For determination of physical and chemical properties of soil, sampling is one of the major steps. Meticulous attention should be paid for collecting an adequate amount of soil needed for analysis. Soil samples are collected from selected sites (at different depths), after removing the surface debris, in polythene bags and then suitably labelled for future recording. Physical Characteristics of Soil: [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Nitrogen Cycle in Plants 2. Biological Nitrogen Fixation of Plants 3. Synthesis of Amino Acids in Plants 4. Protein Synthesis in Plants 5. Soil Less Culture (Hydroponics) 6. Application of Fertilizers. Contents: Nitrogen Cycle in Plants Biological Nitrogen Fixation of Plants Synthesis of Amino Acids in Plants Protein Synthesis in Plants Soil [...]
Respiration that is initiated in chloroplasts and occurs in light only is called photorespiration. Photorespiration or Glycolate Pathway: It is interesting to know that in the plants possessing Calvin cycle, the enzyme RuBP carboxylase can initiate the reversal of photosynthetic reactions. This process occurs when there is low CO2, concentration but high O2, concentration. At mid-day, when temperature and CO2 [...]