The stomata's function is to allow gas exchange with the surrounding air, so that the plant can intake carbon dioxide and oxygen. Stomatal opening is favored when there is plentiful water and moderate temperatures. Abscissic acid, a plant hormone, acts on the guard cells to open and close stomata. Some plants are even genetically engineered with a mutated era gene, which makes them more sensitive to abscissic acid and more prone to the opening and closing of guard cells.
When guard cells are full of water, they stretch away from each other and the stomata are open. When guard cells are limp, they fall on each other and the stomata are closed.
Potassium ions play a role in the opening and closing of stomata by changing the concentration of ions in the guard cells. When the potassium ions are in the guard cells, water also flows in the guard cells because of osmosis and the stomata open. When the potassium ions are out of the guard cells, water also flows out of the guard cells because of osmosis and the stomata close.
When the guard cells are turgid (swollen with water) the guard cells open the stomata. When water leaves the guard cells they lose turgor and the stomata close.
the guard cells swell with water and a gap is formed which makes sense if you only want to open the stomata when you have enough water
When open, the stomata can release water. The more dense or larger the stomata are, the more water they can release.
Photosynthesis
during the day
Through the stomata carbon dioxide diffuses into the plant and oxygen and water vapor diffuse out of the plant. Guard cells control the opening and closing of the stomata. Used in arid climates to control water loss for instance.
Plants don't keep their Stomata open all the time to prevent too much water loss.
The guard cells open and close the stomata as needed.
Changes in the osmotic potential of gaurd cells make that stomata open or closed
Guard Cells surround the stomata, and enable it to open or shut.
When open, the stomata can release water. The more dense or larger the stomata are, the more water they can release.
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Photosynthesis
during the day
Daylight
To maintain homosigius
in the day
Through the stomata carbon dioxide diffuses into the plant and oxygen and water vapor diffuse out of the plant. Guard cells control the opening and closing of the stomata. Used in arid climates to control water loss for instance.
Transpiration