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1. Chlorophyll: Facts vs. Fiction

   Many people misunderstand chlorophyll. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Theo Nakamura•February 3, 2012

2. A Beginner’s Guide to Roots

   From the basics to the newest findings, this guide explains roots in plain language and clears up a few of the most common myths.

   By Avery Lindqvist•February 2, 2012

3. The Science Behind Roots

   What causes the changes linked to roots, how ferns fits in, and which simple facts make the whole topic much easier to understand.

   By Owen Pritchard•February 2, 2012

4. Everything You Need to Know About Flowering

   Here is what flowering actually involves, what the latest research says about it, and the practical details most people never hear about.

   By Theo Nakamura•February 2, 2012

5. Pollen, Explained

   Many people misunderstand pollen. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Priya Ramanathan•February 1, 2012

6. A Beginner’s Guide to Leaves

   From the basics to the newest findings, this guide explains leaves in plain language and clears up a few of the most common myths.

   By Elena Castellanos•February 1, 2012

7. How Plant Stems and Leaves Are Linked

   Light, water, soil and timing all shape how plant stems grows. Here is a clear guide to getting the basics right and fixing the most common problems.

   By Nadia Kowalczyk•January 31, 2012

8. Growing Plant Cells Successfully

   Many people misunderstand plant cells. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Lucia Ferreira•January 31, 2012

9. Common Myths About Seeds

   Here is what seeds actually involves, what the latest research says about it, and the practical details most people never hear about.

   By Hannah Solberg•January 31, 2012

10. How to Care for Phototropism

    Many people misunderstand phototropism. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

    By Marcus Oyelaran•January 30, 2012

11. Carnivorous Plants and Plant Cells: What’s the Connection?

    What causes the changes linked to carnivorous plants, how plant cells fits in, and which simple facts make the whole topic much easier to understand.

    By Owen Pritchard•January 30, 2012

12. Ten Things to Know About Flowering

    From the basics to the newest findings, this guide explains flowering in plain language and clears up a few of the most common myths.

    By Owen Pritchard•January 29, 2012

13. How Cacti and Flowering Are Linked

    Researchers have learned a lot about cacti in recent years. Here are the key findings, what they mean, and what is still unknown.

    By Grace Adeyemi•January 29, 2012

14. The Science Behind Carnivorous Plants

    Many people misunderstand carnivorous plants. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

    By Avery Lindqvist•January 29, 2012