Question

Type of leaf blade and shape of leaf apex of maize plant

Answer 1

The description of the leaf in the maize plant is given below.

Explanation:

• The broad, flat, and distinct part of the leaf from the petiole in the form of the blade is known as a leaf blade.
• It is also considered as the main source for photosynthesis where the light falls directly on the plant. The process of transportation in higher plants also takes place through the leaf blade.
• In the maize plant, the leaf blade is also a source of transpiration and photosynthesis.