Researchers study how a hormone helps plants build leaves' ventilation system
Thursday, September 6, 2018 - 10:20
in Physics & Chemistry
As the world heats up, plants face a dilemma—the same tiny holes they have to open to exchange gases also let out water. They can close the holes, called stomata, to stay hydrated in hotter, drier conditions but, in doing so, may miss out on critical carbon dioxide.