HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Stomata are tiny openings or pores that are used for gaseous exchange. They are mostly found on the under-surface of plant leaves.

Detailed explanation-2: -stomate, also called stoma, plural stomata or stomas, any of the microscopic openings or pores in the epidermis of leaves and young stems. Stomata are generally more numerous on the underside of leaves.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is possible to see stomata as small white dots on the underside of a leaf at magnifications from 50-100x, but you will not be able to do real stomatal counts, or see individual stomata.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lower surfaces are not directly exposed to sun. This tends to reduce excessive water loss. It is a beneficial adaptation to check water loss in plants. Thus, the underside of leaves have more stomata.

Detailed explanation-5: -When we observe the lower surface of a leaf through a magnifying lens we see numerous small openings.