| Abstrakt: |
Agricultural productivity is expected to be affected by rising atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration ([CO2]) and changing climate. Increase in [CO2] per se may lead to higher yield for several crop species, including citrus. However, the interactions between elevated [CO2] and other climatic change factors are complex, and producing crops under global climate changes will be a challenge for world agriculture. This review focuses on our current understanding of citrus photosynthesis, growth, and yield in response to rising atmospheric [CO2]. There is indeed a critical need to unravel the mechanisms of citrus responses to atmospheric [CO2] enrichment and climate changes, and to identify the targets for a genetic/breeding approach designed to enhance citrus tolerance/resistance to environmental stresses. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
