Scientists unveil new plant theory
Jan 14, 2020
3 minutes
CONTRARY to the long-held belief that plants in the natural world are always in competition new research has found that in harsh environments bigger plants help smaller ones survive, and in return they help them to thrive.
The first study to examine plant interactions in a hostile environment over their lifespan found that plants sheltering seedlings actually help the smaller plants survive and are more successful themselves – a process in ecology called
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