They mightn’t look as terrifying as Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors, but Ireland’s smaller creatures still have plenty to fear from our native carnivorous plants!

What are these alien life forms living among us? They're.plants! This video investigates the major differences-and some striking similarities-between plants and animals in the areas of what they consume, how they breathe, and how they reproduce. Plant evolution, cell structure, the photosynthesis/respiration cycle, flowering and non-flowering plants, and sexual and asexual reproduction are covered. Correlates to National Academy of Sciences National...

Making plentiful use of animation, this comprehensive video clip library of 32 two-to-three-minute segments brings plant biology to life! Visual learners will particularly benefit from the intricate processes and key botanical concepts illustrated in each self-contained video. A versatile teaching tool, Plant Biology is also an excellent student research resource.   Video segments include: * Classification of Plants * Plant Cells * Plant Tissues...

Plants are essential for life on Earth by utilising photosynthesis. What is it, and what does it produce?

An outline of the functions of the xylem and phloem.

This video discusses types of plants, differentiates between vascular and non-vascular plants, lists adaptations for living on land, and looks at the function of roots and leaves. It also examines the classes of bryophytes and considers the effects of clay and sand in soil on plants.

From the sponge to the giraffe, from mosses to redwoods, this program examines the similarities and differences between the denizens of the animal and plant kingdoms. Distinctive characteristics of plants and animals, including physical structure, methods of reproduction, and life cycle, as well as where they find their food and how they interact with other organisms are discussed. Vivid images underscore the diversity of the phyla, classes, and species...

Nature's Microworlds journeys to some of the planet's most remote habitats and looks at the ecosystems that have developed there. Monterey Bay on California's coast is one of the most diverse marine ecosystems in the world, from microscopic plankton to visiting ocean giants. In this episode, Steve Backshall guides us through the bay’s unique geography and introduces some of its key characters in a quest to find the one species that keeps life in...

Peter Proctor is New Zealand's father of biodynamic agriculture. Compost is the fundamental element in all gardening and farming. This master class takes you through the compost making process from gathering and assembling your materials to creating the perfect compost heap.

Trees: the oldest living beings on planet Earth. They have an admirable capacity for survival. Forests are made up of trees and vegetation and maintain the highest biodiversity on our planet. Learn about how forests are formed, the different types of forests, their geographical distribution and importance, and the problems associated with deforestation.