Leaf Senescence....ANIMATION DEPICTION

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Leaf Senescence Loss of chlorophyll. Starts at leaf margins, moves towards interior of leaf blade Area close to veins senescence last Midrib margins are last to turn yellow DISCLAIMER: Copyright of some of the figures used from internet and different web sites is duly acknowledged. The copyright stands with its original developer. The information has been gathered here for educational purpose and not for any kind of commercial purpose.

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Leaf senescence is a programmed phenomenon. The translocates synthesized in the leaf during active photosynthesis period are Tranlocated to other developing parts of plant such as developing fruits, leaves etc. Developing fruit Translocates are moving through phloem

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When leaf senescence is complete, the dried leaf drops down and fruit grows in size. Developed fruit