Why Some Plants Fold Leaves at Night
In London, researchers from the Royal Botanical Institute have illuminated the intriguing phenomenon of some plants closing their leaves at night, a process scientifically known as nyctinasty. This behavior, observed in species such as Mimosa pudica and various legumes, involves the folding or drooping of leaves after sunset.According to Dr. Emily Hart, the lead botanist involved in the study, thi...More
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