Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology
Volume 8, Issue 1 (2019)
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A Report of Freshwater Sponge Eunapius Carteri (Bower Bank, 1863) from Bird Sanctuary of Thattekkad, Kerala
Abstract: Sponges are filter feeding aquatic invertebrates, and species belonging to the family Spongillidae, and are the important members of the freshwater ecosystem. Eunapius carteri is a common inhabitant of fresh water ecosystem and it is the first record of the same from Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary. Eunapius carteri is roughly circular in shape. Dried specimens are pale to dark yellow, whereas colour of live specimens ranges from yellow to green. Surface …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Sacred Groves—Repository of Medicinal Plant Resources: A Review
Abstract: Sacred groves are traditionally protected forest or forest patches, with the rich repository of diverse flora with the medicinal plants. Ethno-medicinal knowledge on sacred grove plants have enormous prospects either in the form of natural resources and bio-prospecting. Now a days these small patches suffers from multiple disturbances grazing, encroachment, changing social perspective and hence medicinal plant resources. This study reviews medicinal plant resources in the sacred groves on distribution …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Urban Environmental Pollution
Abstract: Environmental Impact Assessment is a method of evaluating environmental changes and consequences which area caused by the developmental activities such as industrialization, urbanization, water resource developments, new transport and communication systems, etc. Visakhapatnam is a fast developing port city and recording rapid rate of urbanization. This rapid growth is creating in its wake serious gaps between what is desirable and what actually gained, in the matter of keeping the city …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Vegetation in the Sacred Groves Across India: A Review
Abstract: Ethno-botany is a scientific study related to traditional knowledge, local culture and customs of a people and plants specifically with regard to practical uses. Sacred groves are located in different parts of India have diverse culture, religion, rituals, festivals, traditions associated with the people living in these area. These groves are treasure house of flora and fauna. This study aims to prepare a qualitative review including the details of vegetation …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 29–38 Read article
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Geoinformatics based Micro-Watershed wise Land capability analysis for Sustainable Land Resources Management
Abstract: Land is one of the important component on which physical, economical and social development depends. The land capability classification is the grouping of land units into defined classes based on its capability. It is a broad grouping of soils based on their limitations and is designed to emphasize the hazards in different kinds of soils. It serves as a guide to assess suitability to the land for agricultural crops, grazing …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 39–46 Read article
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Heavy Metals and Soil Enzyme Activities in different Agro-Ecological Units of Intensively Managed Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Cultivated Fields in Kerala
Abstract: Pineapple cultivation is very popular in central Kerala which include high density planting, foliar application of fertilisers, hormonal applications and imprudent use of biocides such as pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. Indiscriminate use of agrochemicals will change the soil chemistry furthermore affect the soil biota and pollutes the nearby water bodies. Pineapple cultivated areas from three agro-ecological units such as South Central laterites (AEU1), Southern and Central Foot Hills (AEU2) and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 7–11 Read article