Leaf morphology variations and their functions

Maximum light absorption is very significant for the high photosynthetic productivity of the plants. Maximum light absorption in a plant may be achieved in several ways. This is evident for plants growing in different ecological conditions. Additionally, leaf variations have been revealed to exist for different taxa, and there is also some evidence that leaf variations occur within a plant in response to local changes in the environment. Different plant species thus show considerable leaf variations on shape, weight, and surface area in response to environmental conditions such as temperature and light (Coker and Kent 1).