Centrioles are cylindrical-shaped organelles located in the cytoplasm of animal cells. They help the plant during cell division, and it determines the location of the nucleus and organelles within the cells. We know that animal cells have centrioles, but do plant cells too have centrioles? Do plant cells have centrioles? No, generally plant cells don’t … Read more
Plants, like animals, are made of cells. These cells come together for tissues. We know that tissues work together to help the plant survive. We also know that a group of tissues working together to carry out a specific function forms an organ. Does that mean plants have organs? Do plants have organs? Yes, plants … Read more
Plants need nutrients to grow well. However, there are different minerals that plants need in varied quantities to carry out the essential functions of life. Each nutrient has its importance. So, how important is the potassium of the plant? Do plants need potassium? Yes, plants need potassium to survive. Potassium is classified as a macronutrient … Read more
We know of the essentials required by a plant to grow. However, we have never seen phosphorus as being a necessary element for the growth of the plant. So, do plants need phosphorus to grow? Do plants need phosphorus? Yes, plants do need phosphorus to grow. The reason you don’t find phosphorus in the list … Read more
Sunlight is essential for the growth of the plant. Yet, we see plants surviving in the night or growing in dark places. So, if sunlight was essential for the growth of the plant, how do plants survive in the dark? Thus, it brings us to the primary question of whether plants need sunlight? Do plants … Read more
We have often heard of the various antibodies and healing properties that plants have. Consuming these plants or fruits helps us make our immune system stronger and reduce the chances of being affected by diseases. It brings us to wonder if plants too have an immune system from which these antibodies are sourced. So, do … Read more
We have often heard of some plants that have lived for thousands of years. They have survived the test of plants, but can all plants do the same? It makes us wonder if plants are immortal and everlasting. Yet, we see so many plants in our garden that have a short lifespan and die very … Read more
We have often heard of trees that have lived through ages. Such trees are abundant in tales and stories we were told by our family members. It brings us to the question of how do trees age or do they ever get old. So, do plants live forever? Can plants live forever? No, trees like … Read more
We have heard people telling us how plants can feel things or read articles on how plants grow better when music is played to them. It leads us to wonder if plants are conscious of the environment around them. So, do plants have consciousness? Do plants have consciousness? No, there is no confirmed proof to … Read more
We have always heard that plants are intelligent beings. They grow towards the light, respond to stimuli, and know how to adapt to situations. So, it is obvious that plants do have some basic form of intelligence that allows them to carry out such functions. We know that we can carry out these functions because … Read more