Abstract
SummaryLeaf gas exchange characteristics of green dwarf coconut were studied in two contrasting environments highlighting the technical aspects of construction of light-response curves in field conditions and its mathematical approach. Site I is at the south-east region of Bahia State in a hot and humid climate area. The contrasting Site II is located at the Pernambuco State in a semi-arid type of climate. Measurements of leaf gas exchange were accomplished using a portable photosynthesis system equipped with an artificial light source. Significant differences were observed between the two sites for the leaf-to-air water vapour pressure deficit and light-saturated (Qi ≥800.μmol m–2 s–1) net photosynthesis and stomatal conductance. Mean values of these variables, in that order, were 1.4 and 2.1 kPa, 12.7 and 8.3.μmol CO2 m–2 s–1 and 0.36 and 0.13 mol H2Om–2 s–1 at Sites I and II, respectively. Eight mathematical models relating both net photosynthesis and stomatal conductance with photosynthetically active radiation, were adjusted from the field data. Good results were obtained with the models, mainly when a linear function of leaf-to-air water vapour pressure deficit was included, indicating that the green dwarf coconut stomata show a strong dependence on water vapour pressure deficit.
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