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Immediately after a fire, plants that disperse seeds widely - such as those whose seeds are carried by wind - are the first to recolonize. Many of the plants that burned up will re-emerge from the ground if their root system is still alive. Some trees benefit from fires and the decreased competition for sunlight and will grow over the next few decades.
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∙ 14y agoThe tallest trees of the forest, usually pines, because their leaves are able to escape being burned. The underbrush is burned, freeing space and providing nutrients to the soil great for germinating.
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What growing conditions in which you would expect to find pioneer plants such as mosses and liverworts?
pioneer plants change enviromental conditions so that the other plants can grow.
Under what growing conditions would you expect to find pioneer plants such as mosses and liverworts?
Pioneer plants change environmental conditions so that other plants can grow.
What plants would you expect to grow lowest to the ground?
Herbs including several grasses and liverworts grow lowest to the ground. Shrubs occupy the medium position and trees are the tallest plants.
How do plants grow after a forest fire?
through secondary succesion
What are the best edible plants to grow on a fire escape?
Parsley or tomatos because some people grow them on their windowsill. I would plant eaither a herb like parsly or tomatos.
Why would you expect to find a great deal of parenchyma tissue in the roots of plants such as the carrot but and radish?
Because parenchyma tissues grow on roots, it is also found on vegetables such as beets, radishes, and carrots because these plants grow under ground, like a root
Is it true that forest fires allow new plants to grow?
No, a forest fire does not allow new plants to grow since when a forest fire breaks out, the effects can be terrible. Wildlife is destroyed and driven out by the flames and heat. After the forest fire, the forest appears completely different. The plants and trees have now turned into charcoal, smoke and ash. We have to wait for centuries for the new plants to grow and replace the old forest.
How does ash left by a fire affect plants?
It provides nutrients (particularly potassium) forn new plants to grow.
What kinds of roots might you expect to find on plants that grow in arctic soil?
The roots of plants in arctic soil are shallow, but I am not sure why. Sorry!
What plants grow in muddy area?
I would grow fecies
Why would grass grow after a fire?
The ashes after the fire would contain a lot of nutrients so the grass would take the nutrients and grow quickley.
What would you do to grow an identical plant?
Cloning is the best way to grow identical plants. In plants vegetative propagation can also lead to identical plants. You would have to clone a plant in order to grow an identical plant.
