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Sphagnum: Introduction, Structure and Affinities

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Sphagnum 2. Structure of Sphagnum 3. Reproduction 4. Affinities. Introduction to Sphagnum: Sphagnum is popularly known as bog moss, peat moss or turf moss because of its ecological importance in the development of peat or bog. The plants are perennial and grow in swamps and moist habitat like rocky slopes [...]

By |2016-08-24T10:16:49+00:00August 24, 2016|Bryophytes|Comments Off on Sphagnum: Introduction, Structure and Affinities

List of 6 Important Fermented Foods

List of six important fermented foods:- 1. Vinegar 2. Fermented Milk Products 3. Bread 4. Single Cell Protein 5. Fermented Vegetables 6. Alcoholic Beverages. Fermented Food # 1. Vinegar: Different substances like fruits (oranges, grapes, apples, pear etc.), vegetables (potatoes), malted cereals (barley, wheat, rye etc.), sugary syrups (honey, molasses etc.) and many other substances are used in the commercial [...]

By |2016-08-24T10:16:35+00:00August 24, 2016|Microbes|Comments Off on List of 6 Important Fermented Foods

Classification of Living Organisms

In this article we will discuss about the classification of living organisms. Two-Kingdom System: With the advancement of knowledge on living world, scientists classified the living organisms into two groups: Plantae, i.e., Plant kingdom and Animalia, i.e., Animal kingdom. The Plantae is characterised by: 1. Nutrition depends on light energy, 2. Presence of rigid cell wall, and 3. Most of [...]

By |2016-08-24T10:16:33+00:00August 24, 2016|Botany|Comments Off on Classification of Living Organisms
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