The evolution of C4 photosynthesis

New Phytologist

Volumn 161, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 341-370

  Sage, Rowan F ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO   (Canada)

Author keywords

C3 C4 photosynthesis; Carbon concentration; Flaveria; Macroevolution; Photorespiration; Photosynthesis

Indexed keywords

ANGIOSPERM; C4 PLANT; EVOLUTION; PHOTOSYNTHESIS;

ACER PENSYLVANICUM; AMARANTHACEAE; DICOTYLEDONEAE; EMBRYOPHYTA; FLAVERIA; MAGNOLIOPHYTA; POACEAE;

EID: 1642547063     PISSN: 0028646X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-8137.2004.00974.x     Document Type: Review

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