significant role in many ecosystems by providing a variety of ecological services. B... more Birds play a significant role in many ecosystems by providing a variety of ecological services. Birds eat pests, pollinate flowers, disperse seeds, scavenge carrion, cycle nutrients, and change the environment for the benefit of other species. In this study attempt has been made to record bird diversity at Bahula Dam and its nearby area during January 2020 to June 2021. This is the first avifauna report of Bahula dam and its nearby area. In the survey study total 108 species including water and the land birds were recorded belonging to 16 avifaunal orders and 46 families. Order Passeriformes is dominant in the study area, including 23 families and 44 species (40%), followed by Ciconiformes with 3 families and 11 species (10%), Ansariformes with 1 family and 9 species (8%), Coraciiformes with 4 families and 7 species (6%), Charadriformes with 4 families and 6 species (5%), This survey study represents that species diversity is abundant in spite of many anthropogenic activities. More ...
Effect of mercuric chloride, arsenic trioxide & cadmium chloride on total cholesterol alteration ... more Effect of mercuric chloride, arsenic trioxide & cadmium chloride on total cholesterol alteration in liver and gonads of a freshwater teleost fish, Amblypharyngodon mola were studied. The fishes were exposed to 0.2291 ppm. mercuric chloride, 1.4557 ppm. Arsenic trioxide and 3.1395 ppm. Cadmium chloride as a chronic treatment. In experimental groups a progressive decrease in total cholesterol content were found with respect to exposure period in liver and gonads after chronic exposure to Mercuric chloride, Arsenic trioxide and Cadmium chloride as compared to control groups.
ABSTRACT Present study underlines the effect of silver nanoparticles (at 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 p... more ABSTRACT Present study underlines the effect of silver nanoparticles (at 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 ppm) on the growth and level of antioxidant status of 40-day-old Brassica juncea callus. Fresh weight of callus is positively affected by silver nanoparticle treatment upto 50ppm. It induced a 22 % increase in callus weight. Levels of malondialdehyde and hydrogen peroxide decreased in the treated callus. Nanoparticle treatment induced the activities of specific antioxidant enzymes, resulting in reduced reactive oxygen species levels. Decrease in proline content confirmed the improvement in antioxidant status of the treated callus. The observed stimulatory affects of silver nanoparticles are found to be dose dependent, with 25-50 ppm treatment being optimum for eliciting growth response.
The present study was aimed to observe and record the avifaunal diversity of Gautala Autramghat W... more The present study was aimed to observe and record the avifaunal diversity of Gautala Autramghat Wildlife Sanctuary and its adjacent areas, Maharashtra, India. This study was carried out during October 2021 to July 2022. 210 bird species belonging to 55 families and 17 orders were recorded during the study period. Out of these, 136 species were found Resident (R), 68 species Winter Migrant (WM), 4 species Breeding Migrant (BM) and 2 species were found Passage Migrant (PM). As per the IUCN population status 5 species were found Near Threatened (NT), 1 Critically Endangered (CR), 1 Vulnerable (VU) and 203 species were found Least Concern (LC). Order Passeriformes was found dominant with 25 families and 93 bird species followed by Ciconiformes with 3 families and 19 bird species and Charadriformes with 5 families and 18 bird species. This study will be useful for conservation and protection of avian fauna of the Gautala Autramghat Wildlife Sanctuary.
Birds play a significant role in many ecosystems by providing a variety of ecological services. B... more Birds play a significant role in many ecosystems by providing a variety of ecological services. Birds eat pests, pollinate flowers, disperse seeds, scavenge carrion, cycle nutrients, and change the environment for the benefit of other species. In this study attempt has been made to record bird diversity at Bahula Dam and its nearby area during January 2020 to June 2021. This is the first avifauna report of Bahula dam and its nearby area. In the survey study total 108 species including water and the land birds were recorded belonging to 16 avifaunal orders and 46 families. Order Passeriformes is dominant in the study area, including 23 families and 44 species (40%), followed by Ciconiformes with 3 families and 11 species (10%), Ansariformes with 1 family and 9 species (8%), Coraciiformes with 4 families and 7 species (6%), Charadriformes with 4 families and 6 species (5%), This survey study represents that species diversity is abundant in spite of many anthropogenic activities. More studies are required to make a complete list of available bird species of this area.
Informatics Publishing Limited and The Society of Toxicology, India, 2020
The objective of the present study was to know the effect of Silver nanoparticle on antioxidant e... more The objective of the present study was to know the effect of Silver nanoparticle on antioxidant enzymatic activities in selected tissues of the Zebrafish, Danio rerio. For the chronic toxicity study adult fish, Danio rerio were divided in to two groups. First group was experimental group in which fish were consecutively treated with a graded series of 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 mg/l an average 60 nm PVP coated AgNPs. Treatment was given for 21 days at the end of experimental period. Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Catalase (CAT) and Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx) in gill, liver and muscle tissues were assayed. The levels of Catalase (CAT), was found to be decreased were as the Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) and Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx) were found to be increased significantly in gill, liver and muscle tissue of AgNPs treated fish.
Informatics Publishing Limited and The Society of Toxicology, India, 2020
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The objective of the present study was to know the effect of Silver nanoparticle on anti... more Abstract The objective of the present study was to know the effect of Silver nanoparticle on antioxidant enzymatic activities in selected tissues of the Zebrafish, Danio rerio. For the chronic toxicity study adult fish, Danio rerio were divided in to two groups. First group was experimental group in which fish were consecutively treated with a graded series of 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 mg/l an average 60 nm PVP coated AgNPs. Treatment was given for 21 days at the end of experimental period. Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Catalase (CAT) and Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx) in gill, liver and muscle tissues were assayed. The levels of Catalase (CAT), was found to be decreased were as the Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) and Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx) were found to be increased significantly in gill, liver and muscle tissue of AgNPs treated fish. Keywords: Antioxidant Enzymes, Danio rerio, Nanotoxicology, Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs)
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In this field work attempt has been made to record bird diversity at Varthan Dam and its... more ABSTRACT In this field work attempt has been made to record bird diversity at Varthan Dam and its adjacent areas during November 2018 to February 2019. Total 75 species including water and the land bird were recorded belonging to 11 orders and 31 families.
Key words: Bird diversity, Varthan Dam, Chalisgaon, Jalgaon. Maharashtra. India.
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Nagad dam is located near the village Nagad, Taluka Kanand, District
Aurangabad, Maharas... more ABSTRACT Nagad dam is located near the village Nagad, Taluka Kanand, District Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India. It is located 77 Km away from Aurangabad, near Gautala wildlife sanctuary, providing good food and shelter to the birds. During present study attempts were made to record bird diversity during October to December 2019 at Nagad Dam and its nearby area. Total 77 species including water and land bird were recorded belonging to 29 families and 11 orders. Key words: Bird diversity, Nagad Dam, Taluka Kanand.
Avian biodiversity is affected by local factors more than by regional ones, with species richness... more Avian biodiversity is affected by local factors more than by regional ones, with species richness and densities declining as the number of buildings increase; urbanization will be detrimental for many bird species. Among the traits that have been related to lower bird diversity.
Hatale dam is nearer to Hatale village in Chalisgaon Taluka in Jalgaon District of Maharashtra St... more Hatale dam is nearer to Hatale village in Chalisgaon Taluka in Jalgaon District of Maharashtra State, India. It belongs to Khandesh and Northern Maharashtra region. It belongs to Nashik Division. It is located 92 KM towards South from District head quarters Jalgaon. 17 KM from Chalisgaon. 330 KM from State capital Mumbai. Hatale is surrounded by Kanand Taluka towards South, Bhadgaon Taluka towards North , Pachora Taluka towards East , Khultabad Taluka towards South. Birds play prominent and diverse role in religion, and popular culture. They have their functional role in the ecosystem as potential pollinators and scavengers and are rightly called as bio-indicators. All birds are not aquatic but few of them reside on the bank of reservoir. Birds are important group of aquatic food chain. They feed on vegetation, fishes and other animals of the reservoir (Donar et. al 2012). In India, small water-storage reservoirs or tanks are a distinctive feature which provides important feeding and nesting areas for a wide range of water birds (Grimmett et al. 2001). In this work attempt has been made to record the bird diversity in winter season especially to record the migratory bird diversity of this dam. This bird diversity of Hatale dam was studied from December 2018 to January 2019. Total 45 species including water birds and the land bird were recorded belonging to the different 21 families and 09 orders during the study period.
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The objective of the present study was to know the effect of Silver nanoparticle on antioxidant enzymatic activities in selected tissues of the Zebrafish, Danio rerio. For the chronic toxicity study adult fish, Danio rerio were divided in to two groups. First group was experimental group in which fish were consecutively treated with a graded series of 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 mg/l an average 60 nm PVP coated AgNPs. Treatment was given for 21 days at the end of experimental period. Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Catalase (CAT) and Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx) in gill, liver and muscle tissues were assayed. The levels of Catalase (CAT), was found to be decreased were as the Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) and Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx) were found to be increased significantly in gill,
liver and muscle tissue of AgNPs treated fish.
Keywords: Antioxidant Enzymes, Danio rerio, Nanotoxicology, Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs)
In this field work attempt has been made to record bird diversity at Varthan Dam and its adjacent areas during November 2018 to February 2019. Total 75 species including water and the land bird were recorded belonging to 11 orders and 31 families.
Key words: Bird diversity, Varthan Dam, Chalisgaon, Jalgaon. Maharashtra. India.
Nagad dam is located near the village Nagad, Taluka Kanand, District
Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India. It is located 77 Km away from
Aurangabad, near Gautala wildlife sanctuary, providing good food and shelter to
the birds. During present study attempts were made to record bird diversity
during October to December 2019 at Nagad Dam and its nearby area. Total 77
species including water and land bird were recorded belonging to 29 families and
11 orders.
Key words: Bird diversity, Nagad Dam, Taluka Kanand.
The objective of the present study was to know the effect of Silver nanoparticle on antioxidant enzymatic activities in selected tissues of the Zebrafish, Danio rerio. For the chronic toxicity study adult fish, Danio rerio were divided in to two groups. First group was experimental group in which fish were consecutively treated with a graded series of 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 mg/l an average 60 nm PVP coated AgNPs. Treatment was given for 21 days at the end of experimental period. Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Catalase (CAT) and Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx) in gill, liver and muscle tissues were assayed. The levels of Catalase (CAT), was found to be decreased were as the Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) and Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx) were found to be increased significantly in gill,
liver and muscle tissue of AgNPs treated fish.
Keywords: Antioxidant Enzymes, Danio rerio, Nanotoxicology, Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs)
In this field work attempt has been made to record bird diversity at Varthan Dam and its adjacent areas during November 2018 to February 2019. Total 75 species including water and the land bird were recorded belonging to 11 orders and 31 families.
Key words: Bird diversity, Varthan Dam, Chalisgaon, Jalgaon. Maharashtra. India.
Nagad dam is located near the village Nagad, Taluka Kanand, District
Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India. It is located 77 Km away from
Aurangabad, near Gautala wildlife sanctuary, providing good food and shelter to
the birds. During present study attempts were made to record bird diversity
during October to December 2019 at Nagad Dam and its nearby area. Total 77
species including water and land bird were recorded belonging to 29 families and
11 orders.
Key words: Bird diversity, Nagad Dam, Taluka Kanand.