Aerobic methane emissions from stinkweed (Thlaspi arvense) capsules

Mirwais M. Qaderi, David M. Reid

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Abstract

Aerobic methane (CH4) emission from plant vegetative parts has been confirmed by many studies. However, the origin of aerobic CH4from plants and its emission from reproductive parts have not been well documented. We determined the effects of developmental stages (early, mid, late) and incubation conditions (darkness, dim light, bright light) on CH4 emissions from stinkweed (Thlaspi arvense) capsules. We found that CH4 emissions from capsules varied with developmental stage and incubation light. Methane emission was highest for the late harvested capsules and for those incubated under lower (dim) light condition. Our results also showed a significant negative correlation between CH4 emission and capsule moisture content. We conclude that CH4 emissions vary with capsule age and diurnal light environment.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere970095
JournalPlant Signaling and Behavior
Volume9
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 22 2014
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
We thank the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada for financial support through Discovery grants to MM Qaderi and DM Reid. The financial support from Mount Saint Vincent University through an Internal Research grant to MMQ is greatly appreciated.

Publisher Copyright:
© 2014 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Plant Science

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