Guard cells open or close to increase or decrease the rate of transpiration. They help the plant to adapt to varying environmental conditions such as changes in temperature, light, humidity, or soil moisture.
A guard cell is a type of cell found in the epidermis of plant leaves. It is not a tissue or an organ; rather, it is a specialized cell responsible for regulating the opening and closing of stomata to control gas exchange and water loss in plants.
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Guard cells, which regulate the opening and closing of stomata in plant leaves, were first described by the botanist Robert Brown in 1827. However, the functional significance of guard cells in gas exchange and water regulation was further elucidated by subsequent researchers. Brown's observations laid the groundwork for understanding the role of guard cells in plant physiology.
When a potassium ion (K+) enters a guard cell, it creates a solution with a higher osmotic potential inside the cell than outside. This influx of K+ ions increases the osmotic pressure within the guard cell and leads to the uptake of water, causing the guard cell to swell and ultimately leading to stomatal opening.
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The scientific name for a guard cell is stoma guard cell. These specialized cells are located in the epidermis of plant leaves and regulate the opening and closing of stomata to control gas exchange and water loss.
It maintains the cell's chemical environment.
That nutrients are allowed to pass through the cell membrane technically fuel the cell.