(Hare et. al.‚ 2013). The ability of Mulato II grass to produce more green leaves even in dry period makes it attractive to the farmers in Thailand. Although Mulato II is a tropical C4 plant which means it has relatively lower digestibility compared to other plants‚ it has comparably higher feeding value than C3 plants particularly rice straw. Using in situ trials‚ Senget. al. (2010) concluded that‚ Mulato II is efficient forage since it contains higher soluble protein and other nutritional components
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The purple loosestrife‚ a plant that is native to Europe and Asia‚ was brought to North America in the early 19th century. It most likely came when its seeds were included in soil used as a ballast in European sailing ships and discarded in NorthAmerica after they were done using them. (Ballast means heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airplane). The plant was also used as a medical treatment to diarrhea‚ dysentery (infection of the intestines resulting into severe diarrhea)‚ bleeding‚ wounds
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Kentucky bluegrass is a versatile cool season perennial grass that adapts to a wide range of soil pH‚ soil texture‚ and microclimate within temperate climate zone. The ideal growing conditions are well-drained fertile soil with medium texture‚ and humid temperate regions. Kentucky bluegrass can tolerate soil pH from 5.4 to 7.3‚ however‚ studies carried in Central Oregon indicated optimal performance when soil pH is between 6.2 -6.8 (Butler 2002). Kentucky bluegrass has low tolerance for saline
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TOUCH ME NOT PLANT Mimosa pudica also called sensitive plant‚ sleepy plant and the touch-me-not‚is a perennial herb often grown for its curiosity value: the compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken‚ due to evolution from predators‚ re-opening minutes later. The species is native to South America and Central America. but now It has been introduced to many other regions and is regarded as an invasive species in Tanzania‚SouthAsia and South East Asia and many Pacific Islands.[7]
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Soil is the upper layer of earth in which plants grow‚ a brown or dark brown material normally comprising of a blend of natural remains‚ mud‚ and shake particles. Soil health likewise alluded to as soil quality is proceeded with limit of soil to work as an essential living biological system that manage plants‚ animals‚ and humans. Giant Miscanthus is a sterile hybrid‚ warm-season grass that is native to Asia and a new leading biomass crop in the United States. It can produce substantial amounts
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Foxglove Matthew Carter The foxglove is a toxic plant‚ for it is also called digitalis (Foxglove‚ 2005). Digitalis is a genus of about twenty species of herbaceous perennials‚ shrubs‚ and biennials. The genus was originally in the figwort family Scrophulaniaceae‚ but because of recent phylogenetic research it has been placed in the family Plantaginaceae. The best known species of the foxglove is known as the digitalis purpurea. The kingdom of the foxglove is plantae. The order of
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memories. For many gardeners a live rosemary plant pruned into the conical shape of a Christmas tree is an edible fragrant evergreen. It’s fitting that rosemary would play a role for the holidays because since ancient Greece‚ rosemary was thought to strengthen memories. The rosemary tree (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a half hardy perennial that will burst with fragrance whenever the branches are touched. Even though these miniature trees are sold as live plants they have a tendency to die soon after
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A biome‚ also known as life zones‚ consists of all plants‚ animals‚ and other organisms‚ as well the physical environment in a particular area. A biome is characterized by its’ plant life‚ climate‚ and location. The climate and physical features determine the boundaries of a biome. A biome is made up of many different ecosystems. The ecosystems tend to have the same pants and animals as neighboring biomes around the boundaries. The major biomes are the tundra‚ taiga‚ tropical rain forest‚ temperate
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Week 13 Review Biomes 1. What is a biome? a. Large area of similarly adapted species 2. How are plants similar and different in the biome of two different locations? a. Plant species vary but plant for is similar 3. How does latitude influence biomes? a. Above 60o N latitude Artic b. Below 60o N latitude 4. How does continental placement influence biomes? a. Coastal areas more moderate temp fluctuations b. Interior areas more extreme temp fluctuations c. Areas behind mountains
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No one plant or creature is left behind. In some cases though‚ overgrown weeds can get in the way of the beauty of our gardens. Unwanted and ugly‚ weeds are inevitable. All we can do is pull them out and move on. Some gardens appear beautiful and vibrant and some dead and dull. Gardens come in all shapes and sizes‚ some with tall trees and some with small stubby bushes‚ and some more interesting than others. Some flower and blossom the whole year round and others more like perennials that have
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