Stomata remain closed at night then respiration
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Stomata remain closed at night then respiration
During night times stomata remain closed.Then how do the plants respire?
Kumar
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1) They do not need to respire during night as there is no light, i.e. no photosynthesis.
2) see CAM plants http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crassulace ... metabolism
2) see CAM plants http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crassulace ... metabolism
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What makes you think that the stomates are closed throughout the night?
They may not be open throughout, but they don't need to be, any more than your mouth has to be open all the time for your respiratory needs.
Night is also the best time to recharge the interior with carbon dioxide with minimized water loss.
They may not be open throughout, but they don't need to be, any more than your mouth has to be open all the time for your respiratory needs.
Night is also the best time to recharge the interior with carbon dioxide with minimized water loss.
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