Leaf economics
each plant, like an entrepreneur, has an economic strategy for subsistence. Some plants live like the proverbial hare, following a live fast, die young strategy. Their leaves produce and consume energy quickly, making them more susceptible to weather changes or pest attacks. Other plants are tortoise-like, taking a live slowly and last longer approach.
These are the findings of a study conducted by 33 scientists from 15 countries. They categorised plants based on
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