Effect of Intraspecific Competition on the Biomass and Height of Helianthus Annuus Abstract: The purpose of this experiment was to study the biomass and stem length of Helianthus plants growing in an intraspecific competitive environment compared to Helianthus growing in an isolated environment. I hypothesized that increased competition would limit the amount of nutrition available to each plant and thus effect the growth potential. A total of 24 plants, 6 to each pot were grown for ten weeks under
INTRASPECIFIC COMPETION: THE RESPONSE OF THE SUNFLOWER (genus HELIANTHUS) TO INCREASING DENSITY. INTRODUCTION All species, including plants, are impacted by density. Plants, of course, cannot leave their habitat as animals can, so they tend to respond in different ways to density. As populations grow more dense, they compete for resources such as food and space and are more prone to disease. Less dense populations are more susceptible to predation pressure. It is hypothesized that as plants in
INTRODUCTION: Competition occurs between any organisms living in a mutual habitat. Whether it is for food, water, shelter, or a mate, competition can be harmful or helpful to each organism. There are two basic types of competition; intraspecific and interspecific. These terms refer to competition within a specific species and the competition between different species, respectively. In this lab, we conducted 3 basic experiments. Our goal was to observe the effects of the competition in each instance
to evolve competitive abilities (Goldberg & Barton 1992). Competition is often responsible for the natural distribution of species, as one species will move away from an area where another species with similar requirements occur, since there is a clash in the resources they use (Connell 1961, Tilman 1987). Other factors that influence the distribution of species and interspecific competition are weather, predation, intraspecific competition, disturbances and the characteristics of the competing species
Many old-growth forests across the landscape of northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan contain a mixture of tree species rather than a monoculture. Many researchers have put forward ideas to explain the competition and co-existence of tree species in such communities. A theory explaining competition and co-existence between two species is gap regeneration. Gap regeneration is when a gap is created upon death of a plant individual and a new individual, sometimes of the same species as died and sometimes
Nguyen, Tejal Patel (Group 5) BIOL 1442 Section: 12 Lab Instructor: Ashley Asmus Intraspecific Competition in Populations of Tribolium castaneum and Tribolium confusum RESEARCH QUESTION: How does intraspecific competition between Tribolium affect population growth? BACKGROUND INFORMATION: A population is a group of species that live, interact, and interbreed in a geographic area. Intraspecific competition occurs when resources, which are necessary for a population, are limited and the individuals
A faint twinge of excitement floated through my body that night. A hint of anticipation of the coming day could not be suppressed; yet to be overcome with anxiety would not do at all. I arduously forced those pernicious thoughts from seeping in and overcoming my body and mind. I still wonder that I slept at all that night. But I did. I slept soundly and comfortably as those nervous deliberations crept into my defenseless, unsuspecting mind, pilfering my calm composure. When I awoke refreshed, I
identify the monopoly in a market and briefly explain the main measure used to reduce monopoly. Furthermore, it examines the influence of foreign competition on monopolies in a market and how they must respond and act in such circumstances. Lastly, the measures that governments take in order to control and protect its domestic markets from foreign competition will be explained. An enterprise that is the sole seller or provider of a good or service is called a monopoly. If not intervened by a government
Writing Prompt We all have those days when we try so hard on finishing our tasks that we have failed it afterwards. My friend Jessica and I would always compete each other everyday, since we are pretty good at it. We were pretty good at competitions since we are teenagers and know how to do what many adult athletes can do which was anomalous. Nothing was a problem because everything we did was so easy. We were good until there was one thing that made us fail and we were very disappointed in it
The use of Performance Enhancing Drugs has been a big controversy in the world of sports. There has been debates on whether these drugs should be allowed into sports and be legalized. Over time there have been tons of athletes that have used Performance Enhancing Drugs and has been common nowadays. That is why many people believe that they should be allowed and they have strong arguments. If Performance Enhancing Drugs were to be allowed then it is said that athletes will become better and the game
brief description of Johnson’s pricing strategy, also providing background on the company and department store industry. Secondly, an explanation of why Ron Johnson’s pricing strategy did not work. The environmental factors such as economy, the competition, and changing consumer behavior will be the focus. Next, what could have Johnson done better? While explaining this, take into account JC Penney's segmentation,
When people talk about sports, it is common to talk about the teams or athletes or how enjoyable the game was. But what people often overlook is the serious issue of Performance-Enhancing Drugs, or PEDs, that give great athletes an advantage. PEDs are abused by many athletes and it is unfair because of the advantage it can give athletes, as well as the harm that it can cause to the athletes that use steroids. PEDs need to be banned from sports because of the unfair advantage and the harmful side
skimming price, price discrimination, cost plus pricing, kinked price among others. Most of these strategies are based on the aim of profit maximisation. The pricing strategy differs under the different market structures like perfect competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly and monopoly. Price discrimination is a common pricing strategy used by monopolist. It involves charging consumers different prices for the same good. It is only possible with a monopolist, as we need a single seller to
Sport events are usually for enjoyment and competition, and usually aims to improve; but what is the difference between increasing skill and performance in training, and taking drugs? Any competition can be unfair. Whether it is for an athlete using the advantage of performance enhancing drugs, or an athlete that is constantly training with a coach or even training in the gym for many days straight. We, the sports fans, don’t want to continue paying a high amount of money to witness our favorite
I dip my toes in—feels cold. My nerves rise up and spread like fire throughout my body while I watch—while I wait. Stomach hurts. All those butterflies clash and crowd. They come every time that I race—it never fails. There is so much noise—the splash of water, talking, yelling, whistling, cheering. Can’t think. My body shakes and screams from the tension. Heart pounding, nerves tingling, every muscle contracted. Stop. Focus. Deep breath and close everything out. I shut my eyes and the turbulent
Personal Narrative- Track Competition The moment of truth was upon me. The official times, this includes whom qualified for finals, for the 400m relay had been posted. My eyes scanned the page for the bold letters that spell ANDERSON. As I ran my finger across the page to where the times were posted, my ears began to shut out all outside noises, leaving me alone with the thump of my heart and the inhale and exhale of my lungs. Both began to increase in speed as my eyes narrowed in on the time
manage, renders such assemblies necessary. An incorporation not only renders them necessary, but makes the act of the majority binding upon the whole. The Wealth of Nations, , Book I, Chapter X, p130 To widen the market and to narrow the competition is always the interest of the dealers... The proposal of any new law or regulation of commerce which comes from this order, ought always to be listened to with great precaution, and ought never to be adopted, till after having been long and carefully
based on the argument between Marglin and Landers. Competition creates a spur for companies to innovate, improve efficiency and drive down prices. Competition is a model of industrial structure in which many firms compete in the supply of a single product in a competitive environment where only the fittest or most affective firm succeeds. Before going further I will like to emphasise the competition I’m referring to is perfect competition where new firms can enter the market if it appears
Major League Baseball Salaries and the Economic Effect Competition and the Consumer As long has there has been business, Management and Labor have warred against each other for a bigger piece of the pie. Major League Baseball is no different. In the early years of professional baseball the owners controlled the salaries of the players and decided where they could play and what they would be paid. The players were bound to their team by the Reserve Clause that stated, the services of a player
Chobain Greek Yogurt started up in 2007 created by Hamdi Ulukay. He started out working for Feta Chesse Company. In 2005, he saw that Kraft Foods closed their factory in New York. He was cleaning his office and notice the ad for the sale of the company and ignoring it. Well, after sleeping on the idea of it he brought the company with financing from the U.S. Small Business Administration loan. Then the birth of his company was born. Ulukay had no experience in making yogurt, but he knew that he disliked