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"Petunia the Perfectionist" is a picture book that tells the story of a young girl named Petunia who strives for perfection in everything she does. However, she learns that it's okay to be imperfect and that self-love is important. The book addresses the theme of embracing flaws and imperfections in a warm and tender manner, making it a valuable read for children and adults alike. The illustrations skillfully capture Petunia's emotions, adding depth to the story's message of being "perfectly imperfect." [Extracted from the article]

"From These Dark Abodes" by Lyndsie Manusos is a lyrical dark fantasy novel that delves into mythology. The story follows Lethe and Petunia, the only two humans in the mansion of St. Edah's, who serve the strange and gruesome immortals that reside there. Lethe and Petunia, who have no memories of their pasts, are desperate to escape the mansion but find themselves on a mission to find a missing immortal. As they navigate the secrets of St. Edah's, they uncover the truth about their own identities and the possibility of returning to their previous lives. Manusos's poetic and emotional writing adds depth to this tale of loss and discovery, making it a complex and rewarding work of speculative fiction. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that scientist Jonathan Gershenzon and colleagues at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology have discovered that plants actively release these volatile organic compounds (VOCs) with the help of protein transporters in their cell membranes. the team examined gene expression patterns in petunia plants (Petunia hybrida) to find proteins that might actively release VOCs.

The article discusses that physiological plant responses and nutrient loss were evaluated when utilizing vermicompost and biochar as partial substitutes for peat. Topic discussed include author conducted three different comparative greenhouse studies to assess the suitability of biochar (B) and vermicompost (V) as partial substitutes for peat-based growing media for ornamental plant production; and vermicompost was chosen because of its nutrient quality and lack of heavy metals.