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Leaf arises from the activity of leaf primordium =leaf-like pegs of meristem
Physiological function
Photosynthesis Transpiration the process by which plant loses water to serve the following purposes: a. Continuous uptake of water b. Cooling effects c. Controls degree of saturation of cell with water
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Nature of the blade Venation pattern Phyllotaxy Leaf margin Leaf apex
Palmately compound leaves leaflets are attached to the end of the petiole
Types of palmately compound leaves: 1. Bifoliate two leaflets 2. Trifoliate- three leaflets
3. Quadri/tetrafoliate four leaflets 4. Pentafoliate compound with 5 or more leaflets
Palmately compound
Asparagus officinalis
Parallel Venation
Veins parallel to the Midrib
Parallel Venation
Veins acute angle to the Midrib
Parallel Venation
Palmately parallel
Parallel Venation
Veins perpendicular to the midrib
Netted Venation
Pinnately netted
Netted Venation
Palmately netted
Netted Venation
Radiately netted
Guard cells
mesophyll
spongy
epidermis
Bundle sheath
photosynthetic
Senescence leaf aging due to breakdown of chlorophyll, sugars and loss of photosynthetic ability
Sclerophyllous foliagethick sclerenchyma, resistant to animals, fungi, freezing temp and UV, verythick cuticle.
Agave Yucca
Barberry
Pea plant
Squash plant
Insect traps- digest insects and obtain nitrogen for their amino acid
Modified leaves
Bougainvillea
Poinsettia
Mussaenda
Modified leaves
Modified leaves
Suha leaf
Rose leaf