Why Do Leaves Change Color In the Fall?

Why do leaves change colors in the fall? Have you ever heard of a tree using sunscreen? Both these questions may seem not very related but let me assure you that they are!  I had never heard about a tree using sunscreen until I learned about some new scientific research that shows why they change colors. In the fall the leaves change to magnificent shades of orange, red, and yellows but have you ever wondered why?

                In this article it talks about how the leaves change color. Have you ever wondered why the leaves change colors and fall off in the fall? Well I know I have and this article really cleared things up for me. In this article Hoch (one of the leading scientists on this case) says that he thinks it is the trees form of sunscreen. The scientists also believe that it might protect trees from insects. They can’t be sure yet but they are still doing research to find out why.

                I think that it is important that we continue research on this topic. The research is important because we can further figure out how nature works.  We may not be able to figure out everything about it but the more we know the better. There are so many things about nature and more specifically trees that we don’t know. If we figure out how they work we can try to find new ways for them to survive better. Trees give off the oxygen that we breathe in. It is very important that we keep these resources healthy so that we can continue living here on earth. The more trees we cut down for our own development the worse it will get. The more we know about trees the better!

                In this article Dr. Hoch says, “Nature is very efficient, and doesn’t just do something for no reason. So we figured there had to be some purpose for the production of these pigments in autumn.” I agree totally with this statement.  Everything in nature is very perfect. There is a reason for everything. He talks about how since we already know that there is a reason for everything, there has to be a reason for this. That is why we should keep researching.

                This article was very interesting and I encourage everyone to read it that is interested in this topic. It was a very interesting topic and really makes you think about all the small things in life and how they work. Just by knowing why leaves change colors in the fall can lead to more important discoveries that can end up saving lives. We should continue the research on this topic to find out more about nature.

                 You may already know that the days in the fall and winter are shorter than in the spring and the summer. This is another reason why trees change color in the fall. Trees have green leaves because they photosynthesize, but they need lots of sunlight to do that. When the days become shorter they can’t photosynthesize as much so they start to change colors. There are many different theories as to why leaves change colors, and these are just a few.