March 2022

Radiator Plants (Peperomia): Distribution, Characteristics Importance and Diseases

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Radiator Plants Distribution,
Peperomia species (e.g. Radiator plant, Rat tail) are found in tropical and subtropical climates all over the world, but the genus has the most diversity in the Americas, where it can be found in a wide range of environments from the southern United States to Argentina and Chile. The Andes and Amazon regions are home to many indigenous species. Southern Asia (around 100 species), Africa (around 20 species), Madagascar (around 40 species), and Australia and New Zealand (less than 20 species) have the most diversity.

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Swiss Cheese Plant: Origin, Definition, Characteristics, and Diseases

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Monstera deliciosa (monstera) is a climber that can be cultivated on a stake or pole in its natural state. Many garden centres sell it as a popular houseplant that is grown as a cluster of numerous vines to give a full shrub-like look. Monstera grows up to 36″ broad and has dark green leathery foliage with deep lobing. Fenestrations (natural holes) form near the midrib of the leaf and radiate outward, increasing in size as the leaf becomes larger, giving the plant a swiss cheese appearance. Variegata, albo variegata, and Thai constellation are some of the most popular varieties. Seedlings in the natural develop towards darker places, indicating the base of a larger tree that the plant will eventually climb.

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Photorespiration: Definition, Mechanism, Significance, and Role of RUBISCO For Class 11th and NEET

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Photorespiration is the emission of carbon dioxide during respiration in the presence of light. Beta, Phaseolus, Gossypium, Pisum, Capsicum, Petunia, Antirrhinum, Helianthus, Oryza, and Nitella and Chlorella algae are examples. Further research has found that photorespiration is linked to high temperatures ranging from 25 to 350 degrees Celsius and high oxygen levels in the environment. The rise in O2 causes a steady increase in photorespiration.

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