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November 13, 2009
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The researchers' findings point to warmer temperatures as a cause of the recent surge in growth.
The researchers' findings point to warmer temperatures as a cause of the recent surge in growth for bristlecone pines.
Credit: Matthew Salzer, University of Arizona
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