THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEMPERATURE, HEAT AND ENERGY
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View ArticlePHOTOSYNTHESIS
PHOTOSYNTHESISphotosynthesis - the process in which carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) are used to produce carbohydrates and evolve oxygen (O2) in the presence of light and chlorophyll; the net...
View ArticlePEST AND PEST CONTROL
PEST AND PEST CONTROL Pest- any undesirable organism that is injurious to plants, either directly (ex. insects, or fungi) or indirectly (ex. weeds). THREE PREREQUISITES OF PEST DAMAGE OR...
View ArticleThe link between soil, soul and society
Satish Kumar: the link between soil, soul and society We are losing connection with the soil. Satish Kumar wants us to understand the connection between soil, soul and society and drop ego in favour of...
View ArticleWeather Report and Forecast For: Kakinada Dated :Sep 03, 2015
Local Weather Report and Forecast For: Kakinada Dated :Sep 03, 2015Past 24 Hours Weather DataMaximum Temp(oC)31.8Departure from Normal(oC)-1Minimum Temp (oC)25.8Departure from Normal(oC)024 Hours...
View ArticleWISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY TEACHER'S DAY
PROCESS DEVELOPMENT IN AMMONIA PLANT by selecting proper process technology and by adjusting the process parametersAmmonia production Topsoe's low energy ammonia process scheme can be optimised for a...
View ArticleLocal Weather Report and Forecast For: Kakinada Dated :Sep 04, 2015
Local Local Weather Report and Forecast For: Kakinada Dated :Sep 04, 2015Past 24 Hours Weather DataMaximum Temp(oC)34.2Departure from Normal(oC)1Minimum Temp (oC)26.5Departure from Normal(oC)124...
View ArticleCPCB proposes revising norms for critically polluted areas
CPCB proposes revising norms for critically polluted areasPollution watchdog for scraping factors such as impact on people while deciding whether an area is critically polluted Environmentalists say...
View ArticleParis will go car-free for a day in September to combat pollution
Paris will go car-free for a day in September to combat pollutionParis will try a car-free day as a part of a city-wide effort to clean up its air. In an effort to curb the amount of air pollution and...
View ArticleReport and Forecast For: Kakinada Dated :Sep 08, 2015
Weather Report and Forecast For: Kakinada Dated :Sep 08, 2015Past 24 Hours Weather DataMaximum Temp(oC)32.9Departure from Normal(oC)0Minimum Temp (oC)26.1Departure from Normal(oC)024 Hours Rainfall...
View ArticleCommon Laboratory Glassware and Apparatus
Common Laboratory Glassware and Apparatus Erlenmeyer flask (conical flask) Used for titration or filtration of liquids and to prevent air contamination to sample during workBeakerUsed for measuring...
View ArticleMETHODS OF SAMPLING AND TESTS (PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL) FOR WATER AND WASTE...
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View ArticleCan a broken thermometer or light bulb cause mercury poisoning?
Can a broken thermometer or light bulb cause mercury poisoning? Some thermometers and light bulbs contain very small amounts of mercury. If you break one, it's unlikely to cause any health problems....
View ArticleWhat is Hydroponic growing?
What is Hydroponic growing? Hydroponics is a subset of hydroculture, which is the growing of plants in a soil less medium, or an aquatic based environment. Hydroponic growing uses mineral nutrient...
View ArticleWhat is pH? for successful hydroponic gardening
what is pH? The two most important factors in water and nutrient management are pH and conductivity, and a good understanding and command of these variables is essential for successful hydroponic...
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EquipmentOur laboratory is equipped with: - 3 plant growth rooms - 1 greenhouse space (68 m2) - a cold room - a room for bacterial culture at 37°C - a...
View ArticleWeather Report and Forecast For: Kakinada Dated :Sep 09, 2015
Weather Report and Forecast For: Kakinada Dated :Sep 09, 2015Past 24 Hours Weather DataMaximum Temp(oC)33.6Departure from Normal(oC)1Minimum Temp (oC)27.3Departure from Normal(oC)124 Hours Rainfall...
View ArticleWorld’s First Solar Airport Generates More Power Than It Consumes
World’s First Solar Airport Generates More Power Than It ConsumesMore than 46,000 solar panels have been laid out across 45 acres of land to fuel the operations of Cochin airport, India’s fourth...
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