This study offers a fresh causal framework for needle shortening: it’s not a weakness, but a smart adaptation to keep conifers thriving under stress. (8/8)
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Needle length in pines as a key trait regulating hydraulic resistance
🌲Check the newly published article ‘Needle length in pines as a key trait regulating hydraulic resistance’ in @annbot.bsky.social by Giovanni Bicego and co-authors 🧵(1/8)
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