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Why do tropical plants have such big leaves?

It’s all to do with sweat!

Posted byProf Andy LoweSeptember 19, 2017August 22, 2020Posted inPlantsTags:leaves, tropicalLeave a comment on Why do tropical plants have such big leaves?

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Prof Andy Lowe is a British-Australian scientist. He solves some of the most pressing global resource, production and landscape sustainability challenges through the application of technology innovations delivered in a responsible and economically realistic framework.

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