Guard cells
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Title
Guard cells
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Definition
Two cells that flank each side of the stomatal opening. These cells control the input and output of carbon dioxide and oxygen and the output of water by opening and closing at different times of the day.
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Notes
In neotropical Lecythidaceae, we have detected no differences of guard cells among species.
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