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Aquaculture Division |
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M. F. Sc. Dissertations
Following Dissertations were submitted during the year 2005 – 2006 |
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Miss Vani T. Evaluation of the effect of deltamethrin on fingerlings of Catla catla and to study the role of ascorbic acid in mitigating the toxicity induced stress (Dr. (Ms) Neelam Saharan)
Sajitha S. Influence of certain chemicals and hormones on the moult cycle of Giant freshwaterprawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii. )
Suresh E. (Reg. No. IAC-167) Inland Aquaculture 2004-2005
Intraspecific genetic variation in M. cephalus using random amplified polymorphic DNA profiles (RAPD). ( Dr. V. K. Tiwari)
Effects of enriched Artemia nauplii on growth and survival of Macrobrachium rosenbergii larvae. Student: Ms. Babita Rani, A.M.; (M.F.Sc., IAC-2002-04).
(Mr. A. K. Reddy)
Effect of Gliriadia sepium root for eradication of weed and predatory fishes.
Student: Mr. Sanjeev DebBarma. (M.F.Sc., IAC-2003-05). (Mr. A. K. Reddy)
“Water Quality Management in Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii ) Hatchery”. Student Mr. Manish Verma, Department of Applied Aquaculture, Barkatullah University, Bhopal.
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Aquatic Environmental Management Division |
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Guidance (Dr. C.S. Purushothaman - as Chairman of the Advisory Committee) for Ph.D. |
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Mr M. R. Rajanna is working on “Partitioning of Phosphorus in a Coastal Aquaculture Pond under Shrimp Farming along with the Bacterial Processes involved”. Work is in Progress.
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Ms K. Vijula is working on the project entitled “Evaluation of Duckweeds for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Aquatic Ecosystems”.Work is in Progress.
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M.F.Sc. |
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Dissertation Title: Isolation and Characterization of Phosphate solubilizing and Phophatase Producing Bacteria from a Coastal Mangrove Area
Student : Mr. Pankaj Sarkar
University : CIFE, Mumbai
Major Advisor : Dr. C.S. Purushothaman |
| Guidance (Dr. P. K. Pandey - as co-supervisor of the Advisory Committee) for PhD :
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Mr Abhay Raj Saket, student from A. P. S. University, Rewa, M.P. joined for Partial fulfillment of his Ph. D. Programme working on “Impact of Different Brakishwater Aquaculture Practices on Enviornment” Work is in progress.
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Mr. Veerendra Kumar Kaushal, student from A. P. S. University, Rewa, M.P. joined for Partial fulfillment of his Ph. D. Programme working on “Impact of Brakishwater Aquaculture Practices on Microbial Regime“ Work is in progress.
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Aquatic Animal Health Management Division |
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EDUCATION |
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Guidance to students from other universities
The following students were guided by the division |
Name of the student |
University /
College |
Duration |
Topic /
Area of work |
Ms. H. Kirthika |
Mepco Schlenck Engg. College, Anna University |
June 01 - 30, 2005 |
PCR based diagnosis of WSSV |
Mr.Lakshmy Narayanan &
Ms. Pooja Chavan |
Bhavan’s College, Mumbai |
May 04 - June 04, 2005 |
Microbiology |
Ms. Ravleen Kaur Sethi |
Bhavan’s College, Mumbai |
May 04 - Oct. 04, 2005 |
Microbiology |
Ms. Latika Patil
Ms. Seema Parte
Ms. Sneha More |
Institute of Science, Mumbai |
Aug. 31, 2005 - March 31, 2006 |
Ion Accumulation Studies in catfish |
Ms. Darshana D. Dani |
Institute of Science, Mumbai |
April 01 – July 31, 2005 |
Bioactive Compounds from the Marine Sponge Axinella carteri |
Ms. Juilee S. Mehandale |
Institute of Science, Mumbai |
April 01 – July 31, 2005 |
Beneficial Compounds from the Marine Sponge Timea stelligera |
Mr. Vinoth Ravindran |
CAS in Marine Biology, Porto Novo (T.N) |
May 01 – September 30, 2005 |
Sea Anemone Toxins |
Ms. Shalmali S. Palekar |
Ruia College, Mumbai |
May 03 – July 02, 2005 |
Bioactive Compounds from Marine Sponges |
Ms. Prachi Sawant |
Ruia College, Mumbai |
May 03 – July 02, 2005 |
Bioactive Compounds from Marine Sponges |
Mr. S. Boobathy |
CAS in Marine Biology, Porto Novo (T.N) |
May 30 – July 02, 2005 |
Symbiotic Bacteria and Bioactive Proteins from the Marine Sponge Callispongia |
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Mr. N. Noor Mohamed |
CAS in Marine Biology, Porto Novo (T.N) |
May 30 – July 02, 2005 |
Symbiotic Bacteria and Bioactive Proteins from the Marine Sponge Phyllospongia |
Ms. U. V. Deena Uvanse |
CAS in Marine Biology, Porto Novo (T.N) |
May 30 – July 08, 2005 |
Bioactivity of Toxins from the Marine Sponge Microciona |
Mr. S. Senthil Kumar |
CAS in Marine Biology, Porto Novo (T.N) |
Nov. 14 – 18, 2005 |
Bioactivity of Mangrove Plant Extracts |
Mr. D. Venkatachalam |
Thanthai Hans Rover College, Perambalur (T.N) |
Feb. 01 – 28, 2006. |
Bioactive Compounds from the Sea Anemone Anthopleura midori |
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Fisheries Informatics Technology Evaluation and Transfer Division |
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Mr. Sunit Charatkar, student of Ph.D. (FRM : 2001-2004) under the guidance of Dr. R. S. Biradar completed his research work on the topic entitled “Study of shoreline changes of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts of Karnataka using remote sensing and GIS”. His viva-voce was conducted on 24 th November, 2005 at the Institute and degree awarded.
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The following students guided by the faculty of the division were awarded the degree as per the details given below :
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Name of the student |
Year |
Topic |
Course |
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Ms. Biswajit Debnath |
2003-2005 |
Domestic resource cost ratio analysis of selected aqua-enterprise in east and north-eastern India. |
M.F.Sc. (FBM)
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Mr.Sujeet Rajak |
2003-2005 |
Market research and strategy for market entry of shrimp feeds in states of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Orissa |
M.F.Sc. (FBM)
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Mr.Pravin R Patil |
2003-2005 |
Constraint analysis of retailers in the retailing of fish in the municipal markets of Mumbai |
M.F.Sc. (FBM)
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4. |
Ms. Divya Alice Varkey |
2003-2005 |
Predictive modelling of marine fish landings of Kerala coast. |
M.F.Sc. (FRM)
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| Following students are being guided presently : |
Sr.no. |
Name of the student |
Year |
Topic |
Course |
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Mr. Prashant Telvekar |
2002-2005 |
Studies on the biology and stock assessment of Johnieops sina (Cuvier) from Mumbai waters. |
Ph.D.
(FRM) |
2. |
Ms. Sunitha Ninan |
2005-2007 |
Comparative analysis of patents in the fisheries sector using bibliometric indicators |
Ph.D.
(FBM) |
3. |
Mr. Paras Narayan |
2004-2006 |
Marketing and utilisation of low valued fish caught in Thane district of Maharashtra. |
M.F.Sc.
(FBM) |
4. |
Ms. Reena, J. |
2004-2006 |
Assessment of the potential for microfinance among fisherwomen in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka |
M.F.Sc.
(FBM) |
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Mr. Jetendra Kumar Singh |
2004-2006 |
Present status and future prospects of aquaculture in Punjab and Haryana with respect to aquainputs |
M.F.Sc.
(FBM) |
6. |
Ms. Vincy, K.J. |
2004-2006 |
Barriers to trade in fish products P: Case studies of Indian exporters |
M.F.Sc.
(FBM) |
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Fisheries Resource Management Division |
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Student Research: Two students completed their M.F.Sc dissertation. The names and title of the dissertation is given below: |
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- Rajeev Kumar :
Studies on Protonibea diacanthus (Lacepede, 1802) from Mumbai waters.
- Manmeet Kaur Nalwa : Biology of Sepia aculeata (d’Orbigny, 1848) along Mumbai waters.
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The titles of the thesis and names of the students are mentioned below: |
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- A study on biology and population dynamics of Saurida tumbil (Bloch, 1795) from Mumbai waters. - Santosh Y. Metar
- Biology and stock assessment of Soldier Catfish Osteogeneiosus militaris (Linnaeus, 1758) from Mumbai waters. - PranayKumar Parida
- Study on biology and population dynamics of Harpodon nehereus from Mumbai waters. – Johnson J.Balli
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Fish Genetics and Biotechnology Division |
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Student Research
Submitted |
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- Cryopreservation of Catfish milt – Clarias batrachus (Dr. Gopalkrishnaas guide- M.F.Sc. )
- Life history traits of Labeo calbasu and Labeo gonius from different wild populations (Dr. Gopalkrishnaas as advisor- Ph.D).
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Student Research Ongoing |
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- Nucleic acid estimation and its correlation with certain economic traits of Mahseer (Tor tor) (Dr. Gopalkrishnaas as guide- M.F.Sc)
- Genetic variations and haematological parameters in catfishes due to heavy metal pollution (Dr. Gopalkrishna as advisor - Ph.D) Rohilkhand University, Bareilly
- Cloning and characterization of interferon gene from Labeo rohita
- Analysis of risks associated with marine toxic algae
- Design and engineering of biosensor gene constructs to produce organisms capable of sensing aquatic heavy metal toxicity ( : Dr. Aparna Chaudhari as supervisior
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Fish Nutrition and Biochemistry Division |
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Activity : Research Guidance to Ph.D. and M.F.Sc. students |
| During the period under report I have been actively involved in guidance of following students in their thesis research work. |
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Sr. No. |
Name of the student |
Title of thesis |
Status |
Guide/ Co-guide |
Placement/Job/
Employment |
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Harendra Prasad
( PhD IAC) |
Microsatellite analysis of the population structure of Asian seabass ( Lates calcarifer) from India |
Degree awarded 2005 |
Dr. S.D. Singh
Guide |
Assistant Director Fisheries U.P. Govt. |
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Dadasaheb Akolkar
S.R.F. |
ICAR Cess project
“Studies on the development of DNA and biochemical markers of Asian seabass, Lates calcarifer ( Bloch) from Indian waters” |
SRF
2005-06 |
Dr. S.D.Singh
PI |
Researcher ,Japan |
3. |
Vinod kumar
S.R.F. |
ICAR Cess project
“Studies on the development of DNA and biochemical markers of Asian seabass, Lates calcarifer ( Bloch) from Indian waters” |
SRF
2005-06 |
Dr. S.D.Singh
PI |
Fisheries Inspector
Uttarranchal Govt. |
4. |
Brundaban sahu
( PhD FRM) |
Rapid detection of Salmonella contamination in fish and fishery products using molecular technique |
Degree awarded 2005 |
Dr. S.D. Singh
Guide |
District Fisheries Officer
Orrisa Govt. |
5. |
Vikas Kumar
(PhD IAC) |
Studies on the development of molecular technology for production of transgenic fish |
Continuing
2005-06 |
Dr. S.D. Singh
Guide |
Pharmaceuticals R&D Mumbai |
6. |
M. Karthik
(PhD IAC) |
Molecular analysis of B- actin gene promoter of Asian seabass, Lates calcarifer. |
Continuing
2005 |
Dr. S.D. Singh
Guide |
Researcher ,U.S.A. |
7. |
Raghuveer K.R. (MFSc IAC) |
Studies on molecular characterization of the growth hormone gene of Asian seabass, Lates calcarifer |
Degree awarded
2004-05 |
Dr. S.D. Singh,
Co- guide |
Researcher,U.S.A. |
8. |
M.R. Biswal
(MFSc FNB) |
Studies on molecular cloning & characterization of the DNA encoding partial beta actin gene promoter sequence in Asian seabass, Lates calcarifer |
Degree awarded
2004-05 |
Dr. S.D. Singh
Guide |
Researcher ,U.S.A. |
9. |
Umesha D.
(MFSc FNB) |
Molecular characterization and sequencing of DNA marker for Deccan mahseer, Tor khudri |
Degree awarded
2004-05 |
Dr. S.D. Singh,
Co- guide |
Doing Ph.D. Biotechnology in CIFE |
10. |
R. K. Gautam
(MFSc FNB) |
Sequencing of Growth hormone gene of Asian seabass |
left & got job in BARC
2005 |
Dr. S.D. Singh,
Guide |
BARC Mumbai |
11. |
Garima Bajpayee (MFSc FNB) |
Molecular cloning and analysis of fatty acyl desaturase gene involved in HUFA biosynthesis un an Indian major carp. |
2005-06 |
Dr. S.D. Singh,
Guide |
Fisheries Inspector
Uttaranchal Govt. |
12. |
Sunil K. Nayak |
Molecular characterization of GH from C. batrachus |
2006-07 |
Dr. S.D. Singh,
Guide |
continuing |
13. |
Dharitri Chaudhuri |
Comparative study fatty
acid metabolism in omnivorous and carnivorous fish in response to dietary fatty
Acids |
2006-07 |
Dr. S.D. Singh,
As a member |
continuing |
14. |
Sona Y. |
Studies in nutrients
requirements of fishes |
2006-07 |
Dr. S.D.
Singh,
As a member |
Continuing |
15. |
Neil D.Fernandes, JRF in CSIR |
Refinement of multiplex PCR technology for detection of bacterial contamination in fish and fishery products |
2006-2008 |
Dr. S.D.Singh, guide |
Continuing |
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Dr. K. K. Jain, Principal Scientist
Biji Xavier. 2003-0S.M.F.SC. Batch student. Dissertation submitted under the guidance entitled''Effect of de-tannification and exogenous enzymes on growth and nutrient utilization of labeo rohita fingerlings.
Under going
Ranjitha R. Nair. 2004-2006 M.F.SC. Batch student. Dissertation work is in progress entitled ''utilization of rubber seed cake in the diet of labeo rohita fingerlings
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