Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/A/S/2001/01186
Accimation of leaf photosythesis & respiration to changes in temp: predicting inter-specific variations & understanding the underlying mechanisms
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor O Atkin, University of York, Biology
- Grant held at:
- University of York, Biology
- Science Area:
- Terrestrial
- Overall Classification:
- Terrestrial
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Environmental Physiology
- Abstract:
- Predicting the responses of leaf photosynthesis (P) and respiration (R) to changes in temperature is fundamental to projecting the impact of global change on the biosphere. P and Rare both sensitive to short-term changes in temperature (T) but often acclimate to longer-term changes in T. Acclimation reduces the long-term T sensitivity of P and R. Our research will establish the extent to which the temperature sensitivity of P and R varies systematically among contrasting plant species. It will also establish the underlying mechanisms responsible for that variability. A key element of our research will be distinguishing between acclimation of pre-existing leaves and acclimation of newly formed leaves that develop following a change in temperature. The knowledge gained will enable more accurate process-driven models of P and R to be incorporated into models of global CO2 exchange.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/A/S/2001/01186
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Standard Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Standard Grant
This grant award has a total value of £216,965
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Equipment | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,753 | £109,056 | £28,402 | £27,587 | £50,167 |
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