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Mimosa Leaf Response

Olivia Clarke

Traductor A Ai

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Mimosa Leaf Response explores the fascinating leaf-folding mechanism of the Mimosa pudica, or sensitive plant. This rapid response to touch is driven by intricate plant physiology, involving turgor pressure changes within specialized motor organs called pulvinus. These changes are triggered by action potentials, electrical signals akin to nerve impulses, showcasing sophisticated plant signaling. The book details how the initial touch stimulus sets off a cascade of events, leading to water expulsion from pulvinus cells and subsequent leaf collapse. It examines the roles of ion channels and calcium signaling in this process.

 
Progressing from general plant physiology to specific touch-induced responses, the book analyzes hydraulic mechanisms and the adaptive significance of this unique defense strategy against herbivores and reducing water loss, integrating molecular mechanisms with ecological consequences. This book uniquely combines electrophysiological recordings, microscopic imaging, and experimental studies. It provides a comprehensive overview suitable for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the remarkable abilities of plants, highlighting bio-inspired engineering applications and connections to plant neurobiology.
Disponible desde: 03/03/2025.
Longitud de impresión: 62 páginas.

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