Reed, K. L.; Hamerly, E. R.; Dinger, B. E. 1973. An analytical model for gas exchange studies of photosynthesis. Seattle: University of Washington; Coniferous For. Biome Internal Rep. 66. 22 p.
A steady-state model designed especially for analysis of gas exchangestudies of terrestrial net photosynthesis is discussed. The model expressesnet photosynthesis as a function of light, temperature, CO2 concentration,stomatal resistance, and other factors. The parameters of the model areestimated from data by nonlinear least-squares. The data set must consistof simultaneous observations of net photosynthesis, light energy, leaftemperature, and leaf resistance. The model accounted for 899 of the variancein the data set and gave good predictions of photosynthesis. This modelcan be used for data analysis and as a process model for simulation.