Introduction: What are Mutagens? Our genes can get their configuration altered due to the effect of some physical and chemical substances. Such alterations are known as mutation. The mutation is a natural process but in some cases, it may be artificial. Mutations often cause cancer and hence the substances that ... Read More

Introduction- What is Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)? Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) or biological oxygen demand is the amount of oxygen demanded by the bacteria present in a water body to decompose the organic material present in the body at a given temperature over a specific period of time. The decomposition ... Read More

Introduction Chemicals are necessary for living beings to live a disease-free and healthy life. But, when non-essential chemicals enter and accumulate in the body of living organisms, it can be harmful to them. Biomagnification refers to a condition where the chemical concentration in the body of a living being extends ... Read More

What is Biotic Potential? Biotic potential is the highest reproductive capacity of a living being under given environmental conditions. It is obtained when the birth rate is the highest and the mortality rate is the lowest of a species. There are some primary factors that influence the biotic potential. ... Read More

Introduction- What is Biodiversity Loss? Loss of biodiversity or biodiversity loss refers to declining biodiversity within a species, a chosen geographic area, an ecosystem, or Earth as a whole. Biodiversity refers to the number of genes, and individual organisms within a given species, species, and biological communities within a defined ... Read More

Introduction Eutrophication refers to the process of mixing excess nutrients with a water body resulting in the overgrowth of plant life. The plants that are considered here are algae and plankton. In the process of natural eutrophication, soil rich in nutrients gets mixed with water bodies via sewers or due ... Read More

Introduction Plant species may respond to variations in environmental conditions. Many plant species can alter their leaf morphology in response to changes in environmental conditions. This phenomenon is known as heterophylly and it is widespread among land plants. In many cases, heterophylly is an adaptive mechanism that permits plants to ... Read More

Introduction− What are E-wastes? Nowadays, almost everyone has at least one electronic item at home that is either unused or out of order. These parts of electronic items constitute e−wastes. Cords and plugs of electronic items are included as e−wastes. Common sources of e−wastes are televisions, computers, mobile phones, and ... Read More

Introduction India is a rich nation in terms of animal and plant species. The country is also one of the most diverse in the world which has biodiversity intricately linked to its sociocultural practices. Many animals and plant species are considered holy and worshipped in India. As a result, ... Read More

Introduction What are Invasive Species? Invasive species are species that are not native or indigenous to an ecosystem. They harm the ecosystem economically and environmentally. Many invasive species are introduced to an ecosystem while many others find their way to a new location accidentally. The invasive species often do ... Read More