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A peanut farmer finds that the older leaves of his plants are turning yellow following a long period of wet weather. Suggest a reason why.

Biology 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter30: Plant Form And Physiology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 38CTQ: Describe an example of a plant with leaves that are adapted to cold temperatures.

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