Evolution of the C4 photosynthetic pathway: a physiologists' point of view

Title:

Evolution of the C4 photosynthetic pathway: a physiologists' point of view

Creator:

Apel, P.

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Description:

In the phylogenetic history of photosynthesis the C4 photosynthetic pathway is a rather latě, a nearly recent event. With the background of globál CO2 starvation and given the evolutionary competence, different ecological constraints as water and/or nitrogen deficiency oř salinity could be the driving forces in distinct habitats for selection of genotypes with a CO2 pump. Whether C3-like C3-C4 intermediate species BLS Moricandia arvensis with a less efficient CO2 pump are on the way to C4 photosynthesis remains an open question. Selection for a somewhat improved CO2 concentration mechanism under strong selective pressure seems to be a possible experimental approach to imitate evolutionary steps in adaptation to CO2 starvation.

Language:

Multiple languages

Rights:

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
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Coverage:

495-502 and 17-24

Source:

Photosynthetica | 1994 Volume:30 | Number:4

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