Use coconut with lots of water in husk, submerge for 3-4 days. Store in warm, dark place for up to 3 months. Wrap roots in damp paper towel when sprout reaches finger length
Amaryllis is a tropical plant with trumpet-shaped flowers in red, pink, or white. Plants can live up to 25 years and produce up to three stalks. All parts of the plant are toxic to humans and pets
Plants need light, air, water, nutrients, and adequate space to thrive. Light is crucial for converting carbon dioxide into food. Plants require fresh air through respiration and carbon dioxide absorption. Water comprises 95% of plant tissues and provides structural support. Nutrients are essential for plant health and growth
TMV was first virus discovered in 1930. Stanley crystallized TMV in 1935, winning 1/4 Nobel Prize. Virus has rod-like appearance with 6400-base RNA genome. Contains 2130 coat protein molecules and self-assembling helical structure
Grapefruit originated in Barbados in 18th century as hybrid between sweet orange and pomelo. Named 'forbidden fruit' by Rev. Griffith Hughes in 1750. First documented as 'forbidden fruit' in Barbados Natural History
Rust fungi are plant pathogens belonging to the order Pucciniales. Approximately 7,000 species exist, with over half belonging to genus Puccinia. Each species can infect only two different plant hosts. Rust fungi cannot be easily grown in pure culture