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How Plant Biology Could Revolutionize Renewable Energy


New research has revealed that the hydraulic systems of plants generate a streaming electric potential in sync with their circadian rhythms, presenting innovative opportunities for sustainable energy production. When plants draw water from their roots to nourish their stems and leaves, they produce

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