stomatal

[stom-uh-tl, stoh-muh-]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a stoma.

2. having stomata.

stomatal

/ ˈstəʊ-, ˈstɒm-, ˈstɒmətəs, ˈstəʊmətəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or possessing stomata or a stoma

Word History and Origins

Origin of stomatal¹

First recorded in 1860–65; stomat- + -al ¹

Example Sentences

The reasoning behind such a conclusion could to do with the differences in leaf anatomical features, stomatal conductance, and/or metabolic rates between the C3 and C4 crops.

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To limit infection, plants close stomata on recognizing such an attack, in a defence response called stomatal immunity2.

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And in contrast to paleosols, the stomatal technique is insensitive to high CO2. 

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Management of stomatal apertures feeds in to management of the plant's hydration status and photosynthetic metabolism.

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Conversely, when atmospheric carbon dioxide is low, stomatal density tends to increase — it’s like getting more mouths to breathe with.

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