Researchers compiled a global database of grass blade sizes, the climates they grow in, and their evolutionary history. One-third of Earth’s surface is covered by over 11,000 grass species — including wheat, corn, and rice, which are important crops and sources of biofuel. The work will help improve agriculture and increase our knowledge of climate change...

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