Physiological changes in Sesbania species to reducing light intensities

Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science

Volumn 182, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 43-47

  Vandana, ^a   Bhatt, R K ^a  

^a INDIAN GRASSLAND AND FODDER RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (India)

Author keywords

Chlorophyll; Nitrate reductase activity; Photosynthesis; Protein; Sesbania grandiflora; Sesbania sesban; Stomatal conductance; Transpiration

Indexed keywords

SESBANIA GRANDIFLORA;

EID: 0032982343     PISSN: 09312250     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1439-037X.1999.00256.x     Document Type: Article

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