In this article we will discuss about the tests for detection of tannins in plants. Tannins are a heterogeneous group of organic compounds found in plants. They are commonly present in unripe fruits — guava, banana and leaves of tea etc. These are water-soluble compounds. The metabolic significance of these compounds are not clearly known but they play a significant [...]
In this article we will discuss about the tests for quantitative estimation of cell sap chloride ion in plants. Among essential elements chloride is one of the important elements, which is required in trace quantity. But in saline habitat, where the soil have very high value of available chloride, it may pose detrimental effects on plants. However, there are certain [...]
In this article we will discuss about the tests for detection of fats and oils in plants with the help of experiments. Fats and Oils are invariably present in all living cells. They are synthesized through an active metabolism and also serve a number of indispensable roles in physiological processes. Fats are the esters of fatty acids with glycerol and [...]