As a scientist, I appreciate the detail of this work and the multiple adhesive mechanisms that biology evolved. As a homeowner, I must now come to terms with the ivy pads that with ALWAYS be on the siding. https://t.co/ApIqU56QUQ
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This paper explains how this process occurs https://t.co/aMg3RWC0oV #holidaybotany
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Nanospherical arabinogalactan proteins key 2 high-strength adhesive secreted by English ivy https://t.co/K53jZtvAZN https://t.co/W6nNyhYMps
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RT @NaturePlants: How can the English Ivy bind so strongly to walls? Nanospherical glycoproteins ! https://t.co/cbXiyyQMNZ @PNASNews