CUBE Orientation Programme:
- On 3/09/2024
An orientation programme was held at SN College, Chempazhanthy, organized by Liji. Dr. Arunan MC introduced CUBE to the attendees. Sailakshmi is one of the active Cubists from SN College, Chempazhanthy.
- On 5/09/2024
Another orientation programme took place at SN College, Varkala, organized by Dr. Babita, Head of the Department of Zoology. Anjali is one of the active Cubists from SN Shivagiri School.
Highlights:
1)Sneha Mourya from NES Ratnam College participated in the TIFR Mumbai Open Day programme as recommended by Dr.Arunan .
2)Chitralekha, Enas, and others attempted to standardize the transfer of chlorohydra and moina through postal service. Previously, Sakshi and Dhanraj transferred chlorohydra and moina to Kiran, but that was lost due to improper feed and packaging.
3)Mango flowering data were collected by Prithviraj, Seethalakshmi, and others, showing flowering in respective locations.
According to Seethalakshmi’s data:
Summary of Observation
Month: September 2nd week (14/09/2024)
Total number of mango trees: 6
Flowering: 5 (83.4%)
Non-flowering: 1 (16.6%)
Location: NITK Surathkal, Karnataka
Data Collector: Seethalakshmi C. R.
Anjali’s Summary:
Summary of Mango Tree Observations
Place: Varkala
Date: 7/09/2024
Time: 5:40 PM
Number of trees observed: 12
Flowering: 4
One tree has a small mango
Percentage of flowering in Varkala: 41.9%
By Anjali R. Biju
Summary of Mango Tree Observations
Place: Alappuzha
Date: 5/09/2024
Time: 7:30 AM
Number of trees observed: 8
Flowering: 3
Percentage of flowering in Alappuzha: 37.5%
Data Collected by: Theertha
4)Seed germination studies were set up by Cubists Anjali, Sneha, Chitralekha, Kiran, and Sailakshmi in mustard and green gram. We linked this to seed dormancy, using Cardamine as an example.
Summary of seeds germination study:CUBE Homelab
X axis represents the time ,after 22hr
Y axis is about the percentage of germination.
Collaboraters: Anjali,CUBE SN Sivagiri School .
Sneha mourya, NES ratnam college.
Chitralekha,DSC delhi .
Sailakshmi ,SN College Chempazhanthy
And others.
5)We discussed curd and paneer making processes in Chatshaala. A TINKE moment for me :all fermentation done with milk will not results in curd.
5)We explored the sensing of smell and taste in butterflies, particularly how they detect host plants for laying eggs. Butterflies are connected to plant biology and neurobiology.
7)We also discussed learning and memory in slugs, seed dormancy in Cardamine, and the culture of fruit flies in the homelab.
8)The isolation of C. elegans from Indian soil was a topic of interest. Amritha and Batul were particularly engaged, and Anjali posed intriguing questions about why C. elegans is important in research.
9)Big Butterfly Challenge:
This challenge has been continued by Cubists including Prithviraj, Anusree, Amritha, and others. Vijaya noticed a large number of butterflies on crotalaria plants.
