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(C) In herbarium techniques,'poisoning' is the process of treating plant specimens with chemical substances to protect them from biological degradatio

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The process of protecting against fungi,insects,and moisture.

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(C) In herbarium techniques,'poisoning' is the process of treating plant specimens with chemical substances to protect them from biological degradation. Specimens are typically treated with a solution of $HgCl_2$ (mercuric chloride) or other fungicides and insecticides. The primary purpose of this process is to prevent damage caused by fungi,insects,and moisture,ensuring the long-term preservation of the herbarium sheets.

Column-$I$ (Botanical Gardens)	Column-$II$ (Location)
$P$. Kew Garden	$I$. England
$Q$. Indian Botanical Garden	$II$. Howrah-India
$R$. National Botanical Research Institute	$III$. Lucknow-India

What is poisoning in the context of herbarium techniques?

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