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Well hence they will work out when the plant (or human in your example) is really starving.
We've already established that. But that method will shorten the life of the plant (and human.)
I dunno, calorie restrictions has tended to lengthen lifespan in other organisms we've tried it on.
Sure, but not to the point in which it's a constant stress.