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submitted 2 weeks ago by rikudou@lemmings.world to c/science@lemmy.world

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[–] Admetus@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Well hence they will work out when the plant (or human in your example) is really starving.

[–] elbarto777@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

We've already established that. But that method will shorten the life of the plant (and human.)

[–] Mondez@lemdro.id 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I dunno, calorie restrictions has tended to lengthen lifespan in other organisms we've tried it on.

[–] elbarto777@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Sure, but not to the point in which it's a constant stress.