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Abbreviations

C3:

The C3 pathway of photosynthesis, found in most plant species, for example, rice, potato, and wheat.

C4:

The C4 pathway of photosynthesis, found in some tropical species, for example, maize, sugarcane, sorghum.

PAR:

Photosynthetically active radiation. Solar radiation in the wavelength region 400–700 nm.

RUE:

Radiation use efficiency , the ratio of biomass produced per unit radiation intercepted.

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Murchie, E., Reynolds, M. (2012). Crop Radiation Capture and Use Efficiency. In: Meyers, R.A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0851-3_171

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