Does light intensity affect the number of stomata on a leaf and if so, how?

Subject: Does light intensity affect the number of stomata on a leaf and if so, how?

Date: Sat Sep 22 13:47:09 2001
Posted by Jayne
Grade level: 10-12 School: No school entered.
City: London State/Province: No state entered. Country: England
Area of science: Botany
ID: 1001180829.Bt

Message:


  I am investigating the number of stomata on leaves from a tree with one side 
in the shade and one in full daylight. I would like to know whether there is 
likely to be any difference in the numbers for leaves taken from each 
different side and why this might be. Also, my investigation includes the leaf 
lengths, widths and petiole lengths so any comments on how these may vary with 
the different light intensities would also be extremely appreciated. Thank you.

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