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Friday, October 28, 2011

Biodata


CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. LAXMI LAL SHARMA

Date of Birth                        :           August 26, 1950

Nationality                           :           Indian

Residential Address           :           Plot No. 206, Road No. 13, Ashok Nagar
                                                            Udaipur – 313 001 (Raj.) India. Tel:5130338(R)

Office Address                     :           Associate Professor & Head
                                                            Department of Aquaculture,
College of Fisheries, MPUAT
Udaipur – 313 001 (Rajasthan) India      
Tel:2421753 Fax: 0294-2420447
E-mail:
Qualifications:
(A)   Educational:
Examination
Passed
Major Subjects
Year
Institute/Board
B.Sc.
Physics, Chemistry, Biology
1971
ML Sukhadia Univ.
Udaipur
M.Sc.
Zoology
(with specialization in Limnology & Fisheries)
1973
ML Sukhadia Univ.
Udaipur
Ph.D.
By Thesis on "Some Limnological aspects of Udaipur waters in comparison to the selected waters of Rajasthan"
1980
ML Sukhadia Univ.
Udaipur

(B)   Trainings:
(i)     Obtained training on 'Fish pond management and breeding of Indian major carps and exotic carps' from Pond Culture Division of CIFRI, Barrackpore at Cuttack (1975).
(ii)    Participated in Summer Institute on Intensive Freshwater Fish Culture organized by CIFRI, Barrackpore (July 1975).
(iii)  Received training in Environmental Education at Live Island, Denmark (1977).

(C)   Professional Positions Held:
Position
Organization
Duration
Nature of duties
Sr. Research
Fellow
Department of Zoology, Udaipur University
Dec. 1973
Aug. 1978
Research on Hydro- biology of lake Fatehsagar, Rajasthan
Asstt. Prof. of Zoology
Department of Zoology, Udaipur University
19-08-78
17-08-80
Teaching UG and PG classes
Jr. Scientist
(Asstt.Prof.)
Department of Limnology and Fisheries (Faculty of Agriculture) Sukhadia University
18-08-80
24-07-84
Teaching PG classes; Research on aqua- culture and water quality
Assistant Professor
Department of Limnology and Fisheries, Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner
25-07-84
06-05-96
-do-
and also guiding M.Sc. and Ph.D. students

Associate Professor
-do-
07-05-96
till today
-do-
Head of the Department
-do-
01-09-01
till today
-do-
and also administrative job

(D)   Teaching Experience:
Teaching UG and PG classes at University Departments for the last 32 years.
(a)        18 Years as Asstt. Professor/Jr. Scientist
(b)        14 Years as Associate Professor
(c)        No. of M.Sc. Theses guided :    15
(d)        No. of Ph.D. Major Advisor:    05        Co-Supervisor:         02

(E)    Research Experience:
Total period: 32 years (excluding 5 years of Ph.D. work)
·             Sr. Research Fellow in the ICAR Research Project entitled "Hydrobiological and Ichthological studies on Lake Fatehsagar, Rajasthan" for about five years.
·             As Junior Scientist/Research Associate worked in the following two state Government sponsored projects (more than four years): (i) Fish culture in a marked area of Lake Fatehsagar, Udaipur (ii) Survival of fishes under different environmental conditions using supplementary food.
·             Had been Investigator in the research project "Breeding and rearing of Indian major carps for stocking in Jaisamand Lake" sponsored by the Rajasthan Tribal Area Development Cooperatives Federation Ltd., Udaipur (6 months).
·             Principal Investigator in the project "Impact of urban settlement on certain lentic and lotic waters bodies of Bedach River System in Girwa and Mavli Tehsils of Udaipur: A limnological study" (987 to 1991; DST, Jaipur)
·             Associate Investigator in the Project "Spawn rearing through Hi-tech aquaculture system, - a low cost high yield programme" sponsored by the Department of Ocean Development (1988 to 1991).
·              Co-project Leader in the Project "Water quality assessment of rural step-wells and hand pumps from the Dracunculosis prone areas of Southern Rajasthan for the development of village level domestic water filter system" (Sponsored by SWACH/UNISEF' Duration one year, 1990-91).
·              Had been Co-project leader in SWACH (UNICEF sponsored) sub-project "Monitoring of Cyclops in rural wells vis-à-vis Temephos application, seasonality of infective cyclops, bio-control and the development of low-cost water testing kit" (started from August 1991; duration one year).
·              Had been Co-Principal Investigator in the ICAR Project "Dietary vitamin requirements of fingerlings of selected Indian major carps with respect to growth, feed conversion and deficiency y symptoms (ICAR sponsored ad hoc project).

Significant Research and Development Achievement:
·        For the first time bred Labeo gonius in captivity by induced breeding technique (Instl. Jorn. Acd. Ichthyol.) 7(2):33-66).
·        Had been actively contributing time and energy for the growth and development of Deptt. of Limnology and Fisheries since its inception in 1979 and preparatory phase. While working as SRF in the ICAR scheme and Asstt. Professor Zoology.
·        Designed, developed and fabricated three types of under water samplers which have been appreciated widely and published in reputed journals: Current Science, Research and Industry and Proceedings of 2nd Asian, Fisheries Forum (Tokyo, Japan).
·        Designed and developed five types of water  filters  for the SWACH/UNICEF project, one of this filter has been accepted by the UNICEF for distribution in Dracunculosis prone areas and so far over 3 lakh such filters have been distributed by the SWACH (Pollution Research 12(3): 119-125).
·        Together with other associates developed a low cost convenient water quality (bacteriological and Cyclops incidence) analysis kit which has been accepted by the UNICEF (Pollution Research 12(3): 183-185).
·        In 1993 took initiative for installation of a mechanical device for removal of 10,000 MT of water hyacinth from 23 ha area of lakes of Udaipur.

(F)    Organizational Experience (Voluntary):
Had been Jt. Secretary of Indian Environmental Society, New Delhi
Worked as President of National Environmental Association, India.
Worked as Regional Coordinator for Asia (Two Years) and as the Development Officer (One Year) in the Executive Board of International Youth Federation for Environmental Studies and Conservation, Denmark (a member organization of IUCN, Switzerland).

(G)   Memberships:
         Association of Aquaculturists, Kausalyagang, Orissa.
Jheel Sanrakshan Samiti, Udaipur
Rural Development & Reconstruction Activities (RUDRA)
Green Arc Society, Udaipur
Aravali Abhiyan Samiti, Udaipur
Sajeev Seva Samiti, Udaipur
Taraxacum Club, London (Assoc. of Environmental Experts)
Advisory Board of National Fishermen's Forum, Cochin.
Indian Association of Fisheries Professionals, Mumbai.

(H)   Participation in Academic Activities (Inland):
(a) Presented research papers at following fora:
Workshop in Environmental Education, May 1975, Delhi-Nainital
National Symposium of "Fish and their Environment", Dehradun, October-November, 1983.

National Symposium on Industries and Environment, Nov-Dec., 1984, Baroda.
National Symposium on Dracunculosis, Jan. 28-30, 1985, Udaipur
Conference of Directors of Ecodevelopment Camps, 28-30 May,1 986, Bikaner
Seminar on World Environment Day, 1987, Udaipur
National Seminar on Management of Fisheries in Inland open water systems of India, 1987, Barrackpore, West Bengal.

Conference on Science & Technology inputs for rural development 17 Nov., 1988, New Delhi.

National Hindi Workshop on Aquaculture, CIFA Bhubneshwar, July 1998.
Different places in Rajasthan during 1980-91.
Convener: Environmental Education Programme for conservation of Pichhola-Fatehsagar Lake complex (1991)

Organized Youth Leader Training Courses in Environmental Education, 1977 and 1978 for Asian Youths.

National Environmental Awareness Campaign activities (Seminars, Youth and Women Camps, Debate and drawing competitions, etc.) sponsored by D.O.En., Govt. of India, during 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1990)
Co-convener: Environmental, Awareness-cum-Pratap Jayanti Padyatras during 1986-91.
Celebrations of World Environment Day eve since 1976.
Celebration of Science Day, 1989, 1990 and 1991 at Udaipur
Organizing Secretary, Seminar on Paryavaran Shiksha avem Bhartiya Darshan( Ik;kZoj.k f'k{kk ,oa Hkkjrh; n'kZu 26-10-98)
Other Significant Academic Activities:
(b)        Had been associate organizer for:
Indian Congress of Cytology and Cytogenetics at Udaipur
National Symposium on Dracunculosis
Local organizer for International Seminar on Environmental Problems of Developing Countries and General Assembly of International Youth Federation for Environmental Studies and Conservation, 1980) at Delhi-Udaipur
Had been Secretary, Symp.Org. Committee for 11th National Symposium on Environment (June 5-7, 2002) sponsored by Deptt. of Atomic Energy (BRNS), Govt. of India.
Has been Co-convener, National Symposium on Limnology(NSL 07) sponsored by Deptt. of Atomic Energy (BRNS), Govt. of India.

(I)     Fellowship / Awards:
(a) Selected for WHO / NEERI Research Associateship
(b) Had been awarded UN Travel Fellowship twice
(c) Won First Prize in Deptt. of Environment state level contest for best paper presentation

    (d)Honored with "Suraj Ratna Samman" for contribution in conservation      of Udaipur lakes.

    (e)Got Merit Certificate by Bharat Vikas Parishad for the control of Water       Hyacinth in Udaipur lakes

(J)    Publications:                                       67
Papers under publication                   05
Technical Reports                               20
Popular articles / extension
And Hindi publications                      29

All India Radio Talks                         40


Monday, December 20, 2010

Abstracts of Research Papers


Urban lakes in India: Conservation, management and Rejuvenation

THERMAL ECOLOGICAL STUDIES AT
RANA PRATAP SAGAR

P.C. Verma, L.L. Sharma1, N.Sarang & Anil Kumar and A.G. Hegde
College of Fisheries, MPUAT, Udaipur (Rajasthan)

Abstract

This paper presents the results obtained on thermal ecological studies carried out at Rana Pratap Sagar (RPS) Lake during 2002-2004. The study includes monitoring of several water quality parameters, biological and bacterial parameters and data on thermal stratification in respect of RPS reservoir. The study reveals that the RPS water is nearly homogeneous and shows weak thermo cline and chemo cline patterns. Based on monitoring data, the reservoir can be assigned mild eutrophic status.
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J.Aqua.Trop 17(1)(2002)
EXPERIMENTAL MANIPULATION OF SEX IN CYPRINUS CAPRIO VAR. COMMUNIS BY ORAL ADMINISTRATION
 OF TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE

 R. Bharadwaj and L.L. Sharma
Dept of Limnology & Fisheries, RAU, Udaipur

ABSTRACT

The present study was carried out to elucidate the effects of Testosterone undecanoate (TU) on sex ratio and Gonadosomatic index (GS) of common carp, Cyprinus carpio var. communis.  The androgen was orally administered in three dose levels i.e. 200, 400 and 600 ppm per kg feed to 10 days old hatchings for 30 days. Fishes fed with T.U., 400 ppm resulted in 78% sterility and 19% males. The Gonadosomatic indices of sterile fishes were significantly lower (P < 0.01) than the male and female fishes of the same treatment group. This hormone was also found more economical at the recommended dose i.e. 400 ppm/kg feed, compared to some other prevalent hormones, used for the purpose of inducing sterility and maleness.

Key words: Cyprinus carpio, Testosterone undecanoate, Gonadosomatic index.
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Applied Fisheries & Aquaculture 2001, Vol.1 No.1

Stomach Contents of Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus)
from Lake Jaisamand, Udaipur (Rajasthan)
with particular reference to carp fishery

N.C. Ujjania, L.L. Sharma & V.P. Saini
Dept of Limnology & Fisheries, RAU, Udaipur

ABSTRACT

Stomach contents of the Tilapia from commercial catches of Lake Jaisamand, Udaipur were analyzed during fishing  year 1996-97. In this Lake the species was found to feed mainly on phytoplankton (filamentous algae 5-10%, cellular algae Anacystis, 50-60%), zooplankton (10-15%) and other food items like plant tissue, insects etc. (20-30%). The amount of feed consumed varied in different samples, thus indicating the lack of preference for a particular type of diet. Further, the gastrosomatic index for different size groups ranged between 0.909 to 2.619. On the basis of this study it can be inferred that being omnivorous in feeding habit the food chain of Tilapia overlaps with those of indigenous economically valuable carps and thus likely  to affect age old traditional carp fishery. Appropriate remedial measures for sustaining carp fishery needs to be adopted.
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The Fourth Indian Fisheries Forum Proceedings
24-28 November, 1996, Kochi 0.241-243
Published in 1999

Use of Herb (Asparagus racemous Wild) Supplemented Diet
for Promoting Growth in the Fry of Labeo rohita

K. kavita and L.L. Sharma
Dept of Limnology & Fisheries, RAU, Udaipur

ABSTRACT

Satavri (Asparagus recemous Wild) herb is widely used as Ayurvedi medicine for growth and vigour as it enhance general metabolism. The conventional fish diet (@6% body weight per day (bwpd) was supplemented@ 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3 gm/kg bwpd and fed to fry of Labeo rohita (average initial weight 0.546 gm) in cement cisterns (200 l capacity). Satavari dose @ 0.2 gm/kg bwpd gave the higher (119.6%) weight increment in fry reared for 45 days. The weight increments at the doses of 0.1 and 0.3 gm/kg bwpd were 69.63% and 57.29% respectively. In control, the weight gain was 30.4%. ANOVA indicated with average weight gain and growth / day were3 significantly higher (P < 0.05) in all the treatments compared to control. Highest Sp. growth corresponds with lowest FCR and maximum GCE
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Indian J. Fish,51(4): 501-504, Oct-Dec, 2004

Use of herb, Bala (Sida cordifolia Linn.) as growth
promoter in the supplementary feed of
Cirrhinus mrigala (Ham.)

Dalveer Kour, L.L. Sharma and B.K. Sharma
Dept. of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries
MPUAT, Udaipur

ABSTRACT

A feeding trial was conducted on Indian major carp, Cirrhinus mrigala (Ham.) to evaluate the impact of the herb, Bala (Sida cordifolia) mixed with conventional diets of fish (groundnut oil cake and rice bran in 1:1) in the glass levels (excluding control) i.e. 0.06 (B1), 0.10 (B2), 0.14 (B3) and 0.18 (B4) gm/kg body wet/day and control diet was kept without herb. Experimental diets including control were fed @ 2% body weight of fish per day for 60 days. Fingerlings fed with diet B3 containing Bala @ 0.14 gm/kg body weight/day indicated relatively better growth in terms of weight gain to the extent of 26.50% whereas fingerlings fed with B1, B2, B4 and C (control) diets showed  the weight gain of 18.00, 20.94, 25.54 and 12.22% respectively. The growth per day in per cent body weight, FCR, GCE and SGR were also superior with herb supplemented diets as compared to the control.
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Indian J. Fish., 47(4):377-381, Oct-Dec., 2000

Effect of methyl testosterone (tablets) in
sterilization and masculnization of common carp,
Cyprinusa carpio communis (L)

R. Bharadwaj and L.L. Sharma
Dept. of Limnology & Fisheries, RAU, Udaipur


ABSTRACT

Laboratory bred hatchings of Cyprinus carpio communis (L) were subjected to 30 days hormone treatment using methyl testosterone. The specimens treated with 600 ppm per kg of fish, which appeared to be the optimum dose, after a rearing period of 240 days were found to retard development of ovary and testis thus making 74.45% of the fishes sterile.
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Indian J. Fish., 47(1):103-105, Jan.-Mar., 2000

A Convenient field device for measuring volume of
aquatic organisms for weight estimation

L.L. Sharma, C.B. Sajni, S.K. Sharma and V.P. Saini
Dept. of Limnology & Fisheries, RAU, Udaipur


ABSTRACT

A simple device has been proposed for estimating live weight of aquatic organisms such as macroinvertebrates and fish spawn. With the use of this device the volume of aquatic organisms is determined from which the weight is calculated. In view of simplicity and easy operation, the device is useful in the field conditions.
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Indian J. Fish., 463):295-300, Jul.-Sep., 2000

Use of Sewage Sludge as Supplementary Diet
for the carp, Cyprinus carpio (L)

V.P. Saini and L.L. Sharma
Dept. of Limnology & Fisheries, RAU, Udaipur


ABSTRACT

Sewage sludge – a common urban refuse was tried as supplementary feed for the fish (Cyprinus carpio L average weight 4.9 g) @ 0, 50, 75 and 100%. The fish was raised on the experimental diet in plastic containers of 65.1 capacity for 60 days. Common carp fed on 100% sewage sludge failed to indicate appreciable growth. However, partial replacement (\50%) was favourable and resulted in high growth (4.58 g). Fish reared with 50% sewage sludge supplemented diet also attained high (9.12%) protein level (wet weight basis) as compared to control (9.05%) and other treatments. The bacterial load in the selected body tissues was well below the safe levels prescribed by WHO for human consumption. The values of total coliforms, faecal coliforms, E. coli and streptococci ranged between 0-7, 0-3, 0-1 and 0-3 MPN/g respectively in fish skin and muscles.
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Ecol.Env.&  Cons.4(4): 1998; pp. 211-214

Biological Production in a Sewage Fed Pond
of Udaipur (Rajasthan)

R. Bharadwaj and L.L. Sharma
Dept. of Limnology & Fisheries, RAU, Udaipur


ABSTRACT

The paper describes physico-chemical and biological conditions in a fish pond. Orthophosphate values were found to be higher than the nitrate-nitrogen values cyanophycean algae were found to be dominant phytoplankton. Among the zooplankton, copepods were found to be contributing to 60% population.
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Poll.Res.10(3): 173-18, 1991

Comparative Physico-Chemical Limnology of Lakes Pichhola and Fatehsagar, Udaipur (Rajasthan)

Surendra Kumar and L.L. Sharma
Dept. of Limnology & Fisheries, RAU, Udaipur


ABSTRACT

Physico-chemical limnology of two lakes of Udaipur, Rajasthan was studied during June-August, 1987 representing late summer and monsoon periods. The comparative data on physico-chemical factors such as pH, dissolved oxygen, electrical conductance, total alkalinity and nitrates in both the water bodies were more or less the same and thus find limited use for comparing trophic status of water bodies in question. The orthophosphate concentration, however, indicated notable difference in the two lakes and justified higher productivity status of Pichhola than Fatehsagar and thus could serve as an important index of assessing trophic level besides productivity data.
Key words: Freshwater ecology, limnology, physico-chemical factors.
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          J. Hydrobiol. Vol.II, pp.17 to 24, 1991

Portability of Bore-well Water in Udaipur City (Rajasthan)

B.K. Sharma, L.L. Sharmam V.S. Durve
Dept. of Limnology & Fisheries, RAU, Udaipur


ABSTRACT

The present study describes the water quality of Bore well water of Udaipur city. The result of the bacteriological study exhibited high total coliform count (817 MPN/100 ml) in the first category and the lowest (308) in the third category. The faecal coliform, however, showed an interesting result of lowest value (19 MPN/100 ml) in highly polluted area (second category). These results clearly indicate that Bore-well water of Udaipur is not free of  contamination as seen by the presence of total and faecal coliform and horides.
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          J. Hydrobiol. Vol.3 No.5, pp.25 to 28, 1987

Water Quality and Zooplankton Production in Waters Fertilized on the Basis of P:N Ratios

O.P. Sharma, V.K. Rajbanshi and L.L. Sharma
Dept. of Limnology & Fisheries, RAU, Udaipur


ABSTRACT

The action of two fertilizers mixed to get different ratios of P:N as Q:1, 1:2, 1:4 and 1:8 were investigated in cement cisterns. The former was single superphosphate fertilizer having P as 16% P2O5 while the latter) ammonium nitrate) contained 26% nitrogen. The results of the experiments showed that the 1:4 ratio of P:N produced greater numbers of total zooplankton  dominated by cladocerans. Interestingly, no rotifers were observed throughout the experimental period. Results also showed that addition of higher amount of nitrogen in waters is merely a wastage of the nutrient elements. Thus, it seems that the fertilizers containing P and N in the ratio of 1:4 would be an efficient chemical fertilizer for the production of cladocerans
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          Research and Industry, Vol.21 No.2, pp.93-94, 1976

Improved Under-water Sampler for Limnological Work

V.S. Durve and L.L. Sharma
Dept. of Limnology & Fisheries, RAU, Udaipur


ABSTRACT

An improved under-water sampler for recording under-water temperatures and for collecting water samples for the estimation of dissolved gases has been designed and fabricated. It has been successfully used to a depth of 50 ft. It costs much less (Rs.83) compared to conventional devices (Rs.500-1000).
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Baroda, Nov 30-Dec-2.,1984

Changing Udaipur Environment:
                     A Case Study of Selected Aspects       

 L.L. Sharma
Dept. of Limnology & Fisheries, RAU, &
Secretary, Udaipur Environmental Group, Udaipur


ABSTRACT

Udaipur city lies between 75'42' E longitude and 24.34N latitude in a saucer shaped valley surrounded by the hills of Aravali chain. The average rainfall is 700 mm and once upon a time had a dense forest as a natural resource. Availability of flat land is a rarity. Being sloppy land, such a physical   configuration makes only 1/5 of land available for cultivation. At times very useful agricultural land has been used for the urban growth. The area of old city is heavily crowded and people are living under sub-human conditions.
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Indian J. Fish, Vol.35 No.1 pp.7-12, 1988

Utility of Electrophoresis in Nursery Management
Strategy: Impact of Fertilizers on Zooplankton Succession and Growth of Cirrhinus mrigala (Ham.)

 P. Jayapala, V.K. Rajbvanshi, L.L. Sharma and O.P Sharma
Dept. of Limnology & Fisheries, Sukhadia UniversityUdaipur


ABSTRACT

In the present investigation, the survival and growth of C. mrigala spawn were correlated with zooplankton succession through fertilization programme. A new approach of studying protein levels through gel electrophoresis ahs been adopted with success. The reasons for poor survival and growth have been discussed and alternative nursery management strategy has been suggested to match the succession of zooplankton as per the requirement of spawn.
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Fishing Chimes, March 1992

Dry Bundh Breeding in Rajasthan: Case Study    

 L.L. Sharma Shakir Hussain
Dept. of Limnology & Fisheries, RAU, Udaipur


ABSTRACT

In the present study it is felt necessary to make a fresh approach in standardizing the methodology of dry bundh breeding suitable under the agro-climatic conditions of Rajasthan. Efforts to produce quality fish sewed are made using available resources. Seasonal waters could be appropriately used for this purpose for boosting aquacultural activities in this state.
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The Academy of Environmental Biology, Mussaffarnagar,
108, Dec. 26-28, 1986
Role of Eco-development camps in Popularizing
Non-formal Environmental Education and
Environmental Conservation

 L.L. Sharma
Dept. of Limnology & Fisheries, Sukhadia University, Udaipur


ABSTRACT

Based on a few case studies, the activities of eco-development camps have been discussed in this paper with particular reference to non-formal environmental education. Organizational aspects such as preparation of camp programme and follow-up action have been covered for a specific taqr4get group. Out come of such ecodevelopment camps, importance of field biological investigations has also been stressed for increasing awareness at different levels. Effective monitoring system is proposed to have the best advantage of such education programmes.
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The Academy of Environmental Biology, Mussaffarnagar,
109, Dec. 26-28, 1986
Trends in Fishery of Lake Jaisamand, Rajasthan
with reference to  opportunities
 for augmenting the fish production

 L.L. Sharma and C.S. Choudahry
Dept. of Limnology & Fisheries, Sukhadia University, Udaipur


ABSTRACT

With a water spread of 7286 ha and a maximum depth of 32 meters, Lake Jaisamand is the largest sheet of water in southern Rajasthan. Once supporting a lucrative major carp fishery, indiscriminate fishing for a long period has changed the productivity structure of this lake. Due to lack of appropriate reservoir management strategy, the important major carp fishery has dwindled with appreciable rise in minor carps and cat fishes in the catch. The paper highlights necessary conservation measures for full utilization of productivity potential of this lake.
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Strategy for Water Quality Management
in Udaipur Lakes

 L.L. Sharma
Dept. of Limnology & Fisheries, RAU, Udaipur





ABSTRACT

For sustained use of Udaipur Lakes there is need for consolidated efforts by admonition, NGOs and citizens of Udaipur.
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J.Inst.Sc.Tech., Vol.6, pp-91-96, 1983

Growth of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio communis L.)
                            in Waters Fertilized with NPK 

O.P. Sharma, L.L. Sharma, V.K. Rajbanshi and S.B. Karki
Dept. of Limnology & Fisheries, Sukhadia University, Udaipur

ABSTRACT

Growth studies were made for a period of 28 days for common carp fry stocked after 14 days of the day of fertilization. The waters were fertilized with varying doses of NPK mixture (18:18:10). The growth was directly proportional to the amount of fertilizer added. However, unfertilized cisterns indicated lowest fish growth. The survival was cent per cent in all the cisterns and Duncan's New Multiple Range Test revealed that the growth of fish in control differed significantly from that of the growth in treated cisterns (P < 0.01).
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National Symposium on Fish and Their Environment,
113, GKU, Haridwar Dec. 15-18, 1986

Diurnal Variation in Selected Limnological
Parameters in Lake Fatehsagar, Udaipur

Sharma, L.L., Sharma, M.S. and Durve, V.S.
Dept. of Limnology & Fisheries, Sukhadia University, Udaipur

ABSTRACT

Diurnal variations in selected limnological parameters were studied on three occasions in a man-made lake of Udaipur. On the basis of depth wise sampling at the deepest part of this lake and on the spot analysis for pH, dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxides, alkalinities etc. an attempt has been made to synchronize these factors with the diurnal periodicity of plankton.
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National Symposium on Fish and Their Environment,
129, GKU, Haridwar Dec. 15-18, 1986

On the Performance of Common Carp Cyprinus carpio communis (L.) in Some Fish Ponds of Udaipur

Sharma, L.L., Rajbanshi, V.K., Sharma, O.P. & Jayapala, P.
Dept. of Limnology & Fisheries, Sukhadia University, Udaipur

ABSTRACT

Experimental culture of common carp C. carpio communis was attempted in three fish ponds of Udaipur to assess the performance of this exotic carp under the agro climatic conditions of southern Rajasthan. The growth increment and condition factor data obtained have been used to evaluate the performance of this carp. Salient hydrobiological factors of fish ponds have also been observed and correlated with the performance of this fish. It was observed that even under same agroclimatic conditions; the water qualities directly determines the organoleptic properties of this fish and subsequently affect consumer's preference and market value.
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Workshop held at Indian national Science Academy, Bhimtal

Environmental Problems of Udaipur

Madhu Sudan Sharma &  Laxmi Lal Sharma
Udaipur (Rajasthan)

                                                ABSTRACT     

Udaipur district is essentially a forest and a supporting water region: mineral resources are ample; fishery resources can be suitably developed. An organized maintenance and development of the old city of Udaipur is an important necessity from the point of view of civic amenities and cultural progress of the citizens.
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Poll Res. 13(2); 169-179, 1994

Some Aspects of Limnology of Amarchand Reservoir, District Rajsamand, Rajasthan: Physical Parameters

L.L. Sharma and M.C. Gupta
Dept. of Limnology & Fisheries, RAU, Udaipur

ABSTRACT

Key words: Limnology, Water quality, planktons.

A perennial reservoir in the southern Rajasthan was studied for selected limnological aspects viz temperature, turbidity and humidity to assess role of these factors on the overall productivity status.  Air temperature fluctuated between 13.4 to 41.7oC at reservoir site during study period (Dec. 90 to Nov. 91). Water temperature varied between 14.50 to 38.60 considering the entire water body. The vertical gradient in temperature was 2oC thus exhibiting a weak thermal stratification. Based on thermal characters it is presumed that mixing   occurs frequently but only partially. Complete mixing occurs only during winter, thus indicating a situation of monomictic-cum-meromictic. Water clarity values between 66.0 – 336 cm indicate comparatively clear water status and the reservoir can be placed under mild-eutrophic category following classification on the basis of water clarity. Inter-relations of temperature and turbidity have been discussed in the paper.
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