Edible macrofungi of Kaliabar sub-division of Nagaon district, Assam, India.

Reemergence of Cholera in Lakhimpur District of Assam, India

Objective: The study aims to find out the causative agent of severe gastroenteritis cases reported during an outbreak in Lakhimpur, Assam. Methods: Stool specimens were collected from randomly selected 23 severe patients. Culture and sensitivity test was done for detection of Vibrio cholerae-like organisms. Water samples were also collected from their drinking water sources for H2S and most pro...

Syphilis in the Goalpara district of Assam, India

Purpose: The main purpose of the study is to check the distribution of syphilis prevalent in the district by which we can understand how to take the control measure to minimize the disease in the specified district. Method: The patients were reported to us with the help of different NGOs and physicians of the Goalpara civil hospital. The steps taken during our study were before the test patient...

Study of heavy metals content in water , water hyacinth and soil of Rupahi Beel , Nagaon , Assam ( India )

The present study was undertaken for assessing the level of heavy metals such as copper, nickel and zinc in water, water hyacinth and soil samples of Rupahi beel, Nagaon, Assam. Metals were detected using flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The results revealed that by and large all the three metals are present in all the samples. The average concentration of Cu, Ni and Zn in both water ...

Contribution of Sericulture to Women’s Income in Assam -A Case Study in Goalpara District of Assam, India

Monitoring of Pesticide Residues in Market Basket Vegetables of Jorhat District of Assam, India

Five sample of each vegetable in each location per month was collected from three markets of Jorhat districts for three months. Three markets are Jorhat vegetable market, Lichubari vegetable market and Teok vegetable market of Jorhat district. The vegetable species are Tomato, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brinjal, French bean, Cow pea and Okra. Individual species of samples were mixed and analyzed in ...