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Study shows secondary forests are more drought-sensitive than primary fore
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The dry summer of 2018 had a devastating impact on Swedish woods, particularly managed secondary forests, according to a new study from Sweden's Lund University.
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Research reveals secondary forests more sensitive to drought than primary
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to a new study from Sweden's Lund University, the dry summer of 2018 had a severe impact on Swedish woods, particularly managed secondary forests.
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Ants' behaviour does not change as temperature rises: Study
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
In a recent study, researchers at North Carolina State University discovered that ants did not modify their behaviour in response to rising temperatures and remained in suboptimal microhabitats even when ideal ones were there. The discovery shows that ants may be unable to change their behav
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Study finds ants aren't altering behaviour in rising temperatures
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers at North Carolina State University found in a recent study that ants did not adjust their behaviour in response to warming temperatures and persisted in sub-optimal microhabitats even when optimal ones were present. The finding suggests ants may not be able to adjust their behavi
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Researchers suggest how animal herbivores hinder nitrogen fixation in trop
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The results of recent research into the restrictions on nitrogen fixation among plants may help reforestation initiatives be more successful.
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Surrounding trees keep tree stumps alive!
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 27 (ANI): A recent study has found how surrounding trees keep tree stumps alive, suggesting a shift from the perception of trees as individuals towards understanding forest ecosystems as 'superorganisms.'
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