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What definition is used to determine the moment of death for a plant as an organism?
Reality_Patrol said:Ahh, so then it's how I suspected it was. The moment of "death" for a plant, at the organism level, can't really be determined as easily as for animals.
Yep, interesting stuff...thanks for the replies.
Moonbear said:One thought that comes to mind is whether this concern arises from the need to eat vegetables while they are fresh enough to have good vitamin content? Once you harvest the plants, they start losing nutrients ...Though, even for animals, death at a cellular level is more gradual too. We just have a definition for clinical death, but that doesn't mean that all organ systems have already died, or else there would be no possibility for organ transplants to work.
How about this ?--we apply to all organisms (plant, animal, microbe, etc.). Death is the moment when the collective selfish genes of the organism lose ability to transfer information over time (hopefully not too philosophical).Reality_Patrol said:What definition is used to determine the moment of death for a plant as an organism?
I had the same questions.Monique said:Selfish genes of the organism??
Transfer information over time??
By your definition someone is dead when they have taken a sterilization or vasectomy procedure.Rade said:How about this ?--we apply to all organisms (plant, animal, microbe, etc.). Death is the moment when the collective selfish genes of the organism lose ability to transfer information over time (hopefully not too philosophical).
Reality_Patrol said:What definition is used to determine the moment of death for a plant as an organism?
tehno said:Final end of all the processes involving the photosyntesis?
No, the "collective selfish genes" (sensu Dawkins), not the gametes--think stem cells. A single somatic cell of my body maintains the ability to transfer information over time no matter what you do to my gametes --until such time that I reach a state called "lack of life" = "non ability of collective selfish genes to transfer information" = "death".MeJennifer said:By your definition someone is dead when they have taken a sterilization or vasectomy procedure.
Not if they respire and release carbon dioxide.Monique said:So plants die at night?
Plant death refers to the permanent cessation of all vital functions in a plant, leading to its complete and irreversible destruction.
Plant death can be identified through various signs such as wilting, yellowing or browning of leaves, lack of growth, and decay of roots. In some cases, the plant may also lose its ability to reproduce.
Plant death can be caused by a variety of factors, including disease, pests, environmental stressors such as drought or extreme temperatures, and human interference such as overwatering or exposure to harmful chemicals.
Yes, plant death is a natural process that occurs as part of the life cycle of a plant. As plants age, they undergo a process called senescence, where their cells and tissues deteriorate and eventually die.
In some cases, a seemingly dead plant can be revived through proper care and treatment. However, if the plant has been completely destroyed or damaged beyond repair, it is unlikely to be revived.