Ecophysiological fundamentals of plant production
Abstract
Plant production is the basis of all life on earth since only plants are able to transform solar energy into useful chemical energy. This process, called photosynthesis is discussed for single leaves as well for crop surfaces. Part of the carbon fixed by photosynthesis is lost by respiratory processes, roughly divided into maintenance and growth respiration.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms
Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
Leaf Properties and Growth Measurement
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 23–32
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter