Foliar absorption coefficient derived from reflectance spectra : A gauge of the efficiency of in situ light-capture by different pigment groups

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of plant physiology. - 1979. - 254(2020) vom: 08. Nov., Seite 153277
1. Verfasser: Gitelson, Anatoly (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Solovchenko, Alexei, Viña, Andrés
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2020
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of plant physiology
Schlagworte:Journal Article Absorption coefficient Anthocyanins Carotenoids Chlorophylls Photosynthetically active radiation Chlorophyll 1406-65-1 36-88-4
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Zusammenfassung:Copyright © 2020. Published by Elsevier GmbH.
The absorption of Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) by different foliar pigments defines the amount of energy available for photosynthesis and also the need for photoprotection. Both characteristics reveal essential information about productivity, development, and stress acclimation of plants. Here we present an approach for the estimation of the efficiency by three foliar pigment groups (chlorophylls, carotenoids, and anthocyanins) at capturing light, via the absorption coefficient derived from leaf reflectance spectra. The absorption coefficient (and hence light capture efficiency) of the pigment is quantitatively related to the ratio of light absorbed by each pigment group over the total amount of light absorbed by the leaf. The proposed approach allows discerning the contribution of pigment groups to the overall light absorption, despite the strong interference by other pigments with overlapping absorption spectra. For photosynthetic pigments, like chlorophylls, this is indicative of the energy captured for photosynthesis and hence of potential plant productivity. For photoprotective pigments, like anthocyanins or secondary carotenoids, it gives information about the spectral ranges where their optical screening works best and their screening capacity. In addition, the approach allows the selection of optimal spectral bands where different pigments operate. Such information improves our understanding of the phenological, physiological and photosynthetic dynamics of plants over space and through time, useful for developing better monitoring and management strategies
Beschreibung:Date Completed 24.03.2021
Date Revised 24.03.2021
published: Print-Electronic
Citation Status MEDLINE
ISSN:1618-1328
DOI:10.1016/j.jplph.2020.153277