Shade mitigates photoinhibition and enhances water use efficiency in kiwifruit under drought

Photosynthetica

Volumn 47, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 363-371

  Montanaro, G ^a   Dichio, B ^a   Xiloyannis, C ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BASILICATA   (Italy)

Author keywords

Carbon gain; Excessive radiation; Photosynthesis; Semi arid condition; Shade; Stomatal limitation; Water use efficiency

Indexed keywords

ACTINIDIA DELICIOSA; ACTINIDIA DELICIOSA VAR. DELICIOSA;

EID: 70450203205     PISSN: 03003604     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11099-009-0057-9     Document Type: Article

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