Plant Science

Plant Nutrition: The basic needs of all living organisms are essentially the same. They require macromolecules, such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats, and water and minerals for their growth and development. All living organisms require food. Plants can synthesise food for themselves but animals including humans cannot. They get it from plants or animals that … Read more

Nitrogen Metabolism: The soil has limited amounts of nitrogen. Plants and microbes compete for this nitrogen. Therefore, it is a limiting nutrient for both agricultural and natural ecosystems. Let’s understand how this available nitrogen is cycled in the ecosystem a concept known as nitrogen metabolism.  Nitrogen Metabolism– All the living organisms are basically composed of … Read more