Photosynthetic and foliar morpho-anatomical strategies of Lgustrum sinense (Oleaceae), an invasive exotic species in the yungas forest understory
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https://doi.org/10.31055/1851.2372.v58.n2.40335Keywords:
Biological invasion, Chinese privet, leaf anatomy, Northwestern Argentine, photosynthesis, subtropical forest, water use efficiencyAbstract
Background and aims: Ligustrum sinense (Chinese privet) is a recognized invasive exotic species. The objective of this study was to determine the physiological and foliar anatomical traits of Chinese privet saplings that would give it an advantage for its establishment in the understory of the Yungas forest environment.
M&M: This study was conducted in Parque Nacional Aconquija (Tucumán, Argentina). The foliar physiological and morpho-anatomical traits deployed were investigated in an understory environment during spring-summer and winter. The anatomical features of the leaf blade and physiological variables related to gas exchange were analyzed. Also, the specific leaf area, leaf density, leaf nitrogen content and photosynthetic efficiency in the use of leaf nitrogen were calculated.
Results: During spring-summer L. sinense displays a higher photosynthetic assimilation rate and a better photosynthetic nitrogen-use efficiency. Carboxylation efficiency, intrinsic water use efficiency, and leaf thickness were 26%, 34%, and 41% higher, respectively, during winter in contrast to spring-summer. During winter an increase in leaf thickness contributed to improved CO2 incorporation during suboptimal conditions for photosynthesis.
Conclusions: Chinese privet undergoes photosynthesis throughout the year and its success as an invasive species in the Yungas forest understory could be attributed at least in part to morpho-anatomical and physiological strategies.
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