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Unique Structure and Sunlight Efficiency of the Underwater Form of Sundew Plants
Jenn Hoskins
24th May, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study, conducted in acidic bogs, found that Drosera intermedia can grow submerged up to 20 cm deep
- Submerged habitats had the highest pH, temperature, and hydration levels but the lowest light levels
- The submerged form of D. intermedia had unique features like taller main stems, more living leaves, and fewer dead leaves compared to other forms
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References
Main Study
1) Individual architecture and photosynthetic performance of the submerged form of Drosera intermedia Hayne
Published 23rd May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05155-9
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