The Lanata trichome mutation increases stomatal conductance and reduces leaf temperature in tomato
K. Gasparini, A. C. R. Souto, M. F. da Silva, L. C. da Costa, S. C. V. Martins, L. E. P. Peres, C. R. F. Figueiredo, A. Zsogon
The paper shows that a monogenic mutation in tomato increases trichome density and improves gas exchange while reducing leaf temperature.
bioRxiv · Feb 11, 2020Plant Biology