Plant Science

Latest Plant Science Articles

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  Plant Growth

  Water and Nutrient Uptake in Plants

  Plant growth is dependent on two vital processes: the uptake and movement of water and nutrients from roots to shoots and the manufacture of sugars via photosynthesis in...

  By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants

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  Plant Types

  A Brief History of Bananas

  Pleasant taste and texture, great source of potassium, portable, fun to peel; what’s not to like about bananas? The banana is one of the earliest, if not the...

  By: Philip McIntosh | Science & Technology Writer, Teacher

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  Propagation

  How to Breed Your Own Cannabis Strain

  So, why do we and why should we breed cannabis? That may be a hard question for breeders to answer. Breeding can be a hobby, preserve genetic linage, improve health, or...

  By: Luis Cordova | Plant Biotechnician, Pharmaceutical Scientist

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  Cannabis

  From Seed to Harvest: The Life Cycle of Cannabis

  It can take four to eight months to grow a cannabis plant. During this time, it goes through four distinct stages: germination, seedling, vegetative, and flowering. It...

  By: Monica Mansfield | Homesteader, Owner & Writer of The Nature Life Project

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  Plant Growth

  How Amino Acids Aid Plant Growth

  Amino acids are commonly referred to as the building blocks of life. This is an apt description since they represent the primary structural component in the cells of...

  By: Kyle Ladenburger | Director of Regulatory Affairs for Age Old Organics & ENP Turf, Freelance Garden Writer

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  Plant Types

  A Brief History of Peanuts

  There are not many things you can eat that can also be made into paint, lubricating grease, medicines, glue, pesticides, soap, and a host of other products. Of course,...

  By: Philip McIntosh | Science & Technology Writer, Teacher

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  Plant Growth

  The Influence of Spectral Light Quality on Cannabis Plant Growth

  Expert growers have always known that light plays a crucial role in plant growth and development, but until recently there weren’t many options regarding the color...

  By: Alex Fraser

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  Plant Growth

  Why Your Plants Need More Silica

  Silica plays an important role in just about everything.It is one of the main components of the Earth’s crustIt makes up the sandy beaches that border the oceans...

  By: Helene Isbell | Sales Representative

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  Propagation

  Let’s Talk About...Pollination

  Let’s face it, when you’re confined to a hole in the ground, finding romance can be challenging. To compensate, plants have perfected many showy, smelly,...

  By: Sara Elliott | Gardener, Writer

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  Plant Types

  Treat 'Em Bad and They'll Taste Better: Improving Flavor in Crops

  When it comes to good food, we are all looking for taste, aroma and texture. Sometimes these all come together to create a sensory delight, but when it comes to fruit,...

  By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants

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  Propagation

  8 Things to Consider When Sexing Your Cannabis Plants

  Cannabis is a dioecious plant, meaning there are both male and female plants. The plants have two pairs of gender chromosomes.Female plants have two X chromosomes, and...

  By: Kasey Craig | Senior Content Writer at MedicareFAQ

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  Propagation

  Understanding Genetic Combinations in Plant Breeding

  Natural SelectionImagine a hypothetical stand of plants growing naturally. The environment will put genetic pressure on the plants. If a plant doesn’t survive the...

  By: Grubbycup | Indoor Gardener, Owner & Writer of Grow with Grubbycup