While on the subject of ferns...
 

Does anyone know of any scientific studies into the burning of ferns
whereupon substances similar to silver nitrate are released into the
atmosphere to seed clouds and hence bring rain.


"Martin Hodson" wrote in message
om...
I am doing some research on silicon concentrations in plants, and
would be grateful if anyone out there knew of useful references, data
etc. So far I have only found data from Japan- surely there must be
more!
Best Wishes,
Martin

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