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Developing a mathematical model for variation of physiological responses of Jatropha curcas leaves depending on leaf positions under soil flooding

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The effect of soil flooding on photosynthesis, transpiration and stomatal conductance of Jatropha curcas seedlings were studied under natural environmental variables. Soil flooding reduced photosynthesis (P N), transpiration (E) and stomatal conductance (gs) in response to leaf positions of Jatropha curcas plants. Based on the results, we conclude that decrease in stomatal opening and stomatal limitation of photosynthesis, followed by decrease in individual leaf area are the main causes of reductions in carbon uptake of flooded seedlings. A mathematical relationship was successfully developed to describe photosynthesis, transpiration and stomatal response of Jatropha under soil flooding stress.

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Abbreviations

E :

Transpiration rate

gs:

Stomatal conductance

P N :

Net photosynthetic rate

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The authors are grateful to the Head, Department of Plant Physiology, College of Basic Science and Humanities (CBSH), G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand for providing necessary facilities for experimentation.

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  1. Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226 007, UP, India

    Krishan Kumar Verma & Munna Singh

  2. Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Regional Research Station (CSSRI-RRS), Lucknow, 226 005, UP, India

    Chhedi Lal Verma

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Verma, K.K., Singh, M. & Verma, C.L. Developing a mathematical model for variation of physiological responses of Jatropha curcas leaves depending on leaf positions under soil flooding. Acta Physiol Plant 34, 1435–1443 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11738-012-0941-y

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