Papers by Hitesh A Solanki
International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 2019
Sacred Groves, patches of natural forests, a manifestation of nature worship offer ecological, en... more Sacred Groves, patches of natural forests, a manifestation of nature worship offer ecological, environmental and socio-cultural functions to the local communities. This paper is based on the study of three sacred groves in Jhabua ,a district in Madhya Pradesh that is demographically dominated by the Bhil tribe and brings out the present status of these groves in terms of ecological and cultural importance. This community has been protecting these groves over decades in the honour of their deities and ancestral spirits where they perform their religious rituals. The interconnection between the Bhil community and nature since time immemorial is indicated here. There is evidence now that the clans in Bhil tribe have been associated with the worship of specific species sacred to them and these species happen to be of “ecological keystone value’’. It also suggests some solutions to biodiversity conservation in regards to the present day threats and depletive factors affecting the sacred groves.
IJIRSET, Aug 15, 2013
Pollution is viewed as the release of substances and energy as waste product of human activities ... more Pollution is viewed as the release of substances and energy as waste product of human activities which result in harmful changes within the natural environment. The pollutant which causes pollution can be defined as "anything living or non living or any physical agent that in its excess makes any part of the environment undesirable. In the present study water of Nikol lake was analyzed for various physicochemical parameters. The study was carried out for a period of one year (March 2010 to February 2011). Monthly data's been collected but were represented seasonally along with standard error. Different parameters studied were Temperature, Electrical conductivity, Turbidity, Total dissolve solids, pH, Alkalinity, Total Hardness, Calcium, Magnesium, Dissolved Oxygen, Biochemcial oxygen demand, Chloride, Nitrate and Phosphate. The results obtained from the above study indicate that the water of Nikol lake shows very high level of pollution and ecological balance of lake is totally disturb. located in the eastern part of Ahmedabad city. Initially in this lake sewage and waste water from the industries were discharged. The waste water from the surrounding slum area was also discharged directly into the lake. The lake covers an area of 20,907 m 2 . And it exact latitude and longitude are 23 0 02'30.95" N and 72 0 39'55.49" E.
International Journal of Research and Development in Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Mar 1, 2014
Human population is very much dependent on the natural resources for the fulfilment of the basic ... more Human population is very much dependent on the natural resources for the fulfilment of the basic needs of their lives. It is the ethical duty of every human being to protect it. Biodiversity conservation and management of the use of natural resources are the ways, by which major environmental issues can be solved up to certain limits. In recent times many efforts have been made to conserve the biodiversity. But the understanding of indigenous people in the biodiversity conservation cannot be ignored, especially the role of women. Women have always been accountable for the food and nutritional needs of their families as they play an essential role in the household. They are also being involved in almost all aspects of farming, from seed selection and plantation to harvesting, weeding, winnowing and grain storage. As they remain in direct contact with nature, they possess detailed knowledge about the species and ecosystem. It is near to impossible to manage and conserve the biodiversity without involvement of women power. And for this it is very essential to make them aware and educate on the ethics, management and sustainability of natural resources. This article focuses on women's basic understanding and their role in biodiversity conservation.
Asisan Journal of Biological and Life sciences
BIOLIFE, Jun 3, 2014
Phenols are secondary metabolites, an important chemical constituent of plants. Phenolics are che... more Phenols are secondary metabolites, an important chemical constituent of plants. Phenolics are chemically diverse group of substances having various functions in plants. Nowadays air pollution has become a hot topic of research and discussion due to its global effects. Increased population, Industrialization, deforestation, dependency on automobiles all these factors act as cause of air pollution. They act in a synergistic manner to befoul the sanctity of natural environment. In the present paper, effect of air pollution on total phenol content in plants was estimated. Five common roadside plant species growing at the cross-roads of Ahmedabad city namely Ficus benghalensis, F. religiosa, F. glomerata, Azadirachta. indica and Polyalthia longifolia were selected for the study. Higher concentration of phenols in the leaves of plants, growing in polluted site compared to those growing in low polluted site was observed.
INternational journal of recent scientific research, Dec 10, 2013
Boron (B) is an essential micro nutrient required for nutrition and growth of all plants. Adequat... more Boron (B) is an essential micro nutrient required for nutrition and growth of all plants. Adequate Boron (B) nutrition is critical for high yield and quality of crop. Aim of the experiment was to determine the effect of B on the protein metabolism, for which different B treatments were applied. Four treatments comprising of foliar application of Boron at four concentrations viz. 5ppm, 10ppm, 15ppm and 20ppm with one control were tested and parameters were studied by using standard methods. For the study of protein metabolism protein content were estimated with relevant enzymes protease. Higher protein concentration was recorded in the plants treated with 10ppm B concentration. And the exact opposite results were found in protease activities where the least enzyme activity was recorded in the plants treated with 10ppm B concentration. This indicates that 10ppm is the optimum B concentration for the better growth of Brinjal.
This study was an attempt to understand the effect of music on plant growth and development. Eigh... more This study was an attempt to understand the effect of music on plant growth and development. Eight medicinal and ornamental plants were selected for the study. Two sets of selected plants were prepared, one of them was subjected to rhythmic soft-melodious music, and a control set of plants was not exposed to any particular music. Music was played for fixed period for a month. After the treatment various growth and physiological parameters of treated plants were studied against the control plants. From the results, it was observed that plant growth in treated plants was better than control plants with treated plants especially showing increased level of various metabolites.
The soil is the medium which supports the plants and acts as the reservoir for nutrients and wate... more The soil is the medium which supports the plants and acts as the reservoir for nutrients and water which is being deteriorated due to increasing anthropogenic activities which render the soil becoming useless for plant growth. Use of pesticides, combustion of fossil fuels, power plants emissions and natural processes like volcanic eruptions and weathering plays the lead role resulting in contamination of soil with toxic and heavy metals like Arsenic, which is not only toxic but also acquires carcinogenic properties that enters the human food chain through food sources which are grown in the soil contaminated due to such substance. Hence it can result in severe health issues mainly skin lesion, cancer of skin, lungs, kidney, liver and accumulation of As at high concentration can also lead to the death of the individual. Phytoremediation is the solar driven, environmental friendly method which uses plants called Hyperaccumulator which easily accumulate the contaminant from the soil and stores it with different tissues of the plants and making soil reusable. Plants having greater tendency to accumulate high concentration of As are usually used to make the soil portable without disturbing the soil quality. The review is based on the use of different plants which are mostly used to remediation of soil and new plants are also being introduced so that better results can be obtained and make the soil useful for better growth and development.
Ceropegia vincaefolia Hook. from the Maharashtra (Raigad, Satara,
Sindhudurg). This species has n... more Ceropegia vincaefolia Hook. from the Maharashtra (Raigad, Satara,
Sindhudurg). This species has not been reported from
Gujarat state (Saxton, 1922; Bole 1988; Yogi, 1970; Shah,
1978; Meena, 2012; Parmar, 2012) and therefore it forms
a new distributional report to the Gujarat. This species has recorded in Jhadoli, Dediyapadha, Narmada District Gujarat.
Erinocarpus nimmonii Nimmo ex Grah. Belongs to family Tiliaceae. It has earlier been reported by ... more Erinocarpus nimmonii Nimmo ex Grah. Belongs to family Tiliaceae. It has earlier been reported by the Gujrat Ecological Commission. But they didn’t mention any note about distribution. The paper deal with indigenous taxa of Angiosperm belonging to Tiliaceae family is reported as an addition to Valsad district. The paper also envisages brief citation, detailed, description, flowering and fruiting time, followed by ecological notes along with photographs is also provided.
Wetland is the most productive ecosystems in the world. Aquatic plants are vital components for t... more Wetland is the most productive ecosystems in the world. Aquatic plants are vital components for the proper management of wetland ecosystem for biological productivity and support various organisms. In the present study, diversity of flowering plants surrounding the wetlands in Vadodara District was carried out at selected 19 wetlands in 6 talukas.
Wetland is the most productive ecosystems in the world. Aquatic plants
are vital components for t... more Wetland is the most productive ecosystems in the world. Aquatic plants
are vital components for the proper management of wetland ecosystem
for biological productivity and support various organisms. In the
present study, diversity of flowering plants surrounding the wetlands in
Vadodara District was carried out at selected 19 wetlands in 6 talukas.
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Sindhudurg). This species has not been reported from
Gujarat state (Saxton, 1922; Bole 1988; Yogi, 1970; Shah,
1978; Meena, 2012; Parmar, 2012) and therefore it forms
a new distributional report to the Gujarat. This species has recorded in Jhadoli, Dediyapadha, Narmada District Gujarat.
are vital components for the proper management of wetland ecosystem
for biological productivity and support various organisms. In the
present study, diversity of flowering plants surrounding the wetlands in
Vadodara District was carried out at selected 19 wetlands in 6 talukas.
Sindhudurg). This species has not been reported from
Gujarat state (Saxton, 1922; Bole 1988; Yogi, 1970; Shah,
1978; Meena, 2012; Parmar, 2012) and therefore it forms
a new distributional report to the Gujarat. This species has recorded in Jhadoli, Dediyapadha, Narmada District Gujarat.
are vital components for the proper management of wetland ecosystem
for biological productivity and support various organisms. In the
present study, diversity of flowering plants surrounding the wetlands in
Vadodara District was carried out at selected 19 wetlands in 6 talukas.