Photosynthesis in Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum L.)
- 1 July 1972
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Plant Physiology
- Vol. 50 (1), 149-151
- https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.50.1.149
Abstract
Gas exchange of Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum L.) indicated a near-zero CO(2) compensation point and a high temperature optimum for photosynthesis. These properties are characteristic of plants fixing CO(2) by a beta-carboxylation mechanism. Operation of the Calvin cycle was shown and no evidence for beta-carboxylation was obtained. These results indicate that near-zero CO(2) compensation points are not dependent on a beta-carboxylation mechanism.Keywords
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