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Why does fleece keep plants warm, when plants do not give out Body heat in the first place?

ObsessedPlantswoman · 2022-06-26 07:27:05

That’s it really. Have never understood wrapping up plants as if they are people. We wear clothes because they stop our body heat from leaving, but plants don’t have any heat generation, so how can covering them up keep them warm? Where does the ‘warm’ come from on a winters day. Eg if it’s 5 degrees one day, and you touch…

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It is difficult for a person to judge heat just by touch. That ia why scientists use thermometers. Plants do give out heat.

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