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Leaf structure

Leaf structure. Leaf Structures. N. K. O. C. D. I. J. M. L. E. G. G. F. F. Epidermal cells. Epidermal Cells –produce the waxy cuticle. Cuticle. Cuticle –waxy (non-cellular layer) Protects against excessive water loss and infection Restricts gas exchange Deters herbivores.

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Leaf structure

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  1. Leaf structure

  2. Leaf Structures N K O C D I J M L E G G F F

  3. Epidermal cells • Epidermal Cells –produce the waxy cuticle

  4. Cuticle • Cuticle –waxy (non-cellular layer) • Protects against excessive water loss and infection • Restricts gas exchange • Deters herbivores

  5. Palisade Mesophyll • Palisade Mesophyll • Cells are tightly packed together with lots of chloroplasts • Primary site of photosythesis

  6. Spongy Mesophyll • Spongy Mesophyll • Cells are loosely arranged with air spaces in between them • Fewer chloroplasts • Promotes rapid gas diffusion (CO2 and O2)

  7. Guard Cells • Guard Cells –size is depending on water content of plant • When full of water they push apart • When lacking water they come together • Control opening of stomata

  8. Stomata • Stomata- pores in the epidermis • More located on lower surface • Where gas exchange takes place

  9. Leaf Adaptations

  10. Adaptations to SALTMangrove Plants • Have special pores that excrete salt • Their leaves can tolerate to store high levels of salt • Restrict the openings of their stomata to preserve freshwater • Turn their leaves to reduce water loss

  11. Adaptation to WATERUnderwater plants • Leaves are flexible so they don’t break with currents • Air spaces in the leaf so they float (Hydrophilic) • Chlorophyll is restricted to the top layer

  12. Adaptations to DRY • Hairs on the leaf trap humidity • Waxy leaf surface to reduce water loss • Succulent leaves store water • Spines have less surface area

  13. Extreme heat • Example: Octillo • shed leaves when it gets to hot • lays dormant • lowers metabolism

  14. Adaptations for DROUGHT • Avoiders • Short lifespan • Wet season • Seeds survive drought • Drought deciduous species • Leaves shed in dry season

  15. Adaptations for DROUGHT • Tolerators • Leaves transpire slowly • Change orientation of leaves • Sunken stomata • E.g. pines • More efficient photosynthesis

  16. Adaptations in the RAINFOREST(Moist and shaded) • Waxy surfaces (drip tips) drain water to prevent fungal growth • Large surface area on leaves to absorb more light

  17. Adaptations to BOREALCold and Dry • Extracellular freezing to protect cells • NEEDLE LEAVES • compact to protect vascular tissue • waxy cuticle protects the mesophyll & prevents water loss • prevent snow accumulation • Dark to absorb solar heat • Don’t shed = photosynthesis early in spring

  18. Adaptations to the ARCTIC • Dark colours to absorb more solar heat • Covered in small hairs to conserve heat • Small surface area to prevent freezing

  19. Adaptations to avoidBEING EATEN • Chemical Defence: • poison (poison ivy) • aromatic oils (eucalyptus) • alkaloids (tobacco) • Mechanical Defence • Spines / Thorns (ex: raspberry)

  20. Hydrophytic

  21. Mesophytic

  22. xerophytic

  23. Practice • Page 557 21-23 • Page 559 12-16

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