IOSR-JESTFT   Volume-18 ~ Issue-4 ~ April 2024

Abstract: The long standing practice of consuming wild edible fruits for their nutritional and medicinal benefits is well-documented. These naturally occurring fruit plants exhibit robust resilience under adverse climatic conditions, fostering local harvesting and marketing practices. Pyrus pashia (P. pashia; Buch. Ham. ex D. Don; family, Rosaceae), commonly referred to as the 'Himalayan pear,' stands out as one of these underutilized trees. With widespread distribution in temperate regions up to an altitude of 2,500 m in the Western Himalaya, P. pashia holds significant....

Key Word: Floristic Composition, IVI (Important Value Index), Species diversity indices

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[2] Ashish Paul, Mohamed Latif Khan & Ashesh Kumar Das .2019. Population Structure And Regeneration Status Of Rhododendrons In Temperate
[3] Mixed Broad-Leaved Forests Of Western Arunachal Pradesh, India, Geology, Ecology, And Landscapes, 3:3, 168-186.
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Chauhan Ds, Lal P, Singh D .2017. Composition, Population Structure And Regeneration Of Rhododendron Arboreum Sm. Temperate Broad-Leaved Evergreen Forest In Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India. J Earth Sci Clim Change 8: 430

Abstract: Sabjikothi, or vegetable marketplaces, play a crucial role in urban environments, particularly in providing fresh produce to consumers and supporting livelihoods for street vendors. This paper examines the microclimate within Sabjikothi and its benefits to street vendors. Understanding the microclimate dynamics can shed light on the environmental conditions that influence vendors' work and overall well-being.

Key Word: Street Vendor, Sabjikothi, market place,microclimate

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Abstract: Rainwater harvesting is an excellent example of a sustainable practice that help address water scarcity. By collecting and storing rainwater, we can reduce reliance on groundwater and surface water sources, which are often over exploited and subject to pollution. Rainwater harvesting systems can range from simple setups like rain barrels for residential use to more complex systems for larger-scale applications such as agricultural irrigation or industrial processes. Implementing rainwater harvesting not only helps conserve precious freshwater resources but also provides numerous other benefits. It can help mitigate flooding by reducing storm water runoff, replenish.....

Key Word: Water scarcity, Rainwater harvesting

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Abstract: Road traffic is often assumed to be a major source contributor to air quality deterioration in many cities in the world. Kinshasa the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo does not escape from this reality. Deteriorated air quality has negative impact on human health and the environment. The study focused on road traffic characterization in the city of Kinshasa and in order to evaluate its contribution to air quality deterioration and population health risk. Data from two surveys undertaken in four districts of this city have provided the characteristics of road traffic in Kinshasa in terms of the hourly on road flow rate at peak time (9 am to 12pm and........

Key words: Road traffic, congestion, air pollutants, and human heath

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Abstract: Education in ecological values is a priority. The ecological importance of the living environment allows for a harmonious balance of human and natural health. On the other hand, environmental mismanagement leads to the degradation of ecosystems. The city of Kinshasa is a case in point. Thus, the acceleration of the biospheric entropy disturbs the usual rhythm of our planet; and according to the thermodynamic principles of the systems, can precipitate the end of humanity whereas the ecosystems have vital services to render to the man. What are the benefits that the populations of Kinshasa obtain from their ecosystems and their biodiversity? This is the question that......

Keywords: Services provided - disturbance - ecosystems - ecology - environment -biodiversity – Kinshasa

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Abstract: Background : Climate data are used in a number of applications including climate risk management and adaptation to climate change. However, the availability of data, particularly throughout rural Africa, is very limited. Available rain gauge are unevenly distributed and mainly located along main roads in cities and towns. This impose severe limitations to the availability of climate information and services for the rural community where, arguably, these services are needed most. gauging data also suffer from gaps in the time series. Satellite proxies, particularly satellite rainfall......

Keywords : climate data ; satellite ; rainfall ; merging ; Ivory Coast

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Abstract: Unprecedented environmental problems that threaten ecosystems and human well-being globally include deforestation, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Deforestation is one of these problems that stands out as being particularly serious; every year, large areas of forest disappear because of human activities like logging, agricultural growth, and urbanization. Deforestation has far-reaching effects, including the loss of habitat for innumerable species, disturbance of the ecological balance, and a heightened level of climate change due to the release of carbon held in trees.....

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Abstract: Resumo: O cultivo de peixes é o seguimento que está em desenvolvimento nos últimos anos, sendo a piscicultura uma das maneiras mais econômicos de produzir alimento de elevado valor nutritivo. O estado de Rondônia tem se destacado e atualmente lidera o ranking nacional de produção de peixes nativos. Visando minimizar a eutrofização da água, as mortes e doenças causadas pelo estresse, assim como melhorar a produção piscícola os probióticos são ingredientes incorporados na aquicultura que podem ser adicionados a ração ou diluídos na água do.....

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Abstract: In the present work, we propose a multi-criteria approach for the selection of landfill sites, considering the criteria of exclusion and assessment. These criteria are based on data related to several disciplines such as geology, hydrology and hydrogeology, biodiversity, urban planning, topography, finance, etc. The approach adopted is based on the succession of three steps: (1) systematic inventory of the environment and associated activities, (2) identification of open areas and (3) selection of sites. This work allowed us to select five (5) potential landfill sites for the Errachidia region. The standardization of this approach with the objective of its application on various other areas constitutes a tool for sustainable development and preservation of the Environment.....

Keywords: multi-criteria approach, solid waste, controlled landfill, rating system, waste management

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Abstract: Background: The Zambia Airports Corporation Limited is a Private Limited Company, which is owned by the Government of the Republic of Zambia. The establishment of the Corporation is reiterated by the Civil Aviation Act No. 5 of 2016, which repealed and replaced the Aviation Act, Chapter 444 of the Laws of Zambia. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the Zambia Airports Corporation Limited's revised Environmental Policy on their Environmental Performance. This was achieved by conducting a SWOT analysis and computing statistical analysis to measure correlations. Materials and Methods: This study employed......

Keywords: Environmental Policy, SWOT Analysis, Environmental Performance

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Abstract: Fungicides are absolutely essential for prevention of plant diseases and improving crop yield, which is otherwise lost due to diseases. Their role has assumed importance where desirable host resistance against diseases is lacking. For many of the destructive diseases such as those caused by the members of oomycetes, against which effective host resistance is not available or when the host resistance is easily broken by new pathogen races, fungicides serve as the main method of defense. These diseases were earlier difficult to be controlled......

Keywords: Fungicides, disease management, food and healthy security

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