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Newton Figured Out How Tree Sap Rises

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Newton's Early Insights on Plant Sap Movement

This chapter delves into Isaac Newton's groundbreaking theories on how water moves in plants, focusing on his observations during his time at Cambridge. It examines his notes from 1661 to 1665 that link the movement of sap to the influence of light, foreshadowing contemporary understandings of plant biology.

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