Natural Science Forum / Biology / Botany / January 2006

Does anyone know of any good review papers discussing laboratory methods
(specifically hydroponics) for growing plants?

I was looking at a tree last night and I
couldn't help noticing that it was always
moving because of the wind.
Perhaps this constant moving assists the

Where can I find a dedicated site with information on how to grow
Maidenhair Ferms to it`s optimal potential? I am discovering mealybugs
on my potted fern and wish to rid my plant of them but most pesticides
on the market specify that they`re not to be used on Maidenhair Ferms.

I'm looking for infrageneric classifications for Daphne and Cistus. Can
anyone assist?

I've been reading a book about algae, several places it mentions
fluorescence from the accessory pigments.
what would be required to see this fluorescence?  I have a microscope,
and believe I could get somewhat narrow band light using a light

I thought I'd share a botanical oddity that falls into the category
of "things I probably wouldn't have believed without seeing for
myself":
Some researchers at a plant growth facility here have been growing a

Someone suggested this is a Sassafras leaf, but I don't know enough
about tress to know whether there are any other leaves that look
similar.
http://memory.loc.gov/pnp/matpc/14900/14963v.jpg

The following message is a courtesy copy of an article
that has been posted to sci.bio.botany as well.
Say, does Mikania cordata (Burm. f.) B. L. Rob.
have any uses? It's all over the place here in Taiwan.

My name is Kyle, I'm a 3rd year biology student at
Nipissing university in North Bay, Ontario, Canada.
I don't know if I will post often but I thought I
would introduce myself briefly just in case

Heronswood Nursery in the 2006 catalogue, lists three vines that grow
in shade and can grow into trees:
1. Schizophragma hydrangeoides "Moonlight"
http://www.heronswood.com/catalog/browse?b8kMkPTL;Vines::88:8;2178

I'm an open 20 year old hot straight looking bi/gay guy - looking for
boyfriend for fun near North Dallas.  You can meet me at my office during
the day or we can go home and meet the wife.  I'm flexible.  :-)
If you want fun tonight or in the near future, call or email me directly ...

I'd like to learn about grafting plants.  I was wondering if anyone
knows of a website or book with great pictures to explain the different
ways it can be done.  Something easy if possible.  Thanks.

           I decided I wanted to make sourdough pancakes so I found a
recipe for sourdough starter and I mixed up some flour and water and threw a
dab of bread yeast in and let it sit around uncovered for a while and sure
enough made some reasonable pancakes using my starter.Now I ...

           I decided I wanted to make sourdough pancakes so I found a
recipe for sourdough starter and I mixed up some flour and water and threw a
dab of bread yeast in and let it sit around uncovered for a while and sure
enough made some reasonable pancakes using my starter.Now I ...

Can anybody suggest any leadfs for newsgroups focussing on Carnivorous
Plants???
Kye.