Does variation in photosynthetic rate explain variation in growth rate and yield?

Authors

  • H. Lambers

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18174/njas.v35i4.16709

Abstract

The basis of variation in growth rate and production between and within species is discussed. Examples taken from a wide range of literature and species are used to investigate the role of NAR and the pattern of photosynthate investment in such variation. Variation in photosynthesis is considered in terms of RuBP-carboxylase and N compound concn and leaf anatomy and morphology. Patterns of N distribution within the leaf canopy are briefly discussed together with the potential for improving crop performance by altering plant photosynthetic characteristics. (Abstract retrieved from CAB Abstracts by CABI’s permission)

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Published

1987-11-01

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 4 (1987)

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