Mirror image molecules reveal drought stress in the Amazon rainforest

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Sep 5, 2025, 11:50 am318 ptsTop
In 2023, the Amazon rainforest experienced its worst recorded drought since records began. River levels dropped dramatically and vegetation at all levels deteriorated due to intense heat and water shortages. In such conditions, plants release increased amounts of monoterpenes—small, volatile organic compounds…

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