Plant Cooling

Infrared reflectivity keeps plant tissue cool. Leaves can remain cool to the touch on hot summer days, unlike many other sun-exposed objects. Leaves stay cool because they reflect rather than absorb infrared radiation.

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Infrared reflectivity keeps plant tissue cool. Leaves can remain cool to the touch on hot summer days, unlike many other sun-exposed objects. Leaves stay cool because they reflect rather than absorb infrared radiation.