Is C4 photosynthesis less phenotypically plastic than C3 photosynthesis?

C4 photosynthesis is a complex specialization that enhances carbon gain in hot, often arid habitats where photorespiration rates can be high. Certain features unique to C4 photosynthesis may reduce the potential for phenotypic plasticity and photosynthetic acclimation to environmental change relativ...

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Publié dans:Journal of experimental botany. - 1985. - 57(2006), 2 vom: 22., Seite 303-17
Auteur principal: Sage, Rowan F (Auteur)
Autres auteurs: McKown, Athena D
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: 2006
Accès à la collection:Journal of experimental botany
Sujets:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Review Carbon Dioxide 142M471B3J Carbon 7440-44-0 Ribulose-Bisphosphate Carboxylase EC 4.1.1.39