Plants obtain water through their roots. Water present in the soil (or air, in the case of air plants) enters the plant through the epidermis of the root. The epidermis is a very thin single layer of cells. The water passes through the membranes of plant cells and also fills the spaces...
Such biochemical or metabolic markers can be harnessed for the development of “pathogen-proof” plants. Effective utilization of the key metabolites-based metabolic markers can pave the path for candidate gene identification. This present review discusses the valuable information for understanding the ...
How do plants control transpiration? Why do epiphytes grow on trees? How do plants make food? How can plants regulate transpiration? How does transpiration work in a plant? Describe how the leaves of an herbaceous plant changes as they ascend a stem. ...
Recurrent spells of droughts are more common than a single drought, with intermittent moist recovery intervals. While the detrimental effects of the first drought on plant structure and physiology are unavoidable, if survived, plants can memorize the first drought to present a more robust response to...
Where does gas exchange occur in plants? How does water enter the atmosphere in the water cycle? How does the climate system connect with the atmosphere? How does the atmosphere retain itself? How does atmospheric circulation work? Why do gases condense when they are cooled?
A tumour caused by Agrobacterium and often found on the crown (the root–stem junction) of plants. Cytokinin A group of adenine-related plant hormones that regulate cell division and differentiation. Endocycle A cycle of DNA replication without mitosis or cell division, resulting in increased nucle...
Dragonflies: As part of the circle of life, dragonflies are natural predators of mosquitoes, helping to regulate their population in the outdoors. Fish: Introducing fish to bodies of water can also help control mosquito larvae. For example, the Gambusia affinis is known as the “mosquito fish”...
The model predicts that patients with high and normal blood pressure can regulate retinal blood flow as IOP varies between 15 and 23 mmHg and between 23 and 29 mmHg, respectively, whereas patients with low blood pressure do not adequately regulate blood flow if IOP is 15 mmHg or higher. ...
Pharmaceutical residues are not completely removed in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) becoming contaminants in aquatic ecosystems. Thereby, it is important to investigate their concentrations in the environment and the possible consequences of their occurrence, including for human health. Here, we brief...
How does the development of mammals represent adaptive radiation? How does competition for resources lead to adaptations? How do cladograms help scientists? How can plants regulate transpiration? What conclusions can you draw about how changes to abiotic factors affect the organisms within ecosystems?