Stomatal Size, Speed, and Responsiveness Impact on Photosynthesis and Water Use Efficiency
University of Essex · University of Glasgow
Abstract
The control of gaseous exchange between the leaf and bulk atmosphere by stomata governs CO₂ uptake for photosynthesis and transpiration, determining plant productivity and water use efficiency. The balance between these two processes depends on stomatal responses to environmental and internal cues and the synchrony of stomatal behavior relative to mesophyll demands for CO₂. Here we examine the rapidity of stomatal responses with attention to their relationship to photosynthetic CO₂ uptake and the consequences for water use. We discuss the influence of anatomical characteristics on the velocity of changes in stomatal conductance and explore the potential for manipulating the physical as well as physiological…
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2Topics & keywords
- Photosynthesis
- Water-use efficiency
- Environmental science
- Transpiration
- Chemistry
- Agronomy
- Botany
- Biology
- Clean water and sanitation