Secrets of Stomata: How Plants Balance Water and CO2

28/10/2025 10 min Episodio 309
Secrets of Stomata: How Plants Balance Water and CO2

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Dr. Russell Sharp explains how stomata—tiny pores on leaves controlled by guard cells—regulate gas exchange and water loss, why their opening matters for photosynthesis, and how stomatal conductance is measured and used to assess plant stress.
He also shares a simple, practical method for growers: the clear nail varnish peel technique to capture leaf impressions and view stomata under a microscope, plus notes on measuring limitations and applications for hydroponic systems.
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