31 0 obj <> endobj 0000008501 00000 n A digital medical imaging system based on a Charge Coupled Device (CCD) was developed for the first time in the country along with a variety of image processing software. Radiation is used to control insect populations via the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT). Radioactive isotopes can also be used to study the characteristics in the soil to monitor uptake and use of essential nutrients by plants from the soil. Radioisotopes were used for produce high yielding, high protein, containing varieties of food crops. 16W laser power in green was obtained by frequency doubling of a Q-switched Nd:YAG diode pumped laser. Bern, , Historical Studies in the Natural Sciences, A training on Abiotic and Biotic resource management for eco-friendly and sustainable agriculture, JNKVV Jabalpur, Compendium of National trainingSoil Safety and Soil Health: Issues of Concern for Agriculture, Environment and Human Health" JNKVV Jabalpur, Emerging Trends in Agricultural, Environmental and Rural Developmental Challenges and Solution : An Overview, Dr AMBREESH S I N G H YADAV, Surendra Singh, Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Gadjah Mada, International Journal of Agricultural Invention, Anu Books H.O. . For years, food irradiation has been used to improve food safety and increase the shelf life of produce. 0000010578 00000 n This damages the pathogens enough for them to die or no longer multiply, which reduces illness or spoilage. About 600 kCi of cobalt-60 activity was processed at the Cobalt-60 processing facility (RAPPCOF), Kota, Rajasthan. These are the gold standard in measuring soil moisture and have been around since the 1950s. Iodine-125 based miniature brachy therapy source developed by BARC was tried for the first time for treatment of eye cancer at Sankara Netralaya, Chennai. The practice of plant irradiation has resulted in the development of more than 2,000 new varieties of plants, most of which are now used in . In: Singh, Gurharminder., Jerath, Neelima and Ladhar, S.S. 2008. Radionuclides such as Phosphorus-32, Samaraium-153, Mercury-203, Holmium-166, Bromine-82, and Gold-198 were regularly processed and supplied. Y:Gt'~Z4~H %! Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. Moreover, irradiation is also applied to crops as a form of insect control. Till now, radioisotopes are being more widely used in the field of agriculture than in any other field of science and their application is leading us to the solution of agricultural problems in a shorter time and more precisely. Therefore, calibration of neutron moisture or density gauges must be done in the absence of cement barriers or large water bodies. c) Food borne illnesses. A 750 kV, 20 kW DC electron accelerator designed and built at CAT was in use to develop various types of processes relating to radiation processing involving electron beams. Radioisotopes were also used for determining the function of fertilizers in different plants. .f)@<27[A>sm6ZUf4"uhw R!=>$M}"zP|f2cL!q>1a*/YoIfD8Sg]Zs!>b5b o` The technology for preparation of single step Radiation Processed (Co-60 source) sterile Hydrogel for treatment of burn injuries was handed over to M/s. Due to the nature of the instruments, leak tests must be performed annually on each instrument. KRUSHAK (Krushi Utpadan Sanrakshan Kendra) Lasalgaon, district Nashik, Maharashtra. Till now radioisotope and radiation are being more widely used in the field of agriculture than any other field of science and their application is leading us to the solution of agricultural problems in a shorter time and more precisely. The application of radioisotopes in tracing, radiography, food preservation and sterilization, eradication of insects and pests, medical diagnosis and therapy, and new variety of crops in agricultural field is briefly described. The near infrared radiation ranges from 750 - 2,500nm or (12,500 - 4000 cm1, when expressed as wavenumber). trailer 6 0 obj Universities, colleges, high schools, and other academic and scientific institutions use nuclear materials in course work, laboratory demonstrations, experimental research, and a variety of health physics applications. Radioisotopes and control radiation have been applied to improve food crops, protect food, determine groundwater resources, sterilize medical supplies, analyses hormones, X-ray pipelines, control industrial processes and study environmental pollution. Several pesticides were extensively evaluated for their degradation in the environment using labelled compounds. Important contributions were also made in the micropropagation of banana, pineapple, Acacia Victoriae and other economically useful plants. Foods are exposed to radiation to kill insects, moulds and micro-organisms, but no detectable levels of radiation are left behind in the food. 0000003332 00000 n Under this act, all entities owning, using and transporting sealed radioactive sources must have authority to do so. In recent years, pigments with radiation absorbing and antioxidant properties have been used against UV damages. These rules deal with issues such as safe storage, emergency plans, safe handling and transport, dose limits and regulatory requirements. <>>> 7 0 obj As a part of health care programme, BARCs 1800 m3/day Reverse Osmosis (RO) Desalination Plant coupled with Nuclear Power Plant at Kalpakkam is doing extremely well. Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences (JRRAS) is a multidisciplinary, international, peer-reviewed open access journal that provides a high-quality medium for the publication of substantial, original, scientific and technological papers, as well as review articles on the development and applications of the peaceful uses of nuclear, radiation, radionuclides and isotopes. BRITs ISOMED plant at Trombay, has been operating for over three decades, providing radiation processing service of medical products to pharmaceutical industry. <> International Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering Research, Vol 4 (3): 167-174. Roentgen is also sometimes used as an old unit for exposure. By applying doses of gamma or neutron irradiation, it is possible to create mutation to create crop varieties that are more disease resistant, tolerant to harsh conditions, show increased yield and have shorter growing times. Ld2h=)(xU81rHwKxkcY6 ) The biodiversity in this region of the world is predominantly rich, as it is positioned at a cross-road between African, Asian and Mediterranean bio-geographic regions, each contributing to its different species. SIT is distinct from classical biological control ( e.g. Introduction In recent years, the application of nuclear radiation in the agricultural sector has gained beneficial importance in optimising crop yields in terms of managing irrigation. BRIT provided radiation sources for industrial applications, industrial irradiators, and research institutions. Large size triglycine sulphate crystals were grown for fabricating pyro-electric laser energy meters. BARC supplies reactor produced radioisotopes to BRIT which processes them and produces various products for use in healthcare and industry. Up with the Sun: Solar Energy and Agriculture is a dedicated solar energy and . Radioactive substances may be either in their gaseous, liquid, powder or solid states and each demand separate handling procedures according to their nuclear properties. This brief overview of principles involved in the use of equipment based on low-level radioactivity in ground water measurements, serves to inform and enlighten persons for whom the subject is outside of their scope. Improve the nutritional value of crops. Abstract of the Paper "Impacts of Climate Change on Biodiversity and Food Security in Palestine - Pages: 49, 130". There are two aspects in extending the shelf life of foods using irradiation. Radioisotopes decline from radiation and energy ejection which can be used in a wide spectrum of agriculture application. The Medical Cyclotron with Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanning facility set up at Radiation Medicine Centre of BARC, last year, continued to produce F-18 labelled FDG molecules for diagnosis of cancer as well as cardiac disorders. Singh, B., Singh J. In addition, radiation has useful applications in such areas as . In a greenhouse at the Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Iran, the effect of seed moisture content and gamma-ray doses on seedling growth were investigated under a . Radiations and radioisotopes are used in agricultural research to induce genetic variability in crop plants to develop improved varieties, to manage insect pests, monitor fate and persistence of pesticides, to study fertilizer use efficiency and plant micronutrient uptake and also to preserve agricultural produce. Food irradiation can be used to protect agriculture from the import of invasive pests such as insects and worms. Radiations from certain radioisotopes were also used for killing insects which damage the food grains. This brachy therapy source was dedicated to the nation by the Honble President of India, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam on October 10, 2003. Radiation sterilization is a highly effective technology for sterilization of medical products. They help us to clear the causal factors which produce ill-effects to the plants in different ways. Help | Terms of Use | Site Map | Accessibility Statement | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Archives | Contact WIM. Solar radiation is an important input for various land-surface energy balance models. BRIT also developed an install-and-operate type irradiator for radiation processing of food items. q3j -K3'FfDt)2C]FM6%c417.%T$W kkrs/R&1q}rM2FYb} ~Z;v.>NkqPk>U310'ZaZ2\z"zC0 ,Zx`Au_f8SLnzqQ A83 K`m{@}ks",QBx?6X+SR`]^w.cL8[=#)LBesT- X D@qa{xA(EF{(=2WE9tp $9MNu%$jov5c7cG}`:M/qR3KW=UVWa|Md|iL &_` T3 *g;, I+xW5vGB%`rSX!%6r/&2gUCa2i~:G%R To browse Academia.edu and the wider internet faster and more securely, please take a few seconds toupgrade your browser. Therefore in the CPN 503 moisture instrument, the probe or sealed nuclide is stored inside the instrument in a lockable silicon-based paraffin wax to limit exposure. International Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering Research, Vol 4 (3): 167-174. BRIT expects to achieve production and supply of about 42,000 consignments of various types of radioisotopes, equipment and allied products, valued at about Rs 23.50 crore (as against Rs 21.67 crore, previous year) during 2003-2004. 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