Photosynthetic responses to elevated CO2 and O-3 in Quercus ilex leaves at a natural CO2 spring

Paoletti, E; Seufert, G; Della Rocca, G; Thomsen, H

HERO ID

199365

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Journal Article

Year

2007

Language

English

PMID

17045714

HERO ID 199365
In Press No
Year 2007
Title Photosynthetic responses to elevated CO2 and O-3 in Quercus ilex leaves at a natural CO2 spring
Authors Paoletti, E; Seufert, G; Della Rocca, G; Thomsen, H
Journal Environmental Pollution
Volume 147
Issue 3
Page Numbers 516-524
Abstract Photosynthetic stimulation and stomatal conductance (Gs) depression in Quercus ilex leaves at a CO2 spring suggested no down-regulation. The insensitivity of Gs to a CO2 increase (from ambient 1500 to 2000 mu mol mol(-1)) suggested stomatal acclimation. Both responses are likely adaptations to the special environment Of CO2 Springs. At the CO2-enriched site, not at the control site, photosynthesis decreased 9% in leaves exposed to 2x ambient O-3 concentrations in branch enclosures, compared to controls in charcoal-filtered air. The stomatal density reduction at high CO2 was one-third lower than the concomitant Gs reduction, so that the O-3 uptake per single stoma was lower than at ambient CO2. No significant variation in monoterpene emission was measured. Higher trichome and mesophyll density were recorded at the CO2-enriched site, accounting for lower O-3 sensitivity. A long-term exposure to H2S, reflected by higher foliar S-content, and CO2 might depress the antioxidant capacity of leaves close to the vent and increase their O-3 sensitivity. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Doi 10.1016/j.envpol.2006.08.039
Pmid 17045714
Wosid WOS:000246922000010
Url http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0269749106005197
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Comments N1-JunN1-Photosynthetic responses to elevated CO2 and O-3 in Quercus ilex leaves at a natural CO2 springN1-ISI:000246922000010N1-Paoletti, E. Seufert, G. Della Rocca, G. Thomsen, H.AD-CNR, Ist Prot Piante, I-50019 Florence, Italy. Commiss European Communities, Joint Res Ctr, Inst Environm & Sustainabil, I-21020 Ispra, Italy. Paoletti, E, CNR, Ist Prot Piante, Via Madonna Piano 10, I-50019 Florence, Italy. e.paoletti@ipp.cnr.itID - 1594
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Language Text English
Keyword CO2 springs; Gas exchange; Holm oak; Mediterranean vegetation; Ozone flux
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