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September 10, 2025Advanced BiologyOpen Access

Unrolling of Syngonium podophyllum: Functional Anatomy, Morphology and Modelling of Its Peltate Leaves

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MMMichelle ModertNSNick SeinscheSBSören Bartels

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Overview

This study investigates leaf unrolling mechanisms in peltate leaves, showcasing anatomical changes and modeling implications.

Key Points

  • Leaf unrolling in syngonium podophyllum is driven by cell expansion, particularly in the upper epidermis.
  • Anatomical and morphological analysis revealed that turgor pressure plays a significant role in leaf development.
  • A mathematical model was proposed to characterize the unrolling process and predict curvature variations.
  • This model holds potential for understanding other plant movements involving dynamic curvature changes.

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Modert et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c189d29b7b07f3a061336ehttps://doi.org/10.1002/adbi.202500279
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