Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology
Volume 2, Issue 2 (2013)
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Autecological Study on Seed Germination and Growth Analysis of a Fodder Crop Medicago Sativa L.
Abstract: AbstractThe ecological factors that affect vegetation are climatic, edaphic (soil) and biotic. The major climatic factors are temperature, light, wind and water. It is now a well-known fact that temperature is globally affecting the flora and fauna and it may soon manifest into a major problem. To overcome this problem, mankind must evolve a suitable genotype, which will be able to withstand global warming and sustain itself, thus maintaining the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Validation of Tropical Artificial Soil by Ecotoxicological Assessment of the Effect of Potash on Eisenia fetida
Abstract: AbstractEcotoxicity tests provide a direct measure for the effects of chemicals to earthworms and help to establish adverse ecological effects. The research methodology recommended by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guideline for testing of chemicals no. 207 meets the most criteria expected for ecotoxicological testing except the testing condition and the organic matter. The guideline was initially developed by temperate countries like Europe and North America, thus …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Uptake and Kinetics of Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals (Lead and Cadmium) from Contaminated Soil using Eisenia foetida
Abstract: AbstractThe ecosystem of soil is affected by heavy metal contamination, both qualitatively and quantitatively and earthworms are efficient bioremediators. The aim of the present study was to investigate the bioaccumulation of two heavy metals (Cd and Pb) in earthworms. In the current paper, the two heavy metals considered are studied for their absorption from the soil and correlated to the amount of live earthworms required to clean up the contamination …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 8–14 Read article