Background:
Fishes are good sources of the fatty acids such as ω-3 and ω-6 polyunsaturated
fatty acids, and fat-soluble vitamins for human consumption which play vital roles for various
biological processes in the body and help in the proper growth and prevention of diseases.
Objective:
The objective of the present study was to determine the fatty acid composition, cholesterols,
triglyceride and vitamin contents of some selected fishes from Hel river, Assam, India.
Methods:
Fatty acid composition of fish species was examined using gas chromatography-mass
spectrometry, lipid components were determined following the reported methods and vitamins A and
D contents were investigated by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography.
Results:
Fatty acid compositions varied from 51.20-89.47% of saturated fatty acids, 0.27-19.68% of
monounsaturated fatty acids and 1.75-30.76% of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Eicosapentaenoic acid
and docosahexaenoic acid ranged from 0.54-22.30% and 1.26-18.85%, respectively. The fish species
showed varying amounts of lipid components. The vitamins A and D were found in the range of
15.85-1287.0 μg/100 g and 45.0-677.24 μg/100 g, respectively.
Conclusion:
The fish species of this study are found rich in ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids such as
eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid along with noticeable amounts of vitamins A and D.
Hence, these fish species have the potentials to serve as the natural dietary supplements for ω-3 fatty
acids and other nutrients.
Due to unprecedented urban growth many localities within the heart of Guwahati city witness groundwater scarcity, mainly during the dry seasons. This study aims to identify potential groundwater zones in the southwestern fringe of the city where the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has adopted plans for future expansion.. Rani and Chayani Barduar are two administrative blocks adjacent to the city possessing a vast tract of unsettled agricultural land ideal for future township development. Multi-criteria decision-making technique using a Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP) in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) environment is used to produce the groundwater potential map. A total of eight thematic layers important for groundwater recharge: lithology, geomorphology, slope, rainfall, lineament density, soil, drainage density, and Land Use Land Cover are prepared using satellite data, fieldwork, and other suitable techniques and used as input. The study area is classified into five groundwater potential zones – very high (42.52%), high (28.67%), moderate (17.23%), poor (10.21%), and very poor (1.37%). Validation of the result using a yield map derived from the exploratory wells of Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) shows strong agreement with the prediction accuracy (AUC = 73.36%). Field-derived water level data also show a high negative correlation (R2 = 0.71) with yield data indicating high specific yield in wells with shallow water levels. The study results will help planners and policymakers with future urban development strategies and sustainable groundwater management practices.
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