March, 2022

• 13 March

  Introduction: Microbiology, Microorganism and Contribution

  

  Microbiology (Greek word; micros “small” and bios “life”) is one of the most important branches of science which has been contributing to so many sectors like medical, soil, food, etc. Microbiology is a part of scientific study that deals with small organisms which can’t be seen by the naked eye …

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• 11 March

  Fungi: Importance in Economy

  

  Fungi (singular: fungus) are a kingdom of generally multicellular eukaryotic creatures that are heterotrophic (cannot produce their food) and play essential roles in ecosystem nutrient cycling. Fungi are a diverse group of creatures that can be found in almost any ecological niche. Fungi number around 1.5 million species. Only roughly …

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• 6 March

  Bandarban: Where Heaven of Nature Meets Wild Blue Yonder

  

  Bangladesh is blessed with a plethora of interesting spots to visit. The country has a lot to offer for a pleasant and educational trip, from gorgeous natural areas to historical landmarks. For its daring, unusual, and scenic terrain, the most isolated and least populated Bandarban is a popular destination among …

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• 5 March

  Bryophytes: Extensive Habitats and Distributions

  

  Bryophytes are simple non-flowering, non-vascular land plants that reproduce through spores rather than flower or seeds. Bryophytes are often known as a junction or bridge between lower cryptogams and higher cryptogams. Since bryophytes reproduce via spores, their lightweight spores have been dispersed by the wind all over the world, in …

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• 5 March

  Phycology: An Introduction to Algae and Its Study

  

  Phycology, generally referred as algology, is the study of algae, a diverse group of mostly aquatic plants that range in size from microscopic forms to shrubs or trees. The word phycology comes from the Greek word phykos, which literally means “seaweed.” They are the major producers in the food chain …

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February, 2022

• 27 February

  Microbiology: Notable Pioneers and Their Contributions

  

  Microbiology is an eminent subfield of biology. This sub-sector is concerned with organisms (that can only be seen through a microscope and cannot be seen with the naked eye), specifically microorganisms, their characteristics, functions, classifications, and methods to exploit and control their activities for human benefit. Microbiology began to flourish …

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• 25 February

  Microbiology: An Introduction to Its Range of Scopes

  

  Microbiology is a study that studies a biologically varied group of usually small life forms, primarily bacteria and viruses. More than simply bacterial species were included in the diversity of microorganisms by the end of the classical Golden Age of microbiology. Other fields, in addition to bacteriology and virology, were …

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• 20 February

  Bryophyta: Classification and Identification of Bryophytes

  

  Living organisms are classified into five kingdoms by R.H. Whittaker. He classified living species based on cellular structure, manner of nourishment, body organization, reproduction, phylogenetic relationship, and other factors. Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia were the five kingdoms. According to the above-mentioned criteria, the plant kingdom has been divided …

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• 19 February

  Physiology of Seed Germination

  

  All viable seeds which have overcome dormancy (if any) either naturally or artifi­cially will readily germinate under suitable environmental conditions necessary for seed germination i.e., water, O2, temperature, and in some cases light. The seeds that just wait for suitable environmental conditions to germinate are said to be ‘quiescent’. In …

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December, 2021

• 9 December

  Seed Dormancy: Reasons, Breaking Methods and Advantages

  

  There are several factors that influence seed germination such as temperature, moisture, and seed dormancy. Temperature and moisture levels are fairly easy to explain but what is seed dormancy? All the viable seeds have the capacity to germinate if placed under suitable conditions necessary for germination. In certain plants, such …

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