Giant sequoia

The growth of a tree is always continuous although it becomes slower in the course of time. Giant sequoias (Sequoiadendron giganteum) in Califor-... 

Yet, each biological property that is studied turns out to be surprisingly simple. Whether it is the attachment of the gecko s feet to vertical surfaces or the height to which water rises in the xylan tubes of the giant Sequoia, that which was once not understood and so thought to be very complex turns out to be based on very simple principles. And because the principles are simple, the effects are robust. 

When it comes to emotionally complex moments and situations, if these other art and entertainment forms are giant redwoods, games are still bonsai trees. Isn t it time for these interactive, emotional shrubs to gain a little altitude so they can go one-on-one with the giant Sequoias of film and television ... 

Giant sequoias grow on phosphorus-rich bedrock,. .. W. J. Hahm et al. Bedrock composition regulates mountain ecosystems and landscape evolution. 2014. Proc Natl Acad Sci. 111(9), p. 3338. DOl 10.1073/pnas.l315667111. 

Kritchevsky G, Anderson A B 1955 The cone solid of coast redwood Sequoia sempervirens) and giant sequoia Sequoia gigantea). J Org Chem 20 1402-1406... 

In contrast, based on respiration measurements, giant sequoia is predicted to grow efficiently, albeit slowly, near 0 "C, increase rate and efficiency up to about 15 "C, decline in growth rate with higher temperatures, and stop growth above 21 "C. The growth rate vs. temperature patterns predicted from calorespirometry measurements indicate the distinct temperature responses of the two redwoods that are evident in their native growth environments. 

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