Chapter 2: The Ecology of Plants reading Flashcards
1
Q
Photosynthetic photon flux density
A
- PPFD
- the amount of usable light energy impinging upon a leaf per unit time
2
Q
photosynthetically active radiation (PAR)
A
- the wavelengths of light that can be used in photosynthesis
3
Q
MAKE SURE TO
A
UNDERSTAND GRAPHS IN THE READING
4
Q
Phenology
A
the seasonal timing of life history events such as initiation of growth, flowering, and dormancy
5
Q
forbs
A
broad-leaved herbaceous plants
