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Zygogramma bicolorata Pallister Feature beetle for biological suppression of Parthenium hysterophorus

Zygogramma bicolorata Pallister: Feature beetle for biological suppression of Parthenium hysterophorus

Zygogramma bicolorata Pallister: Feature beetle for biological suppression of Parthenium hysterophorus Zygogramma bicolorata Pallister (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) a parthenium beetle or Mexican beetle is a small beetle having brown head, brown and yellow elytra marked with characteristic elongated brown stripes. Zygogramma bicolorata adult and larva are used as a bio control agent for controling Parthenium hysterophorus […]

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Effect of pre-harvest foliar spray of calcium and potassium on fruit quality of Pear cv. Pathernakh

Effect of pre-harvest foliar spray of calcium and potassium on fruit quality of Pear cv. Pathernakh

Effect of pre-harvest foliar spray of calcium and potassium on fruit quality of Pear cv. Pathernakh Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia Burm Nakai) is one of the important fruit of temperate region of the world. It can be grown in a wide range of climatic conditions and tolerate as low as – 26°C temperature when dormant and

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Benthic Macro Invertebrate As Biological IndicatorA

BENTHIC MACRO-INVERTEBRATE AS BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR

Benthic Macro Invertebrate As Biological Indicator Benthic macro invertebrates live in a wide variety of habitats and can be found from the smallest headwater streams down to the largest rivers. In general, benthic organisms are most diverse in the fast flowing riffle and run areas of streams. Compared to pools and glides, riffles and runs

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Vertical Gardens growing more in less space

Vertical Gardens: growing more in less space

Vertical Gardens: growing more in less space One of the gardening world’s hottest trends, “vertical gardens” allows plants to grow on walls and other non-horizontal surfaces. They’re especially popular for small-space gardening where ground is at a premium, or as decoration for patios and outdoor rooms. Putting plants at eye-level also gives new appreciation to

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METHODS OF MICROPROPAGATION

METHODS OF MICROPROPAGATION

Methods of Micropropagation Micro-propagation is the practice of quickly multiplying stock plant material to produce a large number of progeny plants, using contemporary plant tissue culture methods. Micro propagation is used to multiply dignified plants such as those that have been genetically modified or bred through conventional plant breeding methods. It is also used to

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Rafflesia arnoldii (corpse flower) -The World’s Largest Bloom

Rafflesia arnoldii (corpse flower): The World’s Largest Bloom

Rafflesia arnoldii (corpse flower): The World’s Largest Bloom A rare, parasitic, rootless and leafless plant, Rafflesia arnoldii has the largest known flower in the world. This southeast Asian plant has the largest known individual flower in the world. It is parasitic on members of the genus Tetrastigma (in the grape family, Vitaceae). It has no

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Carbon Sequestration Through Ecosystems

Carbon Sequestration Through Ecosystems

Carbon Sequestration Through Ecosystems Several Human activities, such as burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas, have caused a substantial increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere which results measurable global warming. All these activities posing adverse effects and responsible for sea-level rise, floods, droughts, increased wildfires, changes in

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