The CAM Pathway video delves into Crassulacean Acid Metabolism, a specific photosyntheticadaptation that enables some plants to flourish in arid settings. CAM plants, such as cacti and succulents, open their stomata at night to reduce water loss while absorbing and storing carbon dioxide as malic acid. During the day, closed stomata convert stored CO₂ into sugars using the Calvin cycle. The temporal separation of gas exchange and carbon fixation improves water use efficiency, making CAM an important evolutionary strategy in desert and drought–prone habitats. Understanding the CAM pathway is important not only in plant physiology and ecology, but also in agricultural innovation since it provides insights into designing drought resistant crops.
Script: To increase scientific engagement, the video was made with a combination of instructional and creative methods. ChatGPT provided scriptwriting and narration, ensuring clarity and scientific accuracy.
Audio, Music and animations: Fliki was used to animate and voice the content, resulting in a lively and easily accessible educational resource. Together, these techniques enabled me to create a brief, visually rich video that explains this complex biological processes in an understandable style for both students and instructors. Fliki also inputted voice overs, with AI generated speakers aswell as citations and AI generated music.
Pictures and diagrams: BioRender was utilized to depict critical stages of the CAM cycle in precise, visually appealing graphics.
References
- Fliki AI Citation:
“CAM Pathway” Fliki, uploaded by Janet Ojinnaka, 4/13/2025,https://app.fliki.ai/5eea9f82–0134–401a–ba7c–261314646875 - Biorender Citation:
Created in BioRender. Shackleford, T. (2025) https://BioRender.com/l4gkpco
