Plants and environment: Two decades of research at the Canberra phytotron

摘要: The research carried out at the Canberra phytotron, CERES, during first twenty years of its operation is reviewed as a case study opportunities, problems and value phytotron research. climatic responses large number species, both wild domesticated, are examined well those fungal viral pathogens rhizobial symbionts. Some aspects design CERES briefly considered, few variation between plants in response, with C4 photosynthetic syndrome taken history linkages biochemistry, anatomy response to climate. Research ecology, forestry, horticulture, plant pathology, microbiology, ultrastructure—and specific nutrition genetics—are indicate range botanical disciplines which can profit from access phytotron. ecological much it trees perennial grasses, particularly highlights combining field studies. Work on seed proteins, hybrid vigor growth regulators also reviewed. next part paper considers effects major environmental factors, temperature, daylength, irradiance, atmospheric CO2 level water stress, together their interactions correlating responses. effect these factors various processes development stages most sensitive them. An evolutionary perspective yield potential then discussed, leading consideration photosynthesis, translocation, partitioning storage organ yield-determining processes. final uses phytotrons agricultural, horticultural forestry research, terms examples work manipulation breeding systems, clarification objectives, use conditions for selection, prediction adaptation spread, models pest management. Several areas requiring more attention identified, some conclusions drawn such many kinds.