Non-uniform stomatal closure of hybrid poplar clones under light stress determined by scanning electron microscopy and modification of intercellular CO2 concentration

The stomatal distribution, non-uniform stomatal closure, stomatal conductance, and gas-exchange of several hybrid poplar clones under light stress were studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and gas-exchange. Non-uniform stomatal closure was found under natural light stress by SEM, and there was a linear relationship between the stomatal aperture and stomatal conductance. We suggest a formula for modification of intercellular CO₂ concentration, which can restore consideration of stomatal factors leading to midday depression of photosynthesis in some cases. Received: 11 January 1999 / Accepted: 6 April 2000