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surface structure
surface structure Surface structure refers to the physical features on a leaf’s outer surface, such as cuticular waxes and trichomes, that shape its optical and topological properties.
Surface structure refers to the physical features on a leaf’s outer surface, such as cuticular waxes and trichomes, that shape its optical and topological properties. These features can affect how reflected light is polarized and may be altered by changes in gene expression during viral infection.