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Nature and Biodiversity
How is Darwin's observation about plants helping scientists tackle the climate crisis?
Charles Darwin once observed that a mixture of species planted together grow better than those planted individually.
Professor of Atmospheric Science, University of Birmingham
Charles Darwin once observed that a mixture of species planted together grow better than those planted individually.
Scientists are measuring how trees respond to changing CO2 levels, studying their size, weight and chemical make-up of leaves.