The Drainage Wisdom of Leaf Apex and Ancient Architecture (IMAGE)

Chinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters

The Drainage Wisdom of Leaf Apex and Ancient Architecture

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Chinese scientists from the Technical Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have recently shown how the tiny apex structure in plant leaves controls water drainage and confers an evolutionary advantage.

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DONG Zhichao

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