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Bromeliads
... with water. Most bromeliads adapt so well to culture in a pot that they absorb the needed moisture and nutrients through their root systems. Keeping the cup filled with water under low ... , they absorb moisture from the air through their scaly leaves. Unfortunately, in an indoor situation, where the humidity is usually very low, they are unable to obtain adequate moisture from the air. Moisture can ...
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Cacti ARE Succulents (Part 1)
... moisture in the cool night air to condense on them (much like dew on grass) and then that water drips to the ground where the roots can absorb it. Although the typical desert is very hot and dry during the day, during the night, the temperature drops and the relative humidity rises dramatically. The moisture ... and by having roots that absorb moisture and nutrients from water dripping off ...
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... that make healthy forest. 180. Logging is removing a storehouse for moisture, which would have provided moisture for plants and animals during dry times such as summer drought, ... will not fruit without their host plants (Amaranthus, Trappe and Bednar, 1994). 187. Ectomycorrhizae absorb moisture and essential elements, and translocate them to their host plants, making ectomycorrhizae essential ...
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... Dumroese, 1994). 354. Logging reduces the soil of the forest, health. 355. Ectomycorrhizae absorb moisture and essential elements, and translocate them to their host plants, making ectomycorrhizae ... a purpose and need exist, for such data, before such treatments be considered. Ectomycorrhizae absorb moisture and essential elements and translocate them to their host plants, making ectomycorrhizae ...
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Lily General
... . The roots of lilies have a dual purpose; one is to feed the plants and absorb moisture, the other is that they anchor the plant. (The basal roots which are attached to ...
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Selecting Insulated Vests And Jackets, HYG-5540-93
... as effective, acetate - 44%, and wool - 32%. Breathes, allowing moisture from the body to pass through and evaporate. Resilient ... : High cost. Loss of insulating properties when wet. Moisture causes down to matt or clump together with ... moisture. Automatic Drying. Down garments can be tumble dried on a medium setting and a gentle cycle. Add two or three bath towels to the drum to absorb moisture ...
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Selecting Socks, HYG-5544-01
... become important for outdoor sport socks. Olefin fibers do not absorb moisture; however, both olefin and acrylic have wicking ability. This means that moisture travels along the fiber away from the skin. Acrylic and olefin socks are often worn next to the skin, with a wool or cotton sock over them to absorb moisture. Some ...
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Pollination tips and techniques
... with disposable plastic centrifuge tubes. I like the gelcaps because they are cheap, small, and absorb moisture. However, in excessively humid conditions, they will melt in your hands. I can usually make ...
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Welwitschia
... the stomata were open. According to George Lindsay (Pacific Discovery Vol. 35, 1982), welwitschias also absorb moisture in the form of dense fog that flows over the Namib Desert. Although the desert ...
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Soil Moisture Problems
... Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001634 11/12/99 Soil Moisture Problems Soil moisture problems are usually related to soil drainage. Poor drainage ... the effort. Sandy soils drain very well but retain little moisture for plant growth. Adding organic matter will improve the water- ... becomes saturated. If water is applied faster than the soil will absorb it, the excess runs off the hill and does not benefit ...
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