Could dewdrops explain why plants are flowering earlier?
Science Magazine • 2/24/2026
Summary
A new study finds that water droplets trigger a chemical cascade in plants, signaling them to blossom. This research suggests that dewdrops may explain why plants are flowering earlier.
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