the carbon cycle 2
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The Carbon Cycle 2. Introduction: Changes to Global C Cycle (Ch. 15) C-cycle overview: pools & fluxes (Ch. 6) Controls on GPP (Ch. 5) Controls on NPP (Ch. 6) Controls on NEP (Ch. 6). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Carbon Cycle 2I. Introduction: Changes to Global C Cycle
(Ch. 15)II. C-cycle overview: pools & fluxes (Ch. 6)III. Controls on GPP (Ch. 5)IV. Controls on NPP (Ch. 6)V. Controls on NEP (Ch. 6)
Powerpoint modified from Harte & Hungate (http://www2.for.nau.edu/courses/hart/for479/notes.htm) and Chapin
(http://www.faculty.uaf.edu/fffsc/)
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The Carbon CycleIII. Controls on GPP (Ch. 5)
A. Introduction 1. Photosynthesis 2. Proximal & distal controls
B. Photosynthesis overview 1. Light-harvesting & C-fixation rxns. 2. C3, C4 & CAM Ps
C. Controls on photosynthesis 1. Principle of environmental control 2. Limiting factors
a. Light: i. Leaf-level; ii. Canopy-levelb. CO2 : i. Leaf-level; ii. Canopy-levelc. N : i. Leaf-level; ii. Canopy-leveld. Water : i. Leaf-level; ii. Canopy-levele. Temp : i. Leaf-level; ii. Canopy-level
Powerpoint modified from Harte & Hungate (http://www2.for.nau.edu/courses/hart/for479/notes.htm) and Chapin
(http://www.faculty.uaf.edu/fffsc/)
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I. Introduction
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6 CO2
C6H12O6
organic carbon
energy6 H2O
+
6 O2
Photosynthesis = process governing energy capture by ecosystems, and thus the entry of organic (fixed) carbon into the biosphere
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Controls on GPP:Across ecosystems – LAI, N, growing season lengthWithin ecosystems (daily, seasonal) – light, temp, nutrients
5.1
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B.Photosynthesis overview
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PhotosynthesisTwo sets of reactions:
Light harvesting - converts light energy to chemical energy (ATP, NADPH) - splits H2O and produces O2 as byproduct
Carbon fixing - uses ATP and NADPH from light reactions to fix CO2 into sugar
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5.3
Rubisco
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CO2 enters leaf via diffusion
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Stomata (plural), stoma (singular): biggest and most variable component of
diffusion barrier (resistance)
Water on cell surface evaporates, diffusing out through the stomata, leaf boundary layer, and into the bulk atmosphere: transpirationStomata: carbon gain, water loss – inevitable trade-off
CO2 H2O
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B.2. Three major photosynthetic
pathways•C3 photosynthesis
–“Normal” photosynthesis, 85% of plants
•C4 photosynthesis–Spatial separation of 2 carbon fixation paths
•CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism)
–Temporal separation of 2 carbon fixation paths
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C3 Photosynthesis
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C4 Photosynthesis
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C4 Distribution
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CAM Photosynt
hesis
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3 photosynthetic pathways• See pp. 102-105, including Box 5.1
1. How does C3 differ from C4 in terms of initial fixation enzyme, site of initial fixation, use of Calvin cycle?
2. How does C4 differ from CAM?3. How do C4 and CAM reduce water loss
and photorespiration? 4. What tradeoffs are inherent in C4 &
CAM?Bottom line: C4 and CAM reduce water loss and reduce photorespiration because PEP carboxylase has a higher affinity for CO2 and no affinity for O2.
These adaptations are most important in hot, dry environments.
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C.Controls on Photosynthesis
Net Ps = C-fixation – mitochondrial resp – photoresp
(not to be confused with NPP)
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1.Basic principle of environmental control
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CO2 response curve of photosynthesis:
1. Net Ps2. Compensation point3. CO2 diffusion4. Biochem limits: light-harvesting, Rubisco
(N), RuBP (P)
5.6
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5.6
Where is leaf most efficiently allocating its resources for C gain?
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Plants adjust photosynthetic “machinery” and internal CO2 to operate at the balance point
5.6
Basic Principle of Environmental Control: Equalize physical and biochemical limitations of photosynthesis
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5.6
HOW?• Shade vs. sun?• Fertile vs. infertile soils?• Wet vs. dry environments?
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C. Controls on photosynthesis
• Most leaf-level controls still function in entire canopies
• Leaves at top of canopy carry out most photosynthesis– Receive most light– Youngest, most N-rich leaves
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C. Controls on photosynthesis
2. Limiting factorsa. Light
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i. Leaf-levelPoint 1: Light can vary greatly at time scales of tenths of
seconds to minutes to days to seasons.
5.7
- But, light doesn’t account for differences across ecosystems.
- Large control of temporal variation in photosynthesis within ecosystems
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Point 2. Light response curve of photosynthesis
6 points: Isat, Psmax, LCP, Ps at low light, decline (photo-ox.), LUE(draw)
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Point 3.Plants have a variety of mechanisms for adjusting to
variation in light• Acclimation (physiological adjustment)
– Sun leaves• More cell layers (draw mesophyll)• Higher photosynthetic capacity
– Shade leaves • thinner, more surface area/g• More light-harvesting pigments
• Adaptation (genetic changes)– Mechanisms same as for acclimation– Traits persist even when plants grown in
similar conditions
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Point 3. Mechanisms of adjusting to variation in
light• Other neat tricks
– Maximize/minimize leaf area
• More leaves• Thin leaves or cylindrical
leaves
– Leaf angle– Leaf movements– Efficient use of sun flecks
Oxalis oregona
Adenostoma fasciculatum (chamise)
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Adaptation/Acclimation result in different light response curves for 5/6 of the components we
discussed
5.9
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Adaptation/Acclimation result in different light response curves for 5/6 of the components we
discussed
1. Isat
5.9
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Adaptation/Acclimation result in different light response curves for 5/6 of the components we
discussed
2. Psmax
5.9
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Adaptation/Acclimation result in different light response curves for 5/6 of the components we
discussed
3. Light compensation point
5.9
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Adaptation/Acclimation result in different light response curves for 5/6 of the components we
discussed
4. Rate of Ps at low light
5.9
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Adaptation/Acclimation result in different light response curves for 5/6 of the components we
discussed
5. Light level for photo-oxidation
5.9
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Adaptation/Acclimation result in different light response curves for 5/6 of the components we
discussed
6. Quantum yield at low light stays the same
5.9
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These adaptations are the same for1. Leaves on the same individual in different environments2. Individuals of the same species in different environments
3. Different species specifically adapted to different environments
5.9
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ii. Light – Canopy level controlsPoint 1. Multiple species increase range of light levels over which
light use efficiency remains constant
5.9
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Canopy processes increase range of light intensities over which LUE is constant
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Point 2. Vegetation maintains relatively
constant LUE• Leaf level regulation
– Balance biochemical and physical limitations to photosynthesis
• Canopy level regulation– Maintain highest Ps capacity at top of
canopy– Shed leaves that don’t maintain
positive carbon balance
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Point 3. Leaf area • Leaf area determines both amount of
light intercepted and light environment in the canopy.
• Leaf area responds to availability of soil resources (more soil resources, more growth)
• Light declines exponentially within canopy.
• LAI ~1-8 m2 leaf/m2 ground• Projected vs. total LAI – what’s the diff?
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C. Controls on photosynthesis
2. Limiting factorsb. CO2 – see book
c. Nitrogen
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5.1
Soil resources (nutrients, water) influence both - amount of plant growth (leaf area) - amount of N in photosynthetic machinery in
those leaves.
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i. Leaf-levelPoint 1. Leaf nitrogen determines photosynthetic capacity
Why?
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Point 2. Stomatal conductance adjusts to match photosynthetic capacity
(or vice versa)
5.11
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Point 3. Leaf longevity is a major factor determining photosynthetic capacity per gram tissue
Inevitable tradeoff between photosynthesis and leaf longevity
Long-lived leaves contain lots of non-photosynthetic compounds
Herbivore protectionDesiccation resistant
5.12
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SLA is a good predictor of photosynthetic capacity
5.14
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Suite of traits that influence carbon gain depends on
availability of soil resources
• Leaf longevity• Leaf nitrogen concentration• Photosynthetic capacity• Growth rate
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ii. Canopy-levelPoint 1. Fast-growing plants have high photosynthetic
rates
and more growth more leaf area more growth …
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Point 2. High soil resource availability increases competition for light
• More growth, more leaves, decreased light near the ground.
• Fertile soils, high water availability select for plants with high growth rates (change in plant functional types).
• What allocation strategies might help a plant grow fast?
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5.1
Communities with high levels of soil resources typically support intrinsically faster growing species.
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Differences among ecosystems in LAI are a major control on GPP (and NPP)
5.20
Schlesinger 1997
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Carbon gain estimated from satellites
NDVI = (NIR-VIS)(NIR+VIS)
NDVI: Normalized difference vegetation indexNIR: Near-infrared radiationVIS: Visible radiation
Schlesinger 1997
LANDSAT – local AVHRR – regional-global
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LAI correlates with NDVI
Schlesinger 1997
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d.Water limitationi. Leaf-level
– Short-term response: reduce stomatal conductance (reduces LUE)
5.4
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d.Water limitationmedium-term response: reduce leaf
area (reduces surface area for water loss, maintains high LUE)
Tropical dry forest, Mexico
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d.Water limitation• Long-term response
(adaptation): – reduce light absorption (smaller
leaves, inclined leaves, hairy leaves)– C4, CAM photosynthesis
http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/plants/sdpls/plants/Adenostoma_fasciculatum.html
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d. Water ii. Canopy-level
• We’ll talk about water and temp together.
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e. Temperature i. Leaf-level
Point 1. Plants acclimate to typical temps on sunny days.- both low and high temperature restrictions on Ps.
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Point 2. Different adaptations in different environments
- Increased photosyn. capacity in cold environ.- High ET in warm wet environments- Small leaf size in warm dry environments
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ii. Canopy-levelPoint 1. Plant adaptations reduce differences among ecosystems directly resulting from temperature within the growing season.
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ii. Canopy-levelPoint 2. Differences in temp and water availability are major controls on growing season length, which has a strong effect on annual GPP.
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f. Response to pollutants(see book)
• Damages photosynthetic machinery
• Reduces photosynthetic capacity
• Plants reduce stomatal conductance
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Main points about photosynthesis
• Balance biochemical and physical limitations
• Match photosynthetic potential to soil resources
• Adjust leaf area to maintain constant LUE
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Major controls over GPP – across ecosystems
• Quantity of leaf area– May be reduced by herbivores and
pathogens
• Length of photosynthetic season• Photosynthetic rate of individual
leaves– Photosynthetic capacity– Environmental stress that alters
stomatal conductance
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Relationship of NDVI to ecosystem carbon gain
(Satellite estimate)
(Measured light absorbed)