Gold-bearing trees: science, microbes, and drill-free prospecting
Gold nanoparticles in Lapland spruce trees: Microbes that help detect lower-impact deposits and open up avenues for phytoremediation.
Botany
How to identify plants or animals using the Seek app during your adventures
Identify plants instantly with Seek. Live recognition, challenges, and privacy. Learn and explore nature with your phone.
Stunning new species of giant stick insect discovered in Australia
A giant stick insect species, the heaviest ever found in Australia, is astonishing science. Where does it live, and what makes it unique?
Difference between red oak and white oak
Introduction Oak is one of the most popular tree species in the world and its wood is used…
Difference between mosses and ferns
Introduction Mosses and ferns are two types of plants that do not have seeds and reproduce by spores. …
Difference between monocot embryo and dicotyledonous embryo
Introduction Embryos of monocotyledons and dicotyledons are different in their structure and cellular composition. Plants are classified into…
Difference between monocotyledonous plants and dicotyledonous plants
Introduction In nature, there are different types of plants that can be divided into two large groups: monocotyledons and…
Difference between tracheids and vessels
Introduction In the anatomy of plants, the transport of water and nutrients is essential for their growth and development. …
Difference between lavender and lilac
Introduction Lavender and lilac are two flowers that are often confused, as they have a similar appearance...
Difference between parallel venation and reticulated venation
Introduction Venation, in botany, refers to the pattern of veins found in the leaves of a plant. …
Difference between herbs and shrubs and trees
What are herbs, shrubs and trees? Plants are common in any garden or field, but the…
Difference between stem and root
What are the stem and the root? The stem and the root are two important parts of plants. Both …