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Let us make an in-depth study of the terpenes. After reading this article you will learn about 1. Classification of Terpenes and 2. Biosynthesis of Terpenes. Introduction to Terpenes: These substances constitute the largest group of secondary plant products and show some of the properties of lipids. They are insoluble in water and are derived from the union of a [...]

Cold Injury and Cold Resistance in Plants! Under natural and agricultural conditions, higher plants are also affected or stressed by cold or very low temperatures in certain parts of the year especially during autumn and win­ter. There are two types of cold injuries in plants: (i) Chilling injury and (ii) Freezing (frost) injury. Injuries to plants caused by low temperatures [...]