Evapotranspiration on a greening Earth
Evapotranspiration (ET)—the distribution and partitioning of which is strongly mediated by
vegetation—is central to the water, energy and carbon cycles. In this Review, we examine …
vegetation—is central to the water, energy and carbon cycles. In this Review, we examine …
Into the shadows and back into sunlight: photosynthesis in fluctuating light
Photosynthesis is an important remaining opportunity for further improvement in the genetic
yield potential of our major crops. Measurement, analysis, and improvement of leaf CO2 …
yield potential of our major crops. Measurement, analysis, and improvement of leaf CO2 …
The physiological response of photosynthesis to nitrogen deficiency
X Mu, Y Chen - Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 2021 - Elsevier
Nitrogen (N), as a macro-element, plays a vital role in plant growth and development. N
deficiency affects plant productivity by decreasing photosynthesis, leaf area and longevity of …
deficiency affects plant productivity by decreasing photosynthesis, leaf area and longevity of …
Impact of stomatal density and morphology on water-use efficiency in a changing world
Global warming and associated precipitation changes will negatively impact on many
agricultural ecosystems. Major food production areas are expected to experience reduced …
agricultural ecosystems. Major food production areas are expected to experience reduced …
How do stomata respond to water status?
Stomatal responses to humidity, soil moisture and other factors that influence plant water
status are critical drivers of photosynthesis, productivity, water yield, ecohydrology and …
status are critical drivers of photosynthesis, productivity, water yield, ecohydrology and …
How eddy covariance flux measurements have contributed to our understanding of Global Change Biology
A global network of long‐term carbon and water flux measurements has existed since the
late 1990s. With its representative sampling of the terrestrial biosphere's climate and …
late 1990s. With its representative sampling of the terrestrial biosphere's climate and …
Greening of the Earth and its drivers
Global environmental change is rapidly altering the dynamics of terrestrial vegetation, with
consequences for the functioning of the Earth system and provision of ecosystem services 1 …
consequences for the functioning of the Earth system and provision of ecosystem services 1 …
The future of evapotranspiration: Global requirements for ecosystem functioning, carbon and climate feedbacks, agricultural management, and water resources
The fate of the terrestrial biosphere is highly uncertain given recent and projected changes
in climate. This is especially acute for impacts associated with changes in drought frequency …
in climate. This is especially acute for impacts associated with changes in drought frequency …
Speedy stomata, photosynthesis and plant water use efficiency
Contents Summary 93 I. Introduction 93 II. Influence of the speed of gs responses on A and
Wi 93 III. Determinants of the rapidity of gs responses 95 IV. Conclusion 97 …
Wi 93 III. Determinants of the rapidity of gs responses 95 IV. Conclusion 97 …
Guard cell metabolism and stomatal function
The control of gaseous exchange between the leaf and external atmosphere is governed by
stomatal conductance (gs); therefore, stomata play a critical role in photosynthesis and …
stomatal conductance (gs); therefore, stomata play a critical role in photosynthesis and …