Beilstein J. Nanotechnol.2023,14, 850–856, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.69
and insect attachment on leaf surfaces of Schismatoglottis calyptrata (Araceae)” a study of the development of cuticularridges on the adaxial leaf surfaces during leaf ontogeny of the tropical Araceae S. calyptrata. The structure of these microscopic ridges helps plants to defend themselves against
structure was quantitatively described with confocal laser scanning microscopy and a surface analysis software. The data show a polar development of cuticularridges and a basipetal ridge progression during leaf ontogeny. Traction experiments with Colorado potato beetles as model species showed low walking
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Biological archetype and eponym of the lotus effect: The sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera). a) Photo ...
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol.2021,12, 1326–1338, doi:10.3762/bjnano.12.98
.12.98 Abstract The plant cuticle is a multifunctional barrier that separates the organs of the plant from the surrounding environment. Cuticularridges are microscale wrinkle-like cuticular protrusions that occur on many flower and leaf surfaces. These microscopic ridges can help against pest insects by
reducing the frictional forces experienced when they walk on the leaves and might also provide mechanical stability to the growing plant organs. Here, we have studied the development of cuticularridges on adaxial leaf surfaces of the tropical Araceae Schismatoglottis calyptrata. We used polymer replicas
of adaxial leaf surfaces at various ontogenetic stages to study the morphological changes occurring on the leaf surfaces. We characterized the replica surfaces by using confocal laser scanning microscopy and commercial surface analysis software. The development of cuticularridges is polar and the
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Leaf ontogeny and cuticular ridge development. (a) Leaf development from bud appearance during the ...