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Predicting the Effect upon Net Photosynthesis of Changes in Leaf Metabolism and Physics¹

A rational simulator of photosynthesis in a single leaf has been constructed by incorporating the effects of light, temperature and CO₂ upon light and dark respiration, stomatal resistance to CO₂ diffusion and photochemical ability. The physical resistances of the boundary layer and mesophyll are also incorporated. The simulator behaves like a real leaf, demonstrating the fairly satisfactory state of knowledge of CO₂ assimilation. More important, it permits estimates of the efficacy of changes in respiration and other identified characteristics in changing net assimilation.

Key Words: Simulation • Light respiration • Stomata • Light • CO₂

² Chief Climatologist, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.

Received for publication September 27, 1968.

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