Caffeine functions as a defense against competing plants and fungi by slowing their growth and preventing new plants and fungi from establishing when present in fallen leaves and seeds.
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“When caffeine-laden leaves and seeds fall to the ground, the molecule both slows the growth of nearby competitors and stops new plants and fungi from growing.”
Created: 8/13/2026, 4:50:46 AM
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