Leaf Development Takes Shape

The flat shape of most leaves enables them to capture sunlight for photosynthesis more efficiently. McConnell and Barton discuss new work (Nath et al.) that reveals how the differential expression of certain genes within developing leaves of the snapdragon makes these leaves flat.

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Published inScience (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Vol. 299; no. 5611; pp. 1328 - 1329
Main Authors McConnell, J. R., Barton, M. K.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington American Association for the Advancement of Science 28.02.2003
The American Association for the Advancement of Science
Subjects
Analysis
Botany
Cell cycle
Cell cycle proteins
Cellular differentiation
Gene expression
Gene expression regulation
Genes
Genetics
Leaf development
Leaves
Perspectives
Photosynthesis
Physiological aspects
Plant cells
Plant growth regulators
Plants
Protein research
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Summary:The flat shape of most leaves enables them to capture sunlight for photosynthesis more efficiently. McConnell and Barton discuss new work (Nath et al.) that reveals how the differential expression of certain genes within developing leaves of the snapdragon makes these leaves flat.
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ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.1082433