The video is related to the course topics about prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in that they received much attention in the classroom and the video. In addition, the video tells about the standing of the cells in an animated form, which improves the perception of information (Public Broadcasting Service, 2018). Their structure was explained in the lessons, but the video presented it more clearly, thanks to the story of panic grass. Intercellular interactions also occupy a significant part of the video to explain this plant’s survival at high temperatures. These processes ensure the formation of tissues and the exchange of information between cells, which is necessary to integrate their functions (Public Broadcasting Service, 2018). At the same time, the topic of fungi that live between cells, helping panic grass survive in difficult conditions, was touched upon. From here, the explanation of the topic went into cellular mechanisms due to which many functions are performed, such as reproduction, movement, sorting, and differentiation.
The most interesting moment in the video seemed to me to be an explanation of how the fungus affects the plant’s life and how it lives inside it. This has helped to change the understanding of how cells work and their interactions because the mechanisms of their interaction are more diverse than one might think. One of the questions that remained after watching the video was how fungi and plants could influence each other so much. The second question concerns whether all plants have the same compatibility with the fungus or which ones will not show a reaction. The introductory part about cells did not bring new information to the video since this material was studied a long time ago as part of the course. In addition, researchers could conduct more detailed experiments and check how compatible the fungus is with animals and whether it is possible, in principle, to achieve such a symbiosis.
Reference
Public Broadcasting Service. (2018). Can a Fungus Save Plants from Global Warming? [Video]. PBS. Web.