Leaf vegetable

were filled with 500 mL of vermiculite to maintain a representative humidity. Twelve leaves of randomly were placed flat in the tubs and treatment was induced on their underside of either zoospore or water, with an average of 10 drops being placed per leaf. Leaves labeled for zoospore inoculation were treated with 10 drops of zoospores (10ul) and those labeled for control were treated with 10 drops of sterile soil water (10uL) using proper pipette technique. Tubs were then sealed, stored and…

friends,Todo the squirrel, Jullien the owl, Kim the koala, and the infamous bee named Pete. The four just graduated from redwood high school and were now ready to start their lives. Todo and Jullien planned on going to work with Jullien's dad at the leaf transportation company. Meanwhile Kim and Pete got accepted to Maple University starting in the fall. The four of them promised each other they would spend the whole summer making memories and would continue to keep in touch even after Pete and…

Plants are essential for life on earth; they are the backbone of all life. Plants are considered as autotrophic organisms, seeing as they are able to produce their own food. They are a crucial resource for many different uses, as plants are primary producers; everything we eat comes directly or indirectly from them (Schaffner, 2010). They provide a whole range of useful products, including food, fibres for cloth, and energy sources. Wood, coal and natural gas are all sourced from plants, these…

van den Berg 2009). Plants that follow this metabolic pathway are known as C3 plants (Khan academy [accessed 2017]). It is important to note that Rubisco prefers to fix carbon 12 over carbon 13; therefore 13CO2 is more likely to diffuse out of the leaf through the stoma before the Rubisco is able to fix it (Farquhar et al. 1989). Thus maple syrup has less carbon 13 because the Rubisco enzyme is able to be more…

affect the structural composition of leaves. In order to identify a relationship, we compared leaf traits including mass, thickness, and area, from leaves collected at the treetop and at the bottom of the canopy. We sampled leaves from branches of four mature Acer platanoides trees. To determine the xylem tension we measured the pressure…

A family sits down for a meal, in front of them are all the items on the food pyramid such as dairy and fresh fruits and vegetables, would the meal be the same if the family only had $50 a week to spend on groceries? The answer to this question which so many American families are forced to answer is no. This is partly do to the minimum wage being so low. With it hovering around $8.15 an hour and most people working around 40 hour work weeks that gives $326 for the week. This is excluding…

FAQ Tackle - Korda, Imitation Baits & Rigs Hello Everybody and welcome to the first of a new series called ‘FAQ Tackle’. Here’s the place you can ask all your tackle questions. If you have a question feel free to leave them in the comments below. So lets get this show on the road… first question! If you had to name only one, which would be your favourite imitation plastic bait to use? Even though I’ve used many different type of imitation baits my favorite has got to be the faithful plastic…

everyday. Overall, fruit and vegetables provide little or no fat, low cholesterol or sodium and provide carbohydrates, fiber and nutrients (Applyby, 1). Most have limited calories and since they contain natural sugar, this will not mess with the consumers blood sugar levels. Since different colors of vegetables show you the nutrition profile, you can get different nutrition needs met by getting a little of each color in your diet each day (Appleby). With red fruits and vegetables such as…

Of the many different pastries and sweets that are created, many are not aware of the healthful and delicious zucchini bread. Integrating this common vegetable into a cake makes for a nutritious dessert that is not only easy to make but also appealing to all ages. With a few ingredients that one might already have in their kitchen, and an easy to follow recipe, this dessert can be easily achieved and enjoyed. How to make zucchini bread is a simple process that creates a nourishing dessert fit…

. Broccoli belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family, which includes kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, cabbage, collard greens, rutabaga, and turnips. These nutrition powerhouses supply loads of nutrients for few calories. If you are trying to eat healthier, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli should be at the very top of your grocery list. If you or your kids are not big fans of broccoli, be sure to read the how to incorporate more broccoli into your diet section for tips and…