Dec 21, 2016
Cell expansion links leaf veins and stomata
Cell expansion links leaf veins and stomata
In some woody plants, adjusting leaf size (via epidermal cell size) balances water supply (veins) with transpirational demand (stomata). However, it is unclear whether this is a general pattern among plant species. Mean stomatal size and stomatal density ± s.d. across the five woody species Bauhinia purpurea (Bp), Bedfordia salicina (Bs), Prostanthera lasianthos (Pl), Solanum laciniatum (Sl) and…
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