MUN Biology Labs
MUN Biology 2010: The Biology of Plants
Two labs, #4 & #7, will take place at the Botanical Garden
Lab #4: Grocery Store Botany
Presented by: Todd Boland, Research Horticulturist & Christine Gillard, Environmental Educator
What to Bring:
Travel mug (we will be serving a hot drink)
Indoor shoes (recommended)
Pencil or pen
Section A: The Botany of Tea, Coffee, & Chocolate
A brief overview of where these essentials come from.
Section B: Botany Grocery Store
Most foods we eat directly (and indirectly) come from plants. But do we always know what we are eating? Let's explore our relationship with plants and food, while we taste some samples at the Botany Grocery Store.
Take the Nourish
Section C: The Politics of Food Presentation
When we discuss the politics of food, we must consider all aspects of food production, control, regulation, inspection, distribution, consumption and disposal. What role does the health and sustainability of our environment, culture, ethics, and human health, play throughout this discussion?
Food Security & Sustainability Power Point
The PowerPoint above has many links and further information to what we discuss in the lab. The links will be available when you are in view mode and are orange or are embedded in a photo.
Student Feedback
We'd love to have your comments and suggestions about this lab.
Lab #7: Propagation
Presented by: Tim Walsh, Nursery Manager
Resources:
Seed Savvy: Propagation By Seeds (PDF)Divide and Conquer: Propagation By Division (PDF)Making the Cut: Propagation By Cuttings (PDF)
A presentation on Sprouting may also take place by Christine Gillard, Environmental Educator
Sprouting
Turning seeds and grains into sprouts can be a fun, healthy way to produce fresh food in your kitchen. When soaked in water, seeds germinate, causing the outer layers to split open and the young shoots to emerge. These young shoots consume some of the grain鈥檚 starches, increasing the proportion of protein and fibre, lowering the glycemic index, and thereby altering the food鈥檚 nutritional content. But to keep it healthy, we鈥檒l show you some important 鈥渄os and don鈥檛s鈥 as we demonstrate how to sprout seeds with simple materials.
The seeds from our lab were bought at Food for Thought, at 68 Gower St., downtown St. John's.