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Self-Shading
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Self-Shading
A paper discussing factors that lead to self-shading during the development of leaf canopies.
1,010 words (approx. 4 pages) |
13 sources |
APA | 2006
Paper Summary:
This paper discusses the problem of self-shading that takes place during the development of leaf canopies, the factors that lead to self-shading and the importance of avoiding self-shading for the healthy growth and development of the canopy.From the Paper:
"Leaves are the main photosynthetic organ of higher plants. self- shading is not a problem, for example in plants exposed to very bright sunlight or having long narrow leaves, petioles may be missing. Large, thin leaves offer the maximum surface area to intercept sunlight for photosynthesis, but are highly susceptible to wind hurt and are likely to exhibit high transpiration rates. In addition, large thin leaves may less effectively capture CO2 than smaller leaves. Air moves more smoothly over large surfaces than over smaller ones, leaving a thin layer of non-moving air at the surface of a large leaf."More papers on Self-Shading:
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APA Citation:
Self-Shading (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 10, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Self-Shading/63936
MLA Citation:
"Self-Shading" 15 January 2012. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Self-Shading/63936>
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