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  • Plant physiology
  • Plant genetics
  • Ecology

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  • Stomatal density is a key trait influencing plant gas exchange and water use efficiency.
  • Responses of stomatal density to environmental factors like CO2 and drought vary among plant species and accessions.
  • Understanding stomatal development regulation is crucial for predicting plant responses to climate change.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate stomatal density responses to CO2 enrichment across diverse Arabidopsis accessions.
  • To examine the relationship between stomatal response to CO2/drought and reproductive success (flowering).
  • To explore potential signaling mechanisms controlling stomatal development in response to environmental cues.

Main Methods:

  • Studied 48 accessions of Arabidopsis for stomatal density changes under CO2 enrichment.
  • Assessed flowering production in relation to stomatal density under varying water conditions.
  • Observed stomatal density in Vaccinium myrtillus along altitudinal and exposure gradients.
  • Investigated correlations between stomatal density, stomatal conductance, and photosynthetic rates.

Main Results:

  • Arabidopsis accessions showed varied stomatal density responses to CO2, mirroring interspecific trends.
  • Flowering success was linked to the degree of stomatal response to CO2 and drought, with optimal responses differing between well-watered and drought conditions.
  • Stomatal density in Vaccinium myrtillus increased with altitude and was higher in exposed individuals compared to those in communities.
  • Higher stomatal densities correlated with increased stomatal conductance and photosynthetic rates.

Conclusions:

  • Stomatal density is a plastic trait influenced by CO2, drought, and environmental exposure, with implications for plant reproduction.
  • Systemic signaling from mature to developing leaves appears to regulate stomatal development and optimize photosynthetic potential.
  • These findings highlight the complex interplay of environmental factors and internal signaling in shaping plant traits for adaptation.