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Photonasty

Responses produced by plants in response to the availability of light.


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Q why do the leaves of the Cichorium intybus close at midday

This may possibly be a nastic response (most probably photonasty or thermonasty) for when the sun is at its highest and therefore 'warmest', and yes it is probably to redude water loss.

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by Tyran
Fri Aug 26, 2005 8:13 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Q why do the leaves of the Cichorium intybus close at midday
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