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Plants have always been part of the human diet and have been used as natural and medicinal remedies, being the original basis of current medicine. All parts, such as leaves, stems, flowers, and roots, have been used and continue to be used. However, the intake of certain vegetables can pose a health risk, since there are some plants […]

Despite the fact that when we think of plants the first thing that comes to mind is trees and herbs, the plant world is one of the richest that we can find in the biology of our planet. In fact, beyond the plants that we can consider as the most “normal”, there is a whole world […]

This is one of the most widely heard tips about “tricks” to make plants grow faster and healthier and that is based, simply, on the fact that putting music to the plants would favor their growth and have positive effects on their development. . However, is music really good for plants? Does putting music near the pots make the plants […]

Photosynthesis and plant respiration are two processes that complement each other. Although they are sometimes confused, we are talking about two different reactions. One provides oxygen and is fed through a series of transformations. Respiration, as in the rest of living beings, is necessary, although, in plants, the way to obtain oxygen may seem somewhat complex. However, it is […]

One of the most spectacular natural phenomena that we can witness is storms and, within them, lightning and thunder are two of their most surprising manifestations. One of the precautions that should be taken whenever a storm is present is not to shelter under trees, since, as most people know, trees attract lightning. However, do you know why […]

The Sun is fundamental for life on our planet, both for plant and animal forms. The importance of the Sun is paramount, since it is the main energy source, providing light and heat so necessary for plants, animals, and, of course, for humans. Therefore, without its presence, life on our planet would be impossible as we know […]

Although the role that trees play in generating rain is not clearly identified, more and more researchers are coming to the conclusion that the role they play in this process is important, both in the generation of clouds and in the evaporation and condensation phenomena, very important basic processes for the generation of rain. In […]

You will agree with us on the special beauty that flowers have. Their ephemeral nature, the large number of shapes and colors they have, and of course, their various scents. Flowers have always been taken as an important romantic symbol, but the truth is that their significance goes much further. We want to emphasize the great function that […]

We all know plants like pines, oaks, or beech. We all know seaweed such as sea lettuce, wakame or others used in Japanese cuisine. But do we really know what plants and algae are? Well, as we might well suppose, the answer is no. All the organisms mentioned above are evolutionarily related and belong to the same group, that […]

A well-known fact is that plants are green, at least for the most part. The reason for this coloration is that of a long evolutionary history influenced by various environmental factors, such as light. If you wonder why the stem and leaves of plants are green or what is the pigment that gives the green color […]

Although it may sometimes seem that insects are of little importance as they are very small animals, some of them fulfill fundamental functions in the balance of ecosystems. In fact, some of the most important are those called pollinating insects, of which bees are undoubtedly the best known of all, although they are not the only […]

As we know, plants are characterized by being autotrophic organisms, that is, they are capable of making their own food by obtaining energy and certain elements such as water and minerals. For this reason, both the richness of the soil, the presence of water, and a correct exposure to sunlight, are essential for the development of […]

Today we are going to know one of the most important organs of plants; tiny pores located in the epidermis known as stomata. The function of the stomata is fundamental for the plant since through them they manage to take in the CO2 found in the atmosphere. With this in mind, it is not surprising that stomata are […]

In addition to animals, vascular plants are the only living beings that present tissues, which they have acquired independently during their evolutionary history, which is why both types of tissues, animals, and plants, present differences between them. despite their homology. We want to explain what they are, the general characteristics and types of existing plant tissues, in addition […]

Virtually everyone has ever heard of a reference to chlorophyll when talking about plants. In fact, the use of the word is so widespread that we can even find chlorophyll-flavored gum on the market. However, do you know what exactly chlorophyll is and what is its function? Do you know where it is and how many types are […]

The importance of water for life can be analyzed from different areas and at different biological scales. From the relevance of the water cycle in the correct balance of ecosystems, as well as its value as a source of natural resources for human beings, the precious “blue gold” plays a really important role in the development of life […]

We all know that a healthy and balanced diet should be rich in fruits and vegetables. However, when it comes to saying what exactly a fruit or a vegetable is, not everyone is so clear on it and both terms seem to be included, popularly and sometimes, in that large group of healthy plant foods of […]

It is one of the general botanical questions most often heard among people. It may seem obvious to many that tomatoes have much more in common with lettuce or cauliflower than with an apple or a banana, but is this really the case? Thus, there are those who firmly believe that it is a vegetable since we […]