| Abstract: | Stomatal responses to blue and red light were compared in leavesof Xanthium pennsylvanicum (which contain starch in their guardcells) and in onion leaves (which are devoid of starch). Bluelight was found to be more effective than red in opening stomatain both species. However, a significant difference in the ratiosof blue to red light required to produce equal stomatal openingwas found between Xanthium pennsylvanicum and onion. It is concludedthat blue light may promote stomatal opening by its effect onenzymes controlling the starch and soluble polysaccharide contentof guard cells. |
