Table 1.
Summary of the different models
| BASIC | INTERN | CLOS | SUNK | CHAM | CHAINT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pore area (μm2) | 120 | 120 | 48 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Internal cuticle | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Chamber length (μm)* | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 32 | 32 |
| Sunken stoma | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Transpiration (%) | 100 | 59·5 | 46·1 | 71·3 | 98·6 | 74·5 |
| CO2 influx (%) | 100 | 100 | 52·9 | 75·8 | 124·2 | 124·2 |
The features which were varied are provided for each model.
Also shown are the differences in the fluxes of water vapour and CO2, expressed as percentage values of the flux rates of the BASIC model.
*Chamber dimension parallel to the long axis of the stomatal pore.