The effect of light intensity on leaf pigmentation and light utilisation in mango (Old ID 27722)

Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

The objective of this experimental work is to determine the effect of light intensity on leaf morphology, productivity and light utilisation in the commercial Mango cv. Calypso. Plant leaves contain a variety of pigments associated with specific physiological functions, including photosynthesis and photoprotection from excessive light. Within an individual tree-canopy, gradients in leaf age and microenvironment alter the balance of these functions and where resources are invested. By examining leaf-level function at specific points in a Mango tree architecture we hope to improve our understanding of how orchard management (such as pruning) can make trees more productive

Date

01 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2022

Project Type

CONTRACT_RESEARCH

Keywords

calypso;cropping;mango;photosynthesis;pigments;water use

Funding Body

Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Amount

23319

Project Team

Lucas Cernusak