Abstract
Structure of the leaf blades at adaxial and abaxial surfaces was observed by scanning electron microscope in the second leaves of chlorophyll mutants of rice plants, Norin 8 Oryza sativa. Photomicrographs show stomata, wart-like protuberances, unicellular trichomes and bicellular protuberances. Stomata are about 18 μm in length. Surface structure was also investigated on longitudinal rows above a vein and on lamina joints. No essential difference was observed between green and albino plants in the surface structure of leaf blades.
