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Shade leaves of Fagus (beech) have fewer and less densely-packed photosynthetic cells compared to sun leaves, featuring a single layer of large palisade cells and spongy mesophyll with few chloroplasts. They are thinner due to the reduced number of palisade cells and have a less thick cuticle to minimize water loss. The lower epidermis contains stomata, which are essential for gas exchange.

Author

Iyaloo Vimla

Language

EN