Sweaty Shrubs: Plant Adaptations for Salt Management

Explore how plants cope with excessive salt exposure in diverse environments, from the world's driest desert to tropical coastlines and even your neighborhood. Discover unique adaptations developed by plants to handle extra salt, including a fascinating shrub that actually sweats. Learn how multiple scientific disciplines converge to uncover the secrets of this remarkable plant. Delve into topics such as osmosis, salt management, and salt glands as you gain insights into the intricate mechanisms plants employ to survive in challenging conditions. This 10-minute video, presented by Melissa Mai as part of the Harvard Museum of Natural History's Virtual Scientist in a Classroom program, offers an engaging look at plant adaptations and may include opportunities for school teachers to arrange live Q&A sessions with the presenter.