Back to: Botany 200 Level
Hello, my brilliant student! How are you today? We’ve covered so much about plant water relations, drought resistance, water movement, and plant adaptations. Now, it’s time for something exciting—an interactive discussion, case studies, and a quiz to test your understanding and apply what you’ve learned!
Interactive discussions, case studies, and quiz
Let’s start with some thought-provoking questions:
Imagine you are a farmer in Northern Nigeria, where rainfall is low. What type of crops would you plant, and why?
Why do you think desert plants like cacti store water in their stems instead of their leaves?
If a plant is placed in salty water, what will happen to its cells, and why?
How does closing stomata during the day help plants survive drought?
Think about these questions and discuss them with a friend or even write down your thoughts.
Case Studies: Real-World Applications
Case Study 1: Surviving in the Sahel
A farmer in the dry Sahel region of Africa is struggling with low rainfall. He notices that some of his crops, like millet, grow better than others.
Question: Why do you think millet survives better than other crops in dry conditions?
Hint: Think about deep roots, water storage, and drought resistance.
Case Study 2: Rice Farming in Wetlands
In Southern Nigeria, a farmer grows rice in flooded fields. Unlike maize or yam, rice does not rot even though its roots are submerged in water.
Question: What adaptation allows rice to survive in waterlogged conditions?
Hint: Think about hydrophytes and their unique adaptations.
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge!
Which plant hormone helps in drought response?
a) Auxin
b) Cytokinin
c) Abscisic Acid (ABA)
d) Gibberellin
What is the main function of stomata?
a) Absorbing nutrients
b) Transporting water
c) Controlling gas exchange and water loss
d) Storing food
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of xerophytes?
a) Thick waxy cuticle
b) Large, flat leaves
c) Deep roots
d) Reduced stomata
Why do hydrophytes have air spaces in their tissues?
a) To store food
b) To help them float and provide oxygen to submerged parts
c) To absorb salt from the water
d) To reduce water loss
What happens to plant cells when placed in salty water?
a) They swell and burst
b) They lose water and shrink
c) They become stronger
d) They stop photosynthesis
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