linkedin post 2020-10-21 03:11:35
The same structure, the same rock, different processes. View in LinkedIn
linkedin post 2020-10-21 03:09:57
HISTORICAL MAP. "There is no convincing evidence that plants possess the ability to convey sufficient information from sensors to any processing units to enable a meaningful spatial map to be constructed. The only map that a plant as a whole makes of its environment is recorded in its morphology, anatomy and chemistry. It is a map of past events, not of future plans." http://aob.oxfordjournals.org/content/93/4/345.full View in LinkedIn
linkedin post 2020-10-23 03:34:12
DODDER video. In fast motion, Dodder resembles an alien attack. https://youtu.be/tZpjKemWalk View in LinkedIn
linkedin post 2020-10-21 03:07:40
FEDERATION OF PLANT ORGANS. "Each organ has some extra information derived from the overall integrative state of the plant. This extra information is available from the summed activities of all members of the federation of organs, but such exotic information is rarely complex. Some extra specific information might also be available to certain cells from chemical signals emanating from non‐adjacent cells." http://aob.oxfordjournals.org/content/93/4/345.full View in LinkedIn
linkedin post 2020-10-23 03:32:16
FAMOUS DODDER. "Plants intelligently optimise energy gain whilst minimising resource outlay. The clearest example of predictive modeling behavior can be found in a parasitical non-photosynthetic plant, Dodder. However numerous decisions are made on first contact. Many suitable hosts are rejected within a few hours of the first touch contact, indicating choice. Dodder does not parasitize itself indicating self-recognition." Is it following chemical cues? http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00114-005-0014-9 View in LinkedIn
linkedin post 2020-10-23 03:31:02
HIGHLY SELECTIVE. "Experiments with rhizomatous clonal herbs have shown that when provided with deliberate choice, the new growth of rhizomes and associated shoots is highly selective and is directed with much higher probability into favourable microhabitats." http://aob.oxfordjournals.org/content/92/1/1.full View in LinkedIn
linkedin post 2020-10-23 03:29:15
WALKING PALMS. "The stilt palm is constructed from a stem raised on prop roots. When competitive neighbours approach, avoidance action is taken by moving the whole plant back into full sunlight. Such obvious ‘walking’ is accomplished by growing new prop roots in the direction of movement while those behind die off. That this is intentional behaviour is very clear." http://aob.oxfordjournals.org/content/92/1/1.full View in LinkedIn
linkedin post 2020-10-23 03:27:25
LEAF POSITIONING. "Avoiding action is taken by accelerating the growth of the stem, which becomes thinner, or branch growth is accelerated into light of higher intensity. Thus, the resource‐acquiring structure(s), the stem plus leaves, is projected at speed into the resource‐rich patch away from competition." http://aob.oxfordjournals.org/content/92/1/1.full View in LinkedIn
linkedin post 2020-10-23 03:26:04
ANNUAL WEATHER PREDICTIONS. "Many trees determine flower numbers a year in advance and if the spring is cold or water deficient, flower buds are simply abscised to adjust potential fruit production with predicted summer circumstances." http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00114-005-0014-9 View in LinkedIn
linkedin post 2020-10-22 03:40:11
Extreme case of the riddle I posted yesterday. https://lnkd.in/du2FKbK View in LinkedIn