By gaining a deeper understanding of the workings of this process, scientists can invent state-of-the-art technologies in the ...

Palisade and spongy-parenchyma cells were isolated from the leaves of a number of mesomorphic dicotyledons by simply brushing the upper and lower sides, respectively, of the leaves with nylon brushes.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Leaves are the primary plant organs responsible for photosynthesis. Their size, shape and angles — all affected by cell patterning and growth — can also expose more of their ...

Light propagation and distribution inside leaves have been recognized as important processes influencing photosynthesis. Monochromatic light absorption across the mesophyll was measured using ...