ESC for PG Courses, MU–Reminiscence of certain abnormal cases

Prof N Irabanta Singh Introduction While serving Manipur University, Canchipur as Dean, School of Life Sciences (28/01/2012 to 27/01/2015), the present writer also served as Chairman, Examination Standing Committee for PG courses (vide office order no. 1621 dated 11th March, 2013). In this article, he expresses his own views on the reminiscence of certain abnormal […]

Prof N Irabanta Singh Introduction While serving Manipur University, Canchipur as Dean, School of Life Sciences (28/01/2012 to 27/01/2015), the present writer also served as Chairman, Examination Standing Committee for PG courses (vide office order no. 1621 dated 11th March, 2013). In this article, he expresses his own views on the reminiscence of certain abnormal […]

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A note on conservation, preservation and processing of wild edible plants and indigenous fruits of Manipur

Introduction
By tradition, the indigenous people of Manipur consumed a large variety of wild plants as vegetables, fruits, etc. (J. Eco. Tax. Bot., 6(3): 1985:699-703). Some of these communities also used wild plants in their own traditional way (J. Ec…

Introduction
By tradition, the indigenous people of Manipur consumed a large variety of wild plants as vegetables, fruits, etc. (J. Eco. Tax. Bot., 6(3): 1985:699-703). Some of these communities also used wild plants in their own traditional way (J. Eco. Tax. Bot., 13(1): 1988:113-119). Traditional vegetables like other horticultural crops experience losses between harvest and consumption. The magnitude of post-harvest losses in fresh fruits and vegetables is estimated 5 to 25% in developed countries and 20-50%in developing countries depending upon commodity (Rader, 2000).

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International academic exposures – reminiscence of some funny experiences

The present writer left India on 25th August, 1990 from Delhi Airport by Air India flight for Frankfurt airport (German), then from there to Stockholm airport by Scandnavian airline reaching there late night. He spent the night at the airport. Next mor…

The present writer left India on 25th August, 1990 from Delhi Airport by Air India flight for Frankfurt airport (German), then from there to Stockholm airport by Scandnavian airline reaching there late night. He spent the night at the airport. Next morning, on 26th August, 2009 the writer left Stockholm airport to the city by bus (1 hour drive) and rush to underground metrostation and got down to a station mentioned in the guide toposheet.

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Thangjing – A potential aquatic cash crop in Manipur

Contd from previous issue
Nutritional and medicinal importance
The edible parts of Thangjing seeds contains 12.8% moisture, 9.7% protein, 0.1% fat, 76.9% carbohydrates, 0.5% mineral matters and 1.45 iron, besides a good proportion of sugar, ascorbic acid and phenol (Nath and Chakraborty, 1985).

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Contd from previous issue
Nutritional and medicinal importance
The edible parts of Thangjing seeds contains 12.8% moisture, 9.7% protein, 0.1% fat, 76.9% carbohydrates, 0.5% mineral matters and 1.45 iron, besides a good proportion of sugar, ascorbic acid and phenol (Nath and Chakraborty, 1985).

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Thangjing – A potential aquatic cash crop in Manipur

Introduction
Thangjing (popularly known as black diamond or fox nut or gorgon nut) is botanically known as Euryle ferox Salisb and belongs to the family Euryalaceae (Nymphaeceae). It a monotypic genus that is having only one species. It is considered as an aquatic cash crop in Manipur. The hobby of the present writer is to buy vegetables daily from the markets of Imphal specially Khwairamband bazar. He buys any new vegetables items at any cost. Thangjing is one of them he buys starting from early June/July onwards. The vendors sales Thangjing at the rate of Rs. 30 per Thangjing fruit or Rs. 50 for 2 Thangjing fruits. In this article the writer made an attempt to describe about the potential of Thangjing cultivation for socio-economic development in Manipur.

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Introduction
Thangjing (popularly known as black diamond or fox nut or gorgon nut) is botanically known as Euryle ferox Salisb and belongs to the family Euryalaceae (Nymphaeceae). It a monotypic genus that is having only one species. It is considered as an aquatic cash crop in Manipur. The hobby of the present writer is to buy vegetables daily from the markets of Imphal specially Khwairamband bazar. He buys any new vegetables items at any cost. Thangjing is one of them he buys starting from early June/July onwards. The vendors sales Thangjing at the rate of Rs. 30 per Thangjing fruit or Rs. 50 for 2 Thangjing fruits. In this article the writer made an attempt to describe about the potential of Thangjing cultivation for socio-economic development in Manipur.

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Hygienic maintenance of Manipur State Museum

Introduction
The 47th foundation day of Manipur state museum was celebrated on 23rd September, 2016 at its auditorium. The celebration was attended by Art and Culture Commissioner and Art and Culture Director as Chief Guest and President respectively. Speaking at the occasion, the commissioner said “Many portion of the State museum building have leaky roofs” (The Sangai Express, Sept 24, 2016). The present writer and his student (RK Bhorot Singh) studied during 2002-04 aerobiological approaches to four different sites of the Manipur State museum viz (i) indoor aeromycoflora of the museum main building, (ii) aeromycoflora inside tribal textile showcases, (iii) aeromycoflora inside showcases having musical instruments (iv) aeromycoflora inside showcases having animal skull with horns and antlers and to provide remedial measures which encourages him to write the present article.
Methodology


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Introduction
The 47th foundation day of Manipur state museum was celebrated on 23rd September, 2016 at its auditorium. The celebration was attended by Art and Culture Commissioner and Art and Culture Director as Chief Guest and President respectively. Speaking at the occasion, the commissioner said “Many portion of the State museum building have leaky roofs” (The Sangai Express, Sept 24, 2016). The present writer and his student (RK Bhorot Singh) studied during 2002-04 aerobiological approaches to four different sites of the Manipur State museum viz (i) indoor aeromycoflora of the museum main building, (ii) aeromycoflora inside tribal textile showcases, (iii) aeromycoflora inside showcases having musical instruments (iv) aeromycoflora inside showcases having animal skull with horns and antlers and to provide remedial measures which encourages him to write the present article.
Methodology


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Organic wastes management for Khwairamband Bazar (Imphal city) through Vermitechnology

Introduction
The hobby of the present author is to buy a variety of vegetables and fruits from different bazaars of Imphal City. The author really feel pain by looking at the pathetic condition of vegetables and fruits vendors in different corners of Khwairamband bazaar. Because these “Imas” used to sell their items at the unhygienic road sides of Khwairamband bazaar just sitting behind dumped vegetables and fruits wastes. In this article, the author made an attempt how the Imphal Municipal Corporation could take up certain steps for the welfare of these downtrodden business community.

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Introduction
The hobby of the present author is to buy a variety of vegetables and fruits from different bazaars of Imphal City. The author really feel pain by looking at the pathetic condition of vegetables and fruits vendors in different corners of Khwairamband bazaar. Because these “Imas” used to sell their items at the unhygienic road sides of Khwairamband bazaar just sitting behind dumped vegetables and fruits wastes. In this article, the author made an attempt how the Imphal Municipal Corporation could take up certain steps for the welfare of these downtrodden business community.

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Reminiscence of career as a teacher and a researcher

Introduction
After completing M.Sc. (Botany) in 1971 from the Gauhati University, Guwahati the author remain at home without any job for about one year. While remembering the past event of life, one really enjoyed by comparing the past with the present…

Introduction
After completing M.Sc. (Botany) in 1971 from the Gauhati University, Guwahati the author remain at home without any job for about one year. While remembering the past event of life, one really enjoyed by comparing the past with the present. From the present, the future of life is planned. In this article, the author tried to remember his past experiences, from what stage to the present stage he could reach. This recapitulation of the past events really made self realization and create happiness by remembering the past. In this article the author made an attempt to recapitulate his own career as a Teacher and Researcher.
Initiation of teaching career

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Manipur Technical University and Manipuri diaspora

INTRODUCTION: The Manipur Technical University was established on 23rd April, 2016 by an Ordinance of the Government of Manipur – “The Manipur Technical University Ordinance, 2016” (Manipur Ordinance No. 1 of 2016). The Manipur Technical University is the only technical university of the State of Manipur.

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INTRODUCTION: The Manipur Technical University was established on 23rd April, 2016 by an Ordinance of the Government of Manipur – “The Manipur Technical University Ordinance, 2016” (Manipur Ordinance No. 1 of 2016). The Manipur Technical University is the only technical university of the State of Manipur.

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Can we eradicate Congress grass from NE India?

The problem of Congress grass (Parthenium hysterophorous L.) has been known to the public since last six decades as it affects human and animal health, disturbed biodiversity, changed environment. It is one of the dreaded terrestrial weed in India. Of …

The problem of Congress grass (Parthenium hysterophorous L.) has been known to the public since last six decades as it affects human and animal health, disturbed biodiversity, changed environment. It is one of the dreaded terrestrial weed in India. Of late, it has become serious problem for the NE India also.

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Tree plantation Vs post plantation surveillance

The growing concern over protection of the environment has rapidly developed on a worldwide scale resulting into the United Nations Conference on Human Environment held on 1972 at Stockholm. The awareness on the pollution of environment induced establishment and attention of several agencies like the United Nations Environment Monitoring Systems (UNEMS), the International Referral System (IRS), the United Nations Organization on “Habitat”, the world Health Organization (WHO), the world life organisation (WLO) and other bodies dealing with the environmental problem on a global scale.

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The growing concern over protection of the environment has rapidly developed on a worldwide scale resulting into the United Nations Conference on Human Environment held on 1972 at Stockholm. The awareness on the pollution of environment induced establishment and attention of several agencies like the United Nations Environment Monitoring Systems (UNEMS), the International Referral System (IRS), the United Nations Organization on “Habitat”, the world Health Organization (WHO), the world life organisation (WLO) and other bodies dealing with the environmental problem on a global scale.

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Organic farming technology and its transfer

(Contd from previous edition)
iii. Organised 3rd two days(9-10 August, 2003) training cum demonstration programme on the use of Aeschynomene aspera as green manure for rice cultivation with representative of NGOs at the Department of Life Sciences, Man…

(Contd from previous edition)
iii. Organised 3rd two days(9-10 August, 2003) training cum demonstration programme on the use of Aeschynomene aspera as green manure for rice cultivation with representative of NGOs at the Department of Life Sciences, Manipur University, Canchipur. Fifteen representatives of NGOs attended the programme. iv. Organised 4th two day (4-5 Oct,2003) training cum demonstration programme on the use of Aeschynomene aspera as green manure for rice cultivation at the Department of Life Sciences, Manipur University, Canchipur. Fifteen representatives of NGOs from Manipur attended the programme.

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Organic farming technology and its transfer

Introduction
The “Organic Farming” refers to a holistic approach to a farm as a living organism and the soil as a living object in which all the components parts – the minerals, the humus, the micro-organism, the soil biota and the human interaction in developing these components to the level of an ecosystem that is sustainable.

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Introduction
The “Organic Farming” refers to a holistic approach to a farm as a living organism and the soil as a living object in which all the components parts – the minerals, the humus, the micro-organism, the soil biota and the human interaction in developing these components to the level of an ecosystem that is sustainable.

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Hints for acquiring MPhil, PhD degree

Stages for M.Phil/Ph.D degree research
Stage-1: It consists of topic selection, literature review (Please refer to The Sangai Express, February 01, 02, 05 and 10, 2013 issues), research gap identification, conceptualisation, research proposal writing a…

Stages for M.Phil/Ph.D degree research
Stage-1: It consists of topic selection, literature review (Please refer to The Sangai Express, February 01, 02, 05 and 10, 2013 issues), research gap identification, conceptualisation, research proposal writing and preparation for presentation before research committee ( MPhil/PhD) meeting.

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