Cross Section of a Leaf
Stoma Open vs. Closed Open – w/light & when guard cells filled with water Closed – w/o light & when guard cells lacking water (dehydrated) Why is it important to have stomata open? Closed vs. Open
Stomata Open vs. Closed Water No Water Light Dark
How many stomata ? High light : more stomata Low light : less stomata (less photosynthesis) Dicots (Webbed veins) more stomata lower leaf Monocots (Parallel veins) same amount both sides Water plants : none on bottom, always open Desert : limited stomata, open at night (adaptation)
Why is it important to have stomata open? GAS EXCHANGE for photosynthesis!
Capillarity Action/Transpiration Cohesion &adhesion draw water - capillary action. Water travels from roots, up stem & throughout leaves via xylem Water enters the guard cells ( Ψ) Water evaporates to atmosphere (transpiration)
How Does Osmosis determine if the Stomata are open or closed?
Osmosis due to hypertonic and hypotonic environments!
Guard Cells/Stomata