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Oak Trees Appear to Delay Spring Leafing After Caterpillar Attacks
Key Takeaways
- Oaks damaged by caterpillars appeared to delay bud opening by three days.
- The delay cut subsequent leaf damage by 55%.
- Researchers used satellite radar imagery to detect the pattern across Bavarian forests.
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DT Editorial Team··via newscientist.com