Plants transformation methods and applications
What is Plant transformation? Genetic transformation: The term genetic transformation is defined as the directed desirable transfer of gene from one organism to another along […]
Agricultural Microbiology
Role of nematodes in Agriculture: Importance of nematodes in soil
Nematodes in soil: Nematodes are ubiquitous, found in almost all habitats. Mostly nematodes are parasitic in nature infecting humans, animals, insects and other invertebrates. Some […]
Cellulose decomposition; microbial decomposition of cellulose in soil
Cellulose decomposition: Cellulose is relatively resistant polysaccharide, found in cell wall of plant cell. Cellulose is a linear polymer of β-D-glucose in which glucose units […]
Difference between Rhizosphere and Phyllosphere
Difference between Rhizosphere and Phyllosphere Characteristics Rhizosphere Phyllosphere Definition Soil around the root of plant where microbial activity is high is called rhizosphere The surface […]
Microbiology of rhizosphere and Rhizosphere effect
Microbiology of Rhizosphere: The soil surrounding the plant root where root exudate migrate and microbiological activity is exceptionally high is called rhizosphere. The surface of […]
Microbiology of Phyllosphere
Phyllosphere: The surface of leaf is called phylloplane and the zone on leaf inhibited by microorganisms is called phyllosphere. The plant leaves are exposed to […]