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Banana: Introduction, Geographical distribution, Morphology, Phytochemical constituents, Pharmacological activities and Traditional Uses

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1. The banana plant, Musa paradisiaca, is a big herb with a succulent, very juicy stem that is a cylinder of leaf-petiole sheaths. It is often mistakenly called a “tree” and can grow up to 20 to 25 feet (6 to 7.5 meters) tall, emerging from a thick rhizome or corm.
2. The leaves are smooth, soft, elliptic or oblong, and they are numbered 4 or 5 to 15. They are spirally arranged, and they unfold once a week as the plant grows.
3. The inflorescence, a terminal spike that emerges from the heart at the tip of the stem, is an altered growth point. Initially, it appears as a big, tapering, long-oval bud covered in purple. The slender, nectar-rich, serrated, white blooms are arranged in whorled double rows along the flowering stalk as it opens, with a thick, waxy bract that resembles a hood and is deep red inside.

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Queen’s-tears: Introduction, Classification, Habitat, and Morphology

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The Bromeliaceae family includes the vascular plant species known as Billbergia spp. The Queens Tears plant, or Billbergia nutans H. Wendl. Ex Regel, is one of the most widely marketed species. The species of the Bromeliaceae family, also known as bromeliads, are sold as attractive plants and are frequently utilized in landscaping and interior design projects. Some species are in danger of going extinct as a result of increased unlawful harvest in their native growing habitats in recent years because of the growing demand for these ornamental species (Cooper and Cave, 2019; Rejane et al., 2012).

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Hollyhocks: Introduction, Taxonomy, Habitat, Cultivation, propagation and collection, Plant Description, Phytochemicals, Properties and uses

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Althaea rosea is a member of the Malvaceae family. The Greek word altho, which means to cure, is the source of the generic name Althaea. Hollyhocks are tall, unbranched plants that can be annual, biennial, or perennial. Star-shaped hairs typically cover the herbage. The leaf blades are carried on long petioles and are frequently serrated or lobed.

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Happiness tree: Introduction, Classification, Distribution, Chemical constituents, Morphological Characters and Uses

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Garcinia subelliptica, widely referred to as the Fukugi tree or happy tree, is an evergreen that grows in coastal forests in East and Southeast Asia, particularly in the Ryukyu Islands of India, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. Native to the tropics and subtropics of Asia and Africa, fukugi trees are members of the Clusiaceae family, specifically the species Garcinia. The genus includes beautiful plants with a thick green leaf canopy. When fully grown, fukugi trees—evergreen tropical trees—are 10 to 15 meters tall. Because they only have one primary trunk supporting alternating pairs of erect branches, fukugi trees are very unique. This results in compact, conical crowns. Because they are compact and erect, these trees are planted as windbreaks on Okinawa.

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Snake Plant (mother-in-law’s tongue,): Introduction, Classification, Taxonomy, Distribution, Morphological Characters, Phytochemistry, and  Uses

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Dracaena trifasciata belonging to the family Asparagaceae, is a perennial herb, native to tropical West Africa, but widely grown as an ornamental plant in houses, gardens and thickets in many parts of the world. The plant is commonly known as mother-in-law’s tongue, snake plant, viper’s bowstring hemp or Saint George’s sword, because of the shape and sharp margins of its leaves that resemble snakes. It is also known as the “viper’s bowstring hemp” because it is one of the sources of plant fibres used to make bowstrings.

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Study Pollen Germination On A Slide

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A nutrition solution must be prepared in the initial stage. To do this, 10g of sugar and 10mg of boric acid are dissolved in 100ml of water. Drops of this solution should be applied on the cavity slide. Then, use a brush or fingers to gently dust a few pollen grains from the stamen of mature flowers. Let the slide set for 5 mins. Then, use the microscope to view the slides in 30-minute intervals.

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Microbes in industrial production: Fermentation, Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy Products, Biopharmaceuticals, Wastewater Treatment, Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

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Fermentation: Fermentation is one of the most common industrial processes involving microbes. It is used in the production of a wide range of products, including:
Alcoholic Beverages: Yeast fermentation is used to produce beer, wine, and spirits by converting sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
Dairy Products: Lactic acid bacteria are used in the fermentation of milk to produce yogurt, cheese, and buttermilk.
Bread: Yeast fermentation is essential for leavening bread, creating characteristic texture and flavor.

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Microbes in household food processing: Fermentation, Pickling, Canning and Preserving, Fermented Beverages, Cheese making, Chocolate and Coffee

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Bread: Yeast fermentation is essential for making bread rise and develop its characteristic texture and flavor.
Yogurt: Lactic acid bacteria ferment milk sugars, turning milk into yogurt and giving it a tangy taste.
Cheese: Different types of bacteria and moulds are used in cheese-making to develop unique textures and flavors.

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Microbes in Human Welfare: Fermentation, Bioremediation, Probiotics, Wastewater Treatment and Environmental Balance

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Probiotics are live microorganisms that offer health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. They are often found in fermented foods like yogurt and can help maintain a healthy gut microbiome, improve digestion, and boost the immune system.

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