Leaf δ13C reveals post-photosynthetic fractionation during ontogeny in a C4 grass
Y. Z. Yu, H. T. Liu, F. Yang, L. Li, R. Schaeufele, G. Tcherkez, H. Schnyder, X. Y. Gong
The paper investigates post-photosynthetic fractionation effects on δ13C in a C4 grass, finding that δ13C of cellulose is more reliable for predicting physiological parameters than δ13C of bulk organic matter.
bioRxiv · Sep 25, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology