On the physiology of plant transpiration (Old ID 27163)

Australian Research Council (ARC)
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

The aim is to better understand plant water use (transpiration): to determine the relative roles of the environment, both aerial [absorbed radiation, both long and short wave, humidity, windspeed and temperature] and below ground [e.g. soil moisture content and resistance to root penetration], and of the plant [stomata, water pathways inside the leaf, and root water status] in controlling transpiration rate. The project will improve formulae describing the environmental and biological aspects of transpiration. A novel technique will be developed to measure the water potential distribution within the leaf. Results will inform breeders of the abilities of different plants to transpire rapidly when demand is high, or to conserve water.

Date

01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024

Project Type

GRANT

Keywords

Transpiration;Water cycle;Carbon Cycle;photosynthesis

Funding Body

Australian Research Council (ARC)

Amount

41190

Project Team

N/A