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Episode 99: Plant Reproduction and Fruit

Episode 99: Plant Reproduction and Fruit

FromThe Science of Everything Podcast


Episode 99: Plant Reproduction and Fruit

FromThe Science of Everything Podcast

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Length:
62 minutes
Released:
Jan 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A discussion of the method of reproduction of flowering plants, including an overview of the structure and function of the different components of the flower, pollination, double fertilisation, and seed formation, dispersal, and germination. I also discuss the different types of fruit and vegetables and how the different components of the plant relate to the parts that we consume. I conclude with a brief overview of non-edible plant products, including fibres, resin, and sap. Recommended prerequisite is Episode 97: Plant Structure and Function.
Released:
Jan 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Here I discuss a variety of topics in both the natural and social sciences, exploring the many fascinating insights that the scientific method yields about the world around us.