Some tropical trees cool their leaves to survive the heat — but not all species have ways to cope
By Kali Middleby, Postdoctoral research fellow, Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD)
Lucas Cernusak, Professor, Plant Physiology, James Cook University
In full sun, tropical leaves can become much hotter than the surrounding air. Their ability to cope can be a matter of life or death.
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Thursday, September 4, 2025