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bbc.co.ukscience62 days ago
Oak Trees Show 3-Day Delay in Spring Bud Opening After Heavy Caterpillar Infestation
Satellite analysis of northern Bavaria forests following a 2019 gypsy moth outbreak found that heavily infested oaks postponed leaf emergence the next spring. The three-day delay reduced subsequent caterpillar damage by 55 percent. Researchers say the response appears more effici…
goodnewsnetwork.orgscience70 days agoUpdated
Oak Trees Delay Leaf Emergence by Three Days After Caterpillar Infestations, Study Finds
Researchers at the University of Würzburg analyzed satellite data showing oak trees in northern Bavaria postponed bud opening by three days following heavy gypsy moth damage in 2019. The delay reduced leaf consumption by 55 percent in 2020. Separately, Elon Musk testified for thr…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewscience92 days ago
New Oak Leaves Sprout in Woodlands Near Petaluma, California
Oak trees in woodlands near Petaluma, California, are showing new green leaves. The observation was captured on video. This indicates the arrival of spring in the region.