Arvind Kumar

The book emphasizes the methods that chemists use to conduct their research and design the new series of 3,3-diphenyl propionic acid derivatives were synthesized The key intermediate 3,3-diphenylpropionyl chloride was synthesized by the reaction of 3,3-diphenyl propionic acid and thionyl chloride. The intermediate was further subjected to reaction with various aromatic secondary amines in the presence of NaOH in acetone. After synthesis of compounds, the synthesized compounds were characterized by their IR, 1HNMR, Mass spectral data, and elemental analysis. These derivatives were screened for their analgesic activity (Hot plate and tail flick method) and anti-inflammatory activity (Carrageen induced rat paw edema method) by using Diclofenac sodium and Indomethacin as standard drugs, respectively. The compounds AK-5 and AK-3 exhibited significantly potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity (two to three times) when a comparison was made with the control group. The response of promising compound (AK-5) for analgesic and anti-inflammatory action was highest among all the test compounds and was almost similar to the standard compounds (Indomethacin and Diclofenac Sodium).

This book covers various epidemiological characteristics of fatal burn cases in females in Indian scenario. Various etiological factor, common age groups, social status, education level that can affect the burn injury outcome has been discussed. Microbiological aspect of burn infection has also been covered. This book will definitely help to know different aspect of burn fatality especially among the females.

Our understanding of oral microflora is rapidly growing and changing under the impact of new molecular technology and advance genomics tools. Undoubtedly one of the chief incentives for formulating sugar-free or sugar-low products is to improve dental properties and diminish carcinogenicity. The main opportunities for non-sugar sweeteners appear to lie in the expanding range of foods and especially drinks now on the market for adults, for whom the potential dental benefits are easy to discern. The genomics study of Streptococcus with reference to their interaction to sweeteners will unlock the mechanism of its infection and will open up the new avenues of finding better way to cure the disease and infection.

Peanut Agriculture and Production Technology: Integrated Nutrient Management focuses on agricultural techniques and integrated nutrient management of peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.). Peanuts are the second most important oil crop of India, occupying 5.7 million hectares, with an average production of 0.8 ton/ha, which is 23.5% of the India’s total oil seed production. Worldwide annual production of shelled peanuts was 42 million metric tons in 2014. It is the world’s 4th most important source of edible oil and the 3rd most important source of vegetable protein. The volume includes basic and advanced information on production, agrotechniques, and integrated nutrient management of Arachis hypogaea L. crop plant. It studies the physiology of the peanut, looking at the proper environmental conditions for optimal growth as well as under various subnormal conditions. It explores the methods of nitrogen application as well as the influence of different sowing dates and population densities to harvest its full yield potential. The book covers methods to achieve balanced nutrition, including using organic manures in groundnut farming to enhance yielding ability.The book will be a rich resource for those in agriculture, horticulture, and allied sciences, particularly for agricultural scientists in plant and crop physiology, agronomy, and soil science. Farm owners and managers of peanut crops and production will also benefit from the information provided in this volume.

White rust caused by the fungus Albugo is the most devastating disease known to occur in more than 50 countries and infects about 400 plant species belonging to 31 families worldwide including important vegetable crucifers, oil yielding Brassicas, ornamental plants and numerous weeds. This book on “White Rust” deals with the aspects on “the disease” and “the pathogen” is vividly illustrated for stimulating, effective and easy reading and understanding. We are sure that this comprehensive treatise on “white rust” will be of immense use to the researchers, teachers, students and all others who are interested in the diagnosis and management of white rust diseases of crops worldwide.