A leaf is a flattened, typically green structure that is attached to the stem of a plant. Leaves are one of the main organs of a plant and play a vital role in its growth, metabolism, and reproduction ...

Leaves from different plants vary in photosynthetic capacity and in the carbon expended on growth and maintenance. Photosynthetic capacity, nitrogen concentration, longevity, and susceptibility to ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The coupling between leaf structure and function is illustrated with reference to two examples, the C$_4$ photosynthetic pathway and leaf ...