Plants have got you surrounded. They’re in your toothpaste, your bedsheets, and your regular Taco Bell order. In Part 1 we’ll find out what botanists study and how knowledge of plants can help you navigate everyday life. Along the way, we’ll uncover plants’ pervasive, civilization-shaping power—and find that they have their own ways of communicating.
PART 1 CHAPTERS
- Introduction: The World of Plant Drama 00:00
- What Is Botany? 1:46
- Plants Are Everywhere 3:39
- Agriculture 5:32
- Botanical Literacy 6:58
- Plant Awareness Disparity 9:48
- Review & Credits 12:17
Part 1 - What is Botany?
When you eat a salad for lunch, you’re digging into a giant pile of plant organs. That’s right - plants are made up of organs, only theirs follow a totally different set of rules from our own. In Part 2 we’ll explore what it takes to build a plant, including roots, leaves, and stems, and how one little tomato went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
PART 2 CHAPTERS
- Introduction: Plant Organs 00:00
- Stem Cells & Meristems 1:12
- Stems 3:19
- Leaves 4:32
- Roots 6:55
- Fruits & Vegetables 9:36
- Review 14:23
- Extra Credit 15:57
Part 2 - What Are Plants Made Of?
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