A leaf is a flattened, typically green structure that is attached to the stem of a plant. Leaves are one of the main organs of a plant and play a vital role in its growth, metabolism, and reproduction ...

The New Phytologist, Vol. 143, No. 1, Special Issue: Variation in Leaf Structure (Jul., 1999), pp. 131-142 (12 pages) This study examines interrelationships between eight leaf attributes (specific ...

The relationships between resource availability, plant succession, and species' life history traits are often considered key to understanding variation among species and communities. Leaf lifespan is ...

The natural structure found within leaves could improve the performance of everything from rechargeable batteries to high-performance gas sensors, according to an international team of scientists. The ...