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Métioui, Abdeljalil; Matoussi, Fathi; Trudel, Louis – Journal of Biological Education, 2016
In this article we present a synthesis of the research affecting pupils' conceptions of photosynthesis and plant nutrition. The main false conceptions of the pupils identified in this literature review are: that green plants find their food in the soil; that water and mineral salts are sufficient to the growth of a plant; the role of chlorophyll,…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, Botany, Scientific Concepts
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Sheerman, Suzanne – Journal of Biological Education, 1990
Reviewed are some of the techniques being used in plant biotechnology laboratories. Described are tissue culture and genetic manipulation. Advantages and disadvantages of this approach and ethics and public concern issues are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Botany, College Science, Culturing Techniques