Plant sexuality

variety of plants. The Great Smoky Mountains national park is over 800 square miles, and throughout this vast space is found a large diversity of plants. The national park is over 95% forested, and is sometimes referred to as the “wildflower national park”. While over 12,000 plant species have been discovered in the park, there is evidence that there may be as many as 90,000 unfound species. The range of elevations throughout the Smoky Mountains makes it a suitable habitat for a variety of plant…

In order to properly grow, plants need certain macronutrients and micronutrients. They need the macronutrients: nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, calcium, sulfur, magnesium; and the micronutrients: boron, chlorine, manganese, iron, zinc, copper, molybdenum, and nickel. (3). Fertilizer enhances the growth rate of plants. Fertilizer adds nutrients and modifies the water retention and aeration of plants. Fertilizer contains three main macronutrients: nitrogen for leaf growth; phosphorus for the…

a drought, which means no rain will fall at all. The months of May through December is where the Savanna expiernces the least amount of rainfall. The savanna has special plants there because they are fit for the harsh weather conditions and they are fit for going a long time without water or going through drought. These plants can reach deep water table. The trees that they have has thick bark that can resist the annual fires because of the droughts, and their trunks can also store water. The…

Oak trees (genus Quercus) may possess a behavioral defense against acorn predators. Data collected from many oak species shows a common trend that several years of relatively low acorn production are followed by a year with an exceptionally large production of acorns. The term “mast” is used to refer to the amount of acorns produced per year, and the phrase “mast year” is used to describe the year in which acorn production is exceptionally high. Mast years seem to be synchronous within a given…

1 cm to each other, and often 5–25 cm apart, to allow each plant enough room” (Longman, 2003). The thing the author is talking about leaving room for would be germination. For our group’s experiment, we hypothesized that putting a seed next to another seed will have no effect on the rate of germination. Germination can be defined as the development of something, in particular a seed. Basically, whenever you see the first sprout of a plant that means it has germinated. In my group’s experiment,…

his peers who brand it as nothing more than a theory. Specifically, critical like Richard Dawkins believe that the Gaia hypothesis is contradictory to sound sciences such as evolution and natural selection. In other words, Mr. Dawkins believes that plants and animals compete for survival by evolving instead of working with their surroundings for the good of the planet (ENVIRONMENT, 2017).…

While this vision is not incorrect, it is incomplete. A landscaping service can absolutely design and maintain large-scale outdoor landscapes. However, they can also handle the design and upkeep of small areas, as well as provide a range of other non-plant related outdoor services. These other services are also designed to beautify your property and to increase its value. Find out how your local landscape contractors can help you achieve your ideal outdoor…

There are times when people find themselves invaded by unwanted neighbors. Depending on where you stay, the issue of wild animals in your compound may not be a new one. When you find yourself in a situation like that, you have to know how to proceed. It is important to make sure that the intrusion will not result in any injuries or damage. That is why removing wild animals from your compound should be done carefully. For some people, this may not be that hard. They may know a few tricks that…

All across the U.S., you can expect people to be getting ready to work on their lawns as the weather gets warmer and warmer. Maybe you want to do a little lawn maintenance so that you can keep up with your neighbor or maybe you just want a lawn that looks great this summer and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. Regardless for the reason of wanting to maintain your yard, in order to do this you must keep your small lawn mowers or rechargeable one's in good working condition. By following…

part of the day was spent contrasting the prairies we observed yesterday at Sherburne Wildlife Refuge with the newly restored prairie at Audubon. Historically, the new prairie was an old agricultural field; the team removed the old plants, sprayed to remove the plants, burned off the older vegetation and then replanted with specific species. Bur oaks were planted to model the savannah. Their plantings are hoped to attract a couple of species in particular including the red-headed woodpecker,…