Photosynthesis and Management

Wednesday, January 8, 2014: 9:30 AM
Galerie 5 (New Orleans Marriott)
K. Raja Reddy , Mississippi State University
Photosynthesis plays an important role in crop production and several environmental factors affect photosynthesis and thus yield in cotton. In this presentation, seasonal and diurnal changes in canopy and leaf-level photosynthesis will pre presented along with stress factors effects. Inferences will be made on how we could use photosynthesis in management to optimize cotton production.