Anthropogenic aerosols in precipitation over the Indo-Gangetic basin
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DOI: 10.1007/s10653-022-01236-6
Abstract: This study investigated the concentration of heavy metals in rainwater (RW) at a semi-arid region of the Indo-Gangetic basin to understand the influence of local, regional, or long-range transport of air pollutants during the monsoon… read more here.
Keywords: gangetic basin; concentration heavy; monsoon; air ... See more keywords
Stable carbon and nitrogen isotopic composition of PM10 over Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP), adjoining regions and Indo-Himalayan Range (IHR) during a winter 2014 campaign
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-2567-0
Abstract: AbstractFor source identification, a field campaign involving simultaneous sampling of particulate matter (PM10) was conducted at eight sampling sites in the Indian mainland during winter 2014. The sampling sites include Delhi (upper IGP), Lucknow (middle… read more here.
Keywords: nitrogen; winter 2014; carbon; plains igp ... See more keywords
Zero-tillage is a proven technology for sustainable wheat intensification in the Eastern Indo-Gangetic Plains: what determines farmer awareness and adoption?
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DOI: 10.1007/s12571-017-0707-x
Abstract: In India, there is increasing recognition among policy-makers of the largely untapped potential of the Eastern Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP) for meeting state- and national-level food needs. Zero-tillage (ZT) is a proven technology for enhancing wheat… read more here.
Keywords: wheat; adoption; eastern indo; technology ... See more keywords
Assessment of Indoor & Outdoor Black Carbon emissions in rural areas of Indo-Gangetic Plain: seasonal characteristics, source apportionment and radiative forcing
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DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2018.07.057
Abstract: Abstract Black Carbon (BC) has been widely recognized as the second largest source of territorial and global climate change as well as a threat to human health. There has been serious concern of BC emission… read more here.
Keywords: black carbon; radiative forcing; source; monsoon ... See more keywords
Spatial variability of arsenic in Indo-Gangetic basin of Varanasi and its cancer risk assessment.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.124623
Abstract: The Indo-Gangetic alluvium is prime region for intensive agricultural. In some areas of this region, groundwater is now becoming progressively polluted by contamination with poisonous substances like arsenic. Intensive irrigation with arsenic contaminated ground water… read more here.
Keywords: gangetic basin; water; basin; indo gangetic ... See more keywords
One year record of bioaerosols and particles concentration in Indo-Gangetic Plain: Implications of biomass burning emissions to high-level of endotoxin exposure.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2017.01.045
Abstract: Previous studies worldwide have suggested the potential role of bioaerosols as ice-nuclei and cloud-condensation nuclei. Furthermore, their participation in regulating the global carbon cycle urges systematic studies from different environmental conditions throughout the globe. Towards… read more here.
Keywords: biomass burning; gangetic plain; one year; year ... See more keywords
Priorities for wheat intensification in the Eastern Indo-Gangetic Plains
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gfs.2018.03.001
Abstract: Abstract Rising wheat consumption and recurring climate extremes threaten food security in the Eastern Indo-Gangetic Plain. Closing wheat yield gaps in this region through agronomic practices currently available to farmers can contribute to a more secure… read more here.
Keywords: wheat intensification; intensification eastern; eastern indo; priorities wheat ... See more keywords
Seismic attenuation model using artificial neural networks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2019.105828
Abstract: Abstract This research aims at deriving a simple yet powerful ground motion prediction model for the Himalayas and Indo-Gangetic plains, which has a high probability of damage due to moderate or great earthquake, utilizing an… read more here.
Keywords: artificial neural; model; ground motion; indo gangetic ... See more keywords
Comprehensive amplification estimation of the Indo Gangetic Basin deep soil sites in the seismically active area
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DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2019.105855
Abstract: Abstract Site amplification coefficients and acceleration design response spectra (ADRS) for the deep Indo-Gangetic Basin (IGB) have been proposed. Non-linear site response analysis is carried out at 275 deep shear wave velocity ( V S… read more here.
Keywords: indo gangetic; site; basin; gangetic basin ... See more keywords
Improved air quality during COVID-19 at an urban megacity over the Indo-Gangetic Basin: From stringent to relaxed lockdown phases
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DOI: 10.1016/j.uclim.2021.100791
Abstract: The enforced lockdown amid COVID-19 pandemic eased anthropogenic activities across India. The satellite-derived aerosol optical depth (AOD) and absorption AOD showed a significant reduction of ~30% over the Indo-Gangetic Basin (IGB) in north India during… read more here.
Keywords: urban megacity; lockdown phases; air; air quality ... See more keywords
Medical Geological assessment of fluoride contaminated groundwater in parts of Indo-Gangetic Alluvial plains
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-52812-3
Abstract: As drinking water is considered as a major pathway of exposure to fluoride in the human body, an endeavor has been made for the assessment of the non-carcinogenic health risk by using hazard quotient (HQ)… read more here.
Keywords: groundwater; water; alluvial plains; medical geological ... See more keywords