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Sunflowers Under Three Lights Grow Toward the Dimmest Source, Study Finds

Sunflowers Under Three Lights Grow Toward the Dimmest Source, Study Finds

Researchers observed that when sunflowers are exposed to three separate light sources, they surprisingly orient toward the dimmest one. The study suggests plants integrate multiple light cues in ways that can mislead directional growth, akin to an optical illusion.

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What Happens When You Shine Three Lights on Sunflowers? The Plants Surprisingly Grow Toward the Dimmest One

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