Structural, genetic, and adaptive basis of superhydrophobicity in rice leaves
Tian Zhu, Asuka Hiraiwa, Saori Aiga, Manaki Mimura, Takanori Yoshikawa, Yutaka Sato, Jun-Ichi Itoh
This study identifies genes and microstructures responsible for superhydrophobicity in rice leaves, showing cuticular wax accumulation and papillae differentiation play key roles.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY · Jul 1, 2026Peer-reviewedPlant Biology