No, shade leaves generally have fewer stomata than sun leaves.
Sun leaves, which are exposed to high light intensity, typically possess a higher stomatal density compared to shade leaves. This adaptation allows them to maximize carbon dioxide uptake for photosynthesis under high light conditions. Shade leaves, on the other hand, have adapted to lower light intensities and therefore require fewer stomata.
The provided reference suggests the stomata density of sun leaves is about 1/4 higher compared to shade leaves. Therefore, shade leaves do not have more stomata.
