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BIIS: Biotech Innovation Ignition School |
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SRISTI in collaboration with BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council), DBT, GOI, organized month-long camp for young biotech students known as the Biotech Innovation Ignition School (BIIS). BIIS aims at motivating young students of biotechnology, pharmacy, agriculture, food science, microbiology, etc., to validate and value add in grassroots innovations and outstanding traditional knowledge scouted of common people by the Honey Bee Network. A total number of 39 students from different regions of the country worked on individual projects, based on grassroots practices in primarily four action-research areas drawn up from the Honey Bee Network Database. SRISTI has a Microbial diversity bank containing 8000+ organisms (bacteria, fungi, and actinomycetes) isolated from the soil samples collected during the Shodhyatras conducted in different parts of the country (Scan QR to visit Shodhyatra Page). An extensive study of screening these isolated microbes for novel human, animal, and agricultural application was also aimed to be conducted upon. A few selected projects are reviewed here: |
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"MEDICAL DEVICES
Prototyping of animal health monitoring device
GIAN mobilized four girl students of Women’s Polytechnic, SNDT University Mumbai who took the idea initially developed in the summer school on inclusive development to next level of prototype development. These prototypes were designed and fabricated with simple tools and low-cost materials In addition to a simple and inexpensive fabrication, the device makes it easy for animal health screening. After the first prototype, the capability was increased to measuring three animals’ biometrics using Pulse Sensor Arduino module. The heart rate sensing precision was increased by replacing the Pulse Sensor module with an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor commonly used in medical applications besides adding temperature measurement option.
Studied by: Vrushali Bhashte, Vrushali Harad, Neeta Jadhav & Saloni Rane
The students were brought and supported by GIAN.
AGRICULTURE
Evaluation of raw milk for seed germination in Leguminaceae
Goat milk is a rich source of micro nutrients like calcium, magnesium, copper which enhance endosperm embryo interaction after priming as compared to water. Presence of cytokinin & lactoferrin in goat milk aids more cell division in apical shoot region of the plant. The plant becomes much healthier as compared to non-priming seed sown plant. Resistance towards seed borne pathogens is also enhanced.
Innovator: T. S. Hegde, Village Hitalahalli, Karnataka Studied by: Chirag Vyas
MICROBIOLOGY
Characterization of oil isolated from waste fish and its anti-microbial activity
A large amount of discarded waste of fisheries in the harbor area is a major cause of pollution. Waste of fatty fishes (Sardine, mackerel) like liver, viscera, head, tail, skin, eyes, fins are unacceptable by the consumers due to its rancid taste and flavor. In India, the fish processing industries generate about 3,02,750 tons of waste. Among the maritime states, maximum waste generation was observed in Gujarat (30.51%) followed by Maharashtra (23%) and Kerala (17.5%).
The study revealed that instead of dumping the fish waste, it’s a better option for producing oil and other health supplement. Fish oil isolated from wastes has anti- inflammatory, antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties. It may help in controlling solid waste generated from fish industries. It can be considered as an ideal sample for further comparative experiments like anti-diabetic and anti-cancer studies.
Studied by: Sushri Subhasini Behera
Evaluation of phytochemical constituents of Euphorbia hirta with respect to its anti-diarrheal activity
The practice of the innovator, Prahlad Patel, was to treat bloody diarrhea in children using Euphorbia hirta. However, based on our phytochemical studies it was found that the aqueous medium isn’t that good a solvent for the extraction of anti-microbial bioactive compounds from Euphorbia hirta (using the mobile phases). That’s why methanol, ethyl acetate and hexane were opted as the suitable solvents for further phytochemical screening of Euphorbia hirta.
Also on checking these extracts for the presence of beta- sitosterol and lupeol, it was found that all three of these extracts contain beta-sitosterol and lupeol. Presence of beta-sitosterol and lupeol could contribute to the anti- microbial activity of Euphorbia hirta
Also, from TLC bio-autography it was found that only the bioactive compounds present in the methanolic extract of Euphorbia hirta had some synergistic anti-microbial action against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Studied by: Laeba Haider
Innovator: Prahlad Patel, Village Bandhpali, Odhisa
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Honey Bee, 29(2) & 29(3) ,31-32, 2018 |
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