Figure 11.1
Summarized response of a group of six
cool-temper ate grasses to elevated CO2, increased air temperature,
or the simulta neous combination of both, on a number of leaf and
stand characteristics:
- DM
Dry Matter
- DMC
Dry Matter Content
- SLA Specific Leaf Area
- LAI Leaf Area Index
- FOT Assimilation Rate
- ACCL Acclimation of Photosynthesis
- Chl Chlorophyll Content (Weight Basis)
- # tillers Number of Tillers (Shoots) Per Plant
- height Maximum Canopy Height
- k Canopy Extinction Coefficient
Return
to Text // Return to Elements of
Change 1995 Table of Contents