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Jodie S. Holt, Ph.D., discusses why plants are essential to our existence on earth, yet most people only notice plants as a green backdrop to their daily lives. Without greater human awareness of plants and their importance, efforts to conserve plant biodiversity will be futile. Why don’t we ‘see’ plants even though they are all around us? Using principles of plant form and function, Dr. Holt explores why plants look like they do, which enhances our ability to ‘see’ plants.
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