Development of botanical code

Development of botanical code, the type method and Author citation 

Development of botanical code For several centuries the names of plants appeared as polynomials – which may be difficult to remember. Casper Bauhin at first in 1653 introduced Binomial Nomenclature, in which the scientific name of species consists of two parts, firstly the generic epithet and secondly the specific epithet.       Ex – Scientific name of

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Phrases and Components of Taxonomy

What are the Phrases and Components of Taxonomy?

     Taxonomic advancements today can be conveniently divided into four distinct phases encountered in different parts of the world. This system was formulated by Davis and Heywood in 1963. Phases of taxonomy The pioneer or exploratory phase  1. This phase marks the beginning of plant taxonomy, collecting specimens and building herbarium records.  2. These specimens are

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p-n junction diode

What is a p-n junction diode? Fabrication techniques, Biasing, vi characteristics, uses

The p-n junction diodes are one of the most used elements in electronic circuits. It is a non-linear, active element. For a definite polarity, it conducts well but becomes non conducting with opposite polarities. This property is quite similar to the property of vacuum diodes. Hence, the p-n junction is called a semiconductor diode. Semiconductor

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Basic Definition of Taxonomy and Systematics

Basic Definition of Taxonomy and Systematics

        Taxonomy is a very important branch of biology which deals with the classification of living organisms. This word was first used by Augustin P. de Candole who lived during the 18th century and also developed taxonomic hierarchy.  Taxonomy, originating from two Greek words ‘taxis’ means arrangements and ‘nomos‘ means method.           Systematics

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