Plant Processes

Plant Pigments

Why are there so many colours of plants? Learn about plant pigments and their role in plants.

Tropisms in Plants

Learn about the different ways that plants move in response to their environments.

Light & Plants

Learn about the process of photosynthesis and how it is affected by light levels.

Experiment with plants!

Plant Functions

Learn about the important plant functions of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration and meet Dr. Smith, a professor of Plant Science at McGill University in Montreal.

Biology Videos

How Do Plants Survive in the Desert?

Plants need to exchange gases and water with their environment as part of photosynthesis. Some plant cells have evolved specifically for this purpose.

Green Walls

Green walls use plant processes to improve air quality in buildings.

How Do Plants Use Chemical Signalling?

How do plants use scents? Learn how some plants use chemical signals to send messages to animals or other plants.

Eutrophication: Why you should care about pond scum?

When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!