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#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

For a “sun plant” or “shade-avoiding plant” there is a clear adaptive value in allocating its resources toward more rapid extension growth when it is shaded by another plant.

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#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

It can enhance its chances of growing above the canopy and acquiring a greater share of unfiltered, photosynthetically active light.

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To favoring internode elongation is usually reduced leaf area and reduced branching, but at least in the short run this adaptation to canopy shade seems to work.

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#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

To favoring internode elongation is usually reduced leaf area and reduced branching, but at least in the short run this adaptation to canopy shade seems to work.

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#Id: 4998

#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

To favoring internode elongation is usually reduced leaf area and reduced branching, but at least in the short run this adaptation to canopy shade seems to work.

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#Id: 4999

#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

R:FR ratio and seed germination,

large-seeded species, with ample food reserves to sustain prolonged seedling growth in darkness (e.g., underground), do not require light for germination.