Anatomy

Plant Stomata

Closable openings in the epidermis of plants on the underside of leaves. They allow the exchange of gases between the internal tissues of the plant and the outside atmosphere.

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Abstract

Closable openings in the epidermis of plants on the underside of leaves. They allow the exchange of gases between the internal tissues of the plant and the outside atmosphere.

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3 entry terms
  • Stomata, Plant
  • Plant Stomatas
  • Stomatas, Plant

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20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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2008

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  1. A18.024.750w.650w
  2. A18.024.812w.650w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Plant Stomata. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054046. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054046
  2. Plant Stomata. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoma
  3. Plant Stomata. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q216635