News Plants Salty sweat helps one desert plant stay hydrated A study provides a new look into the strategies plants have evolved to survive in harsh locales The leaves of this Athel tamarisk secrete salts that soak up condensation. Marieh Al-Handawi Share this:EmailFacebookTwitterPinterestPocketRedditPrint By Ariana Remmel October 30, 2023 at 4:39 pm Sweat keeps some animals cool in scorching heat. Salty secretions also serve one desert shrub a refreshing sip of water. The Athel tamarisk uses a special selection of salts excreted from its leaves to pull water from the air, researchers report October 30 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
