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- Title
Underwater photosynthesis in flooded terrestrial plants: a matter of leaf plasticity.
- Authors
Mommer, Liesje; Visser, Eric J W
- Abstract
Flooding causes substantial stress for terrestrial plants, particularly if the floodwater completely submerges the shoot. The main problems during submergence are shortage of oxygen due to the slow diffusion rates of gases in water, and depletion of carbohydrates, which is the substrate for respiration. These two factors together lead to loss of biomass and eventually death of the submerged plants. Although conditions under water are unfavourable with respect to light and carbon dioxide supply, photosynthesis may provide both oxygen and carbohydrates, resulting in continuation of aerobic respiration.
- Publication
Annals of botany, 2005, Vol 96, Issue 4, p581
- ISSN
0305-7364
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1093/aob/mci212