Great Bend Tribune
Published July 24, 2016
According to weather reports, the 100 degree heat is supposed to break starting today with temperatures a more normal ninety or so degrees with chances for rain.听 We cope with heat through air-conditioning, drinking plenty of fluids, dressing appropriately, finding shade, and sweating.听 But have you ever wondered how crop plants cope with excessive temperatures or why plants wilt?听 They can鈥檛 hide or sweat but within limits they have very effective coping mechanisms.听 Please keep in mind this is the Readers鈥 Digest version.