Types of pheromones
Pheromones Pheromones are chemical messengers secreted or discharged outside the body of the organism that activates a social response in members of the same species. […]
Biodiversity
Biodiversity: Definition and Elements of Biodiversity
What is Biodiversity? Biodiversity is defined as the variations among living organisms from all possible sources. It includes the variability within or between the species […]
Cryopreservation: Principle, Process, limitations and precautions
Principle of Cryopreservation: Cryopreservation is a process of preserving or storing cells, tissues, organs or any other biological materials from any potential damage by maintaining the […]
In vitro methods of germplasm conservation
In vitro conservation of plant germplasm In vitro method is an advanced technology of ex situ conservation for the preservation of genetic materials. In vitro […]
Germplasm conservation
Importance of Germplasm conservation: Germplasm in a broad way can be defined as the hereditary material i.e. total content of genes which is inherited by […]
Seed banks and Botanical gardens: ex-situ conservation
Seed banks: One of the most efficient methods of ex-situ conservation for sexually reproducing plants is the storage of conservation material in form of seeds. […]
Strategies for biodiversity conservation
The strategies for biodiversity conservation in Nepalese perspective has been listed below: Biodiversity use and conservation education Integrated health care Agroforestry Afforestation Cottage industry Communities […]
Biofertilizer- Advantages, Types, methods of application and Disadvantages
Biofertilizer Biofertilizers are the substances of biological origin (microorganisms), which when added to the soil enhances its fertility and promotes plant growth. Broadly, biofertilizer constitutes […]
Environment and its components
Concept of environment and ecology The combination of biotic and abiotic factors composes environment, which surrounds us and other organisms. Abiotic factors includes water, air, […]
Food chain, food web and ecological pyramids
Food chain The food chain is an ideal representation of flow of energy in the ecosystem. In food chain, the plants or producers are consumed […]