Reach for the Sky: How Trees Grow Towards Light

Explore the fascinating world of tree growth in this 10-minute video from the Harvard Museum of Natural History. Discover how trees "move" to access essential resources for survival and growth. Investigate the tree "muscle," a specialized wood that enables trees to maintain strength while seeking light. Get an exclusive look inside the presenter's greenhouse and lab, showcasing the tools used in tree research. Learn about reaction wood, tree growth patterns, structure-function relationships, and ongoing experiments. Gain insights into the Virtual Scientist in a Classroom program, which offers teachers the opportunity to arrange live Q&A sessions with the presenter for their students.