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The review aims to clarify the mechanisms and significance of hydrophobicity in plant surface interactions.

Managing water on plant leaf surfaces: Roles and regulation of hydrophobicity

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The review aims to clarify the mechanisms and significance of hydrophobicity in plant surface interactions.
Reviewed literature on hydrophobicity in plants.
Examined structural and genetic mechanisms governing hydrophobicity.
Analyzed models such as rice and lotus for their surface properties.
Hydrophobicity is crucial for pathogen defense and water efficiency.
Surface features like wax crystals are key determinants of hydrophobicity.
Natural variations in hydrophobicity reflect ecological adaptations.

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This review demonstrates the significance of hydrophobicity in plants, highlighting its roles in adaptation and environmental interactions.

Hashimoto et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This review demonstrates the significance of hydrophobicity in plants, highlighting its roles in adaptation and environmental interactions.