What is Hydrilla Experiment?
Hydrilla experiment was done by Jan Ingenhousz, a Dutch-born British physician and scientist, to prove that oxygen is produced during photosynthesis. Hydrilla is a small aquatic plant and easy to handle making it easy to set up the experiment. Hydrilla can breathe under water and stomata is absent so there is no gaseous exchange like land plants, thus it is easier to observe oxygen bubbles being released during photosynthesis. The presence of bubbles indicates oxygen production in photosynthesis.
Hydrilla Plant
Hydrilla, also known as Water thyme or Indian star-vine, is commonly found in freshwater ecosystems such as lakes, rivers, and ponds. It is native to Asia but its rapid growth rate and high adaptations to various environmental changes make it the most invasive species worldwide. Over most of the United States and Florida, hydrilla has become the most problematic invasive aquatic weed and poses a threat to native vegetation. In this article, we will read about Hydrilla – characteristics, adaptations, and reproduction along with various adaptations of Hydrilla plant.
Table of Content
- What is Hydrilla Plant?
- Hydrilla Plant Classification
- Hydrilla Diagram
- Hydrilla Plant Characteristics
- Where is Hydrilla Found?
- Reproduction in Hydrilla
- What is Hydrilla Experiment?
- What are the Adaptations of Hydrilla verticillata?