Why are cacti so juicy? The secret strategy of succulents
Thursday, March 12, 2015 - 07:50
in Physics & Chemistry
Sunlight, harnessed by plants in the process of photosynthesis, powers almost all life on earth. Special adaptations allow certain plants to store up a battery of carbon dioxide overnight for use in photosynthesis during the day, giving them a juicy advantage in dry desert conditions.