Seasonal changes in photosynthesis of four understory herbs in deciduous forests

Agriculture & Biology

• deciduous forests 100%
• understory 88%
• herbs 79%
• photosynthesis 66%
• shade 45%
• leaves 38%
• forest litter 29%
• Syneilesis palmata 26%
• Dispora 22%
• Anemone (plant) 18%
• overstory 15%
• light intensity 11%
• seasonal variation 10%
• leaf area 10%
• photoperiod 10%
• canopy 10%
• autumn 9%
• winter 8%