During photosynthesis, CO2 moves from the atmosphere (Ca) surrounding the leaf to the
sub‐stomatal internal cavities (Ci) through stomata, and from there to the site of …

We revisit the relationship between plant water use efficiency and carbon isotope signatures
(δ 13 C) of plant material. Based on the definitions of intrinsic, instantaneous and integrated …

The global shortage of fresh water is one of our most severe agricultural problems, leading
to dry and saline lands that reduce plant growth and crop yield. Here we review recent work …

The three most commonly used methods for estimating mesophyll conductance (gm) are
described. They are based on gas exchange measurements either (i) by themselves;(ii) in …

Stress due to drought lowers crop yield and frequently leads to a rise in food scarcity. Plants'
intricate metabolic systems enable them to tolerate drought stress, but they are unable to …

Limited mesophyll diffusion conductance to CO2 (gm) can significantly constrain plant
photosynthesis, but the extent of g m-limitation is still imperfectly known. As gm scales …

Numerous studies have demonstrated the potential of sugar beet to lose the final sugar yield
under water limiting regime. Ample evidences have revealed the important role of mineral …

Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is the third most important vegetable in Asia and of
considerable importance in the Mediterranean belt. Although global eggplant production …

While the responses of photosynthesis to water stress have been widely studied, acclimation
to sustained water stress and recovery after re-watering is poorly understood. In particular …

Drought stress may affect sucrose accumulation of sugar beet by restricting leaf
development and storage root growth. The objective of this study was to identify changes …