waxier

waxier

1. It wouldn't, at least not globally. But in places where there's lots of wheat, corn and other crops, waxier leaves could make a regional difference.

不能,至少全球范围别想。不过在某些地方有大量的小麦,玉米和其它的作物,带腊叶子能带来区域性的改变。

2. But with selective breeding and maybe genetic engineering it would be pretty simple to end up with seeds that produce plants with waxier and more reflective leaves.

但通过选择性种植也许遗传基因工程,也许结束那些长出苍白叶子的种子取而代之更具反射性的叶子会变得十分简单。

3. Scientists have used computer models to show that in major croplands in the United States and in Europe, planting crops with waxier leaves reflects more sunlight.

科学家们已经利用计算机模型在美国和欧洲的主要农区证明了这一点,种植叶子较白的农作物能反射更多的太阳光。

4. " This means selecting plants that have waxier leaves or leaves arranged to reflect more sunlight.

这意味着需要选出那些叶子更光亮的作物,或者人为改造出反射率更强的品种。

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