Molisch’s Test: Objectives, Principle, Reagents, Procedure

Molish-Test

Molisch’s Test is a sensitive group test used regularly to detect all carbohydrates in free or combined form. Monosaccharides react rapidly, whereas disaccharides and polysaccharides react slowly. Principle: This test uses concentrated H2SO4 to catalyze the dehydration of sugars to … Read more

What is the difference between Viruses and Bacteria?

What is the difference between Viruses and Bacteria

For a more critical and precise grasp of the topic (what is the difference between Viruses and Bacteria), below is a tabulated list of the differences between viruses and bacteria. While it is true that viruses and bacteria are often … Read more

Determination of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in The Water samples

Theory: Total Dissolved Solid (TDS) is defined as the substances remaining after evaporation and drying of a water samples. The remaining fraction is approximately equivalent to the total content of the dissolved and suspended matter in the water sample. Non-filterable … Read more

Soil Erosion causes and effects

Soil structure determination methods

Introduction: Erosion, is the removal of surface material from Earth’s crust, primarily soil and rock rubbish, and therefore the transportation of the worn materials by natural agencies (such as water or wind) from the purpose of removal. The term erosion … Read more

Ectomycorrhiza – Structure, Development and Functions

Ectomycorrhiza – Structure, Development and Functions

Introduction The Ectomycorrhiza or ectomycorrhizal root are characterized by the presence of three structural components: Almost all of the plants upon which ectomycorrhizas develop are woody perennials. Ectomycorrhizal associations are formed predominantly on the fine root tips of the host, … Read more

Orchid Mycorrhiza – Structure, Development, and Functi0n

Orchid Mycorrhiza – Structure, Development, and Functi0n

Orchid mycorrhiza is unique because they occur only within the family Orchidaceae, one of the largest families of flowering plants. Although they share some characteristics with other mycorrhizal types (e.g., root cells are colonized by fungi), they differ in that … Read more