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In this paper, a description of photosynthesis in a single leaf is developed that separates physiological sub-processes and that is practical to apply as an ecological tool. Temperature dependencies are emphasized with the ultimate aim of linking such a description of photosynthesis with equations describing the energy budget of particular leaves. The description of photosynthesis can be applied toC 4 plants at this time and is needed to describe photosynthesis inC 3 plants when photorespiration is included. If the model is used to analyze at various times the response of a plant adjusting its metabolism to changes in light, temperature, or other factors experienced during growth, we will obtain a dynamic picture of the acclimation process. It will also be possible to determine the phenotypic plasticity of particular plants with respect to the metabolic sub-processes outlined.
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Tenhunen, J.D., Yocum, C.S. & Gates, D.M. Development of a photosynthesis model with an emphasis on ecological applications. Oecologia 26, 89–100 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00582888
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