IGCAR : Annual Report - Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research

IGC
Annual Report 2007
in the coastal waters.
Concentration of ammonia was
unexpectedly high (126.72
µmol l -1 ) on the day of bloom,
which could be ascribed to the
diazotrophic nature of
Trichodesmium, which depicts
its ability to produce ammonia
from dinitrogen through the
process of nitrogen fixation.
This level of ammonia if
sustained for a longer period
could seriously affect the fish
population. Therefore it is
imperative to monitor coastal
waters at a regular and close
frequency to observe any subtle
change in its physico-chemical
and biological characteristics
due to such natural events as
above.
VII.9. Development of Medicinal Plants at IGCAR
Herbal remedies have
become increasingly popular as
more and more people are
health conscious and seek
natural and safer products. This
statement holds greater
significance when it comes to a
society dedicated to science
and technology. In our fast
track life searching for new
horizons and venues of nuclear
energy; keeping in mind the
prime health of our community
cultivation of medicinal herbs
have been initiated in the
IGCAR project site.
With the natural green
habitats shrinking day-by-day it
is most appropriate that
cultivation and conservation of
medicinal plants for the benefit
of human beings has been
thought of at this site.
India is bestowed with a
treasure of medicinal
plants.The Indian system of
medicine has identified around
15000 medicinal plants of
which 500 species are
commonly used in the
preparation of medicinal drugs.
Fig.1Scoparia Dulsis
(curing diabetes)
Fig.2 Asparagus Racemosus
(for urinary problem)
Fig.3 Andragraphics Paniculata
(snake bite)
Fig.4 Talinum Triangulare (remote
blood clot)
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