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Pineapples and Photosynthesis: How the Juicy Fruits Grow In Water-Starved Environments
Researchers found that pineapples utilize a unique photosynthesis that protects the plants from loosing too much water during the day. This allows the fruits to be juicy even though they grow in dry environments.
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