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Why do certain plants respond better to extreme weather events?

Arizona Science 4/3/25 hero
University of Arizona Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Carolyn Youssy / AZPM
Why do certain plants respond better to extreme weather events?

Plants and their pollinators work together to promote successful natural growth. University of Arizona biologist Daijian Li is working to find out how extreme weather interrupts the cycle, and the implications this has on animal life on Earth.

Daijian Lee spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of planetary science at the University of Arizona.

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