Answer to Question 1Grooming a plant involves the following:
Removing wilted or withering leaves, flowers, and stems using sharp scissors or shears
Pinching out new growth if plant is getting spindly or thin
Staking when young to avoid crooked stems
Dusting so the stoma is not blocked
Loosening soil around the base to allow air to enter and water to percolate through it
Misting with a diluted solution of mild dishwashing soap and water to control insects
Answer to Question 2Plantscaping is the design and arrangement of plants and structures in indoor areas. This design and
arrangement is an art.
The heterotrophic flowering plant, Indian pipe (Monotropa uniflora).
Mutualistic associations between fungi and plant roots: (a) arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus stained so
An assortment of brushes and other tools are used to groom a horse
Plant
Reflex Response
Example of inflammation as a response to bacterial infection.