K. Simonin

Transpirational water loss from flowers is low but unregulated

This study measures flower surface conductance across nine species and finds it is low and unresponsive to humidity changes, leading to linear water loss with vapor pressure deficit.

The effects of genome size on cell size and the functional composition and morphology of leaves: a case study in Rhododendron (Ericaceae)

This study examines how genome size affects cell size, leaf morphology, and resource acquisition in Rhododendron species, finding a tradeoff between CO2 diffusion and water retention.

Flowers are leakier than leaves but cheaper to build

The paper compares the physiological costs of flowers and leaves across species, finding flowers have higher water loss but lower carbon investment.

Mangroves deviate from other angiosperms in their genome size, leaf cell size, and cell packing density relationships

This study examines how genome size, leaf cell size, and cell packing density relate in mangroves compared to other angiosperms, finding unique adaptations in response to environmental conditions.

Hydraulic traits are more diverse in flowers than in leaves

The paper compares hydraulic trait diversity between flowers and leaves, finding greater diversity in flowers.