208 Answered Questions for the topic botany

Botany Trees

07/10/19

Doubly-compound leaf examples?
I've got a project where we collect leaves, classify them, etc. There are some required classifications. One of the requirements is to get a doubly-compound leaf. What are some trees that are... more
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Botany Respiration

07/09/19

How do plants get their O₂ for respiration during the night?
If I am not mistaken the stomata are closed during the night. As a result I have a hard time to imagine how the plant can get the O2 it needs for respiration during the night. I thought the plant... more
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07/09/19

Does the sun light have to have direct access to fruits to make them sweet?
I understand that sun light is needed for fruits to ripen. In the years with less sun light, the fruits are usually not so sweet. So the sun light is needed to make the fruits sweet. *Where* and... more
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Botany Plant Anatomy

07/07/19

Do aquatic plants have stomata?
I am wondering if aquatic plants have stomata or not. I know that non-aquatic plants have stomata to release water(transpiration) and oxygen, and to take in carbon dioxide. Do aquatic plants also... more
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Botany Plant Anatomy

07/06/19

Why do plant leaves turn yellow?
Why do plant leaves turn yellow if they don't get enough water or get too much water? I want to know the process. I've been searching in Google for an explanation, but none of the sites did. Please... more
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07/06/19

How do plants grow year after year even though they die?
How do plants grow, die, and then grow again? For instance, when my plants die during the winter, how do they grow again next year? Does it have something to do with the root system? Or do they... more
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Botany Biology

07/05/19

What is ADP phosphorylation? What are photophosphorylation and oxidative phosphorylation?
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07/05/19

What biological processes cause leaves to change colours in Autumn?
I am curious to learn what are the biological mechanisms that cause leaves of deciduous plants to change colour? What happens to the chlorophyll?What environmental phenomena (temperature/air... more
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Botany Terminology

07/05/19

What is vascular cambium?
I'm confused over the two terms "vascular cambium" and "intrafascicular cambium". Is vascular cambium the same as intrafascicular cambium?
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07/03/19

Why is amylose insoluble in water?
In a handout the following is stated: Amylose is insoluble in water, therefore a good storage compound e.g. in stroma of chloroplasts This is with regard to the chemical structure of the molecule.... more
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07/03/19

Are there any plants with nervous systems?
I know that plants can send impulses through their "body." However, I was curious if there were any types of plants that had nervous systems? Or something similar? Thank you!
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Botany Nomenclature

07/02/19

What does the word specific epithet mean?
Is the species for Rosa indica and Mangifera indica 'indica' as you can see is the same in both. What does this signify. It is obvious that it has different species as they have different genus.
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Botany Biology

07/01/19

Is it correct to consider the breaking down of water through the action of light the basis of photosynthesis?
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Botany Definitions

06/28/19

What is a section in botany based upon?
I am a bioinformatician working with plant data. Therefore my formation on plant biology and botany is "ok" but not very strong. When people talk about sections, I know that they talk about a... more
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06/28/19

Moss Transportation System?
In my biology textbook, it says that mosses are avasculer and do not have xylem like spermatophytes. So by what means do mosses transport nutrients ?
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Botany

06/28/19

What are the plants found in India that can be used for security purposes? Ex. Thorny plants-Architecture student?
What are the plants found in India that can be used for security purposes? Ex. Thorny plants-Architecture student.
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06/27/19

Apical dominance in plants?
Could someone help me understand a few concepts related to apical dominance: 1) why auxin is a dominant over other hormones? 2) how exactly the mechanism of apical dominance works?
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Botany Mycology Algae

06/25/19

Do green algae form obligate symbioses with fungi?
I understand that obligate symbioses means that the two organisms cannot live without each other and are in a symbiotic relationship, but do green algae from this with fungi?
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06/25/19

Why is it that guttation is most commonly observed in the morning?
Knowing that guttation occurs through a plant's hydathodes due to root pressure forcing liquid water out of the leaves, I am curious as to why so many small drops of water are observable on plants... more
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Botany Biology

06/25/19

Where do the photochemical and the chemical stages of photosynthesis occur?
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06/20/19

Can herbs absorb harmful substances leached in water supply?
I have small herb garden (parsley, coriander mint and basil) that is watered from below by a hydrophilic filter using capillary action from a reservoir. This filter allows water soluble nutrients... more
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06/20/19

What is the relationship between the light and dark reactions of photosynthesis?
My main concern is why are the dark reactions (those that produce hexose) needed? As far as I understand, the sole purpose of photosynthesis is to synthesize carbohydrates, which are only used for... more
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06/20/19

Could alternatives to Photosynthesis be possible?
I'm working on a world for stories and games, and I'm trying to figure out some more diverse plantlife. There are areas of the world that won't get enough sunlight for Photosynthesis, so I'm... more
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Botany

06/19/19

Do plants need sleep?
Turns out that you can do indoor farming these days via hydroponics and specialised LED lights. My mother, who has a large garden, warns me from exploring this as a hobby. She mentions that 'plants... more
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06/18/19

Regarding plant stress?
I have to plan a bioinformatic study on a plant. Microarray data is available for various stress treatments (drought, cold, osmotic and flood stress) on root and shoot tissues. I am a bit confused... more
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