The Mutant Mint Leaf - A DNA Replication (Aquaponics System)

A Mutant Mint Leaf appears in my home base aquaponics system. I take photographs and prepare a presentation to highlight that efficient flow is possibly the reason that creates a conducive environment for mutant plant growth. In this situation, one (1) stem forms two (2) identical leaves.

After doing some research on Google, I come to a conclusion to publish this occurrence on SlideShare.

As it is mention that DNA genetic replication that occurs at the stem where an exact replica of the leaf is form.

Hope these photos will be of good use.

I also show the schematics of the aquaponic system that is in operation.

As mutation is linked to cancer, controlling the flow, in this situation, manual switching to internal siphon in the middle will resolve the situation.

And possibly three leaves next coming slides...possible another mutation? Thank you

1. The Mutant Mint Leaf - A DNA Replication ( Aquaponics System) Prepare By : Chun Chet Gan Date : 25 September 2024 MSc in Operations Management (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, United Kingdom) BEng in Mechanical Engineering (University of Manchester, United Kingdom)

2. 1. Replication of a Single Mint Leaf’s DNA It produces two (2) identical genetic replications of DNA from one original DNA molecule. DNA replication occurs in all living organisms acting as the most essential part of biological inherent traits (genetic in nature for the future generations). The nutrients (fertilizer) are shared by two (2) identical leaves in a single stem, in which, there is no impairment in plant growth, yet does enable and promote growth, in this home base aquaponics system.

3. 2. Identical (Mint) Leaves In a Single Stem (1) Plant “mutation” in aquaponics system does happen naturally, occurrence due to development of the leaf that two separate almost equal-sized leaves growing from a single stem, changes the shape of the mint leaf. In this case after several years - 6 years into the complete setting up of a small home-based system. A mutation in plants can be caused by chemicals or by the use of radiation, where in this system the mint leaves are exposed to sunlight as shown. Thus this “mutation” possibly and likely is/are due to enablers and that it promotes creation of the mutant development at the stem level, in the plant, which consists of the growth of two (2) identical leaves in a single stem, feeding in nutrients (fertilizer) from the same natural feed source (nitrification).

4. 2. Identical (Mint) Leaves In A Single Stem (2) The dominant leaf (left) appears later as shown in the sketch, as-is, that does not look damage (or harm). However, it has something to do with genetic replication of one (1) extension part (in the stem) which looks similar with the primary leaf (right).

5. Mint Plants in the Grow Bed (rain gutter) Front View Side View (Looking Right)

6. Mint Plants in the Grow Bed (shades) Side View_1 Side View_2

7. The Sketch of The Setup_1a

8. The Sketch of The Setup_1b

9. The Sketch of The Setup_3a

10. The Sketch of The Setup_3b

11. The Sketch of The Setup_3c

12. The Sketch of The Setup_4

13. 3. Plausible Explanation – Modeling flow system in natural environment (aquaponics system) with data (facts), observation(s) as shown (1)

14. 3. Plausible Explanation – Modeling flow system in natural environment (aquaponics system) with data (facts), observation(s) as shown (2)

15. 4. The DNA Replication Must Be Controllable Each time a cell divides, it must first duplicate its genetic material in a process call ‘DNA replication’. Because defects in this process can cause mutations that eventually lead to cancer, understanding the details of how replication works could print to possible cancer treatments. … prevent DNA replication for going awry, including some to ensure that cells replicate their DNA only one before each division. Occasionally, these checkpoints get disrupted. As a result, cells can become cancerous through variety of mechanism, such as increased copies of genes that drive cancer growth or through uncontrollable cell division, which is a hallmark of cancer. ‘DNA replication’ errors, especially those occurring at regions that are hard to replicate, called fragile sites, can cause breaks in DNA”. Controllable plant growth will enable healthy product(s). In this situation, locating internal siphon equally is an acceptable technique for natural plant growth in field operations. External siphoning technique can be a useful maintenance/draining item (short period of time). Normally for improvement purposes, an external cavity (with adjustable feature) is developed to relief water more efficiently.

16. Flow Cavity at the end of External Siphon – Drain Outlet An Efficient Feature Next Upcoming, Possibly Three (3) Leaves!