Genotypic variation in photosynthesis in cacao is correlated with stomatal conductance and leaf nitrogen

Biologia Plantarum

Volumn 55, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 99-104

  Daymond, A J ^a   Tricker, P J ^a   Hadley, P ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF READING   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

light response curves; quantum efficiency; specific leaf area

Indexed keywords

THEOBROMA CACAO;

EID: 79251555715     PISSN: 00063134     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10535-011-0013-y     Document Type: Article

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