Impact of solar irradiance on gas exchange and growth of heliconia grown in a semi-arid region
Rafaela R. de Souza,
José M. da Silva Neto,
Raphael R. da Silva
et al.
Abstract:Light is essential for providing energy for photosynthetic reactions and has a complex and not yet fully understood effect on heliconia growth and yield. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of light intensity on the growth and photosynthesis of heliconia under semi-arid conditions and to screen potential genotypes tolerant to high solar irradiation levels during the vegetative stage. The experiment was conducted in Petrolina, PE, Brazil, whose geographic coordinates are 09° 19’ 14” S, … Show more
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