Fig. 6.
The maximum photochemical quantum yield (F v/F m) of PSII in response to controlled desiccation for 30 min (73 % RWC, filled diamond), 60 min (48 % RWC, filled circle) or 90 min (27 % RWC, plus), respectively (n = 6, mean value ± SD). For measuring recovery of F v/F m after desiccation, samples were placed in ASW for 2 h. F v/F m was estimated under ~40 μmol photons m−2 s−1 PAR. Significances between the treatments are indicated by small letters (30 min), capital letters (60 min) and underlined letters (90 min). F v/F m values of control groups, different desiccation treatments or recoveries were compared and significant differences are marked with an asterisk (n = 6). Significances were determined by one-way ANOVA (P < 0.001) followed by Tukey’s post hoc test