Pollination is a very significant process of reproduction in plants. Creating offspring for the next generation is one of the major goals of every organism. Plants are indifferent too. One of the ways that plants can produce offspring is by making seeds, i. e., by sexual reproduction. Seeds contain the …
Read More »Photoperiodism: Flowering in Plants (Part I)
We all have heard about summer or winter crops, but do we know why they are differentiated by seasons? Why are they specific for a certain season to sow and subsequent flowering? Well, the answer is for Photoperiodism. But what is this photoperiodism? If you want to know about photoperiodism, …
Read More »Reproductive Biology in Crop Plants: Part Two
Reproduction is one of the fundamental features of life on earth. Reproduction means ‘to produce’. Plant reproduction is a biological process by which plants produce new individuals or offspring. Reproduction enables the continuity of plant species, generation after generation. Modes of Reproduction Modes of reproduction in crop plants are mainly …
Read More »Reproductive Biology in Crop Plants: Part One
Reproduction is one of the fundamental features of life on earth. Reproduction means ‘to produce’. It is the way of producing offspring. In this article, basic ideas about plant reproduction including its modes and the significance of these modes will be discussed. Reproduction in Plants Plant reproduction is a biological …
Read More »Concept of Soil Fertility
Soil fertility means the ability of a soil to sustain plant growth by providing essential plant nutrients and favorable chemical, physical and biological characteristics as a habitat for plant growth. Soil Fertility Soil fertility is defined as “the quality that enables a soil to provide the proper compounds, in the …
Read More »Coral Reefs: Types, Formation and Importance
Coral reefs are beautiful underwater ecosystems, look like undersea cities, filled with colourful fishes and numerous wonderful creatures. Sometimes coral reefs are called the ‘rainforests’ of the sea. In this article, the types, formation and importance of Coral Reefs will be discussed in detail. What are Coral Reefs? Coral reefs are …
Read More »Soil as A Medium for Plant Growth
Soil is the most common medium for plant growth. It also serves as a foundation material for engineering structures, for sewage disposal or mined as ore. However, human’s primary interest in soil has centered on its potential to support plants which provide food, fibre and forest products. In this article, …
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