See the hidden architecture of the crops that feed Australia
In short: Experimental scientist Dr. Phil Hands reveals the unseen world of common food and crops. Filmed at the Black Mountain Microimaging Centre, this segment explores the intersection of high-end scientific imaging and horticulture, offering a microscopic perspective on the plants that sustain us.
Dr. Phil Hands manages the Black Mountain Microimaging Centre, a facility dedicated to examining the structural details of Australian food and crops. By utilizing advanced microscopy, he captures imagery that highlights the complex biological architecture often invisible to the naked eye.
This feature, filmed on Ngunnawal Country in Canberra, ACT, appeared in Season 35, Episode 32 of Gardening Australia. It demonstrates how scientific research tools can provide gardeners and researchers with a deeper understanding of the plants they cultivate.
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