June, 2021

• 11 June

  Seaweed Cultivation & Algal Industry

  

  Of the global seaweed harvest, 85% – 95% goes to the food industry and is worth approx €4.1 billion per annum (p.a.). The most valuable crop produced by seaweed aquaculture is Nori – Porphyra – a red seaweed or alga. The value of this crop is around US$ 2 billion …

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• 11 June

  Toxic Algae & Human Health

  

  Algal toxins are toxic substances released by some types of algae when they are present in large quantities (Blooms) and decay or degrade. These toxins are called ‘Phycotoxins’ (from Greek, phykos, “seaweed”; and toxikon, “toxin”). They are usually complex allelopathic metabolites produced by algal secondary metabolic pathways. These metabolites are (in most cases) not harmful to …

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May, 2021

• 16 May

  Protected areas of Bangladesh

  

  There are 19 protected areas in Bangladesh, covering 2,458 sq. km and representing 1.68% of the land area (FD record as on July 2007).  The Forest Department has the mandate for the management of these protected areas.  The protected areas are declared in the country under the “Bangladesh Wildlife (Preservation) …

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• 10 May

  An Overview of Oomycetes

  

  Oomycota: The organisms of Oomycota are not fungi in other words, they are Pseudofungi. They have been recognized as being notably different from the organisms included in the phylum Fungi for a long. As an illustration, in the classical concept, Oomycota species were allied with certain algae. However, because of a …

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April, 2021

• 23 April

  Mucorales: The Largest Order of Zygomycetes

  

  Zygomycetes(Gr. zygos= yoke; spora= seed, spore) are a variant fungal class of the phylum Zygomycota, mostly known as “Pin Molds”, can be found worldwide. There are 450 species which are grouped under 70 genera that make up the class Zygomycetes. The class zygomycetes is named after the thick-walled resting spores …

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March, 2021

• 25 March

  Linkage and Recombination (Part 2): Sex linkage in Drosophila, Linked gene & Synthetic gene

  

  After Linkage and recombination part 1 We are going to learn from this part- Sex linkage Sex Linage in Drosophila Linked gene Synthetic gene X-linkage in Drosophila Linkage map Significance of linkage and crossing over Get Free Netflix Now Best safe and secure cloud storage with password protection GPL Themes …

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• 25 March

  Linkage and Recombination (Part 1): Chromosomal Theory, Linkage & Crossing Over

  

  Genetics is a significant branch of biology concerned with the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms. For example, there is human genetics, mouse genetics, fruit fly genetics, etc. So, do you know where genes are located? Every single living organism of the universe consists of lively cells (except viruses), and the …

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• 14 March

  Groundnut: Tikka disease

  

  The most well-known leaf spot disease is that of Arachis hypogea L. (groundnut). Generally, so it is called the tikka disease. The tikka disease is a dangerous disease in areas where the groundnut crop is grown in India. The spots take place on the host leaves when the plants are …

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• 14 March

  DNA Repair Mechanism: Photoreactivation, Excision repair, Post Replication Recombinant Repair & SOS Repair

  

  DNA damage  is defined as an alternative to DNA structures that can cause cellular injury and reduces the organisms efficiency or reproductive fitness. DNA damage may occur by free radical, physical agents like UV rays, X rays and chemical agents like aflatoxine, alkylating agents, hydraxines. Further, DNA damage is intertwined …

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• 11 March

  Air Plants: Plants That Grow without Soil

  

  When you hear the name of the word ‘plant’, first the thought will come to your mind that plants grow in the ground and can’t develop, reproduce and even survive without the existence of soil.  The soil provides all the elements for its survival. But have we ever heard that …

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