Root Herbivory has More Influence on Arabidopsis thaliana Survival Rates than Leaf Herbivory
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Authors
Hu, Wenshu
Wang, Ju
Wang, Yadi
Issue Date
2016-04-01
Type
Presentation
Language
en_US
Keywords
Arabidopsis thaliana , Survival rate
Alternative Title
Abstract
Hypothesis: We hypothesize that the hypocotyl length, leaves number and survival rate will be greater in plants with cut leaves than cut roots. Background: Plants rely on root absorption and leaf photosynthesis to grow. Roots not only absorb nutrition from soil but also function in nutrient storage and reproduction. We exposed Arabidopsis thaliana to three different treatments: cutting leaves, cutting roots and a control group. We observed their growth, morphology and the survival rate.