The plant Typha domingensis can be used in reducing bacterial contamination of water for agricultural use, scientists report. This plant helps to reduce, up to 98 percent, pollution by enterobacteria ...

• Background and Aims Cables composed of long, non-lignified fibre cells enclosed in a cover of much shorter thinwalled, crystal-containing cells traverse the air chambers (lacunae) in leaves of the ...

Scientists in Duluth say they might have a solution for two of West Africa's most vexing problems -- an invasive cattail plant that's choking out rivers and lakes and the rapid consumption of wood ...

People in Senegal are turning an invasive weed called Typha into a source of clean energy. Typha, commonly known as cattail, has been destroying rice crops in rural Senegal for over 30 years, but it's ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract This paper tests the hypothesis that plant size can affect a species' relative competitive ability; i.e., species that are good competitors as ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. John Gould, an amphibian scientist at the University of Newcastle in ...