Veena Chaudhary

Meerut College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India · Chemistry

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles with a usual diameter ranging from ~ 1 μ to 5 µm. Recently, microplastic pollution has raised the attention of the worldwide environmental and human concerns. In human beings, digestive system illness, respiratory system disorders, sleep disturbances, obesity, diabetes, and even cancer have been reported aft...

RNA silencing techniques such as RNA interference (RNAi) and artificial miRNAs (amiRNAs) are important tools for gene silencing. RNAi and amiRNA techniques allow tiny molecules of interfering RNAs to down-regulate the expression of target genes. Both techniques have been used for the functional characterization of several genes across many plant sp...

This study aimed to develop an effective in vitro protocol for micropropagation of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) var. Bhagwa using nodal explants. To induce shoot growth and cultivating the explants, Murashige and Skoog’s media were supplemented with benzyl amino purine (BAP), sodium nitroprusside (SNP), an approach demonstrated and experimented...

Traditional gladiolus propagation methods are now supplemented with in vitro propagation to meet the demands of modern floriculture in terms of quick production of disease-free, quality planting material. Due to virus infections, vegetative propagation in gladiolus in the field is slow, and is a serious concern in the propagation of gladiolus. In v...

In the world's flower trade, gladiolus (Gladiolus spp.) is ranked first among bulbous flowers and eighth among cut flowers, with more than 30,000 different cultivars being grown. Mass multiplication and commercialization are restricted by the traditional propagation methods. However, the large-scale proliferation and improvement of the gladiolus ha...

Imposing lockdown amid COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected flower cultivation and their trades. Flower plants are very sensitive to the harvesting, and any unexpected delay may cause great loss (~ 50–60%) to the farmers. In 2018–2019, the worth of total production of floriculture products was ~ Rs 571.38 crore. During lockdown, the availability...

In the present investigation, optimization of the best concentration combinations of BAP (Benzyl Amino Purine), TDZ (Thidiazuron) and Silver Nitrate (AgNO 3) for micropropagation of carnation (Dian-thus caryophyllus L.) cv. Irene was performed. Genetic fidelity in the microplants of different generation was determined with the help of ISSR markers....

In vitro propagation greatly boosts the propagation rate and allows for the development of disease-free plants. In the near future, new in vitro propagation methods could make it easier to produce plants true to type on a wide scale and to use genetic engineering to improve genotypes. Various factors, such as genotype, explant type, size of explant...

Carnation is an important cut flower in the floriculture industry. A micropropagation method for carnation cv. ‘Irene’ has been standardized. Nodal plant explants were grown in Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium containing plant growth regulators (PGRs). Determination of clonal fidelity of regenerated plantlets was performed with the help of SSR marke...

Demand of flowers is increasing with time worldwide. Floriculture has become one of the most important commercial trades in agriculture. Although traditional breeding methods like hybridization and mutation breeding have contributed significantly to the development of important flower varieties, flower production and quality of flowers can be signi...

Assessment of genetic diversity in 24 Indian mango cultivars was carried out with eight Random AmplifiedPolymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers. A total of fifteen RAPD markers were screened out of which eightprimers produced polymorphism for finally selected for diversity analysis. Eight primers produced a totalof 20 bands with an average 2.5 bands per pri...

Molecular characterization of germplasm is rapid and most reliable method for genetic diversity and interrelationship analysis in crop. Assessment of genetic diversity in 30 brinjal genotypes was carried out with ten Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers. A total of thirty RAPD markers were screened out of which ten primers produced clear...

The natural, biodegradable features and chemical constituents of the sugarcane bagasse (SCB) have been attracting interest as a tremendously practicable and versatile ingredient in composite materials. Eco-friendly and low value concerns have set the momentum for material science researchers to identify green substances that supply low pollutant in...

This study was performed to assess the effect of various potting media on growth, flowering and tuber yield of Dahlia (Dahlia variabilis L.) cv. Kenya White. A total of seven different potting media were prepared. The results showed that potting media containing T 5-Silt + Sand + FYM (1:1:1) + 2.0g Azotobacter + 2g PSB/pot produced maximum plant he...

The present investigation entitled "Effect of different sources of nutrients and mulching on nutrients availability in post harvested soil of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.)" was carried out at the Horticultural Research Centre (HRC) of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology Meerut, (UP) during 2018-19 and...

The present investigation entitled "Effect of different sources of nutrients and mulching on nutrients availability in post harvested soil of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.)" was carried out at the Horticultural Research Centre (HRC) of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology Meerut, (UP) during 2018-19 and...

An experiment was conducted to examine the effect of integrated nutrients and foliar spray of brassinoides and salicylic acid on growth and yield of okra at HRC of SVPUAT, Meerut during the year 2019-20. The experiment was laid out in a factorial randomized block design with 9 treatments, three replications and 27 combinations. Among the treatments...

The objective of the study was to evaluate genetic divergence among okra accessions based on yield and quality traits. The experiment comprised of 68 germplasm of okra, which were sown in randomized block design with 3 replications in summer season of 2014 and 2015 at Horticultural Research Centre (HRC) of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agr...

An experiment was carried out to assess the effect of time and concentrations of gibberellic acid application on growth, flowering and yield of African marigold. The foliar application of gibberellic acid was applied in five concentrations (0 ppm, 100 ppm, 200 ppm, 250 ppm, 300 ppm) at two stages of growth i.e. (20 DAT and 40 DAT). Among the treatm...

Genetic diversity was assessed among 53 Indian garlic accessions using SSR markers. Initially, 24 SSR primer pairs were used for screening three selected garlic accessions. Out of 24 SSR primer pairs, 10 primer pairs which consistently showed good amplification and polymorphism were selected for DNA profiling. SSR primer pairs showed PIC values ran...

The development and utilization of biochemical and molecular markers for identification of plant genetic diversity is one of the most key development areas of vegetable crops. Various techniques are used to estimate genetic studies in vegetable crops, such as isozymes, allozymes, two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (2-D PAGE) and DNA...

The present investigation entitled "Effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers with foliar application of gibberellic acid on productivity, profitability and soil health of Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) cv. Pusa Narangi Gainda" was laid out in Randomized Block Design with twelve treatments and three replications. The results revealed that maximum p...

ISSR (Inter simple sequence repeat) markers were used to assess the genetic diversity and population structure in 53 indigenous and exotic genotypes of gladiolus (Gladiolus hybridus Hort.). Molecular markers analysis showed PIC ranges from 0.42 (ISSR 861) to 0.99 (ISSR 855, ISSR 856 and ISSR 889) with an average 0.812, marker index ranged from 0.99...

Characterization is most important for correct identification of plants. It helps to understand the genetic diversity, to trace out the phylo-genetic relationship, taxonomical status, registration, plant variety protection, farmer’s right etc. The use of biochemical and molecular markers for genetic diversity analysis as a selection tool is a high...

The quality of groundwater is poorly understood in the arid northwest part of Rajasthan, whereas it is the only source of drinking and irrigation and the residents consume it without any prior treatment. This study illustrates the qualitative analysis of groundwater and its suitability in the bulk samples collected from three different canal catchm...

The development and utilization of biochemical and molecular markers are becoming widely used in floricultural crops for varying purposes including genetic studies, qualitative as well as quantitative traits, genotype fingerprinting, phylogenetic studies and mapping populations.

The development and utilization of biochemical and molecular markers are becoming widely used in floricultural crops for varying purposes including genetic studies, qualitative as well as quantitative traits, genotype fingerprinting, phylogenetic studies and mapping populations.

The development and utilization of biochemical and molecular markers are becoming widely used in floricultural crops for varying purposes including genetic studies, qualitative as well as quantitative traits, genotype fingerprinting, phylogenetic studies and mapping populations.

Characterization is most important for correct identification of plants. It helps to understand the genetic diversity, to trace out the phylo-genetic relationship, taxonomical status, registration, plant variety protection, farmer's right etc. The use of biochemical and molecular markers for genetic diversity analysis as a selection tool is a high...

Genetic variation among 21 tuberose genotypes were evaluated using seven randomly amplified polymorphic DNA markers. The results revealed that the RAPD markers produced much better reproducible bands and were more efficient in grouping germplasm. Polymorphic information content varied from 0.37-0.98 with an average value of 0.813, resolving power v...

The present investigation was carried out to study the effect of harvesting time of flowers on concrete and absolute recovery in rose (Rosa spp.) genotypes. It has been found that the flowers harvested in the morning gave better results as compared to the flower harvested in the evening. The maximum concrete and absolute recovery (0.150-0.068%), an...

The present investigation was carried out to study the effect of harvesting time of flowers on concrete and absolute recovery in single and double petalled tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa Linn.) genotypes. It has been found that flowers of Single petalled cultivars gave maximum concrete and absolute as compared to the double petalled type of flower....

In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to evaluate the germplasm conservation of some polymorphism information and the genetic diversity in Sixty-nine germplasm of okra collected from the IIVR (59) and IIHR (10), India. Microsatellite marker indicated that a total of 24 distinct bands were found polymorphic with an average of 2.4 ba...

Genetic variation among 21 Tuberose genotypes were evaluated using six inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers. The results suggested that the ISSR markers produced much better reproducible bands and were more efficient in grouping germplasm. Polymorphic Information Content (PIC), Resolving Power (RP) and Marker Index (MI) for ISSR varied from...

Papaya seeds of cv. Pusa Dwarf were treated with different doses (0.25 %, 0.50 %, 0.75 % and 1.00 %) of Ethyl Methane Sulphonate (EMS) to observe the influence of treatment on fruit quality of papaya. The results revealed that fruit attributes were effectively improved by seed treatment with Ethyl Methane Sulphonate (EMS). EMS treatment @ 0.50 % ha...

Efforts were made to evaluate the physiochemical analysis of ground drinking water in some village of near kali east river. A total of 40 ground water samples from different villages were collected and analyzed in the laboratory. The data indicates that the ground water in this area is modernly to neutral in pH, colorless and turbidity less the per...

The study was conducted on 07 vegetable samples collected from the near vicinity of Meerut district, under Western Uttar Pradesh, where variable kinds of vegetables are grown. The results indicate that the contents of OCPs range varied from ND to 3.80 ig/kg and the pollution among the samples is classified as a low level in comparison with other in...

Fluoride is one of the most omnipresent groundwater pollutants. Thus the objective of this paper was to evaluate the efficiency of thermally activated dolomite for the removal of fluoride. An inexpensive and widely available geomaterial, dolomite, was shown to have excellent fluoride removal properties from aqueous media. The batch experiments were...

Efforts were made to evaluate the hazardous pesticide in ground drinking water from different villages located at Kali east river. Pesticides are of concern because of their bioconcentration activity, lipophylic nature, long life time and long range transportation Total 64 ground water samples and 4 surface water samples collected from hand pumps a...

The present study was carried out to assess levels of different heavy metals like copper, cadmium, chromium, lead, zinc and iron in vegetables irrigated by ground water and waste water. The results indicated a substantial build-up of heavy metals in vegetables irrigated with water and wastewater. The range of various metals in ground water within p...

Aqueous fluoride removal by borax treated dolomite was investigated. The effect of adsorbent dose, pH, contact time and fluoride initial concentration were carried out in batch experiments to optimize the equilibrium parameters. The percent fluoride adsorption was obtained in between 81.98% and 63.8% depending on initial fluoride concentration in 6...

Technological advancements in agriculture have contributed enormously in ensuring food security. Accordingly, studies were made to evaluate the chemical composition of groundwater in different rural habitations of Indira Gandhi Nahar Project (IGNP), Bhakra and Gang canal catchment areas in North-West Rajasthan. A total of 300 groundwater samples we...

Efforts were made to evaluate nitrate (NO-3) content in the groundwater of rural habitations of western Uttar Pradesh, India. 61 water samples from 31 villages of district Meerut were evaluate for nitrate contamination. Nitrate level observed in the range 7.92-298.20 mg/l for individual samples and average nitrate for total samples was 71.31 ± 58.1...

The objective of this study was to determine the blood lead levels (blls) of children under an age of 5 years living in western Uttar Pradesh, India. A total of 100 blood samples, 100 drinking water samples, and 21 vegetable samples were assessed for lead contamination. Blood levels in the range of 30–116 µg L were observed at Kazipur village. The...

The study reveals the suitability of inexpensive adsorbents to effectively remediate fluoride (F) contaminated water. Bark of Azadirachta indica (Neem) and Acacia nilotica (Keekar) plants was used to defluoridate water samples. The efficiency of the sorption of F is affected by pH, contact time and adsorbent dose. Maximum percent removal of F was o...

The objective of this study was to determine the blood lead level (BLL) of children aged under 5 living in western Uttar Pradesh, India. A total of 100 blood samples, 100 drinking water samples, and 21 vegetable samples were assessed for lead (Pb) contamination. BLL was observed in the range of 3–11.58 µg dL−1 with a maximal level of 11.58 ± 0.05 µ...

The study was carried out to access the fluoride, boron, and nitrate concentrations in ground water samples of different villages in Indira Gandhi, Bhakra, and Gang canal catchment area of northwest Rajasthan, India. Rural population, in the study site, is using groundwater for drinking and irrigation purposes, without any quality test of water. Al...

Water-extractable F was determined in soil samples from 60 village sites in the Indira Gandhi, Bhakra, and Gang canal catchment areas of northwest Rajasthan, India. Mean water-extractable soil F concentrations varied between 0.50 and 3.00 mg/L and groundwater F between 0.50 and 5.00 mg/L. Most of the water-extractable soil F leaches into the ground...

Three hundred ground water samples from 57 village sites in the Indira Gandhi, Bhakra, and Gang canal catchment areas of northwest Rajasthan, India, were analysed for fluoride ion (F) and other physicochemical parameters. F concentrations ranged from 0.50 to 8.50 mg/L. From correlation coefficient studies, a highly positive association was found be...