The aim is to explore the structural and functional roles of plant leaf waxes in preventing water loss.
Analysis of crystallographic structure of leaf waxes
Examination of microstructural properties
Assessment of transpiration barrier effectiveness
Evaluation of agrochemical interaction with leaf cuticle
Identified key crystallographic features contributing to diffusion barrier properties
Demonstrated variations in microstructure affect transpiration rates
Highlighted potential for enhancing agrochemical penetration
Abstract
Waxes within the leaf cuticle, the outermost layer of the plant leaf, play a defining role as a transpiration barrier and also serve as an important target for agrochemical interventions...