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response of a plant to touch or vibration) and how it utilizes the transport of K+ in the pulvinar cells (the thickening at the base of a leaflet that causes the movement of the leaflet based on differing turgor pressure in these cells). They tested many hypotheses regarding the seismonastic reaction in the Mimosa pudica, one of which tested whether there was an increased efflux of K+ from pulvinar cells during stimulation. The experimenters used all home-grown Mimosa pudica (sensitive…

only on the products of photosynthesis of their plant host. These really ancient and diverse creatures have had a really slow process of evolution. It can be found almost everywhere and is linked to 80% (some scientist think up to 90%) of all plants in the world. When most of us think of fungi we automatically think negatively, but these curious creatures are beneficial to their host in many ways and are considered on of the major factors that helped plant communities cover the planet millions…

external hyphae with AMF-dependent or other host plants and can substantially decrease the AMF biomass (Gormsen et al. 2004). This will have a direct negative effects on nutrient (P and N) supply to AMF-dependent host plants and carbon flow from host plant to AMF. Lawrence et al. (2003)…

and K fertilizer on growth, yield and quality of guava 2.1.1 Plant growth parameter Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are most indispensable of all mineral nutrients for growth…

in every ecosystem. Bacteria for instance have a mutualistic relationship with Legumes. Specifically, the bacteria Rhizobia. When the bacteria enters the root, ammonia is created from the nitrogen in the air. And from this, the plant uses it to create amino acids. The plant then provides sugar for the bacteria. A parasitic relationship between bacteria and a human host would be the bacteria Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. This bacteria is known to be extremely contagious and deadly to humans,…

the process by which plants and some bacteria convert energy from the sun into food or chemical energy, This is how plants survive. This is the chemical reaction that takes place inside the leaf of a plant. This is what makes plants green and healthy.Photosynthesis has a vital role in agriculture. It allows crops to turn energy from the sun into a food source it helps the growth of the crop. It provides nutrients for the crop. Atmospheric gases: In photosynthesis, plants constantly absorb…

mycorrhizal fungi in new ecosystems Increased flourishing of the markets, world trade, tourism expansion, export and import as well as accidental introduction of new plant species along with their mycorrhizal fungi has an ability to act as a threat to the habitats and biodiversity (Wyatt et al., 2014). It may encourage ecosystem degradation at scales of varied sizes. Invasiveness of alien species may potentially impact the mycorrhizal community and structure and functions of the environment in…

are not limiting, then shoot biomass allocation will increase to compete for light with neighbouring plants. High nutrient and water retention potential associated with increased clay percentages within topsoil can increase shoot productivity, as the presence of readily available nutrients and water allows B. napus to focus energy into growth above-ground rather than below. In the end, overall plant volume and total biomass were marginally affected by soil texture and significantly affected by…

climate change and deforestation, people are looking for new and better ways to reverse these issues and create sustainable ways to move forward. Something that is not widely known is that most of the plants along trail sides and even in backyards have some medicinal or nutritional value. These plants include those that are familiar, such as dandelions, violets, and plantains, but include hundreds…

Chrysanthemum belliam The Chrysanthemum belliam is an organism that belongs to the Domain Eukarya and Plantae Kingdom. Chrysanthemum are flowering plants native of northern eastern Europe and East Asia. However, this particular species of Chrysanthemum, belliam, was recently discovered in the western part of Africa, around the Gold Coast. The coastal climate of this region in Africa has produced an abundance of Chrysanthemum belliam, so lets take an indepth look at this beautiful unique…