Tag: water
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Chapter 4 21st century botany gets Classical
The text explores the ancient four elements—earth, fire, air, and water—highlighting their critical roles in plant biology. It discusses how modern botany acknowledges these elements’ contributions while noting plants’ remarkable adaptability to environmental changes. Understanding these elements provides a perspective on plant life, linking ancient concepts with contemporary science.
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The seed-spreading power of water
After providing some background on water’s unusual properties, this post considers some of the roles of water in plant biology. In particular, it looks at the work of Finn Box et al. on seed dispersal by the squirting cucumber.
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Radishes helping themselves…
SISRH is a self-irrigating and slow-release fertilizer hydrogel developed for sustainable agriculture. It absorbs water vapour at night and releases it during the day, reducing water consumption and enhancing nutrient delivery. Initial experiments with radish show promising results, but further research is needed to determine its impact on larger-scale and…
Plant Cuttings 