Why is there more stomata on green parts of variegated leaves?

Subject: Why is there more stomata on green parts of variegated leaves?

Date: Mon Dec 17 06:16:20 2001
Posted by Rachel
Grade level: 10-12 School: The Maynard
City: Exeter State/Province: Devon Country: England
Area of science: Botany
ID: 1008587780.Bt

Message:


i have carried out an experiment and found out that there is a much higher 
density of stomata on hte green parts of variegated leaves. i think this is due 
to the fact that this part contains chlorophyll for photosynthesis.

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