Monday, April 29, 2019

Wax helps plants to survive in the desert

The leaves of date palms can heat up to temperatures around 50 degrees Celsius. They survive thanks to a unique wax mixture that is essential for the existence in the desert.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZIetET
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