Diurnal and seasonal gas exchange characteristics of Jatropha curcas leaves

The present study aimed to compare the physiological adaptations of Jatropha curcas under two different climatic variables. The leaf gas exchange and photochemical efficiency measurements were performed in the dry (May–June) and rainy season (July–August). During rainy season, Jatropha presented bet...

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Published inVegetos - International journal of plant research Vol. 35; no. 2; pp. 465 - 473
Main Authors Ranjan, Sanjay, Verma, Krishan K., Singh, Munna, Pathre, Uday V.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 01.06.2022
Subjects
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Life Sciences
Plant Anatomy/Development
Plant Breeding/Biotechnology
Plant Physiology
Water relation
Seasonal
Photosynthesis
Diurnal
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Summary:The present study aimed to compare the physiological adaptations of Jatropha curcas under two different climatic variables. The leaf gas exchange and photochemical efficiency measurements were performed in the dry (May–June) and rainy season (July–August). During rainy season, Jatropha presented better photosynthetic performance because the conditions of water availability in the soil was slightly more than in the summer season. A greater vapor pressure deficit was measured during the summer season with impaired stomatal dynamics which conferred loss in photosynthesis. As, dry summer season induced photoinhibition of photosynthesis in the leaves of Jatropha curcas around mid-day, with rapid recovery in the afternoon may show significant changes in their photosynthetic activities during the seasonal and diurnal cycles of environmental variables.
ISSN:2229-4473
2229-4473
DOI:10.1007/s42535-021-00316-9