Vascular plants are the higher plants that have evolved vascular tissue to transport and distribute resources throughout the plant.  This allows plants to grow to a larger size, as tubular xylem and phloem conducting water and products from photosynthesis from roots to leaves and back again.  Examples of vascular plants are trees, grasses, and agricultural crops.

“Yeast” — various yeasts are commonly identified on air samples. Some yeasts are reported to be allergenic. They may cause problems if a person has had previous exposure and developed hypersensitivity. Yeasts may be allergenic to susceptible individuals when present in sufficient concentrations.

“Volatile Organic Compounds” (VOCs) — chemicals containing carbon are called organic. Volatile means that they evaporate or get into the air easily which make them easier to breathe in. Examples of common VOCs include benzene and trichlorethylene.

“Water-soluble vitamins” — nutrients that dissolve in water. These include vitamin C and the B vitamins. Water-soluble vitamins can easily be lost in cooking if they are allowed to leach into the cooking water, which is then discarded. This problem can be avoided by serving foods raw, cooking foods in as little water as possible, […]

“Vitamin E” — a fat soluble antioxidant playing an important role in protecting the cell membrane, fats, the immune system and vitamin A from oxidative stress. Studies suggest that vitamin E supplementation may improve immune function and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, strokes.