Plant morphology

The main objective of this study was to determine whether the rate of cavitation in xylem channels correlates with tree height by measuring the water tension from leaves at the top against leaves from the bottom of Acer Platanoides (Norway Maple) trees. We hypothesized that water tension would be higher at the top of trees than at the bottom. The secondary focus was to determine if varying water tension would affect the structural composition of leaves. In order to identify a relationship, we…

regions: the Queen Charlotte Ranges, the Skidegate Plateau, and the Queen Charlotte Lowlands (Banner et al., 2014). These diverse landscapes and climates give rise to a wide range of plant species, which have sustained the Haida and their ancestors for over ten-thousand years (Banner et al., 2014). However, these plants are more than just a source of sustenance for the Haida, as they are a central component of the Haida cultural knowledge and history (Turner & Turner, 2008). This is demonstrated…

for row planting. It is probably a good idea to plant your flower seeds indoors first and transplant the seedlings in your rows or hills after the last threat of frost. Most flower seed packets indicate how long they need to be indoors before transplanting them in a flower garden. Some may recommend indoor planting 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost. Zinnias or cosmos seeds can be planted directly outdoors but if you wish to have a head start plant indoors first. Seeds such as geraniums,…

longifolia) seeds? Research Question How does unused motor oil affect the percent germination of Romaine Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia) seeds? Background Germination in seeds is when the seed coat breaks revealing the embryo or sprout of the plant (Biology Online). For a seed to properly germinate it must have water, oxygen, and the correct temperature (BBC). Each type of seed has a specific range of conditions like temperature, amount of water and light that will allow them to…

The seed that bears two vines. This fraze has been interpred into many diffrent meanings, one is the vine of life and the vine of death. "The Tunnel", "The Bridge" and "The Scarlet Ibis", each feed off this vine. Some psoitve and negive vine, each vine has a meaning that refers back twards the stories. All three stories have symbols that refers back into the two vines. "The Tunnel" has many symbols such as the mothers beach being the safe beach, then boys beach was dangerous where one could get…

Believe it or not, some plants can feel just like us, but even better, thanks to thigmotropism. Thigmotropism is a plant’s way of touching, or feeling. Thigmotropism is one of the tropisms, in which plants use to react with their environments. “Scientifically defined, it is the directional response of a plant organ to touch or physical contact with a solid object (1).” When a plant comes into contact with an object of a solid state, the response is to curl around it. “A Morning Glorie’s sense of…

Quedos West Australian Hard Woods Western Australian’s native forests are home to some of the most renowned tree species on earth. The timber from these trees are valued internationally for their strength, durability, and beauty. Even more amazing is that these trees remain desirable for elegant handcrafted furniture and pool tables when made from recycled or fallen timbers. Three outstanding West Australian hard woods come from the Jarrah, the Marri, and the Blackbutt timbers. Quedos…

The carrying capacity of Wisconsin Fast Plants (Brassica Rapa) in a 2-liter bottle growing environment Introduction In this lab we conducted an experiment in which we created a habitat in which plants grown; We will determine if the plants will grow successfully in this habitat. We will plant “Wisconsin Fast Plant”seeds, also known as (Brassica Rapa). The Wisconsin Fast Plants are a small, fragile sized plant that has a short growing period and produces seeds at a high density. We will…

of your yard. They add beauty, shade, and value to your property. However, maintaining trees is a lot of work. Unless you have a green thumb and love to work in your yard every weekend, you may want to hire a landscaping service to keep your trees, plants, flowers, and lawn in good shape. Here are some things the landscaper can do to make your trees more appealing. Remove The Lower Branches Removing the lower branches, also known as raising a tree, has several advantages. For one, it makes the…

Plants require many different needs and care. We want to know how plants will grow based on their different environments and their climates. My mother's plants keep dying not matter what she does and we are unsure why. If the plants keep dying we will continuously need to keep buying more to keep her happy, and it would be easier to know how to prevent them from dying in the first place to avoid spending excessive money. It will help to teach people how to properly grow and care for their plants…