Low relative air humidity leads to smaller, denser stomata and higher stomatal ratios in Arabidopsis
Ingmar Tulva, Pirko Jalakas, Elena Ivandi, Alexander Wierzchula, Patricia Kika Obinwanne, Hanna Hõrak
This study shows that low air humidity increases stomatal density and reduces stomatal size in Arabidopsis, leading to higher stomatal ratios and altered gas exchange.
bioRxiv · Jan 31, 2025 · PreprintPlant Biology