Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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Knowing how plants stretch out when warm could help dial back their response

When they start to get too warm but before they're dangerously hot, most plants employ a similar playbook. They change their shape, a host of adaptations that includes growing longer stems and stalks to promote air circulation.

Knowing how plants stretch out when warm could help dial back their response
Image: Phys.org
When they start to get too warm but before they're dangerously hot, most plants employ a similar playbook. They change their shape, a host of adaptations that includes growing longer stems and stalks to promote air circulation.

Originally published at Phys.org

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