Outlandish outgrowths the curious world of plant galls

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Galls are abnormal plant tissue growths that form in response to chemical or mechanical stimuli by fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, mites, or insects that caused by cecidozoa organism. A short description on different types of galls such as mite galls, bacterial galls and nematode galls with reference to their indication, appearance and damage is presented.

Author: Johnson, Kathryn Lund
Science & research, Plant diseases, Galls (Botany)

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Compost critters: the invisible life of the compost pile

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The process of composting requires several microorganisms that cause the organic matter to decompose. The various microorganism are described along with the process of decomposition.

Author: Johnson, Kathryn Lund
Methods, Behavior, Microbial metabolism, Biodegradation, Bacteria, Thermophilic, Compost, Gardening, Thermophiles

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Avoiding the stranglehold of dodder

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The characteristics of the parasitic plant, dodder (Cuscuta spp.) are described and tips are provided on how its spread can be controlled.

Author: Johnson, Kathryn Lund
Genetic aspects, Control, Growth (Plants), Plant growth, Cuscuta

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Subjects list: Research, United States, Physiological aspects
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