PLoS One February 2015 PMID 24194825

Best of both worlds: simultaneous high-light and shade-tolerance adaptations within individual leaves of the living stone Lithops aucampiae.

Katie J Field, Rachel George, Brian Fearn, W Paul Quick, Matthew P Davey

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Peak: 2 in Jan 2022
across 3 sources since Jan 2022

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Jan 2022 – Jun 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The entries reflect a mild enthusiasm for the plant's resilience, with mentions like 'plants flowering again' and references to their unique strategies like underground photosynthesis and UV protection. Words such as 'deal with extreme' and 'wearing sunscreen' convey admiration for the plant's adaptations while the tone remains conversational, indicating moderate engagement and interest.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the plant's specialized adaptations to harsh environments, indicating general agreement with the article's findings.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate curiosity, especially regarding the plant's recovery and physiological traits.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Comments are somewhat superficial, with minimal deep discussion on the methodologies or implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that understanding these adaptations could influence botanical research or conservation, but this is not strongly emphasized.

Abstract in brief

  • Lithops aucampiae (Living stone plant) exhibits both highlight and shade tolerance within individual leaves, allowing it to adapt to its harsh, dry environment.
  • Features such as leaf windows, UV screening flavonoids, and varied chlorophyll concentrations help the plant optimize photosynthesis while minimizing water loss.
  • The plant shows high NPQ capacity, providing it with flexibility to adapt to fluctuating light conditions, highlighting its advanced physiological adaptations to extreme environments.

Top posts

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Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil
@PPS_UoS · X

Living stones deal with extreme temperatures, sunlight and drought, so do most of their photosynthesis underground and by wearing sunscreen!

Jan 30, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,197 followers View post →
Dr Matt Davey
@scienceisnotfun · X

@KatieField4 b plants flowering again! I think it might be same linage as Sheffield lithops from many moons ago! https://t.co/cJU51zeGBv https://t.co/cRbMrQsPbv

Nov 8, 2022 · 1 like · 1,373 followers View post →

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Dr Matt Davey
@scienceisnotfun · X

@KatieField4 b plants flowering again! I think it might be same linage as Sheffield lithops from many moons ago! https://t.co/cJU51zeGBv https://t.co/cRbMrQsPbv

Nov 8, 2022 · 1 like · 1,373 followers View post →
Prof. Katie Field
@KatieField4 · X

RT @PPS_UoS: Living stones deal with extreme temperatures, sunlight and drought, so do most of their photosynthesis underground and by wear…

Jan 30, 2022 · 1 share · 4,024 followers View post →
Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil
@PPS_UoS · X

Living stones deal with extreme temperatures, sunlight and drought, so do most of their photosynthesis underground and by wearing sunscreen!

Jan 30, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,197 followers View post →
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