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These Fruit Trees Turn CO₂ Into Stone – And Might Just Save the Planet
In a surprising twist of nature, certain fig trees in Kenya are doing more than just bearing fruit—they’re capturing carbon ...
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From air to stone: The fig trees fighting climate change
Kenyan fig trees can literally turn parts of themselves to stone, using microbes to convert internal crystals into ...
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How fig trees turn parts of themselves to stone
Scientists discovered that fig trees in Kenya can store carbon dioxide as calcium carbonate rocks inside their trunks and ...
7 Best Soil Boosters to Help Fruit Trees Thrive and Keep Pests Away
One effective way to keep your fruit trees healthy is to support their soil. Healthy soil provides essential nutrients and ...
New Scientist9d
Fig trees may benefit climate by turning carbon dioxide into stone
Some carbon dioxide absorbed by fig trees gets turned into calcium carbonate within the wood and the surrounding soil, ensuring that the carbon is kept out of the air for longer ...
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Some Fig Trees Can Turn CO2 Into Stone — A Hidden Talent That Could Combat Climate Change
Learn about the ability of some fig trees to store atmospheric carbon dioxide and turn it into stone, a process that could ...
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Fig trees could turn CO₂ into stone, study finds
Scientists have discovered that some fig trees in Kenya can absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air and turn it into ...
Expert says act now if you want fruit in your garden next year
An expert has urged gardeners to prune their cherry, apricot, peach and plum trees this month to help protect them from ...