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Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera)
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A 12 page overview of the species, its characteristics, and its ecological niche. This paper emphasizes that not only is the species attractive enough to make it one of the more desirable landscaping plants, it has been used throughout history for purposes as diverse as bow and arrow construction, to use as living fence poles, to phytoremediation. While the species is native to North America, it is not native to all regions of North America even though it has been introduced there. Ironically the same qualities which made it desirable for various anthropomorphic interests have resulted in the plant being spread into areas in which it is now considered an invasive exotic. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PPosageO.rtf
Overfishing, Sharks, and Biodiversity
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An 8 page overview of the impacts of overfishing on sharks and other species, some of which might not be immediately obvious as to their relation with the shark. Emphasizes that our oceans are fascinating testaments to the complexity and interrelationships of living organisms, that they are comprised of a number of interrelated components, each with its own ecological value. Details possible impacts to both open water diversity and coral reef biodiversity as a result of the overfishing of sharks. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPshark.wps
Pheromone's in Insects
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This 10 page paper looks at pheromones, what they are, how they work, their discovery and how they might be used. The chemical compounds are discussed and the use of the synthetic chemicals as a replacement for pesticides is discussed. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEphemin.wps
Philodendrons: Environmental Considerations and Care
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An 8 page overview of the considerations which must be made when growing Philodendron. Devotes considerable attention to growth preferences and the physiological reasons behind those preferences. Concludes that while Philodendrons are among the easiest of houseplants to grow, attention must be paid to the type of soil that they are planted in, the presence of absence of surfaces upon which the vine can trail, appropriate soil water levels and humidity, and the provision of a clean environment which discourages pests. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PPplntPh.wps
Photosynthesis
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A 5 page overview of photosynthesis. This paper provides a brief history of the early discoveries that were relevant to photosynthesis, an overview of the limiting factors affecting it, an outline of the light and dark processes, modern representations of photosynthesis, and a recap of the value of photosynthesis in nature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPplntPh.rtf
Photosynthesis, and Other Topics
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A 4 page research paper that offers brief answers to 5 science questions. Topics covered include photosynthesis (why it's vital to life); what other source of energy could life have used (hydrothermals); lipids; difference between organic and inorganic molecules and difference between dominant and recessive genes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khbioq.rtf
Plant Growth: The Importance of Soil and Photosynthesis
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A 6 page review of the importance of soil and photosynthesis to plant growth. The
author identifies the nutrients of concern for plants as well as other environmental parameters that can affect their growth. Bibliography lists 8
sources.
Filename: PPsoil.rtf
Plant Physiology, Morphology and Ecology in the Sonoran and Saharan Desert: A Comparison
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This 5 page paper provides a detailed description comparing plant physiology, morphology, and ecology of plants of two regions: Sonoran and Sahara Deserts. This paper provides some generalized information on desert conditions and plant physiology and then demonstrates the variations related to the plants studies of both of these regions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHplantp.wps
Plant Physiology: The Role of Heat and Auxin Regulation
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A 6 page discussion of the role of auxin in plant physiology. Concentrates on the work with Arabidopsis thaliana but ties this research into other plant species and the effects of fire on the physiology of some of these species. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPauxin2.wps