Issue Date
1987-01-01Keywords
Saudi Arabiaxerophytes
water potential
arid zones
stomatal conductance
carbohydrates
drought tolerance
protein content
adaptation
transpiration
water-use efficiency
photosynthesis
Poaceae
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Bokhari, U. G., Alyaeesh, F., & Al-Nori, M. (1987). Adaptive strategies of desert grasses in Saudi Arabia. Journal of Range Management, 40(1), 19-22.Publisher
Society for Range ManagementJournal
Journal of Range ManagementDOI
10.2307/3899354Additional Links
https://rangelands.org/Abstract
Adaptive strategies of dominant grasses in terms of stomatal resistance, rate of transpiration and photosynthesis, water potential of plants, and soil and water-use-efficiency were studied at 3 locations in the Kingdom. The locations chosen represented 3 different contrasting soil and climatic conditions of the regions. Results indicated that the desert plants have developed strategies to adjust stomatal behavior, rate of transpiration and water potential to cope with the harsh environment of the desert. The strategies involved appear to ensure survival of the species rather than high productivity.Type
textArticle
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enISSN
0022-409Xae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.2307/3899354