51: The Movement of Water in Flora with Dr. Ruhland (MY FIRST REOCCURING GUEST!)
This week we chat with my past plant physiology professor from Mankato State Dr. Christopher Ruhland. We cover topics involving water and the process of water movement through plants. Other topics include:
Who is Dr Ruhland?
What research was he apart of in Antarctica
Releasing ancient stuffs from permafrost?
What is water?
Why is it important?
Water properties
What is SPAC?
What is the process?
The soil properties
Water performs WORK
What the roots do
How does the atmosphere play a role?
How do plants lose water?
How do plants adapt to losing water?
HOW much water is lost from corn every second....it's a crazy number
Plants are Amazing
Resources Mentioned:
Episode 8: What is Photosynthesis and how does it work with Dr. Ruhland
Andrew Hill research
Where to find more of Christopher Ruhland:
Dr. Christopher Ruhland
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