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How tropical trees adapt to drought with a clever nighttime breathing strategy
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Researchers have discovered that some tropical tree species survive dry periods by performing a water-saving form of photosynthesis at night, keeping their pores closed during the hot day. This resilient evolutionary trait, developed over millions of years of genetic history, highlights nature's incredible ability to adapt and thrive in changing climates.
Researchers have discovered that some tropical tree species survive dry periods by performing a water-saving form of photosynthesis at night, keeping their pores closed during the hot day. This resilient evolutionary trait, developed over millions of years of genetic history, highlights nature’s incredible ability to adapt and thrive in changing climates.