In what ways are trichomes vital to the plant?
Why have them on the plant shoots as well?
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Why have them on the plant shoots as well?
Plant leaf hairs, or trichomes are vital for many reasons.
Interestingly in 1975 researchers were correct when they stated:
"It can be argued that essentially the same genetic system should be required for both root hairs and trichomes." [1](Pay-wall)
For example: