Occurrence and Distribution of Lentil Wilt in Major Lentil Growing Regions of Madhya Pradesh, India

In the present investigation, roving survey was conducted during the October to February of 2020–2021 and 2021–22 to acquire information on the natural disease incidence and distribution of lentil wilt in the farmers’ fields in eight different districts of Madhya Pradesh. A pooled mean of disease incidence ranging from 6.62%–20.36% was observed during 2020–22. The district wise scenario of lentil wilt over a period of two consecutive years revealed that maximum average incidence of 18.96% was recorded in Sagar district followed by 17.67% in Khandwa district. However, minimum average wilt incidence of 12.17% was recorded in Mandla district followed by 12.55% in Jabalpur district. Looking to the occurrence of lentil wilt, Sagar, Khandwa, Damoh, Katni and Dindori were identified as hotspot pockets for occurrence of lentil wilt in surveyed districts of Madhya Pradesh. Further, reduction of 26.28% in wilt occurrence was recorded in the farmers’ practice advocated as seed treatment before sowing. Under the seven cropping patterns observed, the minimum wilt incidence of 13.96% was recorded in rice followed by lentil which is the most predominant cropping pattern across the surveyed locations. Further different varieties were screened for occurrence of lentil wilt at Sagar. Among the 14 varieties, maximum incidence of lentil wilt was recorded in PL 5 followed by Shekhar masoor 3. However, two varieties namely JL 1 and L 4076 were found free from wilt incidence in selected hot spot pocket for lentil wilt.

Association of Helicobacter pylori with peptic perforation in Chattisgarh region of India.

BACKGROUND: Helicobacter pylori is present in over 90% cases of peptic ulcer. There are very few reports regarding prevalence of H. pylori infection in peptic ulcer perforation which is the commonest complication of peptic ulcer disease. In the present study we have drawn this association. PATIENTS AND METHODS: 44 cases of peptic perforation were included in this study. Per-operative biopsy was taken from the margin of perforation. The criteria for H. pylori positivity were, Positive Rapid Urease Test and evidence of H. pylori infection on histological examination using Modified Giemsa and H&E stains. RESULTS: Prevalence of H. pylori infection in peptic perforation was 61.4%. This is well above the usual prevalence in normal population of 45%. H. pylori infection was significantly more common in cases of chronic dyspepsia (> 6 months) and not significantly related to sex, blood group, addiction, family history of acid peptic disease and previous H2 blocker therapy. INFERENCE: H. pylori is found more commonly in patients with peptic ulcer perforation than in those without.

Experience in screening for cervical cancer in rural areas of Barsi Tehsil (Maharashtra).

The organization of cancer detection camps is gaining popularity in our country and it is therefore necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of this approach in the early diagnosis and treatment of cancer. This to our knowledge has not been done. This report analyses an experience in screening for cervical cancer in rural areas of Barsi Tehsil (Maharashtra). The Barsi Tehsil consists of 134 villages with a population of 34,080 women above the age of 30 years (1982-1987). Of these 2,846 were screened through a series of cancer detection camps between 1982 and 1987. The results of the cytological screening in these women have been presented. An evaluation of the camp approach was carried out by the Population based Cancer Registry set up under the National Cancer Registry Programme (Indian Council of Medical Research) in Barsi, Paranda and Bhum tehsils. It was shown that acceptance of cytological screening was poor, thereby indicating that the mere holding of camps was not in itself sufficient to motivate the people, to subject themselves to the Pap smear. Certain suggestions which would appreciably increase the acceptance of cytological screening have been put forward.