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Re-Engineering Dew-Harvesting Cactus Macrostructures to Enhance Water Collection as an Adaptive Climate Change Strategy: An Experimental Comparison

Tegwen Malik Orcid Logo, David Gethin Orcid Logo, Frederic Boy Orcid Logo, Gareth Davies Orcid Logo, Andrew Parker Orcid Logo

Atmosphere, Volume: 14, Issue: 12, Start page: 1736

Swansea University Authors: Tegwen Malik Orcid Logo, David Gethin Orcid Logo, Frederic Boy Orcid Logo, Gareth Davies Orcid Logo

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The spinal structures found on Copiapoa cinerea var. haseltoniana, an efficient dew-harvesting cactus, were fabricated and evaluated both in a climate chamber and outdoors in dewy conditions. A mix of aluminium and steel was used to fabricate these surfaces, with aluminium being used for everything...

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