Adaptation of photosynthesis in marama bean Tylosema esculentum (Burchell A. Schreiber) to a high temperature, high radiation, drought-prone environment

Adaptation of photosynthesis in marama bean Tylosema esculentum (Burchell A. Schreiber) to a high temperature, high radiation, drought-prone environment

Marama bean, Tylosema esculentum, is a tuberous legume native to the Kalahari region of Southern Africa where it grows under high temperatures (typical daily max 37 degrees C during growing season) and radiation (frequently in excess of 2000 micromol m(-2) s(-1)) in sandy soils with low rainfall. Th...

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Veröffentlicht in:Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB. - 1991. - 43(2005), 10-11 vom: 15. Okt., Seite 969-76
1. Verfasser: Mitchell, R A C (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Keys, A J, Madgwick, P J, Parry, M A J, Lawlor, D W
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2005
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't RbcL protein, plastid EC 4.1.1.39 Ribulose-Bisphosphate Carboxylase