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See the decomposing of various fruits and vegetables
See the decomposing of various fruits and vegetables
Time-lapse video showing the decomposition of a watermelon, a pineapple, strawberries, potatoes, and other fruits and vegetables.
Temponaut: Sebastian Skuhra (
A Britannica Publishing Partner
)
See the decomposing of various fruits and vegetables
See how bacteria recycle forest litter into water, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and soil minerals
Hear about Chuno, a traditional Andean freeze-dried potato dish, also the effect of climate change on the drying process of the food
Understand the chemistry of human decomposition after death
Listen to Hans Reinheimer, a farmer from Germany, and learn about harvesting and storing new potatoes
The future of strawberry cultivation: Taste vs. appearance
Study potato farming practices in Idaho from crop planting to harvest and storage
Study bacteria's role in organic decomposition, from forest floors to landfills and wastewater-treatment plants
Observe the importance of a mushroom's mycelium in the decomposition of organic matter
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