Differential Occurrence of Cuticular Wax and Its Role in Leaf Physiological Mechanisms of Three Edible Aroids of Northeast India

The localization of cuticular wax (CW) on the leaf epidermis and its interaction with physiological mechanisms three edible aroids, Alocasia, Colocasia, Xanthosoma, were assessed. CW in tissues was visualized using scanning electron microscopy, which higher Colocasia (10.61 mg·dm?2) Xanthosoma (11.36 than Alocasia (1.36 mg·dm?2). exhibited superhydrophobic properties a static contact angle (CA) (>150°) (99.0°) (128.7°). resulted better chlorophyll stability, moisture retention ability, cellular membrane integrity compared to Alocasia. acted as protecting barrier against deleterious solar radiation terms sun protection factor (SPF). glossy appearance crystals cuticles SPF. Overall, highly influenced qualitative protective leaf. Our study sheds light pivotal role aroid leaves, would be useful for selection wax-rich plants augmenting future breeding strategies. information also further exploration industrial potential obtained from aroids.