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Fig trees convert atmospheric CO₂ to stone, research reveals
Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks—essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new ...
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Some Fig Trees Can Turn CO2 Into Stone — A Hidden Talent That Could Combat Climate Change
Learn about the ability of some fig trees to store atmospheric carbon dioxide and turn it into stone, a process that could ...
These Fruit Trees Turn CO₂ Into Stone – And Might Just Save the Planet
In a surprising twist of nature, certain fig trees in Kenya are doing more than just bearing fruit—they’re capturing carbon ...
Oldest Trees in the World and Where You Can See Them
A few things on this planet are old enough to make history books look recent, and that includes some living trees that have ...
Telangana State Agricultural University creates a gene bank to preserve local wild plant varieties
Hyderabad: By redeveloping the botanical garden on the campus, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) aims to create a.
6 best Bonsai trees for beginners (that won't immediately die)
Mindful pruning, ancient wisdom and therapeutic gardening converge as millennials embrace the centuries-old art of bonsai ...
Rare Great Hornbill spotted in coastal Kerala raises offers glimpse of hope
The Great Hornbill usually lives deep inside Kerala’s forests. Common habitats include Silent Valley, Aralam, Nelliampathy, ...
‘It’s absolutely devastating’: Urgent biosecurity warning for Sydney’s street trees
The chief scientist of Botanic Gardens of Sydney has urged NSW residents to be on high alert after parts of Perth were ...