Elevated atmospheric CO2 concentration improves water use efficiency and growth of a widespread Cerrado tree species even under soil water deficit

Souza, João Paulo; Melo, Nayara Magry Jesus; Halfeld, Alessandro Dias; Vieira, Kamilla Ingred Castelan; Rosa, Bruno Luan

doi:10.1590/0102-33062018abb0272

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“…In previous studies with cerrado species, Souza et al (2016) pointed out that woody plants growing under elevated [CO 2 ] and soil water deficit showed improved growth. Also, Souza et al (2019) showed an increase in water use efficiency in Lafoensia pacari juvelines under elevated [CO 2 ] and soil water deficit. Therefore, we expected that even with synergism between high [CO 2 ] and drought events, cerrado plants would be benefited in the future.…”

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Improvement in light utilization and shoot growth in Hymenaea stigonocarpa under high CO 2 concentration attenuates simulated leaf herbivory effects

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This study evaluated the photochemical responses of photosystem II and growth of Hymenaea stigonocarpa under CO 2-enriched conditions with exposure to simulated herbivory events. After herbivory simulation in two distinct parts of the stem of plants (apex and base), chlorophyll a fluorescence, chlorophyll index, growth, extrafloral nectary density, leaf mineral nutrition, and biomass production were evaluated. Plants of H. stigonocarpa grown under high [CO 2 ] after simulated herbivory in the apical part of the stem had higher electron transport rate, effective quantum yield of photosystem II, and chlorophyll contents. However, simulated herbivory in the basal portion of plants grown under high [CO 2 ] increased plant height, branch and root length, leaf number, leaf area, node number, and leaf expansion rate. In conclusion simulated herbivory at the basal portion and high [CO 2 ] induce positive responses in H. stigonocarpa, leading to the allocation of biomass to vegetative parts related to the capture of resources such as water and light. Apical leaves could compensate for the elimination of part of their leaf blades by increasing their photosynthetic yield. Thus, the increase of [CO 2 ] attenuated the adverse effects of leaf removal on H. stigonocarpa plants by inducing photosynthetic improvement and growth after the loss of leaf tissue.

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Improvement in light utilization and shoot growth in Hymenaea stigonocarpa under high CO 2 concentration attenuates simulated leaf herbivory effects

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“…3e), signifying that a reduction in water loss plays a more important role in increasing WUE. This may help delay the onset and reduce the degree of moisture stress (Wang et al 2012), in turn extending the length of the growing season in forest ecosystems (Souza et al 2019).…”

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A global meta-analysis of woody plant responses to elevated CO2: implications on biomass, growth, leaf N content, photosynthesis and water relations

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Background Atmospheric CO2 may double by the year 2100, thereby altering plant growth, photosynthesis, leaf nutrient contents and water relations. Specifically, atmospheric CO2 is currently 50% higher than pre-industrial levels and is projected to rise as high as 936 μmol mol−1 under worst-case scenario in 2100. The objective of the study was to investigate the effects of elevated CO2 on woody plant growth, production, photosynthetic characteristics, leaf N and water relations. Methods A meta-analysis of 611 observations from 100 peer-reviewed articles published from 1985 to 2021 was conducted. We selected articles in which elevated CO2 and ambient CO2 range from 600–1000 and 300–400 μmol mol−1, respectively. Elevated CO2 was categorized into < 700, 700 and > 700 μmol mol−1 concentrations. Results Total biomass increased similarly across the three elevated CO2 concentrations, with leguminous trees (LTs) investing more biomass to shoot, whereas non-leguminous trees (NLTs) invested to root production. Leaf area index, shoot height, and light-saturated photosynthesis (Amax) were unresponsive at < 700 μmol mol−1, but increased significantly at 700 and > 700 μmol mol−1. However, shoot biomass and Amax acclimatized as the duration of woody plants exposure to elevated CO2 increased. Maximum rate of photosynthetic Rubisco carboxylation (Vcmax) and apparent maximum rate of photosynthetic electron transport (Jmax) were downregulated. Elevated CO2 reduced stomatal conductance (gs) by 32% on average and increased water use efficiency by 34, 43 and 63% for < 700, 700 and > 700 μmol mol−1, respectively. Leaf N content decreased two times more in NLTs than LTs growing at elevated CO2 than ambient CO2. Conclusions Our results suggest that woody plants will benefit from elevated CO2 through increased photosynthetic rate, productivity and improved water status, but the responses will vary by woody plant traits and length of exposure to elevated CO2.

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“…Plants have different temperature domains that initially determine their geographic distribution [70] but with the progressive increase in air temperature, the temperature domains become displaced to colder regions, forcing plant species to move away from their current distribution [71,72]. The increase in temperature may cause several types of damage to plants in different stages of life, from germination to adulthood [73,74]. The temperature range considered optimal for photosynthesis in C3 plants is between 18°C and 30°C, while temperatures above 30°C are considered to be heating zones [70,75].…”

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Responses of Neotropical Savannah Plant Species to Abiotic Stresses: A Structural and Functional Overview

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2021

Abiotic Stress in Plants

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Plants under field conditions are subject to different types of abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, and light excess that adversely affect their growth and survival. In addition, several studies have pointed out the effect of climate change such as an increase in the concentration of atmospheric CO 2 , as well as an increase in global temperature on the distribution and wealth of plants. Adaptation to abiotic stress and survival occurs on different scales, at the cellular level for each individual, and requires a range of strategies, whether morphological, physiological, molecular or structural. Such strategies may be determinant in the distribution of plant species in natural habitats, depending on ecological adaptations shaped by the evolutionary history of species. In this chapter, we discuss recent information about mechanisms of plant adaptation to abiotic stress in the Neotropical savannah based on the cell and individual scales.

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Elevated atmospheric CO2 concentration improves water use efficiency and growth of a widespread Cerrado tree species even under soil water deficit

Cited by 14 publications

References 44 publications

Improvement in light utilization and shoot growth in Hymenaea stigonocarpa under high CO 2 concentration attenuates simulated leaf herbivory effects

Improvement in light utilization and shoot growth in Hymenaea stigonocarpa under high CO 2 concentration attenuates simulated leaf herbivory effects

A global meta-analysis of woody plant responses to elevated CO2: implications on biomass, growth, leaf N content, photosynthesis and water relations

Responses of Neotropical Savannah Plant Species to Abiotic Stresses: A Structural and Functional Overview

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