Botany, the study of plants, has been around for hundreds of years. From Gregor Mendel's pea plant experiment, to the USDA's gene mutation, scientists have always tried to make bigger and better plants. In Mendel's 1866 experiment, he crossbred pea plants to get them to acquire the desired traits. He felt that if he could get certain plants to become bigger, they would have more output and help society. As the number of people in the world gradually increases, we are going to need a way to make sure everyone gets that full dose of vegetables for dinner. Some search for new methods of energy, some search for more land in space, we search for an answer to that age-old question. Does calcium help or hinder the growth of plants? That is what we are here for. As inexperienced botanists, we have chosen to help mankind. Calcium, the main mineral in Milk, helps keep bones and teeth strong in humans. The effects on plants should be likewise. It has been proven, due to past research, that Plant's do need Calcium to circulate and keep them healthy. But does extra Calcium help? Our experiment will answer this question and provide a basis for future experiments. If the results of the experiment are positive, science will definitely take an enormous leap. If calcium turns out to make a great fertilizer, than starvation problems could possibly be solved. Since calcium is abundant within the Earth, we would not have a problem with depletion. Call us the Gregor Mendels of the 21st century, or call us crazy, but our experiment is one of a kind. Before we dive into the exciting world of botany, I must inform you that no plants were harmed during the course of this experiment. Our results are purely for scientific research and not personal benefit.
It is a well-known fact that Calcium is good for humans. The Food and Drug Administration have been preaching it for years. Bones and teeth are partially made from calcium, and it also is necessary to travel in the blood stream.
