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Stomata & Tree Age

Stomata Backgrround

The more stomata the more CO2 can be taken up and the more water can be released.
The stomata opening allows for the spread of carbon dioxide and oxygen gases while the guard cells at the side serve to open or close the stomata
Stomata closes when the weather gets too hot to prevent loss of water
The above discussion illustrates a very important concept in experimental biology - there are often alternative hypotheses to explain variation in nature. In this case, stomata density may inon in sunlight and water availability. Note that since you will not be measuring sunlight or water availability you should use caution in how you word your acceptance or rejection of you
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into usable energy. During photosynthesis, carbon dioxide is taken in from the atmosphere through the stomata and oxygen is released as a waste product.
Stomata consist of two types of cells, the stoma or the pore and guard cells. Stomata are guarded pair of crescent shaped specialized parenchyma cells called guard cells which regulates the size of opening or pore of stomata
To conserve water during dry times, the stomata remain closed to reduce the loss of water vapour. Due to the requirement for carbon dioxide, it is possible for the lack of moisture that forces the stomata to stay closed to prevent the process of photosynthesis from occurring.

Honey Locust & Background

Honey locusts, Gleditsia triacanthos, can reach a height of 20–30 m , with fast growth, and are relatively short-lived; their life spans are typically about 120 years, though some live up to 150 years
Honey locusts commonly have thorns 3–10 cm long growing out of the branches, some reaching lengths over 20 cm these may be single, or branched into several points, and commonly form dense clusters.
The honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) also known as the thorny locust, is a deciduous tree in the Fabaceae family, native to central North America where it is mostly found in the moist soil of river valleys ranging from southeastern South Dakota to New Orleans and central Texas, and as far east as eastern Massachusetts.
The name derives from the sweet taste of the legume pulp, which was used for food by Native American people, and can also be fermented to make beer.
Honey locusts produce a high quality, durable wood that polishes well, but the tree does not grow in sufficient numbers to support a bulk industry; however, a niche market exists for honey locust furniture.

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