FUTURE PROJECTIONS WITH PLANTS THAT BUILT OUR PAST

Abstract

Autotrophy is the fundamental process of the origin of life. A major chemical transformation occurred in the atmosphere after the Great Oxidation Event, which Cyanobacteria initiated through photosynthesis. Since the evolution of Embryophytes 568-815 million years ago, it is clear that plants have entirely transformed the planet. Their impact extends from global biogeochemical cycles to the creation of habitats. Over millions of years, plants have exhibited adaptive traits that contribute to their sustainability, which have developed in response to evolutionary selection pressures. Solutions refined and developed by nature are a constant source of inspiration for designers and engineers, and the practice of drawing inspiration from nature as a source of innovative designs is referred to as "biomimicry". In this review, we will consider some topics that we can draw inspiration from plants, including secondary metabolites, superhydrophobic surfaces, condensation of air humidity, communication between plants and other organisms, and briefly examine plantoids.