Tagged plant science

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AFNR plant systems

5 lessons, 9 files
How do we develop and manage plant systems? Each plant is classified according to broad categories based on characteristics they share. New DNA technology has allowed us to be more specific in determining the “relatives” of plants. This …
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Alex Lindsey

Assistant Professor of Crop Ecophysiology and Agronomy at the Ohio State University
agronomy soybeans statistical analysis plant science soil science
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Bioproducts

3 lessons, 4 files
What are bioproducts? How can they be used? Bioproducts are chemicals, energy, and materials that are produced from renewable biological resources.
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Greg LaBarge

Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems at The Ohio State University Extension
ohio state university agronomist extension nutrients plant science water quality
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Laura Ringler

Agricultural Science Teacher and FFA Advisor at Plymouth High School
ffa agriscience animal science plant science soil science agriculture education
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Leah McHale

Professor, soybean breeder and geneticist at The Ohio State University
ohio state university horticulture pest management plant genetics plant science seeds
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Libby Dayton

Soil Scientist at the Ohio State University
ohio state university nutrients plant science water quality soil science
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Nitrogen fixation and legumes: say what?

2 lessons, 7 files
How do legumes fix nitrogen? If the atmosphere is about 80% Nitrogen (N2), but plants cannot use that form, how do they get nitrogen? In this unit, students plant and care for soybeans under one of five different …
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Photoperiod: the floral initiator

2 lessons, 7 files
What drives plants to flower and reproduce? In this lesson students will plant and care for soybeans under one of three different photoperiod regimes: First month: 16 hours; Second month: 14 hours; third month: 12 hours (control) 16 hours for …
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Plant inhibition

1 lesson, 7 files
Why do some plants grow and some do not? Participate in a simulation that shows how various factors influence plant growth and what role probability plays. Powerpoint with instructions and information included.
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Shelby Guthrie

Teacher at Greenfield Exempted Village Schools
food science ag ed physical science FFA animal science plant science
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Spin into agriscience

1 lesson, 3 files
What do you know about soybeans and their innovations?
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