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SUMMARY Measurements of airspace systems in monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous C3 and C4 leaves show that the C4 systems are generally smaller than those of C3 species. This anatomical feature is discussed in relation to PEP carboxylation and efficiency of water use.
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