Evolution of cam and C4 carbon-concentrating mechanisms

International Journal of Plant Sciences

Volumn 164, Issue SUPPL. 3, 2003, Pages

  Keeley, Jon E ^a   Rundel, Philip W ^a  

^a NONE

Author keywords

Aquatic; Grasslands; Photosynthetic pathways; Succulents

Indexed keywords

CARBON SEQUESTRATION; EVOLUTION; GRASSLAND; PHOTOSYNTHESIS;

CRASSULACEAE; CYPERACEAE; POACEAE; TRACHEOPHYTA;

EID: 0038269643     PISSN: 10585893     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1086/374192     Document Type: Review

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