Hello there, and welcome back! These past two weeks have been a bit rough as midterms approached but I'm back and ready to go. Today I would like to talk about my research proposal. It's taken some thinking and re-thinking but I think it's finally getting clear as to where it is going.
My topic: Beneficial Properties of the Most Toxic Plants in Arizona
I selected this topic because I would like to know which
plants in my community are toxic to me and my loved ones but also to find out what kind of benefits they might bring about. Just like people, there might be something good about them. This topic is of
significant importance because some plants might be beneficial to humans regardless
of their toxicity. Specifying their benefits to humanity will help preserve
plants that would otherwise be discarded and or destroyed by human habitants. It
is important to educate the public so they can make more informed decisions regarding
the plants on their properties. By educating the public, we can stop or slow
down the destruction of commonly known toxic plants in our community.
I plan on doing this research by literature review. There is a
vast amount of information available from published journals that can guide the
research. The information will be compiled and focused on the five most toxic plants
that are currently in Arizona. State Toxic Plants Types Native or non-native
Toxic to Humans, Pets, or Both and their medicinal properties, if any.
Can a plant be both toxic and beneficial?
Thru this research, I expect to find which flowers and
bushes are toxic, domestic or wild, as well as if they hold any beneficial
properties. I expect to find more research explaining the effects on animals
but not be as much research explaining the effects on humans.
