The trials and tribulations of trees

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The trials and tribulations of trees

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Jun 18, 2024

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This week on The Naked Scientists, we're taking a look at trees. We look at how they communicate, the diseases they are fighting, and how beneficial to the climate planting trees really is... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Jun 18, 2024

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The trials and tribulations of trees

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