UNSPECIFIED. (2005) Plant circadian clocks increase photosynthesis, growth, survival, and competitive advantage. SCIENCE, 309 (5734). pp. 630-633. ISSN 0036-8075

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Abstract

Circadian clocks are believed to confer an advantage to plants, but the nature of that advantage has been unknown. We show that a substantial photosynthetic advantage is conferred by correct matching of the circadian clock period with that of the external tight-dark cycle. In wild type and in long- and short-circadian period mutants of Arabidopsis thaliana, plants with a clock period matched to the environment contain more chlorophyll, fix more carbon, grow faster, and survive better than plants with circadian periods differing from their environment. This explains why plants gain advantage from circadian control.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	Q Science
Journal or Publication Title:	SCIENCE
Publisher:	AMER ASSOC ADVANCEMENT SCIENCE
ISSN:	0036-8075
Official Date:	22 July 2005
Volume:	309
Number:	5734
Number of Pages:	4
Page Range:	pp. 630-633
Identification Number:	10.1126/science.1115581
Publication Status:	Published
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/6807

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