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One reason is that the buildup of dust will block some of the light that plants need to photosynthesize. Removing it will allow more light to reach their chloroplasts allowing them to synthesize sugars and grow.

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because it lowers there ability to breath and absorb sun. normally in nature the wind would dust them

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