Development of a photosynthesis model with an emphasis on ecological applications. V. Test of the applicability of a steady-state model to description of net photosynthesis of Prunus armeniaca under field conditions

TitleDevelopment of a photosynthesis model with an emphasis on ecological applications. V. Test of the applicability of a steady-state model to description of net photosynthesis of Prunus armeniaca under field conditions
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1980
AuthorsTenhunen JD, Meyer A., Lange O.L, Gates DM
JournalOecologia
Volume45
Pagination147-155
KeywordsTEMPERATURE
Abstract

A physiologically based steady-state model of whole leaf photosynthesis (WHOLEPLOT) is used to describe net photosynthesis daily time courses in Prunus armeniaca. Net photosynthesis rates are calculated in response to incident light intensity, leaf temperature, air carbon dioxide concentration, and leaf diffusion resistance measured at five minute intervals. The steady-state calculations closely approximate the observed net photosynthesis rates for a broad range of weather conditions and leaf stomatal behavior.