Investigating the microstructure of plant leaves in 3D with lab-based X-ray computed tomography

Investigating the microstructure of plant leaves in 3D with lab-based X-ray computed tomography

Abstract Background Leaf cellular architecture plays an important role in setting limits for carbon assimilation and, thus, photosynthetic performance. However, the low density, fine structure, and sensitivity to desiccation of plant tissue has presented challenges to its quantification. Classical m...

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Main Authors: Andrew W. Mathers, Christopher Hepworth, Alice L. Baillie, Jen Sloan, Hannah Jones, Marjorie Lundgren, Andrew J. Fleming, Sacha J. Mooney, Craig J. Sturrock
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Plant Methods
Subjects:
X-ray computed tomography (microCT)
Porosity
Leaf structure
Air channels
Gas exchange
Photosynthesis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13007-018-0367-7

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