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lunababy
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How does a stomata work during the night time?
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SUMMARY
Stomata function during the night primarily through the Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) photosynthesis pathway, which allows certain plants to store carbon dioxide (CO2) for later use. This mechanism is crucial for minimizing water loss, as stomata typically close to conserve moisture in response to environmental conditions. The operation of stomata at night does not require special conditions beyond the plant's specific metabolic pathway and surrounding environment.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of CAM photosynthesis
- Knowledge of stomatal function and structure
- Familiarity with plant physiology
- Basic concepts of the Calvin Cycle
- Research the mechanisms of CAM photosynthesis in detail
- Explore the environmental factors affecting stomatal behavior
- Study the role of stomata in water conservation strategies
- Investigate the differences between C3, C4, and CAM pathways in plants
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Panthera Leo
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zomgwtf
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What you want to look up is CAM photosynthesis pathway.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAM_photosynthesis
Just to clarify the stomata don't need anything special to operate, it all depends on which pathway is being used and what the environmental conditions are around the plant. Basically the only reason the stomata will close is to prevent water loss.
So I think what will answer your question is that stomata work during the night, in some plants, by storing CO2 for future use. (more energy is necessary to introduce it to the Calvin Cycle)