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Title: Plant responses to carbon dioxide

Journal Article · · American Journal of Botany
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/2445426· OSTI ID:96323
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  1. Univ. of Sydney (Australia)

The average atmospheric concentration of CO{sub 2} will probably double before the end of next century. Many of the consequences for plant growth can and should be determined now. In this review the effects of [CO{sub 2}] on a variety of plant processes are summarized: stomatal opening and closing; stomatal density; respiration; root morphogenesis; and flowering. The effects of growth under elevated [CO{sub 2}] on crop yield and seed composition are also discussed. Adverse effects on the composition of C{sub 3} cereal grains are clearly indicated. 91 refs., 2 tabs.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
96323
Journal Information:
American Journal of Botany, Vol. 82, Issue 5; Other Information: PBD: May 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English