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 ...

The structure of the mature leaves of the heterosporous ferns Marsilea macropoda Engelm. ex A. Br., Regnellidium diphyllum Lindm., Pilularia americana A. Br., Salvinia natans L., Salvinia auriculata ...

AMES, Iowa – The angle of the leaves on a corn stalk directly affects the plant’s ability to soak up the summer sun needed for photosynthesis. Breeders have developed various corn hybrids with an ...

1. The spatial structure of natural populations may profoundly influence their dynamics. Depending on the frequency of movements among local populations and the consequent balance between local and ...

The natural structure found within leaves could improve the performance of everything from rechargeable batteries to high-performance gas sensors, according to an international team of scientists. The ...

Scientists have modified chlorophyll from an alga so that it resembles the extremely efficient light antennae of bacteria. The team was then able to determine the structure of these light antennae.

UCLA life scientists have discovered new laws that determine the construction of leaf vein systems as leaves grow and evolve. These easy-to-apply mathematical rules can now be used to better predict ...