Stomatal Density Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Stomatal Density (Ds) is:

\[ Ds = \frac{S}{A} \]

Where:

\( Ds \) is the Stomatal Density (stomata/mm²)
\( S \) is the Number of Stomata
\( A \) is the Area (mm²)

What is Stomatal Density?

Stomatal density refers to the number of stomata (tiny openings on the surface of leaves) per unit area. It is an important measure in plant physiology and ecology, as it affects the plant's ability to exchange gases and regulate water loss.

Example Calculation

Let's consider an example:

Number of Stomata (S): 150
Area (A): 1 mm²

Using the formula to calculate the Stomatal Density:

\[ Ds = \frac{150}{1} = 150 \text{ stomata/mm²} \]

This means that the stomatal density for this example is 150 stomata/mm².