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How do lenticels affect the metabolism of the plant?

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They're on the stems of the plant and help facilitate plant respiration.

http://www.puc.edu/Faculty/Gilbert_Muth/botglosl.htm

http://www.cartage.org.lb/en/themes/Sciences/BotanicalSciences/Photosynthesis/GasExchange/GasExchange.htm

Sincerely,

Anthony R. Brach, PhD


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