Unveiling Palm Fronds’ Unique Growth Mechanism
Palm fronds’ unique bottom-to-top opening is driven by leaf primordia development and turgor pressure. Leaf primordia, initiated at palm’s apex, unfurl sequentially upward, guided by hormonal signals. Increasing turgor pressure in elongating cells pushes the younger fronds upward, causing the older ones to open. This growth pattern creates a graceful canopy, providing shade and contributing […]
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