Some plants actually thrive in soils that most plants find challenging.  One example is the California redbud which grows on serpentine soil (a soil type high in toxic magnesium and nickel but low in calcium).  Some of these species even need to be grown in the unusual soils to survive.  Others can tolerate more standard soil conditions.    If you wanted to grow some of these unusual plants in their native soil, what is one risk to you as the gardener?  How does tolerance to such (normally toxic) soil help the plant?

Q: Provide one example of effective plant defense strategy designed to prevent infection by a…

A:

Q: Jim hasn't been having success in growing strawberry plants for the past few years, so he got his…

A: The observation of the following experiment conducted by Jim is there is some problem with the soil…

Q: Which of the following is not a reason why China instituted a one-child policy? a) Increased air…

A: The one-child policy in China was initiated in 1979 which was launched by the Chinese State Council…

Q: Which soil mineral is most likely to be leached away during heavy rain? O hydrogen ion (H+) O…

A: All macronutrients and micronutrients are present on the surface of soil they are B, Mn, Cu, Zn and…

Q: Explain the food production advantage that these plants could hypothetically provide if they could…

A: Food production by these plants in which accessory pigments are injected from other source will…

Q: Which of the following statements is/are TRUE for nitrogen fixation? A. Process is performed by…

A: Nitrogen fixation:   It is the natural method of obtaining atmospheric nitrogen and utilisation of…

Q: Blue light receptors trigger the following: O Chloroplast orientation to optimize light absorption O…

A: question 8   blue light receptors trigger the following all the above

Q: Why does salinity create problems for plants and how do they adapt?

A: The survival of life on Earth depends on plants, which are also critical to environments and offer…

Q: How does copper contamination in soil affect plant growth in an endangered plant?

A: Introduction Copper (Cu) is one of the micronutrients that plants require in extremely small…

Q: Soil organic matter (SOM) samples have charge that is pH-dependent, and measurements for the…

A: According to the data provided in the question: Soil organic matter (SOM) CEC = 150 cmolt) /bg…

Q: What are the consequences of soil erosion in urban settings?

A: Soil erosion is the process by which the top layer of soil or soil erodes due to a number of factors…

Q: Why would an agricultural extension agent recommend planting alegume, such as clover, in a pasture?

A: Pasture means land, where plants such as grasses grown for feeding grazing animals. ROLE OF…

Q: You have been asked to design a drought-resistant plant that will grown in the special areas, a…

A: Features that must be included in a plant for being drought resistant are : 1. Thick fleshy stem :…

Q: What are virulence factors?

A: Pathogens are the disease causing organisms which enters body and escapes the host immune system.…

Q: a) Glyphosate (Roundup) is toxic to almost all types of plants. Why is it generally considered to be…

A: Glyphosate is a broad spectrum herbicide which is derived from glycine amino acid.

Q: The following experiment was carreid out at ILC Laboratories to measure the effect of different…

A: The experiment conducted at ILC Laboratories aimed to investigate the impact of different nutrient…

Q: Throughout history, spices have been used as preservatives and to cover up the smell or taste of…

A: Cayenne pepper, often known as capsicum, is a spice that dates back about 6000 years. The native…

Conservation Biology

The study of how to prevent the loss of biological diversity on the planet is called conservation. Biological diversity, also termed biodiversity, consists of various life forms found in a specific location or across the entire planet, including ecosystems, species, populations, and genes. Conservation thus aims to protect the diversity of life at all levels of biological organization.