photosynthesis

A computational platform for plant ecophysiology in R

A computational platform for plant ecophysiology

New R Package: photosynthesis

An R package to simulate C3 photosynthesis

Leaf form, physiology, and photosynthesis

Leaf size, shape, and internal anatomy are extremely diverse but strongly constrained by functions such as light interception, CO$_2$ diffusion, and managing scarce resources like water and nitrogen. Two common assumptions are that plants i) cannot build tougher leaves without sacrificing photosynthesis and ii) cannot increase photosynthesis without decreasing water-use efficiency.

Local adaptation

The theory of evolutionary processes acting within species (microevolution) is more mature than that for macroevolution, but there is surprisingly little evidence of divergent natural selection on physiological traits under natural conditions.