Toward the crystallographic and microstructural mechanisms of plant leaf waxes as diffusion barriers

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the structural and functional roles of plant leaf waxes in preventing water loss.
• Analysis of crystallographic structure of leaf waxes
• Examination of microstructural properties
• Assessment of transpiration barrier effectiveness
• Evaluation of agrochemical interaction with leaf cuticle
• Identified key crystallographic features contributing to diffusion barrier properties
• Demonstrated variations in microstructure affect transpiration rates
• Highlighted potential for enhancing agrochemical penetration