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Environmental Studies
Giovanni Zani, Jason Low
Summary: Plant blindness is a common phenomenon where humans often fail to notice plants in the environment and prioritize them equally to animals. Studies show that plant blindness affects memory of elements in complex scenarios, but it can be corrected through certain interventions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Georgina Walton, Jonathan Mitchley, Geraldine Reid, Sven Batke
Summary: Cave art is an essential part of human history, offering insights into the lives and cultures of our ancestors. Prehistoric botanical art serves as an important medium to redefine our close relationship with plants. The research findings suggest that cave art from the European Palaeolithic period may have a deeper connection to modern plant awareness disparity. By encouraging a greater appreciation and understanding of the natural world, cave art can help individuals reconnect with plants, addressing plant awareness disparity.
PLANTS PEOPLE PLANET
(2023)
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Ecology
Sebastian Stroud, Mark Fennell, Jonathan Mitchley, Susannah Lydon, Julie Peacock, Karen L. Bacon
Summary: This article discusses the importance of plants for the survival of civilization and the disconnect between people and the botanical world in modern society. The authors argue that the extinction of botanical education poses a threat to industries and professions that rely on plant knowledge, and raises concerns about how society can effectively combat global change without the necessary skills and understanding. The article presents research agendas to reverse the extinction of botanical education and emphasizes the critical role of plants on the global stage.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Yong-Keun Choi, Hak-Jin Song, Jeong-Wook Jo, Seong-Won Bang, Byung-Hoon Park, Ho-Hyun Kim, Kwang-Jin Kim, Na-Ra Jeong, Jeong-Hee Kim, Hyung-Joo Kim
Summary: This study investigated the impact of watering, drought, and illumination conditions on PM2.5 removal in a plant-based biofilter system. The findings suggest that under drought with constant light condition, the highest PM2.5 removal efficiency and leaf characteristics changes were observed.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jia Zhou, Jinnan Wang, Jun Bi, Qi Zhou, Kun Luo, Qing Wang, Wenbo Xue, Zhanfeng Dong, Chazhong Ge
Summary: This study proposes two new plant-level permit allocation methods that effectively allocate emission quotas while reducing pollution concentrations. However, the relatively loose environmental policy sometimes hinders the control of pollution concentrations below air quality standards.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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History & Philosophy Of Science
Anna Toledano
Summary: Established in Mexico City in the 18th century, the botanical garden aimed to promote agriculture, manufacturing, and medicine, while also serving the ideological role of cultivating agents of empire. The different agendas at work in the garden destabilized both the institution and the empire itself.
BERICHTE ZUR WISSENSCHAFTSGESCHICHTE
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Patrick Weigelt, Pierre Denelle, Fabian Brambach, Holger Kreft
Summary: The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has posed challenges to traditional plant identification classes, making the development of online tools like BotanizeR crucial for users to practice plant identification skills and increase interest in plant diversity among biology students and laypeople alike.
PLANTS PEOPLE PLANET
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Jonatan U. Fangel, Catherine Y. Jones, Peter Ulvskov, Jesper Harholt, William G. T. Willats
Summary: The analysis of cell wall components is crucial for understanding the biology of the cell wall and utilizing its practical applications. Variations in protocols for the preparation of alcohol insoluble residue (AIR) can significantly impact the downstream extraction and detection of cell wall components. Optimization and consistency in AIR preparation are necessary for accurate detection of cell wall components.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Jack Yang, Leonard M. C. Sagis
Summary: Understanding the air-water and oil-water interfacial behavior of plant proteins is crucial for developing stable emulsions and foams in food systems. Plant crops are often processed into protein extracts with high purity, which primarily consist of globulins. By choosing more targeted protein extraction methods, better interface stabilizing functionality can be obtained.
CURRENT OPINION IN COLLOID & INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
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History & Philosophy Of Science
Antoni Nomdedeu-Rull
Summary: This study investigates the reception of Linnaeus's botanical taxonomy in Spanish language dictionaries of the 18th and 19th centuries. It found that Ramon Joaquin Dominguez's Diccionario Nacional was the first dictionary to introduce Linnaeus's botanical taxonomy, with terms proposed by him being widely adopted in successive dictionaries. The Royal Spanish Academy's Spanish Dictionary barely included this lexicon.
ASCLEPIO-REVISTA DE HISTORIA DE LA MEDICINA Y DE LA CIENCIA
(2021)
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History & Philosophy Of Science
Russell Fielding
Summary: This paper discusses the overlooked value of early descriptions and illustrations of the breadfruit plant in modern botany, possibly due to the fact that the describer was an artist and used an interdisciplinary approach, revealing the tension between art and science.
NOTES AND RECORDS-THE ROYAL SOCIETY JOURNAL OF THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Electrochemistry
Jiri Barek, Petr Smejkal
Summary: The aim of this article is to show that modern voltammetric methods can still be useful in practical laboratories and to express ideas on what researchers and university teachers should do to initiate a renaissance of voltammetric methods in analytical laboratories.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Hoesain, Sigit Suharto, Sigit Prastowo, Ankardiansyah Pandu Pradana, Fariz Kustiawan Alfarisy, Muh Adiwena
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of botanical insecticides derived from leaf extracts of Azadirachta indica, Aglaia odorata, and Ageratum conyzoides against third instar larvae of Spodoptera litura through different application methods. The results showed that the botanical insecticides were effective in killing the S. litura larvae through both oral and topical application techniques. The topical application was more effective, with an average mortality rate of 98.75% compared to 82.5% for oral application.
COGENT FOOD & AGRICULTURE
(2023)
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Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Werlon da Paixao Costa Silva, Solange dos Anjos Castanheira, Pablo Garcia Carrasco
Summary: The aim of this research is to explore teaching botany in non-school spaces, specifically the Botanical Garden of Sao Paulo. This study highlights the importance of this environment for teaching and learning biology, as well as its potential as an outdoor laboratory for plant biology education. It provides valuable pedagogical content and contributes to the overall knowledge production and understanding of botany.
HUMANIDADES & INOVACAO
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ralph S. Quatrano, Audrey S. Metcalf
Summary: The collaboration between the Missouri Botanical Garden and Washington University in St. Louis has been ongoing for 135 years, focusing on a wide range of plant science research areas. This partnership has contributed to the development of a strong plant science ecosystem in St. Louis, with a growing number of plant science Ph.D.'s and collaborations with other institutions. Both organizations play a key role in training students and conducting research in various fields of plant science.
ANNALS OF THE MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN
(2021)
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Biology
Bethan C. Stagg, Maria E. Donkin
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL EDUCATION
(2016)
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Biology
Bethan C. Stagg, Maria E. Donkin
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL EDUCATION
(2017)
Article
Biology
Bethan C. Stagg, Michael F. Verde
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL EDUCATION
(2019)
Article
Biology
Bethan C. Stagg, Maria E. Donkin, Alison M. Smith
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL EDUCATION
(2015)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Bethan C. Stagg, Justin Dillon
Summary: This research provides novel insights into plant awareness disparity through a systematic and critical examination of the educational and ethnobiological literature. The findings suggest that frequent interactions with plants that have direct relevance to people's lives contribute to the development of plant awareness.
PLANTS PEOPLE PLANET
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Bethan C. Stagg
RESEARCH IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION
(2020)
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Education & Educational Research
Bethan C. Stagg, Michael F. Verde
RESEARCH IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION
(2019)