Knowing how plants stretch out when warm could help dial back their response
November 09, 2026
November 09, 2026
AMES, Iowa, Nov. 9 -- Iowa State University posted the following news release:
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Knowing how plants stretch out when warm could help dial back their response
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AMES, Iowa -- 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.
The protective reactions . . .
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Knowing how plants stretch out when warm could help dial back their response
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AMES, Iowa -- 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.
The protective reactions . . .