Microplastics, an emerging contaminant, is ubiquitous in almost every compartment of the
environment. They are of great environmental concern not only due to their pervasive, …

Constructed wetlands (CWs) are low-cost, eco-technologically engineered systems, used
for sustainable and efficient treatment of wastewater. These systems are popular due to their …

Heavy metals in the surface sediments of the two coastal ecosystems of Cochin, southwest
India were assessed. The study intends to evaluate the degree of anthropogenic influence on …

Biomass productivity, lipid content, lipid productivity and fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) profiles
of three pelagic and two benthic diatom strains (Chaetoceros calcitrans, Thalassiosira sp., …

Phosphorus fractionation was employed to find the bioavailability of phosphorus and its
seasonal variations in the Panangad region of Cochin estuary, the largest estuarine system in …

Variability of nature and composition of organic matter in the surficial sediments of
mangrove and estuarine systems of Cochin were investigated. Assessment of biochemical …

Seasonal studies were carried out from 21 stations, comprising of three zones, of Cochin
Estuary, to assess the organic matter quality and trophic status. The hydographical parameters …

The seasonal upwelling along the southeastern Arabian Sea (SEAS) brings cold, nutrient-rich
low oxygen subsurface water to the continental shelf. The subsurface oxygen deficiency …

Purpose Recent advances in intraoperative imaging and closed reduction techniques have
led to a shifting trend toward surgical management in every unstable sacral fracture. This …

Concentration levels of Cr, Ni, Zn, Pb and Cu in rela-tion to those of the nutrients–total
phosphates, exchangeable nitrates, total organic carbon, etc. have been investigated in the …