This reduction is primarily due to a decrease in mesophyll conductance (gm), which is associated with thicker cell walls and fewer chloroplasts. Pathway analysis indicates that increased lignin ...

Spongy mesophyll close spongy mesophyllThe plant tissue in a leaf which has loosely packed cells and air spaces between them to allow gas exchange. tissue is packed loosely for efficient gas exchange.

Carry messages for the body to work as a coordinated whole. Leaf Palisade mesophyll Carry out photosynthesis. Spongy mesophyll Allow gases to circulate for the exchange of gases between the leaf ...