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Physical characteristics of 23°C leaves, 23°C/5°C leaves, and 5°C leaves
| Parameter | 23°C | 23°C/5°C | 5°C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water content (%) | 91 ± 0.4 | 86 ± 1.0 | 78 ± 0.2 |
| Specific leaf fresh wt (mg cm−2) | 22.8 ± 0.5 | 24.3 ± 0.6 | 31.9 ± 0.5 |
| Specific leaf dry wt (mg cm−2) | 2.1 ± 0.1 | 3.3 ± 0.1 | 7.1 ± 0.3 |
| Protein (mg g−1 fresh wt) | 6.4 ± 0.5 | 7.2 ± 0.4 | 17.8 ± 0.4 |
| Chlorophyll (mg g−1 fresh wt) | 1.3 ± 0.2 | 1.3 ± 0.1 | 1.7 ± 0.1 |
Values represent the means ± sd for three leaves collected from three different plants.
