Developmental Plasticity in Oak Leaves David Westmoreland
Developmental Plasticity in Oak Leaves David Westmoreland
Developmental Plasticity in Oak Leaves David Westmoreland
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Leaf Shape 117<br />
Figure 8.1. The rate of photosynthesis is affected by light <strong>in</strong>tensity up to about 250 watts/m 2 ; from<br />
that po<strong>in</strong>t on, light <strong>in</strong>tensity has no effect on photosynthesis.<br />
Figure 8.2. Change <strong>in</strong> leaf shape associated with the position <strong>in</strong> the canopy. (A) A sun leaf tends to<br />
have deeper s<strong>in</strong>uses; (B) a shade leaf has large lobes and shallow s<strong>in</strong>uses.