Carbon dioxide-enriched atmosphere enhances biomass accumulation and meristem production in the pioneer shrub Baccharis dracunculifolia (Asteraceae)

• Published in: Acta Botânica Brasílica Vol. 28; no. 4; pp. 646 - 650
• Main Authors: Mendes de Sá, Camila Emiliane, Negreiros, Daniel, Fernandes, Geraldo Wilson, Dias, Mariana Costa, Franco, Augusto César
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sociedade Botânica do Brasil 01.12.2014
• Subjects: climate change; elevated [CO2]; pioneer species; plant growth; resource allocation

The increase in atmospheric CO2 concentration predicted to the end of this century may cause several alterations on plant species development, which shall result in changes in the structure and function of plant communities. The present work aimed to investigate the effects of the increase in atmosp...