Leaf physiological and anatomical responses of two sympatric Paphiopedilum species to temperature

doi:10.1016/j.pld.2021.05.001

Abstract

Abstract: Paphiopedilum dianthum and P. micranthum are two endangered orchid species, with high ornamental and conservation values. They are sympatric species, but their leaf anatomical traits and flowering period have significant differences. However, it is unclear whether the differences in leaf structure of the two species will affect their adaptabilities to temperature. Here, we investigated the leaf photosynthetic, anatomical, and flowering traits of these two species at three sites with different temperatures (Kunming, 16.7 ± 0.2℃; Puer, 17.7 ± 0.2℃; Menglun, 23.3 ± 0.2℃) in southwest China. Compared with those at Puer and Kunming, the values of light-saturated photosynthetic rate (P_max), stomatal conductance (g_s), leaf thickness (LT), and stomatal density (SD) in both species were lower at Menglun. The values of P_max, g_s, LT, adaxial cuticle thickness (CT_ad) and SD in P. dianthum were higher than those of P. micranthum at the three sites. Compared with P. dianthum, there were no flowering plants of P. micranthum at Menglun. These results indicated that both species were less resistance to high temperature, and P. dianthum had a stronger adaptability to high-temperature than P. micranthum. Our findings can provide valuable information for the conservation and cultivation of Paphiopedilum species.

Key words: Conservation, Cultivation, High-temperature, Leaf anatomy, Paphiopedilum, Photosynthesis

Jing-Qiu Feng, Ji-Hua Wang, Shi-Bao Zhang. Leaf physiological and anatomical responses of two sympatric Paphiopedilum species to temperature[J]. Plant Diversity, 2022, 44(01): 101-108.

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