Why Flowers Smell So Good

Flowers have unique colors to attract pollinators and thus ensure reproduction.

Almost all flowers have a special scent that attracts us and makes them unique and irresistible at the same time. This smell is delicious, like a sweet, fresh and delicate perfume. But why do flowers smell the way they do? The plant must resort to other strategies to transport pollen to fertilize other flowers. In… Continue reading Why Flowers Smell So Good

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Does the Banana Have Seeds

What kind of banana has seeds?

Despite what many people think, depending on the species analyzed, bananas do have seeds. Banana is the name given to the plants grouped in the genus known as Musa. These species have large, green leaves that have Sheaths that form a pseudostem. The true stem of the banana, also called the rhizome, is underground and… Continue reading Does the Banana Have Seeds

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Did We Contaminate Mars with Genetic Material From Earth

Any sign of life on Mars would have to be carefully scrutinized to make sure it did not originate here on Earth.

Did We Contaminate Mars? – Since the early days of Red Planet exploration, humanity has hoped to find life there. NASA reduce the risk that what we discover are creatures we brought with us from Earth. Imagine the day when astronauts will reach the planet Mars. They will take samples from the ground and from… Continue reading Did We Contaminate Mars with Genetic Material From Earth

Terraforming: Changing the Atmosphere of a Planet

Terraforming is a theory about the hypothetical possibility of changing the climatic conditions on space bodies: moons, asteroids and stars. But first of all, of course, we are talking about planets. It is assumed that it is possible to make the climate, atmosphere and environmental conditions suitable for the comfortable life of humans, land animals… Continue reading Terraforming: Changing the Atmosphere of a Planet

Where Do the Pollen Grains of Flowering Plants Develop?

The place of production of the pollen grain differs according to the plant: In gymnosperms (seed-producing plants), the pollen grain is produced in strobiles. While in angiosperms (flowering plants), the pollen grain is produced in flowers, specifically in the anther (the part of the stamen where pollen is produced). The anther is a kind of tissue-covered pouch that… Continue reading Where Do the Pollen Grains of Flowering Plants Develop?

How do plants ‘know’ when to flower and what triggers plants to bloom?

What triggers plants to flower?

How do plants know when it’s time to flower? Like animals, plants also have an internal clock that prepares the internal cellular mechanisms in anticipation of upcoming environmental changes. This ensures that plants only perform specific tasks at the most appropriate time. For example, during the day, they perform photosynthesis, extracting energy from sunlight. However,… Continue reading How do plants ‘know’ when to flower and what triggers plants to bloom?