Chemistry in the garden

From the garden
  • Chemistry in the garden
    Chemistry in the garden
  • FALL COLOR Sequences of biochemical events lead to the expression of color in leaves. | MICHAEL MILLER/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE
    FALL COLOR Sequences of biochemical events lead to the expression of color in leaves. | MICHAEL MILLER/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE
    Vibrant color palettes of autumn are arriving in West Texas. The environmental interaction of shorter days, longer nights and cooler temperatures signal physiological changes inside leaf tissues bringing about a full display the wonder of the color chemistry of leaf tissues.Shortened days and lengthened nights accompanied with cooler day and night temperatures trigger a ...

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