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Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Dendrochronology
Now that we've gone over all the basics in our study of botany, it's time to start digging into some more advanced topics. First we will examine the field of dendrochronology over five tutorials. This is the study of trees over time, and...
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Botany
Plants are remarkable organisms. From the tiniest shrub to the tallest tree, these organisms have fascinating structures and biological functions. What anatomical features do plants all have in common? What is the evolutionary history of...
Science Buddies
Dissect a Flower
Springtime is when nature comes back to life. Trees are growing their leaves again and flowers are sprouting, displaying their beautiful colors and spreading their delightful smell. But have you ever looked at a flower in more detail?...
Curated Video
Understanding the Parts and Pollination of Flowers
This video explains the different parts of a flower and their functions. They differentiate between the male and female parts, discussing the filament and anther as the male parts and the stigma, style, and ovary as the female parts. The...
Curated Video
The Life Cycle of Plants
Most plant life as we know it would not be possible without seeds. Explore the process of seed formation, pollination, and fertilization, highlighting the role of seeds in ensuring the survival and propagation of plant species. Learn...
Curated Video
Quinoa and the Expansion of the Inca Empire
The Inca Empire was a large and powerful civilization that covered a region from Ecuador to Chile and had 12 million inhabitants at its height. Was quinoa their recipe for success?<b<br/>r/>
Quinoa part 3/5
Quinoa part 3/5
TED-Ed
The Sexual Deception of Orchids
A plant engaged in sexual deception? Strange but true. Believe it or not, orchids have developed a range of sexual adaptations that permit them to attract pollinators. The narrator of a short video describes a variety of strategies used...
TED-Ed
The Wild World of Carnivorous Plants
Ew! Yuck! Young botanists are sure to be fascinated by a short video that details the workings of carnivorous plants and offers an explanation for why some plants have evolved flesh-eating adaptations.
SciShow
Why Tomatoes are Fruits, and Strawberries aren't Berries
Berries are fruits that come from a single ovary with multiple seeds. Video explains how produce is classified based on what part of the plant it comes from. It covers vegetables, fruit, nuts, and subsets of each. It also stresses...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Qrius: Ecosystem Change Plotting With Plant Collections
Plants are a resource that can help scientists measure change. This webcast digs into how plant specimens are studied to better understand ecosystem changes. [29:14]
PBS
Pbs: The Botany of Desire
In this interesting documentary based on a book by Michael Pollan, we explore our relationship with domesticated plants and whether they control us rather than vice versa. The author looks at four basic human desires for beauty,...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Teacher Feature: Ethnobotanist Tom Carlson
Professor Tom Carlson, a medical doctor, ethnobotanist, and instructor of 1700 students annually at the University of California, speaks of his favorite time of the week, office hours. [3:02]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Raising a Stink Over a Flower in Bloom
Botanists expect a very rare, very large, and very stinky flower to bloom this week in California.