Striking a Balance: How Plants Coordinate COâ‚‚ Fixation and Transpiration
At the heart of plant physiology lies a delicate balance—how to maximize carbon assimilation through photosynthesis while minimizing water loss through transpiration. These two processes, though seemingly opposite, are inextricably linked by a shared pathway: the stomata. These microscopic pores regulate the exchange of gases between the plant and the atmosphere, serving as a dual…