— In order to assess the groundwater quality for irrigational purposes, samples from seven statio... more — In order to assess the groundwater quality for irrigational purposes, samples from seven stations were collected on monthly basis from June to November 2011. The samples were chemically analyzed for physico-chemical parameters including; pH, Conductivity, total solids, total dissolved and soluble salts, Alkalinity (CO 3 2− , HCO3 −), Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, and Potassium and to determine irrigational status Sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), Magnesium adsorption ratio (MAR), Percent sodium, Residual sodium carbonate (RSC), Kelley's ratio (KR), Permeability index (PI) and Soluble sodium percentage (SSP) were calculated. Chemically water was found to be mineralized, fresh and alkaline. Based on SAR, RSC, MAR, PI and KR all the samples fall within permissible irrigational range. The correlation between sodium-adsorption ratio and electrical conductivity showed 43% of samples fall under C2S1 (medium salinity and low alkali hazard) and 57% C3 S1 (high salinity) category. While plotting %Na against electrical conductivity on Wilcox's diagram it was found that 43% samples had water quality varying from excellent to good while others (57%) had water quality varying from good to permissible. The overall values indicated that the ground water in the study area can be applied for irrigation purpose without any alkali or bicarbonate and magnesium hazard.
Plants play a vital role in the healthcare of the local tribal people in Meghalaya. A number of s... more Plants play a vital role in the healthcare of the local tribal people in Meghalaya. A number of species are used for curing a wide range of ailments. Traditional remedies are part of the cultural and spiritual life of these people. The objective of the study was to evaluate the diversity and role of endemic and threatened plant species in ethnomedicine. A total of 131 species, including 36 endemic and 113 species under different threat categories were found. This includes 73 and 46 species that falls under different degrees of threats at regional and global levels respectively. The life form of these plants can be arranged in the order of trees>herbs>shrubs>climbers>epiphytes. It was also found that the indigenous community holds substantial knowledge on ethnomedicinal plants that plays an important role in assisting the primary healthcare needs of the people. These plants would be of much benefit, if evaluated and introduced in the modern scientific health care system. However, the decline in population due to overharvesting and habitat destruction of these plants calls for necessary measures for their effective conservation.
A new species of the genus Pyrenaria (Theaceae) from Cherrapunjee-Mawsynram Hills in the Meghalay... more A new species of the genus Pyrenaria (Theaceae) from Cherrapunjee-Mawsynram Hills in the Meghalaya State, northeastern India, P. cherrapunjeana Mir, is described and illustrated. It is morphologically similar to P. diospyricarpa Kurz var. camelliiflora (Kurz) S.X.Yang, P. khasiana R.N.Paul and P. menglaensis G.D.Tao. Notes on distribution, habitat and conservation status of the new species are provided, along with a key to the Indian species of Pyrenaria.
Bamboo is one of the most useful plants known to mankind, owing to its versatility and renewable ... more Bamboo is one of the most useful plants known to mankind, owing to its versatility and renewable nature. In addition of its wide uses in industrial applications, bamboo provides immense scope and opening towards livelihood options and rural economy promotion. Besides, it acts as an ideal species for water and soil conservation, restoration of degraded land, protector of land erosion and denudation, sequester carbon and brings many other ecosystem benefits. Human interventions including mining, shifting cultivation, massive deforestation etc. have led to land degradation problems in Meghalaya. In the current paper
Pahalgam, a famous hill station is located on the banks of river Lidder at an average altitude of... more Pahalgam, a famous hill station is located on the banks of river Lidder at an average altitude of about 2740 meters (a.m.s.l). It is a popular tourist resort apart from Hindu pilgrimage destination in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Development of Pahalgam resort has not only the potential to increase the economic profile of residents of the area but it can contribute to the overall economy of the State in various ways. In light of the above mentioned statements an attempt has been made to evaluate the drinking water, sanitation and hygiene conditions of Pahalgam tehsil during July to September 2012. In order to have representative sample, four villages, including two urban (Pahalgam and Mattan) and two rural (Aru and Sallar) were selected for collection of data with respect to the relevant objectives. Data was obtained primarily through field survey, followed by secondary sources including administrative, technical and professional set up of the concerned area. A total of 150 households were interviewed, 40 households from each village except Aru, where only 30 households were chosen. The analysis of the data (perception of respondents) revealed that the condition of drinking water supply at three villages (Sallar, Mattan and Aru) as moderate to bad and good at Pahalgam. Sanitation and hygiene conditions revealed good conditions in the urban (Pahalgam, Mattan) villages and poor in the rural (Sallar, Aru) villages. The data obtained from nearby health centers revealed the prevalence of water borne diseases especially in summer months when tourist season is at its peak. The findings of this research reflect a very feeble awareness of hygiene and sanitation among the inhabitants. Public health promotion and education strategies are needed to change behaviors, so as to realize the health benefit of improved water supplies and sanitation conditions.
study of River Jhelum was conducted to determine the physico-chemical
characteristics of the sed... more study of River Jhelum was conducted to determine the physico-chemical
characteristics of the sediments from June to November 2011, in order to check the effects
of effluents coming from Srinagar city on the river sediments at four different sites in River
Jhelum. The results revealed that physico-chemical weathering of minerals and
anthropogenic activities influence the physico-chemical properties of the sediments. The
sediments were slightly alkaline except at site III, where slightly acidic pH was observed.
Among the cations Calcium and Potassium were found dominant as compared to
Magnesium and Sodium, the overall cationic order being K > Na > Ca > Mg. Among the
anions Chloride dominated the Bicarbonates. Total Nitrogen was the highest at site III, and
was the lowest at site I. Among the different textural classes sand was found to be
dominant and its composition decreased downstream. Overall the physico-chemical
parameters of sediments did not show any significant trend among sites, as all the
parameters were positively correlated with each other, however, most of the parameters
showed peak values at site II and III which were receiving most of the sewage from
Srinagar city. Thus the sites located in urban areas were facing more anthropogenic stress
than ones located in rural areas.
— In order to assess the groundwater quality for irrigational purposes, samples from seven statio... more — In order to assess the groundwater quality for irrigational purposes, samples from seven stations were collected on monthly basis from June to November 2011. The samples were chemically analyzed for physico-chemical parameters including; pH, Conductivity, total solids, total dissolved and soluble salts, Alkalinity (CO 3 2− , HCO3 −), Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, and Potassium and to determine irrigational status Sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), Magnesium adsorption ratio (MAR), Percent sodium, Residual sodium carbonate (RSC), Kelley's ratio (KR), Permeability index (PI) and Soluble sodium percentage (SSP) were calculated. Chemically water was found to be mineralized, fresh and alkaline. Based on SAR, RSC, MAR, PI and KR all the samples fall within permissible irrigational range. The correlation between sodium-adsorption ratio and electrical conductivity showed 43% of samples fall under C2S1 (medium salinity and low alkali hazard) and 57% C3 S1 (high salinity) category. While plotting %Na against electrical conductivity on Wilcox's diagram it was found that 43% samples had water quality varying from excellent to good while others (57%) had water quality varying from good to permissible. The overall values indicated that the ground water in the study area can be applied for irrigation purpose without any alkali or bicarbonate and magnesium hazard.
Plants play a vital role in the healthcare of the local tribal people in Meghalaya. A number of s... more Plants play a vital role in the healthcare of the local tribal people in Meghalaya. A number of species are used for curing a wide range of ailments. Traditional remedies are part of the cultural and spiritual life of these people. The objective of the study was to evaluate the diversity and role of endemic and threatened plant species in ethnomedicine. A total of 131 species, including 36 endemic and 113 species under different threat categories were found. This includes 73 and 46 species that falls under different degrees of threats at regional and global levels respectively. The life form of these plants can be arranged in the order of trees>herbs>shrubs>climbers>epiphytes. It was also found that the indigenous community holds substantial knowledge on ethnomedicinal plants that plays an important role in assisting the primary healthcare needs of the people. These plants would be of much benefit, if evaluated and introduced in the modern scientific health care system. However, the decline in population due to overharvesting and habitat destruction of these plants calls for necessary measures for their effective conservation.
A new species of the genus Pyrenaria (Theaceae) from Cherrapunjee-Mawsynram Hills in the Meghalay... more A new species of the genus Pyrenaria (Theaceae) from Cherrapunjee-Mawsynram Hills in the Meghalaya State, northeastern India, P. cherrapunjeana Mir, is described and illustrated. It is morphologically similar to P. diospyricarpa Kurz var. camelliiflora (Kurz) S.X.Yang, P. khasiana R.N.Paul and P. menglaensis G.D.Tao. Notes on distribution, habitat and conservation status of the new species are provided, along with a key to the Indian species of Pyrenaria.
Bamboo is one of the most useful plants known to mankind, owing to its versatility and renewable ... more Bamboo is one of the most useful plants known to mankind, owing to its versatility and renewable nature. In addition of its wide uses in industrial applications, bamboo provides immense scope and opening towards livelihood options and rural economy promotion. Besides, it acts as an ideal species for water and soil conservation, restoration of degraded land, protector of land erosion and denudation, sequester carbon and brings many other ecosystem benefits. Human interventions including mining, shifting cultivation, massive deforestation etc. have led to land degradation problems in Meghalaya. In the current paper
Pahalgam, a famous hill station is located on the banks of river Lidder at an average altitude of... more Pahalgam, a famous hill station is located on the banks of river Lidder at an average altitude of about 2740 meters (a.m.s.l). It is a popular tourist resort apart from Hindu pilgrimage destination in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Development of Pahalgam resort has not only the potential to increase the economic profile of residents of the area but it can contribute to the overall economy of the State in various ways. In light of the above mentioned statements an attempt has been made to evaluate the drinking water, sanitation and hygiene conditions of Pahalgam tehsil during July to September 2012. In order to have representative sample, four villages, including two urban (Pahalgam and Mattan) and two rural (Aru and Sallar) were selected for collection of data with respect to the relevant objectives. Data was obtained primarily through field survey, followed by secondary sources including administrative, technical and professional set up of the concerned area. A total of 150 households were interviewed, 40 households from each village except Aru, where only 30 households were chosen. The analysis of the data (perception of respondents) revealed that the condition of drinking water supply at three villages (Sallar, Mattan and Aru) as moderate to bad and good at Pahalgam. Sanitation and hygiene conditions revealed good conditions in the urban (Pahalgam, Mattan) villages and poor in the rural (Sallar, Aru) villages. The data obtained from nearby health centers revealed the prevalence of water borne diseases especially in summer months when tourist season is at its peak. The findings of this research reflect a very feeble awareness of hygiene and sanitation among the inhabitants. Public health promotion and education strategies are needed to change behaviors, so as to realize the health benefit of improved water supplies and sanitation conditions.
study of River Jhelum was conducted to determine the physico-chemical
characteristics of the sed... more study of River Jhelum was conducted to determine the physico-chemical
characteristics of the sediments from June to November 2011, in order to check the effects
of effluents coming from Srinagar city on the river sediments at four different sites in River
Jhelum. The results revealed that physico-chemical weathering of minerals and
anthropogenic activities influence the physico-chemical properties of the sediments. The
sediments were slightly alkaline except at site III, where slightly acidic pH was observed.
Among the cations Calcium and Potassium were found dominant as compared to
Magnesium and Sodium, the overall cationic order being K > Na > Ca > Mg. Among the
anions Chloride dominated the Bicarbonates. Total Nitrogen was the highest at site III, and
was the lowest at site I. Among the different textural classes sand was found to be
dominant and its composition decreased downstream. Overall the physico-chemical
parameters of sediments did not show any significant trend among sites, as all the
parameters were positively correlated with each other, however, most of the parameters
showed peak values at site II and III which were receiving most of the sewage from
Srinagar city. Thus the sites located in urban areas were facing more anthropogenic stress
than ones located in rural areas.
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characteristics of the sediments from June to November 2011, in order to check the effects
of effluents coming from Srinagar city on the river sediments at four different sites in River
Jhelum. The results revealed that physico-chemical weathering of minerals and
anthropogenic activities influence the physico-chemical properties of the sediments. The
sediments were slightly alkaline except at site III, where slightly acidic pH was observed.
Among the cations Calcium and Potassium were found dominant as compared to
Magnesium and Sodium, the overall cationic order being K > Na > Ca > Mg. Among the
anions Chloride dominated the Bicarbonates. Total Nitrogen was the highest at site III, and
was the lowest at site I. Among the different textural classes sand was found to be
dominant and its composition decreased downstream. Overall the physico-chemical
parameters of sediments did not show any significant trend among sites, as all the
parameters were positively correlated with each other, however, most of the parameters
showed peak values at site II and III which were receiving most of the sewage from
Srinagar city. Thus the sites located in urban areas were facing more anthropogenic stress
than ones located in rural areas.
characteristics of the sediments from June to November 2011, in order to check the effects
of effluents coming from Srinagar city on the river sediments at four different sites in River
Jhelum. The results revealed that physico-chemical weathering of minerals and
anthropogenic activities influence the physico-chemical properties of the sediments. The
sediments were slightly alkaline except at site III, where slightly acidic pH was observed.
Among the cations Calcium and Potassium were found dominant as compared to
Magnesium and Sodium, the overall cationic order being K > Na > Ca > Mg. Among the
anions Chloride dominated the Bicarbonates. Total Nitrogen was the highest at site III, and
was the lowest at site I. Among the different textural classes sand was found to be
dominant and its composition decreased downstream. Overall the physico-chemical
parameters of sediments did not show any significant trend among sites, as all the
parameters were positively correlated with each other, however, most of the parameters
showed peak values at site II and III which were receiving most of the sewage from
Srinagar city. Thus the sites located in urban areas were facing more anthropogenic stress
than ones located in rural areas.