Can a single layer of cells control a leaf's size?
Ever looked carefully at the leaves on a plant and noticed their various sizes and shapes? Why are they different? What controls the size and shape of each individual leaf? Very little is known about the developmental control of leaf size and shape, and understanding the mechanisms behind this is a major issue in plant biology. Source: American Journal of Botany - Discipline: Plant Biology
Can a single layer of cells control a leaf's size?
Ever looked carefully at the leaves on a plant and noticed their various sizes and shapes? Why are they different? What controls the size and shape of each individual leaf? Very little is known ...
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The Role Of Epidermal Cells In Leaf Size And Shape
Image Caption: The extent of cell division in the leaf epidermis alters the extent of cell division in the mesophyll and is a factor regulating blade expansion and ultimate leaf size. Credit: ...
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Can a single layer of cells control a leaf's size?
Little is known about the developmental control of leaf size and shape, and understanding the mechanisms behind this is a major issue in plant biology. New research concludes that communication ...
Thu 25 Feb 10 from R&D Mag
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