Scientists discover the hidden “muscles” trees use to straighten themselves
Scientists have discovered that trees can sense their own shape and straighten their trunks using specialized wood that acts like opposing muscles. This remarkable ability helps trees maintain their posture and could lead to stronger forests, better timber, and more resilient crops.
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该研究在消除重力与光方向线索的旋转平台上观察到杨树茎两侧张力木交替生成、弯曲逐步回正，为树木姿态自我矫正提供了直接实验证据；结论来自受控条件下的幼龄杨树，田间成材效果尚待验证。
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