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de Beer, Josef – American Biology Teacher, 2012
Recent research has identified a karrikin (a butenolide derative) known as 3-methyl-2H-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one, formed from burning cellulose, that stimulates seed germination. Here, I present ideas on how to investigate the influence of karrikins on seed germination in the laboratory.
Descriptors: Research, Identification, Plants (Botany), Laboratory Experiments
Çil, Emine – American Biology Teacher, 2015
Students need to be aware of plants in order to learn about, appreciate, care for, and protect them. However, research has found that many children are not aware of the plants in their environment. A way to address this issue might be integration of plants with various disciplines. I investigated the effectiveness of an instructional approach…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Science, Plants (Botany)