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Forest Ecosystem

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20/01/2016

Forest Ecosystem Tundra Ice frozen soil with severe climatic conditions Tropical Lying near the tropics or in equatorial region Temperate Between Tropics & Arctic circles i.e. from 23.5* to 66.5*…

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Effect of abiotic components on plants

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20/01/2016

Effect of abiotic components on plants Effect of intensity of light on growth of plant Extremely high intensity favors root growth than shoot growth, which results in increased transpiration, short…

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Types of Roots & Insectivorous Plants

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20/01/2016

Types of Roots & Insectivorous Plants Taproot A straight tapering root growing vertically downwards. Forms the center from which subsidiary rootlets spring. Lateral roots Roots that arise from tap root…

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Plant Classification & Parts of Tree

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20/01/2016

Plant Classification & Parts of Tree The Classification Of Plants is mainly based on the plant Taxonomy, life cycle, flowering, non-flowering, and the number of seeds. Herb A plant whose…

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Mangroves and Coral Reefs

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20/01/2016

Mangroves and Coral Reefs Mangroves Mangroves are the trees & bushes growing below the high-water level of spring tides, which exhibits remarkable capacity for saltwater tolerance. Basically, Littoral evergreen land…

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Wetlands, Ramsar Convention, Montreux Record, Estuaries

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20/01/2016

Wetlands, Ramsar Convention, Montreux Record, Estuaries Wetlands Areas intermediate in character between deep-water & terrestrial habitats, transitional in nature & often located in-between them (Riparian >> relating to or situated…

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Aquatic Ecosystems & Eutrophication

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20/01/2016

Aquatic Ecosystems & Eutrophication An aquatic ecosystem is an ecosystem in a body of water. Communities of organisms that are dependent on each other and on their environment live in…

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Biofertilizers and Green Manure

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20/01/2016

Biofertilizers and Green Manure Biofertilizers (a type of organic fertilizers) Substance which contains living microorganisms ex. Azobacter, Rhizobium, Bacillus, Nostac, Anabaena. When applied to seed, plant surfaces, or soil, it…

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