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Story summary
- Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign developed a system to observe stomata regulating air and water in real time.
- The system combines live imaging with gas measurements to track stomatal behavior under varied conditions.
- Automated analysis and machine learning improve accuracy, revealing how pore size and density affect gas exchange.
- Future studies will test different plant species and stress conditions to improve water use efficiency.
