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Airborne Sensor Can Track Photosynthesis Efficiency

by C. Palmer 7 August 201531 March 2023

Remote estimation of fluorescence emitted by plants can indicate variations in photosynthesis performance.

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How Do Aquatic Plants Direct Where Other Stalks Grow?

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By changing the flow of the river, aquatic plants affect the distribution of nutrients on the riverbed.

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Atmospheric Carbonyl Sulfide Hit a Minimum 5,000 Years Ago

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Comparing Models for Soil Erosion Due to Wind

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Researchers investigate the impact of vegetation on erosion.

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A Simple Model to Calculate When Drought Causes Plants to Die

by C. Schultz 28 October 20146 March 2023

Scientists create a mathematical model to predict when drought pushes plants to die.

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