Physiological Characteristics of Photosynthesis and Respiration in Stems of Populus tremuloides Michx. 1

AUTOR(ES)

Foote, Knowlton C.

RESUMO

The physiological responses of 6- to 8-year-old aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx.) stems to temperature, light, and CO2 concentration were investigated in the field throughout the year using infrared CO2 analysis. Light response studies showed that the rate of gross photosynthesis was linear from 0 to 400 ft-c (0 to 1.6 mw/cm2 of 400-700 nm) with light saturation being reached between 800 to 1400 ft-c (3.2 to 5.6 mw/cm2 of 400-700 nm). At this light intensity, the respiratory CO2 loss was reduced to 10 to 15% of dark rates. Net photosynthetic CO2 uptake was not observed even at intensities as high as 3400 ft-c (13.6 mw/cm2 of 400-700 nm). The light response curve was similar for both winter and summer stems.

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