Plant 'thermometer' triggers springtime growth by measuring night-time heat: Reading answers

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Answers 27–40

1. 27

   The Cambridge scientists' discovery of the 'thermometer molecule' caused surprise among other scientists.

   NOT GIVEN True / False / Not Given

2. 28

   The target for agricultural production by 2050 could be missed.

   TRUE True / False / Not Given

3. 29

   Wheat and rice suffer from a rise in temperatures.

   TRUE True / False / Not Given

4. 30

   It may be possible to develop crops that require less water.

   NOT GIVEN True / False / Not Given

5. 31

   Plants grow faster in sunlight than in shade.

   FALSE True / False / Not Given

6. 32

   Phytochromes change their state at the same speed day and night.

   FALSE True / False / Not Given

7. 33

   mention of specialists who can make use of the research findings

   H Matching information

8. 34

   a reference to a potential benefit of the research findings

   D Matching information

9. 35

   scientific support for a traditional saying

   G Matching information

10. 36

    a reference to people traditionally making plans based on plant behaviour

    C Matching information

11. 37

    a reference to where the research has been reported

    A Matching information

12. 38

    Daffodils are likely to flower early in response to ________ weather.

    warm winter / warm Short answer

13. 39

    If ash trees come into leaf before oak trees, the weather in _________ will probably be wet.

    summer Short answer

14. 40

    The research was carried out using a particular species of __________ .

    mustard plant / mustard plants / mustard Short answer

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