Green Takeover: Will Plants Conquer Cities? | SLICE SCIENCE
Plants lack the ability to fly or walk, making it impossible for them to relocate to escape predators or threats. Despite this, they have ingeniously conquered diverse environments through their unique reproductive strategies. Through the massive dispersal of seeds and pollen, they cover vast distances. However, for sustained growth and expansion, they must discover new, suitable habitats. Fortunately, this hasn't posed a significant challenge, thanks to their knack for infiltrating cracks and resilience to various aggressions, enabling them to thrive in urban settings. The proliferation of certain species, such as the Chinese Tree of Heaven and the Japanese Knotweed, has become problematic, displacing native plants and disrupting the balance of ecosystems.
Documentary: Invisible Nature – Colonizing Plants
Directed by: Thierry Berrod
Production: Mona Lisa Production