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How to Grow a Planet (2012)

2012-03-08 · 2h 57m · EN
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A stunning new perspective on the power of plant life

Geologist Ian Stewart explain in three stages of natural history the crucial interaction of our very planet's physiology and its unique wildlife. Biological evolution is largely driven bu adaptation to conditions such as climate, soil and irrigation, but biotopes were also shaped by wildlife changing earth's surface and climate significantly, even disregarding human activity.

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Iain StewartIain StewartHimself - PresenterNorberto AsensioNorberto AsensioHimself - Liverpool John Moores UniversityChris AustinChris AustinHimself - Forest Fire AssociationKatrina HopeKatrina HopeHerselfDaniel MartinDaniel MartinHimselfJill PruetzJill PruetzHerself - Iowa State UniversityKlaus SchmidtKlaus SchmidtHimself - German Archaeological InstituteJim SpicklerJim SpicklerHimself

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ScienceEvolutionBiologyTreeNatural historyNature documentaryGrassFlowerSeedPlantBacteriaGeologyBotanyPhotosynthesis

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityScience · Evolution · BiologyPacingLongActor preference782290 · 784619 · 784620Country preferenceGbDecade preference2010

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What is How to Grow a Planet about?

Geologist Ian Stewart explain in three stages of natural history the crucial interaction of our very planet's physiology and its unique wildlife. Biological evolution is largely driven bu adaptation to conditions such as climate, soil and irrigation, but biotopes were also shaped by wildlife changing earth's surface and climate significantly, even disregarding human activity.

How long is How to Grow a Planet?

How to Grow a Planet has a runtime of 177 minutes.