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3 Main Types of Bio-Pesticides

The following points highlight the three main types of bio-pesticides. The types are: 1. Bio-Insecticides 2. Bio-Nematicides 3. Bio-Herbicides. Bio-Pesticide: Type # 1. Bio-Insecticides: Microorganisms like bacteria, fungi and viruses show greatest commercial importance as bio-control agents than the commercial synthetic pesticides. With the more progress of scientific achievement the bio-insecticide becomes popular in different countries. i) Bacterial: Several bacterial [...]

By |2016-08-24T10:16:35+00:00August 24, 2016|Plants|Comments Off on 3 Main Types of Bio-Pesticides
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Association between two Plants | Symbiosis

In this article we will discuss about the physical association between two plants for mutual benefit. (a) Lichen: The well-known association between algae and fungi is the lichen. The lichens are of various forms and grow in various habitats like rocks, trees etc., but never grow in highly polluted areas like heart of most cities, etc. Though they live in [...]

By |2016-08-24T10:16:33+00:00August 24, 2016|Plants|Comments Off on Association between two Plants | Symbiosis
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Autotrophic and Heterotrophic Plants (With Diagram)

In this article we will discuss about autotrophic and heterotrophic plants. Autophytes or Autotrophic Plants: These plants are able to produce their own food. These are mainly of two types: (a) Photo- trophic plants, and (b) Chemotrophic plants. (a) Phototrophic Plants: These plants can produce their own food through photosynthesis by utilising light energy - mainly from the sun trapped [...]

By |2016-08-24T10:16:32+00:00August 24, 2016|Plants|Comments Off on Autotrophic and Heterotrophic Plants (With Diagram)
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