Notes and Study material for Exams
Seed is the true carrier of technology. In India, three sets of institutions produce seeds:research institutions and agricultural universities; public sector seed producing corporations; andprivate sector firms including multinationals. The last decade has seen two main developmentsin seed market. One, production of quality seed has risen at a rapid rate after 2005-06. And two,public sector … Read more
Eco-System-An ecosystem is defined as a structural and functional unit of Biosphere consisting of community of living beings and the physical Environment, both interacting and exchanging materials between them. It includes Plants, trees, animals, fish, birds, micro-organisms, water, Soil, and people. When an ecosystem is healthy (i.e. sustainable) it means that all the Elements live … Read more
The Yellow Revolution: A Global Phenomenon of Protest and Change The term “Yellow Revolution” has emerged in recent years to describe a wave of popular protests and uprisings characterized by the use of yellow as a symbolic color. While not a monolithic movement, these protests share common threads: a desire for political and social change, … Read more
Genetic diversity Species diversity Ecosystem diversity Landscape diversity Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth. It includes the variety of plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms, as well as the variety of ecosystems in which they live. Biodiversity is important for many reasons, including: It provides us with food, medicine, and other resources. It helps … Read more
Disease is a condition that impairs the proper functioning of the body or its parts. A disease can be defined as: Any deviation from normal functioning or state of complete physical and mental well being. Types of diseases: The human diseases are broadly classified into following four categories: Acute diseases Chronic diseases Congenital diseases Acquired … Read more
Gene editing tool CRISPR-cas 9 and emerging new world Vast number of patients suffering from lifelong incurable diseases such as Sickle cell disease , Cystic fibrosis or Haemophilia and many more are at the threshold for a complete reversal of the disease and in near future shall influence favourably the treatment of poorly treated cancer … Read more
Introduction and application of Genetic engineering Genetic engineering Genetic engineering, the artificial manipulation, modification, and recombination of DNA or other nucleic acid Molecules in order to modify an organism or Population of organisms. The term genetic engineering initially referred to various techniques used for the modification or manipulation of organisms through the processes of heredity … Read more
Biodiversity-Defination, types, importance, hotspots, threats and conservation The term biodiversity was coined as a contraction of biological diversity by E.O. Wilson in 1985. Biodiversity may be defined as the variety and variability of living organisms and the ecological complexes in which they exist. In other words, biodiversity is the occurrence of different types … Read more
Biodiversity Conservation: A Vital Lifeline for Our Planet The Earth’s biodiversity, the vast array of life forms that inhabit our planet, is a treasure trove of ecological, economic, and cultural value. From the towering redwoods of California to the vibrant coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef, each species plays a crucial role in maintaining … Read more