Physiological Characterization of Young ‘Hass’ Avocado Plant Leaves Following Exposure to High Temperatures and Low Light Intensity

Physiological Characterization of Young ‘Hass’ Avocado Plant Leaves Following Exposure to High Temperatures and Low Light Intensity

The worldwide demand for avocados has resulted in the planting of millions of young plants each year. However, global warming, resulting in high temperatures, sensed as heat stress, may severely damage these new plantings. The objective of this study was to assess the risks of heat stress on young a...

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Main Authors: Or Shapira, Simon Chernoivanov, Itamar Neuberger, Shay Levy, Lior Rubinovich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
heat stress
carbon assimilation
<i>Persea americana</i>
stomatal conductance
subtropic
leaf damage
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/8/1562

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