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The Magnificent Biology of Trees: A Journey into the Secrets of Nature

Trees, the titanic giants of the natural world, have long fascinated us with their sheer size and resilience. Some trees can cover an area equivalent to three football fields, while others soar to heights that surpass even the Statue of Liberty. Yet, despite their massive stature, many people assume that trees derive their height and size primarily from the soils in which they are rooted. In a surprising revelation, however, it turns out that less than 10% of a tree's total weight comes from the soil. This realization prompts deeper questions: where does the rest of the material come from, how do trees transport water to great heights, and why won’t today’s trees become the coal of tomorrow?