Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Leaves

Leaves are the main photosynthetic organ of plants, used to capture sunlight and carbon dioxide to produce the food and oxygen needed to sustain life on Earth. Leaves have a wide range of uses, from providing food, shelter, and shade to many organisms, to helping to regulate the climate by absorbing and releasing wa…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 112× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2638-4469 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Leaves are the main photosynthetic organ of plants, used to capture sunlight and carbon dioxide to produce the food and oxygen needed to sustain life on Earth. Leaves have a wide range of uses, from providing food, shelter, and shade to many organisms, to helping to regulate the climate by absorbing and releasing water vapor. Leaves are also essential for the production of many medicines, fibers, and cosmetic products. The structure, shape, and size of leaves vary greatly between species, making them invaluable for ecological research and species identification.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 112 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Leaves, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Advances in Plant Biology (ISSN 2638-4469).

Journal editorial board
Filippos Ververidis · Greece Pasquale Filannino · Italy Laura Scrano · Italy

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