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Amwoga KhalwaleWhat Is Grafting? Grafting is the technique of connecting two pieces of living plant tissue together in such a way that they will unite and subsequently grow and develop as one composite plant. In grafting, two plant sections, the stock and scion are very crucial. Stock/rootstock is the rooted plant upon which a branch of … Read more
Zygotic Meiosis Zygotic meiosis is meiosis of a zygote immediately after karyogamy which is the fusion of two cell nuclei. This way, the organism ends its diploid phase and produces several haploid cells. These cells divide mitotically to form either larger, multicellular individuals or more haploid cells. Zygotic meiosis takes place in some lower plants … Read more
Inflorescence can be broadly classified based on the following: Number and position of flowers Sequence of flower development The nature of inflorescence branching However, the common classifications of inflorescence are Racemose and cymose. Others include: Cyathium Verticillaster Hypanthium What Is Racemose Inflorescence? Racemose is a type of inflorescence in which the main axis of flower … Read more
What Is A Router? A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Data sent through the internet such as a web page or email is often in the form of data packets. Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the internet. A router inspects a given data packet’s destination IP … Read more
Allowance Allowance is a concept very similar to tolerance but is different in the sense that allowance refers to tolerance in dimension that is deliberately given to a metal during the process of manufacture and design. This is a planned deviation from the standard that is intended to allow for compensation should there be any … Read more
Absorption costing and marginal costing are two different methods of costing that are used to calculate the cost of a product or service. While both methods are used to calculate the cost of a product, they differ in the types of costs that are included and the purposes for which they are used. The differences … Read more
What Are Explicit Costs? Explicit costs refer to the direct, tangible, and measurable expenses incurred by a firm or individual in the course of conducting business or carrying out an activity. These costs involve actual monetary transactions where money is paid or assets are exchanged. Explicit costs are easily accounted for and are recorded in … Read more
What are Fossils? Fossils are the remains or traces of organisms that lived long ago and have been preserved. Both paleontologists and geologists use fossils to help determine what life and geology were like in the distant past. Through the remains of plants and animals from long ago, a picture of life at that time … Read more
Plastering Plaster is a thin layer of mortar applied over the masonry surface and it acts as a damp-proof coat over the brick masonry work. Plastering also provides a finished surface over the masonry that is firm and smooth hence it enhances the appearance of the building. The primary objectives of plastering are to protect … Read more
What Is Nickel? Nickel is a naturally-occurring metallic element with a silvery-white, shiny appearance. It is the fifth-most common element on earth and occurs extensively in the earth’s crust and core. Nickel along with iron is also a common element in meteorites and can even be found in small quantities in plants, animals and seawater. … Read more