Research
The Architecture of Photosynthesis
Funding source(s): | Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) |
| Start: 01-05-2024 / End: 30-09-2026 |
| Amount: £13,846 |
![Cross-section showing leaf anatomy in a bifacial leaf](/content/research/projects/1890/images/Capture.JPG)
Leaf structure, like a sandwich structure, has stiff upper and lower epidermal layers (face sheets) surrounding mesophyll tissue with veins (soft core). Computational models will be developed to fit diverse leaf architectures across plant species, aiming for accurately predicting the effects of mesophyll anatomical features on overall leaf stability.