Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2
Written by Petre Alexandru PANICI, Carmen BEINȘAN, Lavinius IOVIȚĂ, Maria Mihaela MOATĂR, Dorin Dumitru CAMEN
The photosynthesis and chlorophyll content are fundamental to understanding ecological processes in forest ecosystems, providing valuable clues to the health and functioning of these complex systems. The study of photosynthetic rates and chlorophyll content in five different tree species (Carpinus betulus, Fraxinus excelsior, Robinia pseudoacacia, Acer campestre and Acer pseudoplatanus) conducted in two different locations, namely in the Iron Gates Natural Park in Moldova Nouă (PNPF) and in Timișoara, brings to the fore a detailed analysis of the adaptations and responses of vegetation to environmental variability. Across the whole study, Acer pseudoplatanus revealed a significantly higher value of chlorophyll content, followed by Robinia pseudoacacia and Carpinus betulus with similar values and Acer campestre and Fraxinus excelsior with the lowest values, respectively. Acer campestre had a significantly higher photosynthesis rate than the other species, while Acer pseudoplatanus had the lowest values in both locations.
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