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Concerns over biodiversity loss and increasing biological invasion have forced interest on assessment of the effects on native plant species diversity in grassland community. To observe different patterns of grass emergence (dormancy/germination) in the warm tropical grasslands of India, time span of a seed from the seedling stage to a mature plant becomes very crucial for the community development. In the present study seed germination response of six dominant species of the selected study area were tested to record the various effects of dry storage conditions on seed germinability. The species selected were Apluda mutica L., Cenchrus ciliaris L., Chrysopogon fulvus (Spreng.) Chiov., Dichanthium annulatum (Forsk.) Stapf., Heteropogon contortus (L.) P. Beauv. ex Roem. and Schult. and Themeda triandra (R. Br.) Stapf. For this purpose, seed collection at mature seed stage, seed processing and dry seed storage were followed by the germination test system. Obtained results are exhibited in the form of different responses such as, species response patterns towards capacity for immediate germination, responses to dormancy, dry storage and temperature fluctuation. The extent of the requirement in breakage of primary dormancy was highly correlated with the timing of seed maturity, precursors of seed dormancy and seed viability. In present screening out of the six studied species Apluda mutica, Cenchrus ciliaris and Dichanthium annulatum showed dependable germination pattern to fluctuating temperature. The correlation between viability and germination suggests that the germination of Apluda mutica, Cenchrus ciliaris and Themeda triandra are linearly dependent on the viability that the seeds of these species have. As these species showed less influence with the relative fluctuating environment, they can be stored for longer period and frequently can be use for community regeneration in pasture development.

Background: Gaucher disease (GD) is an uncommon lysosomal storage disorder with an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern. Gaucher disease can affect anyone, occurring in up to 1 in 40,000 live births in the general population. It results from the accumulation of glucocerebrosidase in the cells of macrophage-monocyte system because of a deficiency in lysosomal glucocerebrosidase. Here we report a case of Gaucher Disease, rare in the Indian subcontinent. Case Report: We present a case of a young female who presented with a fracture due to a minor road traffic accident with a history of pallor, weakness, and gum bleeds with massive splenomegaly. Final diagnosis of G.D. was reported after examining the bone marrow smears. Conclusion:We report this case of GD to emphasize the clinical presentation that it might present with GD should be considered in the differential diagnosis of young adults with unexplained splenomegaly.

Context:The histopathological spectrum of diseases in gall bladder ranges from inflammation to benign to malignant lesions. The present study was undertaken to emphasize on the need of histomorphological analysis of all gall bladder specimens, for the diverse findings that may be identified. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was undertaken at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Central Gujarat, India where clinical, radiological and pathological findings of 360 cholecystectomies specimen were studied between April 2016 to May 2021 (5 years). Results: A female preponderance (M:F ratio =2:3) with a predilection for the fifth and sixth decade of life was noted in the total 360 specimens studied. Histomorphological spectrum included cholelithiasis [222 cases (61.1%)] followed by cholecystitis [107 cases (29.7%)] and neoplasms [24 cases (6.6%)]. Conclusion:The present study supports the dictum that histopathological analysis of all cholecystectomy specimens should be done, as it may reveal a wide spectrum of abnormalities, undiagnosed by clinical and imaging studies.

Gujarat has rich traditional knowledge associated with biodiversity. The cultural diversity in the Indian society reflects close relationship between the existence of human life and nature including all other living creatures and non-living creatures. The present paper deals with the traditional knowledge of villagers in 10 villages nearby the grasslands in Panchmahal and Dahod districts of Gujarat, India, regarding the multipurpose use of grasses and associated legumes prevailing in these grasslands. A survey with the help of questionnaire was conducted to analyze the socioeconomic status. 69 grass species and 34 legumes could be identified growing in these grasslands of which 92 were used for livestocks. Among these grasses the most preferred grass species were Dichanthium annulatum and Sehima nervosum because of its high palatability. Three grasses and 8 legume species were used for food and medicine. The study emphasizes the use of plant wealth to human needs of the regions and assist in appraisal of various anthropogenic interventions accountable for loss of prevailing biodiversity of the region.