Relationships between Photosynthetically Active Radiation, Nocturnal Acid Accumulation, and CO(2) Uptake for a Crassulacean Acid Metabolism Plant, Opuntia ficus-indica.

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Summary

The influences of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) and water status on nocturnal Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) were quantitatively examined for a widely cultivated cactus and a substantial decrease in chlorophyll content over a 1-week period was observed.

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1983-01-01
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Keywords

Crassulacean acid metabolism, Photosynthetically active radiation, Botany, Photosynthesis, Biology

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