植物形态解剖学：leaf-1.pptVIP

Large surface area to collect light and allow for gas exchange but increases tendency for water loss. - cuticle reduces water loss （直径1米的槭树，约有10万片叶，总面积2000平方米，相当于6个篮球场） definition A flattened, usually photosynthetic structure arranged in various way on the stem 是种子植物制造有机养料的重要器官，是光合作用进行的主要场所。 叶的功能 光合作用 蒸腾作用 吐水（guttation）: The expelled water may contain ions secreted by root cells. 吸收功能（叶面肥） 其他（如叶菜，野菜，韭菜） Leaf function Photosynthesis - more later Transpiration - 99% of water absorbed by plant is lost by transpiration Guttation- available water is high, transpiration is low Abscission-allows p