Young Leaves and Old Leaves in Monocot Palms: Their Vital Roles in Coconut and Arecanut
Monocot plantation crops like coconut and arecanut have a unique growth habit that clearly distinguishes young leaves from old leaves. Unlike many other crops, these palms grow continuously from a single growing point at the crown, producing leaves in a fixed sequence. Each leaf, from emergence to senescence, performs a specific physiological role that directly…