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Data and code from: Differences in stomatal conductance between leaf shape genotypes of Ipomoea hederacea suggest divergent ecophysiological strategies

Singhal, Yash Kumar1; Boyle, Julia Anne12; Stinchcombe, John R.1

Research facility: University of Toronto
Published May 13, 2026 on Dryad. https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.xgxd254vd

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Abstract

Intraspecific variation in leaf shape affects many physiological processes but its impact on plant distribution is underexplored. Using a common garden, we studied daytime thermoregulation of lobed and entire leaf genotypes of Ipomoea hederacea, which displays a latitudinal leaf shape cline. Both leaf shapes maintained similar temperatures but entire leaf genotypes had significantly increased stomatal conductance in warmer/sunnier weather. With less potential water loss, lobed genotypes may have advantages in drier conditions. Lobed genotypes are more common in the north of the species’ range, which receives less summer precipitation, suggesting water availability as a potential clinally varying selective agent.