Sentences with phrase «giant sequoia leaves»

Structures within leaves called transfusion tissue are surprisingly large in giant sequoia leaves and seem to promote water flow through the leaf.

While it's common for tall conifers to have transfusion tissue in upper crown leaves, the cross-sections of upper crown giant sequoia leaves measured in this study have three times more transfusion tissue than the leaves of the giant sequoia's super-tall relative, Sequoia sempervirens, the coast redwood.

The co-authors were «amazed» at this anatomy of the giant sequoia leaf that «indicates an ability to respond to local environmental signals» and furthers inquiry into the effects of climate change on forest ecosystems.

Not exact matches

The giant sequoia's transfusion tissue effectively «stretches across» most of a leaf's width.

Under changing conditions, if the leaves can't change too, will giant sequoia groves and other old - growth conifer forests be at heightened risk of degradation?

The giant sequoia's size — it's the most massive non-fungal organism on Earth — is possible in part because its leaves are responsive to environmental changes.

As we left the shrubby foothills, where one could break a sweat standing still at 9 a.m., the temperature dropped 20 degrees, shadows painted the pavement, and giant sequoia appeared — the titans of the Sierra Nevada.Telling details that help us appreciate the environment changes as you go up in elevation.

As we left the shrubby foothills, where one could break a sweat standing still at 9 a.m., the temperature dropped 20 degrees, shadows painted the pavement, and giant sequoia appeared — the titans of the Sierra Nevada.