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Oak Trees Delay Bud Opening After Caterpillar Attacks, Cutting Damage by 55 Percent
Oak trees in northern Bavaria delayed leaf emergence by three days following heavy gypsy moth infestations in 2019, reducing subsequent caterpillar damage by 55 percent. Researchers analyzed satellite data from 2017 to 2021 to track canopy conditions. The study suggests this dela…
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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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