About Barbara Silber Expertise I have taught high school and AP level biology for over 20 years. Have MS in Biology and in Genetic Counseling.
I can field a broad range of questions in biology, physiology, genetics, and cell biology in particular. There may be questions that are so specialized that I can`t answer them and would certainly say that "I don`t know".
Experience I have taught biology for over 20 years on the high school and AP levels.
Education/Credentials MS in Biology, MS in Genetic Counseling
Question Sometimes potatoes sprout in our basement. Does it depend on darkness, warmth, moisture, hormones? What is put on store-bought potatoes to prevent sprouting? I am doing an experiment with potatoes all around my house to test these things but I need some reference information too. Can you help or do you know a good website that's not too advanced? thanks.
Answer Dear Denzil,
I do not do school related assignments. I will say that all the suggestions you make of darkness, warmth, moisture and hormones probably play some role in the sprouting, but particularly temperature and hormones. For further information and to give you the important practice in doing research why don't you go to Google (www.google.com) and type in "potato sprouting causes","potato sprouting chemical prevention" etc. and see what you can find. Also, remember that there are many different kinds of potatoes; probably you should choose one type and stick to that kind for your research.
