Tag: plant education
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Redberries? Blueberries? UV Berries?
Did you know that blueberries have deep red pigment in their skin? So what makes them look blue? According to an article posted on ScienceNews.Org, there are nanostructures in the waxy coating that scatter blue and ultraviolet light, making the berries look blue to humans. Notably, the article postulates that since birds can see UV light, they…
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