The Haber Process & NPK Fertilisers: Nitrogen...

In this episode, we look at plants and nitrogen.Plants require nitrogen to produce proteins necessary for growth. While the atmosphere is full of nitrogen gas, plants cannot directly utilise this form. Instead, they absorb soluble nitrates from the soil. Crop harvesting depletes ...  Show more

In this episode, we discuss overexploitation and alternative extraction methods. Historical overuse of copper-rich ores has led to a scarcity of these resources. As a result, scientists have developed alternative methods to obtain copper from less concentrated sources. Phytominin ...  Show more

This episode explores the historical shift in drug discovery from natural sources to synthetic production. 

Initially, many essential medicines like Digitalis and Aspirin were derived directly from plants, highlighting the importance of botanical resources</stron ...

In this episode, we will discuss plant hormone uses and light investigation.Plant hormones are valuable tools in agriculture and horticulture, manipulating plant growth for various purposes. Auxins find use as herbicides and rooting agents, whilst ethene regulates fruit ripening. ...  Show more

In this episode, we explore Biotechnology's role in food production through two key examples. Mycoprotein production, utilising fungal fermentation in vats, creates a high-protein, low-fat meat substitute. Genetic modification is also presented as a means to enhance nutritional v ...  Show more

This episode focuses on the role of photosynthesis in greenhouse farming. 

It highlights how lighting and heating can be manipulated to boost photosynthetic rates, thus increasing crop yield. However, farmers face a crucial economic decision</str ...