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Some leaves in tropical forests may be getting too hot for photosynthesis

As the Earth continues to warm, more leaves hitting their heat limit could threaten forests

photo of large leaves from a tropical plant taken from below the forest canopy

When leaves get too hot, the proteins that convert light energy into sugars stop working.

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By Nikk Ogasa

- More than 2 years ago

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Like people, leaves have their limits when it comes to heat.