Flower study aids crop development

Warming autumn evenings are causing plants to flower faster than they used to, scientists have found. The discovery sheds light on the influence of seasonal temperatures on plant growth and could help the development of crops suited to changing climates. Researchers studying the growth of plants have found that increasing night temperatures in autumn accelerate their growth. This leads them to develop flowers - and fruit - before they have had time to fully grow. Climate impact. The discovery gives scientists valuable insight into the impact of changing climates on plants. It could help the development of crop varieties suited to future environmental conditions, with high yields.
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