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What's killing trees during droughts? Scientists have new answers.
Description: As the number of droughts increases globally, scientists are working to develop predictions of how future parched conditions will affect plants, especially trees. New results from a recently published paper, synthesized research from drought manipulation studies and revealed the mechanisms by which tree deaths happen. Understanding drought is critical to managing our nation's forests. [Source: National Science Foundation]
URL: https://nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=242634&org=NSF&from=news
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Source: National Science Foundation
Publish Date: 8/7/2017
Reading Level: Basic
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