Old growth giants limited by water-pulli...(s natural selection has not favored a wo...)

Date:8/11/2008

s, natural selection has not favored a wood structure in Douglas-fir that facilitates water transport at even greater tensions and allows for greater height, the scientists noted in their study.

Apparently 350 feet is tall enough.

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Contact: Barb Lachenbruch barb.lachenbruch@oregonstate.edu 541-737-4213 Oregon State University Source:Eurekalert

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