Write a note on the theory of photosynthesis in guard cells.

Explanation

Theory of Photosynthesis in guard cells:
Von Mohl (1856) observed that stomata open in light and close in the light. According to him, chloroplasts present in the guard cells photosynthesize in the presence of light resulting in the production of carbohydrate ( Sugar) which increases osmotic pressure in guard cells.
It leads to the entry of water from other cell and stomatal aperture opens. The above process vice versa in night leads to closure of stomata.
Demerits
1. Chloroplast of guard cells is poorly developed and incapable of performing photosynthesis.
2. The guard cells already possess much amount of stored sugars.