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Generally the silica is deposited on the free sides of |
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a) |
Dorsiventral leaves |
b) |
Monocotyledonous leaves |
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c) |
Isobilateral leaves |
d) |
Both (b) and (c) |
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Generally the silica is deposited on the free sides of |
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a) |
Dorsiventral leaves |
b) |
Monocotyledonous leaves |
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c) |
Isobilateral leaves |
d) |
Both (b) and (c) |
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(d) Isobilateral leaves or monocotyledons leaves are thickened on the free side, where silica and cutin are deposited. These deposition protects the leaves from herbivores |