Photosynthesis at an extreme end of the leaf trait spectrum: how does it relate to high leaf dry mass per area and associated structural parameters?

Hassiotou, FoteiniRenton, MichaelLudwig, MarthaEvans, JohnVeneklaas, Erik J2015-12-070022-0957http://hdl.handle.net/1885/24467Leaf dry mass per area (LMA) is a composite parameter relating to a suite of structural traits that have the potential to influence photosynthesis. However, the extent to which each of these traits contributes to variation in LMA and photosynthetic ratesKeywords: chlorophyll; article; chemistry; genetics; metabolism; photosynthesis; plant leaf; Proteaceae; quantitative trait locus; Chlorophyll; Photosynthesis; Plant Leaves; Proteaceae; Quantitative Trait Loci; Banksia; Proteaceae Gas exchange; Leaf density; Leaf internal conductance; Leaf thickness; LMA; Mesophyll conductance; Photosynthesis; SclerophyllyPhotosynthesis at an extreme end of the leaf trait spectrum: how does it relate to high leaf dry mass per area and associated structural parameters?201010.1093/jxb/erq1282016-02-24