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While circumnutations are ubiquitous in plant systems, and generally associated with exploratory movements, a quantitative understanding of their role is elusive. Nguyen et al. report, for the first time, their role in facilitating an optimal growth pattern for a crowded group of mutually shading plants. Image credit: Manuel H.

Study: Crowded Groups of Mutually Shading Plants ‘Dance’ Together to Share Sunlight

Aug 28, 2024 by News Staff

Typically, plants grow in crowded environments, where neighboring plants shade each other while competing for light. The presence of neighbors varies over...