Protocol Vegetation Abstract Plants are important components of any ecosystem. They are the base of the food chain taking energy from the sun and converting it into food for all other organisms. Ecologists study patterns of plant distribution and factors affecting plant growth. Plants grow in certain places because environmental factors are suitable for the germination of seeds and continued growth of developing plants.
People can also influence distribution patterns.
With this lesson, you can look at the distribution and diversity of plants in your schoolyard, backyards or local parks. Author Ecology Explorers Education Team AZ Standards Math standards have not been included but many are met by collecting, tabulating and analyzing the data.