International E-Conference on “Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times”, July 29-31, 2020 Organised by Department of Chemistry, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (U.P.), India International E-Conference on “Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times” July 29-31, 2020 ICRENSCT-2020 Organised by Department of Chemistry In Collaboration With Society for Science of Climate Change and Sustainable Environment, New Delhi ASSOCIATION OF CHEMISTRY2 TEACHERS International E-Conference on “Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times”, July 29-31, 2020 Organised by Department of Chemistry, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (U.P.), India In Collaboration With Society for Science of Climate Change and Sustainable Environment, New Delhi 3 International E-Conference on “Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times”, July 29-31, 2020 Organised by Department of Chemistry, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (U.P.), India Bishop (Dr.) Phillip S. Masih Lucknow Christian College Chairman - Lucknow Christian College, Lucknow-226018 (U.P) India Resident and Presiding Bishop Lucknow Episcopal Area, MCI Lucknow Christian College Lucknow-226018 (U.P) India MESSAGE I welcome you all to Lucknow Christian College. It is a pleasure for me to write this message and to know that Department of Chemistry, Lucknow Christian College is hosting the International E-Conference on “Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times”. Chemistry has a key role to play in understanding the COVID-19 virus from its viral structure to pathogenesis, isolation of vaccines and therapies, as well as in the development of materials and techniques used by the researchers, virologists and clinicians. This is also important for understanding and controlling the spread of coronaviruses. I hope that this E-Conference will provide you with important insight into challenges and approaches in virus research. I take this opportunity to congratulate the organizing committee to bring out the abstract of this conference. May the Lord bless us all. Bishop Phillip S. Masih Chairman – Lucknow Christian College 4 International E-Conference on “Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times”, July 29-31, 2020 Organised by Department of Chemistry, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (U.P.), India “The Society for Science of Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” (Reg.No. S/67691/2009) Registered office: A-155, Weavers Colony, Ashok Vihar, Phase-IV, New Delhi-110 052, India Website: www.ssceonline.wordpress.com, E-mail:[email protected] MESSAGE Natural resource management is priority for sustainability of food, nutrition and human health. And, agriculture in India is the pivotal sector for ensuring food and nutritional security that links the land and water to atmosphere, and sustains the livelihoods 18% of world human population on only 9% of world’s arable land and 2.3% of geographical area. Despite the phenomenal growth witnessed in agricultural sector driven by green revolution technology that has made a significant dent towards ensuring food security, the subsequent stage of growth faces a serious challenge in terms of sustainability. In such a situation a renewable and lasting alternative, “Sustainable agriculture” integrating environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity, has to emerge for successful agriculture revolution. During the COVID-19 pandemic too, agriculture has sustained the food requirements inspite of continued lockdown. That shows the contribution of our farmers that enable this country self-reliant. At this point in time, the theme of the International E-conference becomes pertinent and together, we need to protect our environment for sustaining food security and human nutrition as well. I appreciate the efforts Lucknow Christian College, Lucknow for putting up a theme based e- conference, which is an excellent attempt towards promoting awareness and conscious discussion focussing on natural resource management for food, nutrition and environmental security. I am sure the e-conference shall discuss on the comprehensive overview about the subject and shall recommend workable solutions for the policy makers to absorb in the enabling sustainable environment and agriculture. (A. Arunachalam) 5 International E-Conference on “Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times”, July 29-31, 2020 Organised by Department of Chemistry, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (U.P.), India Dr. Shradha Sinha Vice President Professor & Head Association of Chemistry Teachers Department of Chemistry (ACT) B.B.D.N.I.I.T. Lucknow North Zone INDIA MESSAGE It is a moment of great pleasure for the Department of Chemistry of Lucknow Christian College, Lucknow that it, in collaboration with the Association of Chemistry Teachers (ACT) and Society for Science of Climate Change and Sustainable Environment (SSCE) is organizing an International E-conference entitled “ Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times” from 29th July to 31st July, 2020. Humans alone have the potential to gather resources from beyond their immediate surroundings, as a result of which the anthropogenic pollutants have overloaded the system and the natural equilibrium is disturbed. As we have seen that in last few months in lockdown period our environment has improved. So it is our duty to educate the future generations so that they can take better decisions concerning the environment. Seeing the present scenario the topic of the Webinar is very relevant and I hope this webinar benefits all the delegates. I congratulate the convener of the Webinar Dr. Renu Gupta and the organising team and extend my heartfelt best wishes for successful completion of the Webinar. Dr. Shradha Sinha 6 International E-Conference on “Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times”, July 29-31, 2020 Organised by Department of Chemistry, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (U.P.), India Lucknow Christian (Degree) College Dr.(Mrs.) Pronoti Singh Lucknow-226018 (U.P) Offtg. Principal INDIA MESSAGE It gives me immense pleasure to write a message for the international e-conference on ‘Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID -19 Times‘ being organised by the Department of Chemistry of Lucknow Christian (Degree) College in collaboration with Society for Science of Climate Change and Sustainable Environment, New Delhi and Association of Chemistry Teachers on 29 - 31 July 2020. Just a few decades back it seemed as if nature had an unlimited capacity to allow human beings to do whatever they wanted. However we learnt it the hard way that this is not the case. We have to urgently find methods and ways to live in harmony with nature and try to undo some of the damage already done . If we can educate the people we can definitely bring a change in their behaviour and attitude. The present pandemic seems to have made man realise that the planet earth HAD to close down for repairs. To avoid this situation in future we will have to learn to respect nature. This International e-conference aims to create this awareness and I wish it a grand success. Dr. Pronoti Singh Convener 7 International E-Conference on “Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times”, July 29-31, 2020 Organised by Department of Chemistry, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (U.P.), India Dr. (Mrs.) Renu Gupta Lucknow Christian (Degree) College Associate Professor & Head Lucknow-226018 (U.P) Department of Chemistry INDIA MESSAGE It is a proud moment for us to organize the International e-Conference on “Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times”. During this present situation, it may be perceived as the need of the hour. The conference is being organised in collaboration with “Society for Science of Climate Change & Sustainable Environment”, New Delhi and “Association of Chemistry Teachers”. Academicians and Scientists from various countries and various states of the country will participate in the conference, providing an insight to better understand how Natural Sciences can help in overcoming the crises. Some of the important and unique issues such as “Bio Polymers and Health & Environment; Sustainable Development; Catalysis and Environment; Medicinal Plants and COVID-19; Agricultural Viruses & Environment; Agro Chemical Research and Green Solution; Role of Natural Sciences on Environment Post COVID-19” etc. will be discussed. I welcome you all to this mega event. Dr. Renu Gupta Organising Secretary 8 International E-Conference on “Role of Environment and Natural Science in COVID-19 Times”, July 29-31, 2020 Organised by Department of Chemistry, Lucknow Christian (Degree) College, Lucknow-226018 (U.P.), India Dr. (Mrs.) Manisha Prasad Lucknow Christian (Degree) College Assistant Professor Lucknow-226018 (U.P) Department of Chemistry INDIA MESSAGE Environment and Natural sciences play a notable role in the research work of the SARS- Covid-2, especially because the propagation of the virus takes place mainly through the environment. Environmental and natural scientists have been investigating to gain a broader and long term understanding of the virus and its transmission based on empirical evidence from observation and experimentation. This International e-conference on Role of Environment and Natural Sciences in COVID 19 Times aims to bring together the stalwarts of these fields who have thus far been