Stem photosynthesis not pressurized ventilation is responsible for light-enhanced oxygen supply to submerged roots of alder (Alnus glutinosa) |
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Authors: | Armstrong William Armstrong Jean |
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Institution: | Biological Sciences, University of Hull, Kingston upon Hull HU6 7RX, UK. w.armstrong@hull.ac.uk |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Claims that submerged roots of alder and other wetland trees are aerated by pressurized gas flow generated in the stem by a light-induced thermo-osmosis have seemed inconsistent with root anatomy. Our aim was to seek a verification using physical root-stem models, stem segments with or without artificial roots, and rooted saplings. METHODS: Radial O2 loss (ROL) from roots was monitored polarographically as the gas space system of the models, and stems were pressurized artificially. ROL and internal pressurization were also measured when stems were irradiated and the xylem stream was either CO2 enriched or not. Stem photosynthesis and respiration were measured polarographically. Stem and root anatomy were examined by light and fluorescence microscopy. KEY RESULTS: Pressurizing the models and stems to
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Keywords: | Alnus glutinosa root aeration diffusion pressure flow stem photosynthesis radial oxygen loss thermal transpiration thermo-osmosis |
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