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Planting A Seed: The Basics of Botany

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The Most Famous Plant You've Never Heard Of

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Who Were the Earliest Botanists?

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What Are Plant Systemics?
If you are interested in how plant species evolved over time and how they changed and should be arranged, you may want to look further into plant systematics. Explore this branch of plant science further and see if it's for you!
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The Most Famous Plant You've Never Heard Of
Arabidopsis thaliana is considered a "model system" in biology, akin to the fruit fly in that it has been used to elucidate all sorts of biological mysteries. Learn more about this interesting plant and its usefulness as a biological model.
CAM Plants: Survival In The Desert
How do cacti and other desert plants survive in those hot, dry conditions? They have a special adaptation called crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) which allows them to survive in low water conditions. Learn more about this mechanism and how these plants differ from regular plants!
Keith Weller, USDA-ARS
Explore the Genomes of Plants
We've all heard about the human genome project, but in 2000, a plant genome was completed. Many more plant genomes have been mapped since that time. Find out more about plant genomes - for example, did you know that many plants have more DNA than humans?
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Corn Smut: Don't Worry, It's Safe To Read About...And To Eat!
Don't worry, this is a safe place to read about smut - corn smut, that is. Corn smut is a disease of corn - but this disease is different in that you can eat the disease as well as the corn (if you dare!)
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Nutrient Deficiencies In Plants: What Causes Them?
What causes nutrient deficiencies in plants? It may not be due to just a lack of nutrients in the area of the roots. Find out what else can cause plants to be nutrient deficient.
J. Abendroth, Iowa State University Extension
The Anatomy Of Corn
Corn is yummy to eat, and can be used for a variety of non-food uses, too. Learn more about the plant's anatomy - why does corn have two root systems? What is the purpose of the corn silk?
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The Botany Of The Tobacco Plant
Tobacco is a controversial yet highly valuable plant. Learn more about the plant itself, including its anatomy and physiology, growth habit, and future uses.
Plasmodesmata: The Bridge To Somewhere
Ever wondered how plant cells communicate with one another and translocate nutrients and water? This guide will teach you more about this unique process.
Phytoremediation: Cleaning The Soil With Flowers?
We know plants provide us with oxygen. However, they also can clean our soil and water, through phytoremediation. Find out more about phytoremediation and its utility in today's world.
Jatropha: A Controversial But Useful Plant
Jatropha, a tropical plant, has been touted as a potential candidate for biooil production. Learn more about its botany, cultivation, and advantages and disadvantages as a biofuel producer.
Induced Resistance In Plants: Do Your Plants Need An Aspirin?
Do your plants need an aspirin? Find out how the chemical in aspirin - and other factors - play roles in how a plant defends itself against pathogens.
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Who Were the Earliest Botanists?
Who were the forefathers of botany? You may not have heard of Theophrastus, Pliny the Elder, or Pedanius Dioscorides; however, they studied plants, oh, about 2000 years before you were born.
Through The Grapevine
Growing grapes is a complicated, but fascinating, process. Learn more about the production of grapes for winemaking, jelly or juice production, or just good old-fashioned eating!
Phototropism
When plants bend toward a light source it's not a case of sun worship--plant hormones are involved. Learn more about this phenomenon and why it occurs.
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