Leaf Vein Density: A Possible Role as Cooling System

Mario Pagano, Paolo Storchi
2015 Journal of Life Sciences  
The study of leaves and their architecture evolution is important for understanding the fluid dynamics of water movement in leaves. Recent studies have shown how these systems can be involved in the performance of physiological aspects, which are directly connected with the density of the vascular network and stomata per unit of surface area. The vein architecture, beyond being essential for a mechanical support of the leaf, can also play a crucial role in the efficiency of the photosynthesis.
more » ... he aim of the present work was to highlight the possible role of leaves vein network as cooling system. The results support the hypothesis that the vascular system of grape leaves is correlated with leaf temperature.
doi:10.17265/1934-7391/2015.07.001 fatcat:mkh6q6ijjzb2hm5mgrv6nim2tq