Net photosynthetic rate (PN) was studied in field-grown peanut cv. GG 2 in relation to leaf position, time of day, reproductive-sink, and phenophase. In general, PN remained higher in the upper leaves (first from top to the fourth) than in the lower leaves (fifth to eighth). The mean PN of the leaves situated upper and the leaves lower in the canopy increased from the morning, reached a maximum during noon hours, and decreased thereafter. Between 09:00 to 10:00 h, PN, stomatal conductance (gs), and transpiration rate (E) in the upper leaves were higher than in the lower leaves, but between 12:00 and 13:00 h, these activities increased significantly in the lower leaves. Highest PN was found during pod-development phase. Removal of flowers, and hence of active reproductive-sink, decreased plant height and number of leaves, and initiated accumulation of photosynthates in the leaves. The PN per unit leaf area in plants with reproductive-sink (WRS) was similar to those without reproductive-sink (WORS). However, leaf area of WORS plants decreased significantly, mainly due to the reduction in number of leaves. No feed-back inhibition of PN (per unit leaf area) was found despite accumulation of photosynthates in the leaves as a result of removal of the active reproductive-sink. and P. C. Nautiyal, V. Ravindra, Y. C. Joshi.
Chlorophyll (Chl) content, photochemical activity of chloroplasts as well as photosynthetic and crop productivity were studied in different winter hexaploid Triticale (xTriticosecale Witt.) lines and their F1 hybrids. Heterosis enhanced Chl content, photosynthetic potential, photosynthetic productivity, and grain yield only in several F1 hybrids of Triticale. Indication in some genotypes of close correlations among morphological structure, Chl content, photochemical activity of chloroplasts, photosynthetic potential, and plant productivity may be used in breeding practice of Triticale. and S. N. Kabanova ... [et al.].
Photosynthetic assimilatíon of CO2 in a four-year-old plant of lilac, measured in April and in July, was compared. The results were calculated with regard to the surface area of the particular year groups of the stems and to the total surface area of the stems as well as to the globál surface area of the leaves of the plant. In April the stems were the only site of photosynthesis. In July the main organs of CO2 assimilatíon were the leaves, while the participation of the shoots in that period amounted to 2 %. In the process of photosynthesis in the stems mainly the endogenous CO2 was utilized, while the share of exogenous CO2 was 0.02 %. The potential photosynthesis was determined also on the basis of measurements of oxygen release by chloroplasts isolated from the bark and leaves. In July the production of oxygen by chloroplasts ffom the bark of all stems was 5 % of the amount of oxygen released by the chloroplasts isolated from the leaves. In April the production of oxygen by chloroplasts isolated from the bark of the particular year groups of the stems was higher than in July. In the process of CO2 assimilatíon by the bark and leaves the potential Chemical activity of chloroplasts was not fully utilized. The potential CO2 assimilatíon by chloroplasts isolated from the bark was 8.5 times greater than the measured results of CO2 exchange in July and 35.8 times greater in April.
Patterns of fluorescence and colony tissue, colour were studied (field observations and epifluorescence microscopy) in six species of the coral genus Madracis over depth from 10 to 60 m at a reef slope in Curaçao. Two functions showed up: (1) Decrease in number of colourmorphs (n = 25) with depth suggests a photo-protective function where short wavelengths (e.g. UV) are transformed to long wavelengths, (2) Green fluorescence, observed in four species over their entire depth range, transforms radiation to wavelengths useful for photosynthesis. The observed patterns in fluorescence between species did not correspond to the current taxonomic classification. Our results do not support the usefulness of fluorescence as a taxonomic tool in corals. and M. J. A. Vermeij ... [et al.].
We investigated the effects of long-term acclimation of Eucalyptus nitens seedlings to ultraviolet-A (UV-A) irradiation (320-400 nm) on phenolic compounds (gallotannins, stilbenes, and flavonols), photochemical efficiency, and chlorophyll and carotenoid contents. Seedlings were raised under four nutrient regimes, ranging from low to high application rates, in an environment that included or excluded UV-A irradiance. Our aims were: to classify phenolic compounds that absorb in the UV-A and their relative contribution to total UV-A absorption; to identify how phenolic compounds respond to UV-A exposure and exclusion, and to determine how plant nutrient status affects acclimation of photo-and pigment-chemistry to UV-A exposure and exclusion. Gallotannins contributed to only a minor fraction of total absorption within the lower range (320-360 nm) of the UV-A spectrum. Stilbene and flavonol compounds dominated absorption within the 320-360 and 360-400 nm ranges, respectively. Contents of gallotannin were generally high in UV-A-exposed seedlings. Although there was a significant effect of UV-A on contents of stilbenes, a general response (across nutrient treatment comparisons) was not evident. Contents of flavonols were not affected by UV-A exposure. Contents of gallotannin, stilbene, and flavonols decreased from low to high nutrient-application treatments. There were no effects of UV-A on photochemical efficiency or pigment-chemistry. and D. C. Close ... [et al.].
Light is a limiting factor in plant establishment and growth in the understory of forests. In this paper, we assessed acclimation capacity of Siparuna guianensis, an early secondary successional species. We used seedlings and saplings in three regeneration areas with different irradiance regimes to determine the traits that confer photoplasticity. We examined whether these traits differ at different developmental stages. Anatomical characteristics, photochemical efficiency, photosynthetic capacity, and growth were analyzed. Multivariate component analysis revealed the formation of six clusters: three for seedlings (one for each regeneration area) and three for saplings (following the same pattern of seedlings, considering the area). Increased irradiance favored photosynthetic performance, independently of the developmental stage. The same trend was observed for most data on chlorophyll (Chl) a fluorescence and the ratios of net photosynthetic rate/intercellular CO2 concentration (PN/Ci) and PN/PPFD. No parameter indicated photoinhibition stress. The CO2- and light-response curve data indicated that seedlings were already acclimated to tolerate variation in irradiance. Anatomical adaptations, such as thickness of leaf blade and of adaxial cuticle, were observed in individuals growing in areas with higher irradiation. Thinning of spongy parenchyma and higher investment into a plant height were observed in seedlings, possibly due to the vertical stratification of CO2 and light in the understory; because light is a more limiting resource than CO2 in the lower stratum of the forest. Photoplasticity in S. guianensis is associated with a set of morphological, anatomical, photochemical, and biochemical traits, whereas biochemical performance is best acclimated to variation in irradiance. These traits differed in seedlings and saplings but they were modulated mainly by irradiance in both developmental stages., T. O. Vieira, M. S. O. Degli-Esposti, G. M. Souza, G. R. Rabelo, M. Da Cunha, A. P. Vitória., and Obsahuje bibliografii
At chilling stress, the contents of photosynthetic pigments decreased significantly in maize, but in wheat the contents of chlorophyll (Chl) remained unchanged whereas the contents of total carotenoids (Car) increased. In both species the contents of α+β carotene and lutein + lutein-5,6-epoxide remained unaffected, but the de-epoxidation state involving the components of the xanthophyll cycle increased. Under chilling stress the photosynthetic electron transport also displayed a general failure in maize but in wheat only photosystem (PS) 2 coupled to the water oxidation complex was inhibited. Moreover, in stressed maize the quinone pool decreased, while the low and high potential forms of cytochrome b559 increased. In wheat only the contents of cytochrome b559LP decreased. Peroxidation of acyl lipids in the chloroplast lamellae became more distinct in chilling stressed maize but could also be detected in wheat. Thus in chilling stressed maize prevails an impairment of the acceptor site of PS2 while in wheat photodamage is restricted to the electron donation pathway from water to P680 or to the oxygen evolving complex. and F. C. Lidon ... [et al.].
The recessive lethal character Luteus-Pa, expressed as a yellowing of leaves of young seedlings and followed by death approximately 60 d after emergence, presents a 3:1 segregation in crosses and/or selfpollinated plants. We evaluated quantitatively the fluorescence emission of chlorophyll (Chl), gas exchange, and chemical composition of normal and recessive homozygous cacao seedlings of the cross Pa 121×Pa 169. The characteristics of Chl fluorescence kinetics were studied in stages B2, B3, C, D, and E of leaf development, corresponding to plant ages of 9 to 12, 13 to 15, 16 to 20, 21 to 30, and >30 d, respectively. Gas exchanges were measured in mature leaves of both seedlings. In regular intervals of 3 d beginning at 33 d after emergence, the seedlings were separated into roots, stems, leaves, and cotyledons to determine the contents of saccharides (SAC) and free amino acids (FAA) and variation of the leaf Chl content. The Chl distribution in complexes of the photosynthetic apparatus was analysed by SDS-PAGE in mature leaves of both normal and recessive 32-d-old seedlings. There were variations in Chl fluorescence, gas exchanges and chemical composition of different parts of both types of seedlings. However, no significant differences were found in the Chl distribution through photosynthetic complexes of 32-d-old normal and recessive homozygous seedlings. After that period a decrease in the Chl concentration was observed in the recessive seedlings, and only minimum fluorescence (F0) was found. The F0 values were higher in the recessive seedlings than in the normal ones. The net photosynthetic rate of mature leaves was negative in agreement with low conductance, transpiration rate, and high internal CO2 concentration. These factors might have contributed to a depletion in SAC in different plant parts. Although F0 partially reflects the Chl concentration in leaf tissue, the increase in its value was probably due to a damage in reaction centres of photosystem 2. Therefore, the growth and development of recessive homozygous seedlings depended exclusively on cotyledon reserves, the depletion of which leads to death. and A.-A. F. de Almeida, R. R. Valle, P. Serrano Minar.
Photosynthesis has walked into the path of evolution for over millions of years. Organisms relying directly on photosynthesis, when subjected to adverse environments for a long duration, experience retardation in their growth and development. Salinity stress is perceived as one of the major threats to agriculture as it can cause an irreversible damage to the photosynthetic apparatus at any developmental stage of the plant. However, halophytes, a special category of plants, carry out all life processes, including photosynthesis, without showing any compromise even under high saline environments. The fascinating mechanism for Na+ exclusion from cytosol besides retaining photosynthetic efficiency in halophytes can provide a valuable genetic resource for improving salt stress tolerance in glycophytes. Understanding how plants stabilize their photosynthetic machinery and maintain the carbon balance under saline conditions can be extremely useful in designing crops for saline and dry lands., S. Wungrampha, R. Joshi, S. L. Singla-Pareek, A. Pareek., and Obsahuje bibliografické odkazy
To evaluate utility of different salt-tolerant lines, three soybean lines with different resistance to salt were planted in the field under control and salt-stress conditions for two years. The results showed that net photosynthetic rate (PN) was significantly different among lines at the anthesis stage and decreased on average by 13.6-34.1% under conditions of salt stress. The stomatal conductance was a primary limiting factor for the reduction of PN under salt stress. Meanwhile, the grain yield (GY) decreased on average by 14.0-35.3% among lines under salt stress. The salt-tolerant lines S111-9 and S113-6 showed higher PN and GY under salt stress in comparison with the salt-sensitive cultivar Melrose. Regression analysis indicated that there was extremely significantly positive correlation between GY and PN under field conditions. Therefore, PN might be used as a physiological index for field resistance of soybean to salt stress., Y. He, Y. Chen, C. L. Yu, K. X. Lu, Q. S. Jiang, J. L. Fu, G. M. Wang, D. A. Jiang., and Obsahuje bibliografii