An investigation of photosynthetic C-fixation in fynbos growth forms and its variation with season and environmental conditions

The seasonal and diurnal patterns of photosynthetic gas exchange and the water relations of seven species of the mediterranean-climate region of South Africa (fynbos) were investigated. The following species, representing the major fynbos elements, were chosen for intensive investigation: Erica plukenetii and Erica hispidula (ericoid element), Thamnochortus lucens and Askidiosperma paniculatum (restioid element), Protea laurifolia and Leucadendron salignum (proteoid element). Metrosideros angustifolia, a shrub of riparian habitats, was also studied.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Biological Sciences

Year dc:date.issued

1988

Author dc:creator

• Van der Heyden, Francois

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Lewis, O A M

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/17725

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/17725