PSG NewZ
February 2009
Flowers For Valentine’s Day
Plants have changed a lot in the history of the Earth. They are believed to have descended by evolution from photosynthetic bacteria (which use the sunlight to make energy). But we as humans have shaped the evolution of plants; for example through selective breeding.
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When Gregor Mendel tested experiments on pea plants he discovered many of the underlying themes in genetics. He showed that by breeding two pea plants with desirable traits, it was likely the offspring plants would inherit those desirable traits. This is very useful in agriculture because it means that we can breed commercial plants to have the traits we want. Like a deep green colour, extra juicy, crisp texture or more flowers than normal. The flowers you buy from a florist are commercially grown and are descended from a long line of individual plants selected for desirable traits. These traits include brighter colours, more flowers on a plant, longer lasting flowers, reduced pollen, enhanced scent etc. This means that we as consumers are more satisfied with the product and that more of their crops will be viable and likely to be sold.
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So when you buy flowers for your Valentine think about how much work went into making them as beautiful as they are and how we are improving them everyday with selective breeding and genetics.
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I see dead Presidents!!
Congratulations Mystic12!! She won January's Avi cotest. The theme was Dead Presidents and basically you had to create a dead president look alike contest and Mystic won over the votes with her rendition of Grand ol Abraham Lincoln! Great Job Mystic! OfCourseImawesome came in second and GRaphic Geek and Undacuva Druid tied at third place. Good Job everyone! This months Theme "My funny Valentine"
I see dead Presidents!!
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melisciose22
A Shot of Bliss
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Look every one!!! My House won third place on week umm #5 and also Fourth for week #3.
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Look every one!!! My House won third place on week umm #5 and also Fourth for week #3.
melisciose22
here's one of my favorite comments from this round
peace05 said: "really cool. the lighting is very relaxing just like this house. i think the design and placing of every item is just perfect.
awesome! i give this house a perfect, 10! (i mean 5/5)
hee hee."
peace05 said: "really cool. the lighting is very relaxing just like this house. i think the design and placing of every item is just perfect.
awesome! i give this house a perfect, 10! (i mean 5/5)
hee hee."
heart Happy birthdays heart
Gankutsuou25 - 5th
sweet candy girl 13 - 13th
Bunnyangel14 - 14th
orangeyx - 12th
SugarSweet6- 16th
Toxic Melon - 17th
DiaVayne - 20th
graphic geek - 23
MyOwnRainCloud - 27th
A lot of February birthdays…Happy birthday u guys…hope u have a wonderful B-day.