Model for expressing leaf photosynthesis in terms of weather variables
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Publisher
Proceedings of the Annual Congresses of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
Publication Year
1971
Body
A theoretical mathematical model for describing photosynthesis in individual leaves in terms of weather variables is proposed. The model utilizes a series of efficiency parameters, each of Which reflect the fraction of potential photosynthetic rate permitted by the different environmental elements. These parameters are useful to breeders and agriculturalists involved with increasing the efficiency of the utilization of solar energy by plants. The significance and use of the parameters is discussed.
Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Collection
Southern Africa Collection
Journal Name
Proceedings of the Annual Congresses of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
Keywords
Africa
Journal articles from the Grassland Society of Southern Africa (GSSA) African Journal of Range and Forage Science as well as related articles and reports from throughout the southern African region.