Amphistomatous Rice Leaf Means More Entries for Pathogen Attack
Channel: ScenseMe
Date: 2022-08-25

AGRICULTURING
Reported on: 23APRIL2021

The amphistomatous (having stomata on each side of the leaves) nature of rice leaves give more openings for pathogens invasions.

However,  rice leaf epidermis are equipped with structures like silica bodies that can lessen insects and hyphae movements and penetration into the leaf. 

So spray more Silica to toughen up your crops!

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