Plantlet The Blogging Platform of Department of Botany, University of Dhaka
Creating a fully-formed organism from a single cell is one of the most remarkable feats of biology. While this may seem like a daunting task, every living organism begins its life as a single cell that has the potential to differentiate and develop into every type of cell found in …
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February, 2023
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17 February
Ophiocordyceps: The Zombie or Brain-manipulating Fungus
Host manipulation induced by parasites is broadly distributed in nature and it has been a topic of several studies over the past decades (Thomas et al. 2010). Ophiocordyceps unilateralis (Clavicipitaceae: Hypocreales) is a fungal pathogen-specific to ants of the tribe Camponotini (Formicinae: Formicidae) with global distribution. Among these myrmecophilous species, this so-called …
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13 February
Crop Diseases: Top 10 Economic Importance
Crop diseases are a major concern for farmers and agricultural economies worldwide. These diseases can significantly impact crop yields and quality, leading to economic losses and food insecurity. In this article, we will discuss the ten most important economic impacts of crop diseases. 1. Yield Reduction Crop diseases can have …
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11 February
Herbarium: History, Importance & Herbarium Sheet Preparation
Herbarium, a dried plant museum has such importance in taxonomy. It helps a taxonomist identify new species by matching one to a herbarium sheet preserved in it. It also helps in teaching the students of plant science. Also preserves the specimen for future research and study. What is Herbarium? Previously …
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5 February
Psilophyta: The Simplest Form of Vascular Plants
Plants have been a crucial part of the earth’s ecosystem for millions of years. From towering trees to tiny mosses, they have diversified and adapted to various environments. One group of plants that has remained relatively unchanged for hundreds of millions of years is the Psilophyta, also known as whisk …
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4 February
Virus: Definition, Discovery, Characteristics,and Structure
Viruses are the smallest microbes on the planet. They are said to be so small that 500 million rhinoviruses (the causative agents of the common cold) could fit on the head of a pin. They are distinct in that they are only alive and capable of multiplying within the cells …
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January, 2023
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29 January
Greenwashing: A Technique to Deceive Environmentalists
Greenwashing is an evolutionary technique developed by large corporations. It’s an emerging strategy to deceive environmentalists. Like every other country, many large companies in Bangladesh are also following this technique to grab the attention of people who are prone to buy products from environment-friendly companies, not from others. This strategy …
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11 January
Houseplants in Future: Our At-Home Power Plant
While imagining the future, we think about a lot of things like flying cars, robots assisting humans, and even time machines. But do we ever imagine ourselves depending on plants to watch TV, turn on fans, or even charge our mobile phones? For now, it may seem hard to create …
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December, 2022
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17 December
Doomsday Seed Vault: Hoarding for Apocalypse
What do you picture when the land of midnight sun, Norway crosses your mind? It must be white snowy terrain, crystal-like blue glaciers, magical dancing aurora, astounding fjords, wild polar bears, scenic landscapes, intriguing cultural heritage, and all the mind-boggling aspects. But little do we know, this land is accommodating …
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November, 2022
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13 November
Plant Biotechnology
What is Plant Biotechnology? Plant biotechnology can be defined as the use of tissue culture and genetic engineering techniques to produce genetically modified plants that exhibit new or improved desirable characteristics. A Short History of Plant Biotechnology The foundations of modern plant biotechnology can be traced back to the …
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