Botany lecture notes

Pigmentation in Algae PPT

Pigments in Algae PPT & PDF: What are the major pigments of algae? What are different types of Chlorophylls present in algae? What are carotenoids? What are Phycobilins? What are Phycocyanin and Phycoerythrin? What are the main pigments of Green algae? What are the main pigments of Brown algae? What […]

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Polysiphonia Post Fertilization Changes

Polysiphonia: Thallus Structure, Reproduction, Post Fertilization Changes and Life Cycle

Polysiphonia Polysiphonia- Systematic Position Division: Rhodophyta Class: Rhodophyceae Order: Ceramiales Family: Ceramiaceae Distribution of Polysiphonia Ø  Polysiphonia is marine red algae belongs to the class Rhodophyceae. Ø  They are abundantly present in the Atlantic Coasts of America. Ø  Polysiphonia platycarpa is present in the Indian coastal regions. Ø  Polysiphonia violacea is […]

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Kerala PSC Botany Lecturer / Assistant Professor Original Solved Question Paper (June 2017 Exam) Download PDF

Kerala PSC Botany Lecturer / Assistant Professor Recruitment Exam June 2017 Original Solved Question Paper (Cat. No. 278/2016) Original question paper of Kerala PSC Botany Lecturer/Assistant Professor (Category No. 278/2016) examination conducted by Kerala PSC (Public Service Commission) on 01/06/2017 (Q. Code 43/2017/OL) for the appointment of Botany Lecturer/Assistant Professor […]

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Difference Duramen and Alburnum

Difference between Heartwood and Sapwood

Wood is an essential component of trees, providing support and structural integrity. But did you know that there are different types of wood in a tree, each with its unique characteristics and functions? Heartwood and sapwood are two types of wood found in trees, and understanding the differences between them […]

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Difference Duramen and Alburnum

Difference between Hardwood and Softwood

Hardwood and Softwood are two types of wood with distinct characteristics and functions. The present post entitled ‘Difference between Hardwood and Softwood’ discusses the anatomical similarites and differences between these woods in detail. Anatomically ‘wood’ is the secondary xylem of plants. Commercially there are two categories of wood based on […]

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