Next week thousands of plant biologists from around the world will be
traveling to the U-S to share ideas at the International Botanical
Congress. It’s only the third time the gathering has been held in the
U-S. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Lester Graham reports:
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Nature’s Complete Food Source
Just in case you’re ever stranded in the wilderness, it’s good to know
how to forage for food. But many people are learning that you don’t
have to be in dire circumstances—nor do you even have to leave home—to
go scouting out a free meal. In fact, one of nature’s most complete
food sources may be right underfoot. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s
Wendy Nelson reports:
A Revolution Among Plant Scientists
Scientists are discovering new genetic information about plants is
upsetting the natural order of things. The Great Lakes Radio
Consortium’s Lester Graham reports that they’re also finding a whole new
world of possibilities for using plants for medicines and products:
Not So Poisonous Poinsettias
The poinsettia is a popular symbol of the holiday
season. But the colorful plants have been stigmatized as highly toxic.
And for years, people have been warned to keep them away from children
and pets. But this season, you may be able to rest easy, unafraid of
your poinsettia plants. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Wendy Nelson
explains:
Trees Used to Clean Up Toxins
Researchers are finding ways to use plants to clean up contaminated
sites. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Lester Graham reports on a
project to use genetically altered trees to pull certain kinds of
pollution from the ground:
Genetically Altered Trees Eat Mercury
In an article in the journal "Nature Biotechnology" researchers saythey’re developing plants that clean up mercury contamination. TheGreat Lakes Radio Consortium’s Lester Graham reports:
Nature’s Complete Food Source
Just in case you’re ever stranded in the wilderness, it’s good to know how to forage for food. But many people are learning that you don’t have to be in dire circumstances-nor do you even have to leave home-to go scouting out a free meal. In fact, one of nature’s most complete food sources may be right underfoot. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Wendy Nelson reports: