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Freezing injury in plants occurs when water within plant tissues freezes and forms ice crystals below 0°C. This can damage cell structures as crystals grow. Freezing is more dangerous than chilling injury which occurs above 0°C. Factors that affect frost development include heat flow in soils, vegetation cover, cold air drainage, cloud cover, humidity levels, and soil moisture content. Frosts are classified as autumn, winter, or spring frosts, with spring frosts posing the greatest risk to plants.
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- othman berraq
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- EN