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    Transpiration
    In this lab, students will examine differences between C3 and C4 plants in their transpiration rates.

    Keywords: plant physiologybotanylaboratoryResource Type

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    Plant Cell Expansion and Plant Hormones
    This module introduces the cell enlargement model in the context of understanding plant hormones' effects. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: plant physiologyhyperbolic equationsplant hormonescell enlargement

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    Transpiration
    In this lab, students will examine differences between C3 and C4 plants in their transpiration rates.

    Keywords: plant physiologybotanylaboratoryResource Type

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    Phototropism and Gravitropism: Quantifying Stem Curvature in Plants Introduction
    This module introduces phototropism and gravitropism in the context of understanding how to quantify stem curvature of plants. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: plant physiologyGeometryTrigonometry

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    Nastic Movements in Plants
    This module introduces an osmotic model in the context of understanding plants' capability of rapidly adapting to changes in their environment. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: plant physiologyhyperbolic equationsOpenStaxinterpreting modelsnastic movements

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    Translocation of Nutrients in the Phloem: Dixon's Paradox
    This module introduces the Dixon equation in the context of understanding nutrient transport through sieve tubes. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: plant physiologylinear regressionlinear equations

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    Translocation of Nutrients in the Phloem: Poiseuille's Equation
    This module introduces the Poiseuille equation in the context of understanding nutrient flow in plant cells. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: plant physiologycalculushyperbolic equationsrates of change

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    Pivoting Intro from Inquiry to Online
    This poster will present how inquiry-based learning experiences that were designed for face-to-face labs can be modified in a rapid pivot to online teaching.

    Keywords: plant physiologybotanyonline learninginquiry-based learningtranspirationonline labremote

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    Transpiration
    In this lab, students will examine differences between varieties of tomato plants in their transpiration rates.

    Keywords: plant physiologybotanylaboratoryResource Typetranspirationtomatofood security

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    Transpiration- Adapted for online
    In this adaptation, the lab is completed remotely.

    Keywords: plant physiologybotanylaboratoryonline labremote

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    Quantitative Cytological Characteristics: Photorespiration
    This module introduces quantitative cytological characteristics in the context of understanding cell behavior under stress. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: plant physiologyRatioschart

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    Energy Absorbed from Light During Photosynthesis
    This module introduces how energy absorption from light is affected by the wavelengths in the context of understanding photosynthesis. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: plant physiologyRatiosphotosynthesishyperbolic equationsOpenStax

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    Coordinating Photosynthetic Activity: Circadian Rhythms
    This module introduces circadian rhythms in the context of understanding the ability of organisms to measure time. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: plant physiologyTrigonometrysine waves

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    Synapse Transmission and Action Potentials
    This module introduces action potentials in the context of understanding nerve impulses. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: InequalitiesOpenStaxAnimal Physiology

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    The Three Sisters of Agriculture: An Active Learning Activity on Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation
    This active learning exercise introduces students to the plant microbiome and the contributions that bacteria make to plant growth and food production. The Three Sisters are an ancient indigenous...

    Keywords: SymbiosisPlant microbiomeNitrogen fixationNutritional content of foodElectron flowSociety impact of microorganisms

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    A flexible, multi-week approach to plant biology - How will plants respond to higher levels of CO2?
    To help introductory biology students understand how plants will respond to higher levels of CO2, we have created a multi-week module consisting of a series of four related laboratory lessons....

    Keywords: statisticsplantsphotosynthesiscarbon dioxidecommunicating sciencegroup workResource AllocationRespirationStomata

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    Linking Genotype to Phenotype: The Effect of a Mutation in Gibberellic Acid Production on Plant Germination
    Basic concepts in genetics and plant development are often taught in lecture courses without a lab component. This approach provides students with the content knowledge, but fails to make...

    Keywords: geneticsdevelopmentmutationgerminationplantmodel organismGenotype/PhenotypeHormoneSeed

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    Mysterious Occurrences: Representation, Resiliency, and Redundancy in Native Plant Populations
    Meet Dr. Rachel Hackett, a conservation plant biologist at the Michigan Natural Features Inventory.  We learn about Rachel's job and the restoration of threatened and endangered species. Rachel...

    Keywords: digital resourcesendangered speciesconservation sciencePlant Resilienceplant biodiversitydata skills

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    Sexy Smells - A case study using preen oil composition of the Dark Eyed Junco
    Poster on a case study invites students to explore the biochemistry and physiology of pheromones using authentic data presented at the 2018 QUBES/BioQUEST Summer Workshop

    Keywords: case studyBiochemistryphysiologypheromonesSummer Workshop 2018

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    Spreadsheet Tutorial 1: Adapted to Anatomy and Physiology
    Adapted the examples to Anatomy and Physiology relevant topics and implemented in BIO165L Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory for non-majors.

    Keywords: Resources @ HHMI - BioInteractivesummary statisticsScientific ProcessScientific Methodology

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