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Asked by to Amelia on 12 Mar 2014. This question was also asked by .
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anon answered on 12 Mar 2014:
Wow
Nice to hear that you want to learn more!
The best place to start, (i’m not sure of your age) but keep an eye out for the Horrible Science book “Vicious Veg,” I read it recently, never too old!
I has some really nice examples and profiles of some of the great plant scientists of the past!
I would also highly recommend “The Private Life of Plants” This is a BBC David Attenborough documentary. This played a big part in inspiring me!
If you are interested in edible plants like me, a good place to start is to just read and watch the news, its seems every day there is a new claim about a food which is good/bad for you! Always keep in mind that not everything in newspapers are true. Always be critical when looking there, that’s what scientists have to do all the time!
From there, you’ll see things you like, Google is your friend!
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Izzy commented on :
Agreed about the David Attenborough shows! and Horrible Science.
When I was 18 there was a new Attenborough show on called “Life”. I watched them with my friends, but I was on my own for the last episode. It was about Plants, and I thought “Oh, this might be boring”. Then I watched it, and I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen. That was the first moment I realised exactly how much I loved plants! and The Private Life of Plants is brilliant.
Sarah commented on :
If you get the chance the big bang fair is in Birmingham this weekend! There is going to be a very cool plant doctor stand there (yes this is a shameless plug!!) 😀