EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -The ‘fast plants’ often used in biology classes are derived from turnip (Brassica rapa).

Detailed explanation-2: -Abstract. The model plant family Brassicaceae, also known as Cruciferae, is among the largest angiospermic family belonging to the order Brassicales. The family consists of annuals, biennials as well as herbaceous perennials.

Detailed explanation-3: -What are Fast Plants? Fast Plants are a rapid-cycling form of the species Brassica rapa, a member of the mustard or cabbage family Cruciferae. Fast Plants and other members of this family are distinguished by characteristic flowers with four petals in the form of a cross or crucifix.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rapid cycling Brassica rapa, also known by the trademarked name Wisconsin Fast Plants, are an ideal organism for instruction. They complete their life cycle in 35–45 d (Williams and Hill, 1986) and grow at room temperature in potting soil fertilized with commonly available house plant fertilizer.

Detailed explanation-5: -bok choy (Brassica rapa, variety chinensis) brown mustard (Brassica juncea) broccoli (Brassica oleracea, variety italica) Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea, variety gemmifera) cabbage (Brassica oleracea, variety capitata) cauliflower (Brassica oleracea, variety botrytis) collard (Brassica oleracea, variety acephala) More items •03-Mar-2023