Scientists film plants breathing as stomata open and close in real time
For the first time, scientists have captured real-time videos of plants 'breathing' by observing their leaf pores, called stomata, opening and closing. This groundbreaking footage reveals how these tiny structures regulate gas exchange, crucial for photosynthesis and survival. The technology promises to aid in developing drought-resistant crops and improving agricultural practices in a changing climate.
For the first time, scientists have captured real-time videos of plants 'breathing' by observing their leaf pores, called stomata, opening and closing. This groundbreaking footage reveals how these tiny structures regulate gas exchange, crucial for photosynthesis and survival. The technology promises to aid in developing drought-resistant crops and improving agricultural practices in a changing climate.
