Sabal Lake (IMAGE)

Florida International University

Sabal Lake

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As sea levels rise and soils grow saltier, even the iconic Sabal palmetto – the official state tree of Florida also known as the cabbage palm – may be in danger. FIU researchers have discovered that silicon might help young palms survive in salty conditions.

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Photo credit: Daniel Tucker/FIU.

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