Photosynthetic Efficiency is Higher in Asymmetric Leaves than in Symmetric Leaves of the Same Plant

Symmetry pervades nature, but asymmetry is also rather common. Deviations from genetically programmed symmetry are usually associated with internal or external developmental disturbances and may therefore be related to imperfections in physiological processes. In this study, we test the hypotheses t...

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Main Authors: Mikhail V. Kozlov, Vitali Zverev, Tobias M. Sandner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Symmetry
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/11/6/834