Franks & Farquhar (2007) and beyond: The influence of guard and subsidiary cell bio-mechanics on stomatal function
Abstract Stomata are the gatekeepers to leaf gas exchange and as such are essential for CO2 uptake for photosynthesis, water loss for evaporative cooling and ultimately plant growth and productivity. Research has long focused on understanding the mechanisms that govern stomatal aperture adjustments, in particular how changes in turgor pressure in GCs are achieved and how these cause the…