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