Photosynthesis in the light of climate change [Elektronische Ressource] : effects of changes in the seasonal transitions on the evergreen conifer Pinus banksiana / vorgelegt von Florian Busch

Photosynthesis in the Light ofClimate ChangeEffects of Changes in the Seasonal Transitions on theEvergreen Conifer Pinus banksianaInaugural-DissertationzurErlangung des Doktorgrades derMathematisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultätder Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorfvorgelegt vonFlorian Buschaus Neustadt a.d.W.April 2008.Aus dem Institut für Chemie und Dynamik der Geosphäre (ICG-3)Forschungszentrum JülichHeinrich Heine Universität DüsseldorfGedruckt mit der Genehmigung derMathematisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät derHeinrich-Heine-Universität DüsseldorfReferent: Prof. Dr. Ulrich SchurrKoreferent: Prof. Dr. Peter WesthoffK Prof. Dr. Norman HünerTag der mündlichen Prüfung: 19.06.2008iiAbstractIn this PhD project different photosynthetic processes in the evergreen Pinus banksiana,an important conifer of the boreal forest, were assessed during the two seasonal transi-tion periods, autumn and spring. In the experiments growth conditions under the influ-ence of climate change were simulated. The objective of this project was to characterizephysiological processes that contribute to photosynthetic adjustments and changes ofboreal evergreens under future climate conditions and influence the productivity andcarbon cycling of these forests.