Thermal blanketing by ivy (Hedera helix L.) can protect building stone from damaging frosts
Abstract The impact of plants growing on buildings remains controversial, especially for vulnerable historic walls and ruins requiring on-going conservation. English ivy (Hedera helix L.) can cause considerable damage where it is able to grow into deteriorating masonry, yet in some circumstances it...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2018-06-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-28276-2 |