Mechanically stimulated motion and fatigue response of Mimosa pudica

Mimosa pudica is a common weed found in Singapore and its offshore islands, mainly in grassy fields or under trees and shrubs. Its compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched, shaken, or blown, only to re-open minutes later. This action is termed the seismonastic movement. Furthermore, its le...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ong, Samuel Yong Zheng
Other Authors: Li Hua
Format: Final Year Project (FYP)
Language:English
Published: 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/60162