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Geographical Indications – Definition, Process, Benefits, Examples

Geographical Indications - Definition, Process, Benefits, Examples

What is Geographical Indication? A Geographical Indication (GI) is basically a sign / mark used on products that come from a particular location and have qualities or reputation mainly due to that place. It’s considered as one of the forms of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) which protects names or signs linked with geographic origin rather … Read more

Intellectual Property Rights – Definition, Types, Importance, Examples

Intellectual Property Rights

What is Intellectual Property Right? Intellectual Property Right (often shortened as IPR) is described as a legal right that is given to protect creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary works, designs, and symbols used in commerce. Protection is granted so that creators are recognized and rewarded for their work, even when enforcement is … Read more

Aspergillus clavatus – Morphology, Life Cycle, Pathogenesis

Aspergillus clavatus - Morphology, Life Cycle, Pathogenesis

Habitat of Aspergillus clavatus Morphology of Aspergillus clavatus Cultural Characteristics of Aspergillus clavatus Culture media used for the growth of Aspergillus clavatus Life Cycle of Aspergillus clavatus Pathogenesis of Aspergillus clavatus Diseases caused by Aspergillus clavatus Treatment of Aspergillus clavatus diseases Prevention and control of Aspergillus clavatus FAQ

Aspergillus niger – Structure, Habitat, Characteristics

Aspergillus niger - Structure, Habitat, Characteristics

Kingdom: Fungi Division: Ascomycota Class: Eurotiomycetes Order: Eurotiales Family: Trichocomaceae Genus: Aspergillus Species: A. niger Aspergillus niger is considered one of the most common species of the genus Aspergillus, which has been widely distributed in soil, decaying vegetation, and indoor environments. It is usually recognized as a black mold, and colonies are often appeared dark brown … Read more

Aspergillus fumigatus – Characteristics, Structure, Pathogenesis

Infectious life cycle of A. fumigatus. Aspergillus

Kingdom: Fungi Division: Ascomycota Class: Eurotiomycetes Order: Eurotiales Family: Trichocomaceae Genus: Aspergillus Species: A. fumigatus Aspergillus fumigatus Aspergillus fumigatus can tolerates high temperatures and can thrives on decaying organic matter, Aspergillus fumigatus is widely distributed in soil, compost, indoor dust, and other environmental niches, where it is routinely detected by air sampling. Aspergillus fumigatus is classified … Read more

Aspergillus flavus – Definition, Structure, Characteristics, Habitat

Aspergillus flavus - Definition, Structure, Characteristics, Habitat

Although Aspergillus flavus is widely distributed in soil and decaying plant material, it is most often associated with warm, humid agricultural environments where crops are produced. Aspergillus flavus is classified as a filamentous fungus within the genus Aspergillus. When stored grains (maize/peanuts,cottonseed) are exposed to moisture and heat, contamination is caused frequently by this fungus … Read more

Desert Ecosystem – Definition, Types, Importance

Desert Ecosystem - Definition, Types, Importance

A Desert Ecosystem is a system in which living things (plants, animals, microbes) interact with non-living parts (soil, air, water, temperature) in a region that is extremely dry. It is defined by very low rainfall (often less than about 250 mm per year), and scarcity of moisture is a crucial limiting factor. The system is … Read more

What are Toxigenic Algae And Algal Food Poisoning?

What is Toxigenic Algae And Algal Food Poisoning?

Toxins produced by some notable Algae Dinoflagellates Dinoflagellates produce potent neurotoxins, which affect nervous system of animals and humans, and are often implicated in shellfish poisoning. Brevetoxins are made by Karenia brevis and bind to voltage-gated sodium channels, causing neurotoxic shellfish poisoning (NSP). Saxitoxins (and related paralytic shellfish toxins, PSTs) are produced by Alexandrium and … Read more

Brown Algae (Phaeophyceae)- Habitat, Characteristics, Morphology, Importance

Brown Algae (Phaeophyceae)- Habitat, Characteristics, Morphology, Importance

What are Brown Algae (Phaeophyceae)? Habitats of Brown Algae Characteristic Features of Brown Algae Classification of Brown Algae Brown Algae Classification Taxonomic Rank Classification Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Chromista Phylum Ochrophyta Class Phaeophyceae Orders Fucales, Laminariales, Dictyotales Families Fucaceae, Laminariaceae, Dictyotaceae Genera Fucus, Laminaria, Dictyota Species Fucus vesiculosus, Laminaria digitata, Dictyota dichotoma Morphology and Structure of … Read more

Rhodophyta (Red Algae) – Characteristics, Morphology, Importance

Rhodophyceae (Red Algae) - General characteristics, Occurrence, Range of thallus organization, Cell structure and Reproduction

What is Rhodophyta (Red Algae)? The Rhodophyta (red algae) are a group of mostly marine, photosynthetic, eukaryotic organisms. They are colored red (or shades of red / purple) because of accessory pigments like phycoerythrin (and phycocyanin) which mask the green of chlorophyll. The cells do not have flagella or centrioles at any stage. Unstacked thylakoids … Read more

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