Comparisons of the resurrection grass, Eragrostis nindensis, with the related desiccation-sensitive species, E. curvula

Desiccation tolerance of the inner leaves of Eragrostis nindensis is compared with the desiccation sensitivity of the outer leaves, as well as those of the closely related species, E. curvula. Both E. nindensis and E. curvula dehydrate to a relative water content (RWC) ofless than 5% in two weeks. Photosynthetic activity in E. curvula is maintained down to 40% RWC, after which further drying results in a sudden irreversible breakdown of the photosynthetic system and its pigments.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Biological Sciences

Year dc:date.issued

2001

Author dc:creator

• Van der Willigen, Clare

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6104

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/6104