A closed-loop photosynthesis system and a heat-balance sap-flow gauge independently confirmed oscillatory transpiration in a greenhouse-grown Rosa hybrida L. Repetitive sampling revealed 60-minute synchronized oscillations in CO2-exchange rate, stomatal conductance, and whole-plant sap-flow rate. To avoid confusing cyclical plant responses with random noise in measurement, we suggest that gas-exchange protocols begin with frequent, repetitive measurements to determine whether transpiration is stable or oscillating. Single measurements of individual plants would be justified only when transpiration is steady state.
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Australian Natl Univ, Res Sch Biol, Canberra, ACT 2601, AustraliaAustralian Natl Univ, Res Sch Biol, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
Farquhar, Graham D.
Griffani, Danielle S.
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Barbour, Margaret M.
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Univ Sydney, Sch Life & Environm Sci, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Univ Waikato, Te Aka Matuatua Sch Sci, Hamilton, New ZealandAustralian Natl Univ, Res Sch Biol, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia