The Science Behind Autumn: Why Leaves Change Color in the Fall

We know that leaves get their green color from the chlorophyll present in them. This is the green pigmentation which helps plants absorb energy from light. So, in that case, why do leaves turn a variety of warm colors from charming reds to bright yellows in the fall? Dan West, an entomologist from Colorado State University, explains at The Denver Post.

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