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Scientia Silvae Sinicae ›› 2020, Vol. 56 ›› Issue (10): 34-44.doi: 10.11707/j.1001-7488.20201004

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Light Energy Partitioning, Photoprotection and Influencing Factors of PhotosystemⅡ in an Exotic Species (Salix psammophila) in Mu Us Sandy Land

Chuan Jin,Tianshan Zha*,Xin Jia,Yun Tian,Wenjun Zhou,Tengzhou Wei   

  1. School of Soil and Water Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Yanchi Research Station Key Laboratory of Soil and Water Conservation of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing Forestry University Beijing 100083
  • Received:2019-08-03 Online:2020-10-25 Published:2020-11-26
  • Contact: Tianshan Zha

Abstract:

With the technique of in situ continuous monitoring of chlorophyll fluorescence, the energy distribution of photosystem Ⅱ in Salix psammophila and its response to environmental factors were explored in the semi-arid area of Mu Us sandy land. The dynamic effects of environmental factors on energy distribution of the photosystem Ⅱ and their photosynthetic physiological adaptation strategies were revealed in the daily and seasonal scales, in order to provide theoretical guidance for vegetation restoration management and species selection in the study area.Method: Chlorophyll fluorescence was continuously measured in situ and fluorescence parameters were calculated using Kramer methods of light energy allocation. Result: At the diurnal scale, photochemical efficiency φPSⅡ) and regulated heat dissipation φNPQ) were directly related to photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), and also influenced by air temperature (Ta), relative humidity (RH) and vapor pressure deficit (VPD).The non-regulate heat dissipation φNO) was relatively stable. At the seasonal scale, at the early stage of the growing season (May-June), φPSⅡ and φNPQ partitioning is relatively uniform, φNO was higher and remained stable. Maximum quantum yield of PSⅡ photochemistry (Fv/Fm) declined. In the mid-growing season (July - September), August φPSⅡ significantly decreased and φNPQ rose. At the end of the growing season (October), φPSⅡ was lowest, φNPQ was highest, and φNO value was higher and more stable. Fv/Fm declined. Conclusion: On the daily scale, the energy partitioning of photosystem Ⅱ is mainly affected by PAR and Ta, while it is less regulated by RH and VPD. At the seasonal scale, energy partitioning is mainly regulated by the phenological period. Fv/Fm is significantly correlated with PARmax (R2 = 0.13, P < 0.01), Ta variation (R2 = 0.16, P < 0.01) and soil moisture content (SWC) (R2 = 0.19, P < 0.01), indicating that high radiation, extreme temperature and drought are the main environmental stress factors limiting the photosynthetic physiological state of Salix psammophila. Energy partitioning is likely to be caused by the difference between the short-term regulation mechanism such as photosystem Ⅱ lutein cycle and the long-term regulation mechanism such as chlorophyll. The results enrich the physiological plasticity theory of desert plants in response to environmental fluctuations and provide a scientific basis for vegetation restoration in semi-arid regions.

Key words: semi-arid, Salix psammophila, chlorophyll fluorescence, photosystem Ⅱ energy partitioning, non-photochemical quenching

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