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Peptidoglycan

October 28, 2017 smitsa 0

Peptidoglycan is the essential cell wall material found mostly in Gram-positive bacteria. It is a linear glycan (carbohydrate) backbone cross-linked by peptide stems. This material […]

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The Chemical Synthesis of Oligonucleotides

October 28, 2017 smitsa 0

Introduction Oligonucleotides, short strands of nucleic acids, are pivotal in various fields including molecular biology, diagnostics, and therapeutics. Industrial-scale synthesis of oligonucleotides has become a […]

Beautiful pink rhododendron flowers

Betuloside (Rhododendrin)

October 18, 2017 smitsa 0

Betuloside or rhododendrin is an arylbutanoid glycoside and phenylpropanoid. This means the sugar group is linked to a phenol. There is also a methylated variant […]

artemisia vulgaris (mugwort)

Artemisia vulgaris (Mugwort)

October 13, 2017 smitsa 0

Artemisia vulgaris (Family: Asteraceae) has more common names such as mugwort or felon wort. It is known throughout northern Europe as ‘the mother of all […]

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Anthracnose

October 12, 2017 smitsa 0

Anthracnose is a fungal disease caused by Colletotrichum species although there are a number of other diseases often labelled anthracnose with similar pathology. Crops affected: […]

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Stemonine (Stemona japonica)

September 21, 2017 smitsa 0

Radix Stemonare root extract contains the active component stemonine (CAS No.27185-78-0). Stemonine is a natural organic insecticide ideal for those involved in organic farming and […]

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Microbial Cell Modelling

September 18, 2017 smitsa 1

Microbial cell modelling is a fascinating subject and one that deserves special attention. Over the years a number of different models have been described to […]

Fatal fungus on plants called powdery mildew in summer on farm

Powdery Mildew

September 5, 2017 smitsa 3

One fungal disease of vegetable plants and some fruit trees which is debilitating is powdery mildew. It affects the foliage and stems by covering them […]