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Study Questions Plant Physiology
[Lecture- and General Plant Biology Textbooks]
What is the light compensation point?
What name is give to the value of PAR (Photosynthetically Active
Radiation) above which no further increase in photosynthesis occurs?
Explain the importance of leaf temperature for plants and what
adaptations have plants evolved to regulate leaf temperature.
As leaf temperature rises what limits the rate of photosynthesis?
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Study Questions Plant Physiology
What is the boundary layer of a leaf? How does leaf shape affect the
thickness of the boundary layer? Under which circumstances is it
advantageous to have(a) a thick boundary layer and (b) a thin
boundary layer.
Describe three morphological adaptations that can help plants reduce
water loss from leaves.
Explain why the opening of stomata has both benefits and costs for
plants in dry environments.
How do shade tolerant plants maintain a positive carbon balance?
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Study Questions Plant Physiology
How do plants growing in high-light environments maximize their
growth rate?
Describe two plant adaptations to low light and explain why these
adaptations are unsuitable for plants in high-light environments.