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What makes leaves sprout in the spring? - May 16, 2011 - 8:46 am

Professor Malcolm Campbell explains in this interview

A spring sycamore with buds opened and flowers appearing. Photo: Albert Bridge, geograph.org.uk

If you’re in the lower latitudes of Canada right now, take a look outside.  Most trees are in the process of sprouting their 2011 crop of leaves.  Only a few weeks ago, they appeared barren – now there is an explosion of new life. But how does this happen?  As internationally acclaimed plant biologist (and [...]

Time of day matters to thirsty trees - Nov 26, 2009 - 3:47 pm

Discovery leads to helpful drought defense

Trees. Source: www.photoxpress.com Photo by Fiorelino

Canadian scientists say they’ve found the manner in which a forest’s trees genetically cope with drought differs according to the time of day. continue