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Analysis of Córdoba's urban trees identifies which species best tolerate heat
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The orange tree emerges as one of the most heat-vulnerable trees, according to a University of Córdoba (UCO) study that analyzed 17 tree species found in Córdoba's urban environment.
The orange tree emerges as one of the most heat-vulnerable trees, according to a University of Córdoba (UCO) study that analyzed 17 tree species found in Córdoba's urban environment.
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