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I take the privilege to present the hard copy compilation for the Volume 3 Issue (1) of Research & Reviews: Journal of Botany. The intension of RRJoB is to create an atmosphere that stimulates creativeness, research and growth in the area of Botany. The development and growth of the mankind is the consequence of brilliant Research done by eminent Scientists and Engineers in every field. RRJoB provides an outlet for Research findings and reviews in areas of Botany found to be relevant for National and International recent developments & research initiative. The aim and scope of the Journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of Research results that support high level learning, teaching and research in the domain of Botany. Finally, I express my sincere gratitude and thanks to our Editorial/ Reviewer board and Authors for their continued support and invaluable contributions and suggestions in the form of authoring writeups/ reviewing and providing constructive comments for the advancement of the journals. With regards to their due continuous support and co-operation, we have been able to publish quality Research/Reviews findings for our customers base. I hope you will enjoy reading this issue and we welcome your feedback on any aspect of the Journal.
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Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany
Contents
1. Mathematical Modelling of Thin-layer Drying Process of Bamboo (Bambusa bambos) Shoots at Varying Temperature Aditya Madan, Akash Pare, Nanje Gowda N. A.
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2. Phytosociological Analysis in a Part of Western Himalayan Ecoregion Using Satellite Remote Sensing N.K. Sharma, Richa Tripathi Sharma
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3. Effect of Carbohydrates on Induction of Callus and Changes in Some Biochemical Parameters of Safflower (Carthamus Tinctorius L.) M. Nimmi, B. D. Ranjitha Kumari 20
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Mathematical Modelling of Thin-layer Drying Process of Bamboo (Bambusa bambos) Shoots at Varying Temperature Aditya Madan*, Akash Pare, Nanje Gowda N. A. Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, Pudukkottai Road, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India Abstract The present study was carried out for understanding the drying mechanism in bamboo shoots and thereby helpful for selection and designing of appropriate drying system. Thin-layer drying characteristics of bamboo shoot slices were determined experimentally as a function of temperature using a laboratory tray dryer. Six mathematical models (Henderson and Pabis, Logarithms, Newton, Page, Two term, Wang and Sing) for describing the thin-layer drying behaviour of bamboo shoot slices were investigated. The tests were conducted using three air temperatures (75, 80 and 85°C). Out of the six models considered, Page model best reflected the drying mechanism of bamboo shoot slices. The performance of these models was investigated by comparing the coefficient of determination (R2), reduced chi-square (χ2) and root mean square error (RMSE) between the observed and predicted moisture ratios. The drying air temperature had the significant effect on the drying kinetics of bamboo shoot slices. Effective moisture diffusivity varied from 4.22×10-12 to 5.56×10-12 m2/s over the temperature range studied, with an activation energy of 28.60 kJ/mol. The temperature dependence of the diffusivity coefficients was described satisfactorily by a simple Arrhenius-type relationship. Keywords: Bamboo shoot slices; Activation energy; Drying kinetics; Effective moisture diffusivity; Moisture ratio; Thin-layer drying
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Phytosociological Analysis in a Part of Western Himalayan Ecoregion Using Satellite Remote Sensing N.K. Sharma1*, Richa Tripathi Sharma2 1
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Jharkhand Space Applications Center, Ranchi, India Saraswati Kunj, Magistrate Colony, Doranda, Ranchi, India
Abstract The study was carried out in Kalsa watershed, Nainital district, Uttarakhand. Four different forest types viz., temperate broadleaf forest, temperate conifer forest, pine forest and degraded forest were mapped using satellite images of IRS-1D LISS III sensor. Temperate broadleaf forest was composed of different oak communities viz., Quercus leucotrichophora, Quercus floribunda, Quercus lanata besides Daphniphyllum himalense. Temperate conifer forest was dominated by Abies pindrow and was represented by only a single patch. Pine forest showed single species dominance of Pinus roxburghii. Degraded forest was composed of two different communities viz., degraded temperate broadleaf forest and degraded dry deciduous forest at higher and lower altitudes, respectively. Among all the oaks recorded in temperate broadleaf forest, Q. leucotrichophora was dominant followed by Q. floribunda and Q. lanata. Degraded forest showed minimum basal cover and density among all the forest types. Resource use pattern of different forest types was studied through dominance diversity curves. In comparative analysis of results with previous studies, loss of a patch of Quercus lanata community of temperate broadleaf forest has been recorded at one site. Present study concluded that there is an urgent need to regenerate and conserve the stands of Quercus lanata community and degraded forest.
Keywords: IVI, dominance-diversity curves, oak forest, basal area, Kalsa watershed
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Effect of Carbohydrates on Induction of Callus and Changes in Some Biochemical Parameters of Safflower (Carthamus Tinctorius L.) M. Nimmi, B. D. Ranjitha Kumari* Department of Plant Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, India Abstract Carthamus tinctorius L. an oilseed crop is a member of the family Compositae or Asteraceae. Traditionally the crop was grown for its seeds used for colouring and favouring foods, in medicines and making red and yellow dyes especially before cheaper alanine dyes became available. For the last fifty years or so, the plant has been cultivated mainly for vegetable oil extracted from its seeds. This study describes the effect of carbohydrates on induction of callus under different hormonal concentrations using leaf and half cotyledonary explants. Murashige and Skoog medium supplemented with B5 Vitamins containing NAA, IBA, BAP, KN was used for the study. And the effectiveness of callus induction was studied using comparison with Glucose, Sucrose and Mannitol as carbohydrate source. When compared to NAA and IBA, BAP and KN induced better callus induction rate in the concentration range of 0.5 mg/l. With increase in hormonal concentration, the rate of callus induction was found to be declined rapidly.
Keywords: Asteraceae, Carthamus tinctorius L., Carbohydrates, Phytohormones, Half Cotyledon
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