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Daijiang Li

Herbarium specimen of mesquite

Evolution

Plants that pull nitrogen from thin air thrive in arid environments

August 23, 2022

After a comprehensive study of plants across the United States, researchers have arrived at the unexpected conclusion that plants able…
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Joshua tree close up showing flower stalk

Climate Change

Early bloomers: Using citizen-science data to investigate unseasonal flowering in Joshua trees

December 14, 2021

In November 2019, visitors to Joshua Tree National Park in California encountered a strange sight. Joshua trees and closely related…
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Jacksonville skyline

Climate Change

Hot town, springtime in the city: Urbanization delays spring plant growth in warm regions

November 11, 2019

The first appearance of bright green leaves heralds the start of spring, nudging insects, birds and other animals into a…
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