C4 plants have a specialized mechanism for carbon fixation (C4 photosynthesis) that is more efficient in hot, dry, and high-light environments compared to C3 plants like paddy, soybean, and wheat.
Which of the following is C4 plant?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2014 · Topic: Photosynthesis (C4 pathway (Hatch-Slack pathway): Anatomy, biochemistry, and ecological significance)
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