Tag: botany
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Thigmomorphogenesis: Plants that push back?
Thigmomorphogenesis is how plants respond to touch and movement, growing shorter, sturdier, and sometimes delaying flowering. It’s not a flaw—it’s plant Pilates, building strength before bloom. Explore how this subtle shift plays out in your garden.
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Smart Watch for Plants: Researchers Build Sensor that Detects Stress Signals in Plants
Researchers have developed a wearable sensor for plants that detects stress by monitoring hydrogen peroxide levels. This technology allows for rapid, real-time analysis of plant conditions, potentially reducing crop loss and food waste, promoting a sustainable future for agriculture.
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Could a Tiny Fern Native to the Eastern US Help with Food Insecurity?
By Kayla, Founder, Third Orbit Flora After a study was done by NASA, it became clear that ferns are some of the best natural air filters, helping to absorb CO₂ and turn it into oxygen. But ferns aren’t just good for air filtration. According to an article from Penn State University, there is an aquatic…
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Can Moss & Fungi Help us Explore Both Earth and Space?
By Kayla, Founder, Third Orbit Flora As we move farther into the future, exploring more of our one Earth is essential to understanding how we might help our own planet and survive in space. Two of our basic needs for survival on Earth and in space are breathable air and edible food with enough nutrients, which…
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