Leaves whisper their properties through ultrasound

Friday, February 5, 2010 - 22:07 in Physics & Chemistry

The water content of leaves, their thickness, their density and other properties can now be determined without even having to touch them. Researchers in Spain have presented an innovative technique that enables plant leaves to be studied using ultrasound in a quick, simple and noninvasive fashion.

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