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Adaptive Strategies of Desert Grasses in Saudi Arabia
Author
Bokhari, U. G.
Alyaeesh, F.
Al-Nori, M.
Publisher
Society for Range Management
Publication Year
1987-01-01
Body

Adaptive strategies of dominant grasses in terms of stomatal resistance, rate of transpiration and photosynthesis, water potential of plants, and soil and water-use-efficiency were studied at 3 locations in the Kingdom. The locations chosen represented 3 different contrasting soil and climatic conditions of the regions. Results indicated that the desert plants have developed strategies to adjust stomatal behavior, rate of transpiration and water potential to cope with the harsh environment of the desert. The strategies involved appear to ensure survival of the species rather than high productivity. This material was digitized as part of a cooperative project between the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries. The Journal of Range Management archives are made available by the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries. Contact lbry-journals@email.arizona.edu for further information. Migrated from OJS platform August 2020

Language
en
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.2307/3899354
Additional Information
Bokhari, U. G., Alyaeesh, F., & Al-Nori, M. (1987). Adaptive strategies of desert grasses in Saudi Arabia. Journal of Range Management, 40(1), 19-22.
ISSN
0022-409X
OAI Identifier
oai:repository.arizona.edu:10150/645274
Journal Volume
40
Journal Number
1
Journal Pages
19-22
Collection
Rangeland Ecology & Management (REM)
Journal Name
Journal of Range Management
Keywords
Saudi Arabia
xerophytes
water potential
arid zones
stomatal conductance
carbohydrates
drought tolerance
protein content
adaptation
transpiration
water-use efficiency
photosynthesis
Poaceae