In the realm of cereal crop production, the ability of plants to maintain green foliage during the grain-filling period—known as the stay-green trait—has garnered significant attention. This trait is characterized by delayed leaf senescence, allowing for prolonged photosynthetic activity, which is crucial for sustaining grain development, especially under stress conditions such as drought and heat. READ MORE
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The Leaf Energy Balance Equation: Radiation, Transpiration, and Cooling
Leaves are the powerhouses of plant life—capturing sunlight, exchanging gases, and maintaining internal balance in the face of constantly shifting environments. But beyond their roles in photosynthesis and transpiration, leaves perform a lesser-known function vital to their survival: thermal regulation. To thrive, a leaf must maintain a temperature range where enzymatic reactions, especially those in READ MORE