How to grow a planet. Life from light /

In this series Professor Iain Stewart tells a stunning new story about our planet. He reveals how the greatest changes to the Earth have been driven, above all, by plants. In this first episode Iain journeys from the spectacular caves of Vietnam to the remote deserts of Africa. He sees how plants fi...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: British Broadcasting Corporation
Other Authors: Shoolingin-Jordan, Nick (Director, Producer), Stewart, Iain S. (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: London, England : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), 2012.
Series:Environmental studies in video
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:In this series Professor Iain Stewart tells a stunning new story about our planet. He reveals how the greatest changes to the Earth have been driven, above all, by plants. In this first episode Iain journeys from the spectacular caves of Vietnam to the remote deserts of Africa. He sees how plants first harnessed light from the sun and created our life-giving atmosphere. He uncovers the epic battle between the dinosaurs and the tallest trees on the planet. And, using remarkable imagery, he shows plants breathing - and for the first time talking to each other.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed December 09, 2014).
Physical Description:1 online resource (51 min.)
Playing Time:00:50:12