The Impact of Increased CO and Drought Stress on the Secondary Metabolites of Cauliflower ( var. ) and Cabbage ( var. ).

Elevated carbon dioxide and drought are significant stressors in light of climate change. This study explores the interplay between elevated atmospheric CO, drought stress, and plant physiological responses. Two varieties (cauliflowers and cabbage) were utilized as model plants.

The Influence of Elevated CO on Volatile Emissions, Photosynthetic Characteristics, and Pigment Content in Plants Species and Varieties.

Climate change will determine a sharp increase in carbon dioxide in the following years. To study the influence of elevated carbon dioxide on plants, we grew 13 different species and varieties from the family at three carbon dioxide concentrations: 400, 800, and 1200 ppmv. The photosynthetic parameters (assimilation rate and stomatal conductance to water vapor) increase for all species.