The 3D construction of leaves is coordinated with water use efficiency in conifers
S. Trueba, G. Theroux-Rancourt, J. M. Earles, T. N. Buckley, D. Love, D. M. Johnson, C. Brodersen
The paper examines leaf structure in conifers, showing that vein volume and mesophyll porosity influence water use efficiency and stomatal conductance.
bioRxiv · Apr 23, 2021Plant Biology