Plant Acclimation Improves Climate Models (IMAGE) Purdue University Caption Purdue biology doctoral student Nicholas Smith, shown collecting leaf samples via slingshot, found that including plants' acclimation to temperature improves climate models. Credit Purdue University/Tom Campbell Usage Restrictions Please credit Purdue University/Tom Campbell License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.