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 ...
Annals of Botany, Vol. 114, No. 4, SPECIAL ISSUE: Functional-Structural Plant Modelling (September 2014), pp. 677-688 (12 pages) • Background and Aims Maximizing photosynthesis at the canopy level is ...
Leaves left in garden beds act as natural mulch, improving soil health, insulation, and habitats for pollinators. Rake leaves if plants are diseased, pests are an issue, or you’re growing small or ...