Fig. 4

Changes in the structure of fine roots and leaves in relationship to the senescence process. a – Number of cortical parenchyma cells per section of fine roots. b – Changes in the diameter of roots and the stele during senescence. c – Width of the palisade mesophyll in leaves of P. trichocarpa. d – Width of the leaf lamina in P. trichocarpa. Bars sharing the same letter are not significantly different (P = 0,05). Values represent the mean ± SE (standard error)