Whenever I see these types of organic metal sequestration I wonder if nature is attempting to evolve a zero point adjunct to photosynthesis – it would certainly be a Darwinian advantage for a species to be less dependent on solar to survive long periods of overcast and lower temps. The idea of organic geometries grown to oppose stiction forces would probably pale in comparison to leaching out softer metals in the metal alloys forming a skeletal catalyst but modest activity combined with the chemical storehouse biology bestows upon organic life might provide a modest anomaly on a 24/7 basis. Fran
From: John Berry [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2014 11:52 PM To: [email protected] Subject: EXTERNAL: Re: [Vo]:Scientists discover nickel-eating plant species So, it could be a good way to remove nickel pollution... OR if it is doing some biological transmutation maybe it is making nickle... On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 2:29 PM, James Bowery <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: A new plant species with an unusual lifestyle – it eats nickel for a living – has been discovered, according to a recent study. Scientists from the University of the Philippines, Los Baños have discovered Rinorea niccolifera, a plant species that accumulates up to 18,000 ppm of the metal in its leaves without poisoning itself, according to Edwino Fernando, lead author of the report and professor, said in a statement. http://canadajournal.net/science/scientists-discover-nickel-eating-plant-species-7752-2014/
