Utilization and dissipation of absorbed light energy in the epephytic Crassulean acid metabolism bromeliad Tillandsia ionantha

Past studies of the ability of epiphytic Crassulacean acid metabolism bromeliads to acclimate to different light levels yield conflicting findings; some indicate that these plants are similar to shade plants whereas others stress their similarity to sun plants. This study investigates the ability of...

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Published in:International journal of plant sciences 1999-03, Vol.160 (2), p.307
Main Authors: Martin, Craig E, Tuffers, Arnd, Herppich, Werner B, Von Willert, Dieter J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amino acids
Anatomy & physiology
Chlorophyll
Fluorescence
Habitats
Metabolism
Photosynthesis
Plant growth
Sun
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Summary:Past studies of the ability of epiphytic Crassulacean acid metabolism bromeliads to acclimate to different light levels yield conflicting findings; some indicate that these plants are similar to shade plants whereas others stress their similarity to sun plants. This study investigates the ability of individuals of Tillandsia ionantha to acclimate to low or high irradiance.
ISSN:1058-5893
1537-5315