Carbon Assimilation, Biomass Partitioning and Productivity in Grasses

Abstract

Plant growth correlates with net carbon gain on a whole plant basis. Over the last several decades, the driving factors shaping plant morphology and performance have become increasingly clear. This review seeks to explore the importance of these factors for grass performance. Briefly, these fall into factors influencing photosynthetic rates directly, competition between plants in a canopy, and nutrient status and availability.

Keywords

• carbon
• nitrogen
• biomass partitioning
• shoot-root allocation