Pulvinar slits in the cell wall of legume motor cells facilitate control of leaf movement
Published Date: 3/16/2023
Source: phys.org
Plant movement has long fascinated many researchers. Legumes are a group of plants famous for exhibiting various leaf movements, including "nyctinastic movement," in which the leaves open in the day and close at night. Similar plant movements include blue light-induced and touch-sensitive movements, such as in sensitive plants like Mimosa pudica.