In this article we will discuss about the basic structure and classes of immunoglobulin. Antibodies are the specific glycoproteins (Immunoglobulin) produced by cells in response to stimulation by an antigen (Immunogen) and capable of reacting specifically with that antigen. Every immunoglobulin (in short they are written as Ig) has the same basic structure made up of four polypeptide chains (two [...]
In this article we will discuss about aeropalynological survey in India and in abroad. 1. Aeropalynological Survey In Abroad: Systematic aeropalynological survey is carried out in various parts of the world. A list of scientists is given below (Table 10.3) who extensively surveyed the airborne allergic pollen in atmosphere. The distributional pattern of the atmospheric pollen grains with their peak [...]
The term aerobiology came into use during 1930 for the studies of airspora like airborne fungal spores, pollen grains and other microorganisms. Jacobs (1951) elaborated the term to include dispersion of insect populations, fungal spores, pollen grains, bacteria and viruses. In fact, all forms of life belonging to both plants and animals which become airborne are transported partly or wholly [...]