science Phys Org 2026-10-09

Aspen Trees Store 'Functional Memories' of Past Droughts in Leaf Chemistry

Biologists from the University of Utah have discovered that aspen trees create chemical memories of previous dry years within their leaves, rather than just recording them in growth rings.

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