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Q&A: What 106°F heat does to plants

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University of California - Riverside faculty experts weigh in on how the weather affects our flora.

Amir Verdi : People should be very careful during heat waves since extreme heat can cause significant health issues.

At various tipping points, plants close their stomata and stop photosynthesis, so they don't use their energy for anything else.

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