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Analyses of chlorophyll fluorescence, gas exchange parameters, pigment concentrations and electrolyte leakage were performed on plants dehydrated under laboratory conditions differing with respect to light intensity (\"high light\" (ca. 1400 ųmol.m-². s-¹) and \"low light\" (ca. 400 ųmol. m-². s-¹)). Physiological parameters were also examined during rehydration under high and low light laboratory conditions, and natural field conditions. 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