Genetic Variability of Sorghum Charcoal Rot Pathogen (Macrophomina phaseolina) Assessed by Random DNA Markers

Rajkumar,Fakrudin Bashasab,Mahaling S Kuruvinashetti 한국식물병리학회 2007 Plant Pathology Journal Vol.23 No.2

Genetic diversity among selected isolates of Macrophomina phaseolina, a causal agent of charcoal rot (stalk rot) disease in sorghum was studied using PCRRAPD markers. A set of ten isolates, from ten different rabi sorghum genotypes representing two traditional sorghum growing situations viz., Dharwad- a transitional high rainfall region and Bijapur- a semi-arid low rainfall region in South India. From a set of 40 random primers tested, amplicon profiles of 15 were reproducible. A total of 149 amplicon levels, with an average of 9.9 bands per primer, were available for analysis, of which 148 were polymorphic (99.3%). It was possible to discriminate all the isolates with any of the 15 primers employed. UPGMA clustering of data indicated that the isolates shared varied levels of genetic similarity within a range of 0.14 to 0.72 similarity coefficient index and it was suggestive that grouping of isolates was not related to sampling location in anyway. A high level of genetic heterogeneity of 0.28 was recorded among the isolates.

Effect of process parameters on the recovery of thorium tetrafl uoride prepared by hydrofl uorination of thorium oxide, and their optimization

Raj Kumar,Sonal Gupta,Sourabh Wajhal,S.K. Satpati,M.L. Sahu 한국원자력학회 2022 Nuclear Engineering and Technology Vol.54 No.5

Liquid fueled molten salt reactors (MSRs) have seen renewed interest because of their inherent safetyfeatures, higher thermal efficiency and potential for efficient thorium utilisation for power generation. Thorium fluoride is one of the salts used in liquid fueled MSRs employing TheU cycle. In the presentstudy, ThF4 was prepared by hydro-fluorination of ThO2 using anhydrous HF gas. Process parameters viz. bed depth, hydrofluorination time and hydrofluorination temperature, were optimized for the preparation of ThF4 in a static bed reactor setup. The products were characterized with X-Ray diffraction andexperimental conditions for complete conversion to ThF4 were established which also corroborated withthe yield values. Hydrofluorination of ThO2 at 450 C for half an hour at a bed depth of 6 mm gave thebest result, with a yield of about 99.36% ThF4. No unconverted oxide or any other impurity was observed. Rietveld refinement was performed on the XRD data of this ThF4, and Chi2 value of 3.54 indicated goodagreement between observed and calculated profiles.

Analytical Modelling and Simulation Analysis of Junctionless Nanotube (JL NT) MOSFET

Raj Kumar,Raj Kumar,Arvind Kumar 한국전기전자재료학회 2022 Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Material Vol.23 No.4

In this paper, an analytical model for junctionless nanotube (JLNT) MOSFET has been developed. The analytical model for minimum central potential, threshold voltage and drain current has been developed by using variable separation method. These model expressions are further applied to analyse the Short Channel Effects (SCEs) of JL NT MOSFET. The electrical performance of proposed device has been investigated by varying different process parameters such as silicon nanotube thickness, gate oxide thickness, and gate length. All the results of developed models have been validated by comparing with so obtained simulated results from genius 3D device simulator of VisualTCAD for different device parameters. JLNT MOSFET with appropriate design parameters can be further explored for circuit applications.

On harmonic convolutions involving a vertical strip mapping

Raj Kumar,Sushma Gupta,Sukhjit Singh,Michael Dorff 대한수학회 2015 대한수학회보 Vol.52 No.1

Let $ f_\beta=h_\beta+\overline{g}{_\beta}$ and $F_a=H_a+\overline{G}_a$ be harmonic mappings obtained by shearing of analytic mappings $$h_\beta+g_\beta={1}/{(2i{\sin}\beta)}\log\left({(1+ze^{i\beta})}/{(1+ze^{-i\beta})}\right),~0<\beta<\pi$$ and $H_a+G_a={z}/{(1-z)}$, respectively. Kumar \emph{et al.} \cite{ku and gu} conjectured that if $\omega(z)=e^{i\theta}z^n (\theta\in\mathbb{R},\,\, n\in \mathbb{N})$ and $ \omega_a(z)={(a-z)}/{(1-az)},\,a\in(-1,1)$ are dilatations of $f_\beta$ and $F_a$, respectively, then $F_a\widetilde\ast f_\beta \, \in S_H^0$ and is convex in the direction of the real axis, provided $a\in \left[{(n-2)}/{(n+2)},1\right)$. They claimed to have verified the result for $n=1,2,3$ and $4$ only. In the present paper, we settle the above conjecture, in the affirmative, for $\beta=\pi/2$ and for all $n\in \mathbb{N}$.

ENERGY AND EXERGY ANALYSIS OF COMPACT POWER GENERATION AND HYBRID SOLAR ENERGY-WASTE HEAT-BASED TRIPLE EFFECT EJECTOR-VAPOR ABSORPTION REFRIGERATION CYCLE

RAJ KUMAR,ANIL KUMAR 대한설비공학회 2013 International Journal Of Air-Conditioning and Refr Vol.21 No.4

An NH3–H2O ejector-absorption refrigeration cycle, and an R-152a ejector refrigeration cycle are employed with a renewable energy power generator to make a proposed compact power generation and triple effect ejector-absorption refrigeration cycle. The exergy analysis of the cycle leads to a possible performance improvement. Approximately 71.69% of the input exergy is destructed due to irreversibilities in different components. Around 7.976% is available as the useful exergy output. The exhaust exergy lost to the environment is 20.33%, which is lower than the exhaust energy loss of 47.95%, while the useful energy output is 27.88%. The refrigerants used are of zero ODP and negligible GWP, and the CO2 emission of the exhaust gases is very small as compared to that of the fossil fuel run engine, hence, this cycle is favorable to the global environment. The results also show that the proposed cycle has signi¯cant higher energy and exergy effciency than the earlier investigated `triple effect refrigeration cycle' and `the combined power and ejectorrefrigeration cycle'.

One-Pot Synthesis of Fluorescent Hydrogels by the In-Situ Growth of Carbon Dots on Holocellulose Nanofibrils

( Rajkumar Bandi ),( Chan-woo Park ),( Song-yi Han ),( Azelia Wulan Cindradewi ),( Eun-ah Lee ),( Jeong-ki Kim ),( Gu-joong Kwon ),( Seung-hwan Lee ) 한국목재공학회 2021 한국목재공학회 학술발표논문집 Vol.2021 No.1

Preparation of nanocellulose-based hydrogels that can be used in the field of biomedicine, have gained tremendous attention. Carbon dots are the latest addition to the carbon nanomaterials family and are well known for their stable fluorescence and high biocompatibility. Hence the incorporation of carbon dots into the nanocellulose-based hydrogels can broaden their applicability. In this work, a facile one-pot hydrothermal method is demonstrated to prepare N-doped carbon dots/holocellulose nanofibrils composite (NCDs/HCNF) hydrogel. During the hydrothermal treatment, the NCDs grow in-situ on HCNF surface and serve as cross-linkers to produce hydrogel. Hemicellulose portion of HCNF act as carbon source and ethylenediamine will serve as N dopant. Synthesis conditions were optimized, optical and physicochemical properties were studied in detail.

Effect of Naked Neck Gene on Immune Competence, Serum Biochemical and Carcass Traits in Chickens under a Tropical Climate

Rajkumar, U.,Reddy, B.L.N.,Rajaravindra, K.S.,Niranjan, M.,Bhattacharya, T.K.,Chatterjee, R.N.,Panda, A.K.,Reddy, M.R.,Sharma, R.P. Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2010 Animal Bioscience Vol.23 No.7

A comprehensive study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of naked neck (Na) gene on immune competence, serum biochemical parameters and carcass quality traits in three genotypes (NaNa, Nana and nana) of the naked neck chicken under a tropical climate (Southern India). Sixty day-old chicks (20 from each genotype) were selected randomly and reared under similar environmental conditions up to eight weeks of age. The cell mediated immune (CMI) response to phytohaemoagglutinin-P (PHA-P) was significantly higher ($p{\lgq}0.01$) in NaNa and Nana genotypes compared to nana birds. The humoral response as measured by antibody titre to sheep red blood cells (SRBC) was also significantly higher in NaNa. The total cholesterol, LDL and VLDL cholesterol levels were significantly ($p{\leq}0.01$) lower whereas HDL cholesterol level was significantly higher in NaNa and Nana compared to nana genotype. The presence of Na allele significantly increased the live weight and dressing yield, and decreased the feather cover and abdominal fat. The naked neck genotypes (NaNa/Nana) performed better than the normal (nana) siblings for almost all the traits studied.

Penile Fracture: Our Experience in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Rajkumar Singha Mahapatra,Anup Kumar Kundu,Dilip Kumar Pal 대한남성과학회 2015 The World Journal of Men's Health Vol.33 No.2

urpose: Penile fracture is rare, but it is a urological emergency that always requires immediate attention. Moreover, penile fracture has been reported more frequently in recent years. It may have devastating physical, functional, and psychological consequences if not properly managed in time.Materials and Methods: The objective of this study was to highlight the causes, clinical presentation, and outcomes of cases of penile fracture. This was a prospective observational study extending from November 2012 to November 2014. Each patient underwent a thorough clinical evaluation and received proper treatment.Results: Twenty patients with penile fracture, aged 19 to 56 years (mean, 28 years) were evaluated in this study. Vaginal intercourse was the most common mechanism of injury. Most of the patients (95%) were diagnosed clinically with a proper history and clinical examination. Nineteen patients were treated surgically. The patients underwent six months of follow-up, and were evaluated with local examinations, questionnaires, and colour Doppler ultrasonography as necessary.Conclusions: Although penile fracture is an under-reported urological emergency, its incidence is increasing. It is usually diagnosed based on a clinical examination, but ultrasonography can be very helpful in diagnosis. Especially in cases where treatment is delayed, surgery is preferable to conservative management, because it is associated with better outcomes and fewer long-term complications.

Evaluation of Growth, Carcass, Immune Response and Stress Parameters in Naked Neck Chicken and Their Normal Siblings under Tropical Winter and Summer Temperatures

Rajkumar, U.,Reddy, M.R.,Rao, S.V. Rama,Radhika, K.,Shanmugam, M. Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2011 Animal Bioscience Vol.24 No.4

The performance of naked neck and normal chicken was evaluated with respect to growth, carcass, immune, biochemical and stress parameters under winter and summer seasons to assess the suitability of naked neck birds under high temperatures in the global scenario of climate change. The growth performance was significantly ($p{\leq}0.05$) higher in naked neck chicken in the summer season. The dressing percentage was significantly ($p{\leq}0.05$) higher in naked neck birds in both winter and summer season because of reduced plumage. The thigh, giblet and feather proportion significantly ($p{\leq}0.05$) varied between naked neck and normal chickens in summer season. The humeral immune response to sheep red blood cells (SRBC), Newcastle disease vaccine (NDV) and cutaneous basophil hypersensitivity (CBH) did not show any significant differences among the chicken groups. The protein and cholesterol concentration observed was within the normal ranges. The total cholesterol levels in plasma were significantly ($p{\leq}0.05$) lower in naked neck birds in both the seasons. H:L ratio was significantly ($p{\leq}0.05$) lower in summer season indicating less stress in naked neck chicken. Basophil and eosinophil concentration was significantly ($p{\leq}0.05$) higher in normal chicken in summer. The lipid peroxidation was higher in full feathered birds under summer stress. The enzyme glutathione reductase (GR) levels were significantly higher during the summer and varied significantly ($p{\leq}0.05$) between the normal and naked neck chicken in both seasons. The results indicated that the naked neck birds performed significantly better at high ambient temperatures with respect to growth, carcass and biochemical parameters. It was concluded that the ability of the naked neck chicken to adapt to high temperatures foresees a viable option for the biological mitigation of climate change.

Antioxidant Activity of Lettuce Tree (Pisonia morindifolia R.Br.) and Tamarind Tree (Tamarindus indica L.) and Their Efficacy in Peanut Oil Stability

Rajkumar Gomathi,Nagarajan Anusuya,Chinnasamy Chitravadivu,Sellamuthu Manian 한국식품과학회 2011 Food Science and Biotechnology Vol.20 No.6

Different solvent extracts of lettuce tree (Pisonia morindifolia R. Br.) and tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica L.) were tested for antioxidant activities. The extracts exhibited effective reducing power and higher radical scavenging efficacy against DPPH and hydroxyl radicals. They also showed metal chelating ability and inhibited peroxidation in the β-carotene/linoleic acid emulsion system. The extracts contained considerable levels of vitamin C,vitamin E, total phenolics, tannins, and total flavonoids estimated through standard spectrophotometric methods. As the acetone and methanol extracts of lettuce and tamarind tree recorded pronounced activities, their protective effects in stabilizing peanut oil were tested in terms of their peroxide value, free fatty acid contents, and p-anisidine values in comparison with the synthetic antioxidants butylated hydroxyanisole and butylated hydroxytoluene. Additionally, the antioxidant activity of the extract-treated oil samples and their phenolic contents were monitored to obtain a complete perspective of the influence of the phenolic compounds in oil stability. Results indicated that the selected leafy vegetables, besides acting as good sources of antioxidants, may serve as substitute for synthetic antioxidants in the stabilization of peanut oil.