Despite debate, even the world's oldest trees are not immortal
Monday, July 27, 2020 - 14:30
in Paleontology & Archaeology
The oldest trees on Earth have stood for nearly five millennia, and researchers have long wondered to what extent these ancient organisms undergo senescence, physically deteriorating as they age. Plant biologist now argue that although signs of senescence in long-lived trees may be almost imperceptible to people, this does not mean that they're immortal.