Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Canopy Photosynthesis Modeling Using 3D Plant Architecture and Light Ray-Tracing.
Canopy photosynthesis has typically been estimated using mathematical models that have the following assumptions: the light interception inside the canopy exponentially declines with the canopy depth, and the photosynthetic capacity is affected by light interception as a result of acclimation. However, in actual situations, light interception in the canopy is quite heterogenous depending on environmental factors such as the location, microclimate, leaf area index, and canopy architecture. It is important to apply these factors in an analysis. The objective of the current study is to estimate the canopy photosynthesis of paprika (Capsicum annuum L.) with an analysis of by simulating the intercepted irradiation of the canopy using a 3D ray-tracing and photosynthetic capacity in each layer. By inputting the structural data of an actual plant, the 3D architecture of paprika was reconstructed using graphic software (Houdini FX, FX, Canada). The light curves and A/C i curve of each layer were measured to parameterize the Farquhar, von Caemmerer, and Berry (FvCB) model. The difference in photosynthetic capacity within the canopy was observed. With the intercepted irradiation data and photosynthetic parameters of each layer, the values of an entire plant's photosynthesis rate were estimated by integrating the calculated photosynthesis rate at each layer. The estimated photosynthesis rate of an entire plant showed good agreement with the measured plant using a closed chamber for validation. From the results, this method was considered as a reliable tool to predict canopy photosynthesis using light interception, and can be extended to analyze the canopy photosynthesis in actual greenhouse conditions.
Department of Plant Science and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University Seoul, South Korea.
Jee Hoon
JH
Kim
Department of Plant Science and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University Seoul, South Korea.
Joon Woo
JW
Lee
Department of Plant Science and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University Seoul, South Korea.
Tae In
TI
Ahn
Department of Horticulture and Breeding, Andong National University Andong, South Korea.
Jong Hwa
JH
Shin
Protected Horticulture Research Institute, National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science Haman, South Korea.
Kyung Sub
KS
Park
Department of Plant Science and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University Seoul, South Korea.
Jung Eek
JE
Son
FvCB model; light interception; paprika; photosynthetic rate; vertical position
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