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Question { 4861 }

which seed is scattered by the wind?


Answer

Seeds of Orchid plants

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Question { 8762 }

How vinegar effects plant growth?


Answer

Vinegar is basically acid. Depends on the plant, as some
like acidic conditions, and if the soil was too alkaline,
vinegar would make it grow better. But if the plant liked
alkaline conditions, vinegar would kill it.
Also depends on the strength of vinegar solution, how often
applied, etc.

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Question { 3129 }

who is Carl Linnaeus?


Answer

Carl Linnaeus was a Swedish botanist, physician, and
zoologist, who laid the foundations for the modern scheme
of binomial nomenclature. He is known as the father of
modern taxonomy, and is also considered one of the fathers
of modern ecology.

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Question { 3022 }

What is the formula for Photosynthesis?


Answer

6H2O + 6CO2+ Light Energy ----> C6H12O6+ 6O2

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Question { 6082 }

what is the procedure for phytochemical screening?


Answer

Screening process
Sample preparation

Application on stationary phase

Development in mobile phase

Derivatization with chemical reagent

Detection of phytochemical differences

Evaluation and documentation of phytochemical differences


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Question { 2440 }

what is one way that plants spread their seeds around?


Answer

Plants spread their seeds through gravity, animals, wind,
force, water etc.

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Question { 3174 }

What is the hardest wood?


Answer

Teak wood

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Question { 2790 }

what is composite flower?


Answer

Composite Flowers (Asteraceae) have many individual flowers
inserted on a flatened, broad receptacle so that they
appear to be one large flower. Sunflower is the prime
example. This family was once called the Compositae.

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Question { 3537 }

what are the medicinal uses of Tulasi plant ?


Answer

1. Healing Power: The tulsi plant has many medicinal
properties. The leaves are a nerve tonic and also sharpen
memory. They promote the removal of the catarrhal matter
and phlegm from the bronchial tube. The leaves strengthen
the stomach and induce copious perspiration. The seed of
the plant are mucilaginous.

2. Fever & Common Cold: The leaves of basil are specific
for many fevers. During the rainy season, when malaria and
dengue fever are widely prevalent, tender leaves, boiled
with tea, act as preventive against theses diseases. In
case of acute fevers, a decoction of the leaves boiled with
powdered cardamom in half a liter of water and mixed with
sugar and milk brings down the temperature. The juice of
tulsi leaves can be used to bring down fever. Extract of
tulsi leaves in fresh water should be given every 2 to 3
hours. In between one can keep giving sips of cold water.
In children, it is every effective in bringing down the
temperature.

3. Coughs: Tulsi is an important constituent of many
Ayurvedic cough syrups and expectorants. It helps to
mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma. Chewing tulsi
leaves relieves cold and flu.

4. Sore Throat: Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken
as drink in case of sore throat. This water can also be
used as a gargle.

5. Respiratory Disorder: The herb is useful in the
treatment of respiratory system disorder. A decoction of
the leaves, with honey and ginger is an effective remedy
for bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold. A
decoction of the leaves, cloves and common salt also gives
immediate relief in case of influenza. They should be
boiled in half a liter of water till only half the water is
left and add then taken.

6. Kidney Stone: Basil has strengthening effect on the
kidney. In case of renal stone the juice of basil leaves
and honey, if taken regularly for 6 months it will expel
them via the urinary tract.

7. Heart Disorder: Basil has a beneficial effect in cardiac
disease and the weakness resulting from them. It reduces
the level of blood cholesterol.

8. Children's Ailments: Common pediatric problems like
cough cold, fever, diarrhea and vomiting respond favorably
to the juice of basil leaves. If pustules of chicken pox
delay their appearance, basil leaves taken with saffron
will hasten them.

9. Stress: Basil leaves are regarded as an 'adaptogen' or
anti-stress agent. Recent studies have shown that the
leaves afford significant protection against stress. Even
healthy persons can chew 12 leaves of basil, twice a day,
to prevent stress. It purifies blood and helps prevent
several common elements.

10. Mouth Infections: The leaves are quit effective for the
ulcer and infections in the mouth. A few leaves chewed will
cure these conditions.

11. Insect Bites: The herb is a prophylactic or preventive
and curative for insect stings or bites. A teaspoonful of
the juice of the leaves is taken and is repeated after a
few hours. Fresh juice must also be applied to the affected
parts. A paste of fresh roots is also effective in case of
bites of insects and leeches.

12. Skin Disorders: Applied locally, basil juice is
beneficial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin
diseases. It has also been tried successfully by some
naturopaths in the treatment of leucoderma.

13. Teeth Disorder: The herb is useful in teeth disorders.
Its leaves, dried in the sun and powdered, can be used for
brushing teeth. It can also be mixed with mustered oil to
make a paste and used as toothpaste. This is very good for
maintaining dental health, counteracting bad breath and for
massaging the gums. It is also useful in pyorrhea and other
teeth disorders.

14. Headaches: Basil makes a good medicine for headache. A
decoction of the leaves can be given for this disorder.
Pounded leaves mixed with sandalwood paste can also be
applied on the forehead for getting relief from heat,
headache, and for providing coolness in general.

15. Eye Disorders: Basil juice is an effective remedy for
sore eyes and night-blindness, which is generally caused by
deficiency of vitamin A. Two drops of black basil juice are
put into the eyes daily at bedtime.


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Question { 4027 }

Name 4 plants that live in the ocean?


Answer

Sea weeds, Sponge, Coral, Algae

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Question { 2986 }

can you give the scientific and common names of some plants
which grow well in diffused light?


Answer

Common name Scientific name

Chrysanthemum - Dendranthema x grandiflorum
Poinsettias - Euphorbia pulcherrima
Snapdragon - Antirrhinum majus
Christmas cactus - Schlumbergera truncata

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Question { 2945 }

What is the difference between a "plant" and a "weed'?


Answer

Plants which are intentionally grown in fields and gardens
are called cultivated plants. All other plants which are
not supposed to be there and grow unwanted, are called
weeds. A weed is therefore a plant growing "in the wrong
place".

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Question { 3029 }

What is a mangrove?


Answer

Mangroves are trees and shrubs that grow in saline coastal
habitats in the tropics and subtropics – mainly between
latitudes 25° N and 25° S. The saline conditions tolerated
by various species range from brackish water, through pure
seawater (30 to 40 ppt), to water of over twice the
salinity of ocean seawater, where the salt has become
concentrated by evaporation (up to 90 ppt).[

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Question { 2705 }

why are banana stems curved?


Answer

Bananas start off growing downward, but then turn toward
the light causing their tips to bend upward. This and their
increasing weight cause the stem to bend over so that the
fruits point upward, explaining why the banana has a
slightly curved shape.

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Question { 2335 }

what are plant flavanoids?


Answer

Flavonoids are a diverse group of chemicals found in all
plants. About 4000 phytochemicals belong to the flavonoids
group. Examples of flavonoids are luteolin, quercetin,
blumeatin, tetrahdrooxyflavanone, epigallocatechin gallate,
anthocyanins, and tamarixetin. Flavonoids are secondary
metabolite products from the phenylpropanoid biosynthetic
pathway. All Flavonoids are derived from a chalcone
precursor.

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