Ichthyofaunal diversity of two beels of Goalpara District, Assam, India

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...

Genetic diversity of Persea bombycina from goalpara district of Assam, India

Assam of the northeastern region of India is unique in terms of its rich biodiversity and multiple ethnicity of its people. The impact of the resultant socio-religiocultural diversity is also reflected in the diverse traditional ways of silkworm farming. We report the genetic diversity of Persea bombycina “Som” from different locations of Goalpara district of Assam, India, where random amplifie...

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

Ecology of Two Riverine Wetlands of Goalpara District, Assam in Relation to Plankton Productivity

Ecological investigation of two riverine wetlands of Goalpara district, Assam, India was carried out in relation to planktonic productivity from 2006 to 2008. The physico chemical parameters were found fluctuating with the growth of both phytoplankton and zooplankton. Both the beel was dominated by Chlorophyceae throughout the year amongst which Ulothrix and Spirogyra were found as dominating s...

Fishery Status of Undivided Goalpara District, Assam with Reference to Socio -economic Conditions of Fishers

The studies were conducted during 2008–2010 to evaluate Fishery status and its bearing on socio-economic condition of Fishers Community of undivided Goalpara district of Assam. A total of 97 species belongs to 56 genera of 26 families were recorded from various fish landing centers of the region during study period. Fishers catch fish in the river throughout the year. However, fishing intensity...