Relationship Between Leaf Maximum Carboxylation Rate and Chlorophyll Content Preserved Across 13 Species

Abstract The leaf maximum carboxylation rate ( V cmax ) is a crucial parameter in determining the photosynthetic capacity of plants. Providing accurate estimates of leaf V cmax , that cover large geographic areas and incorporate plant seasonality is central to correctly predicting carbon fluxes within the terrestrial global carbon cycle. Chlorophyll, as the main photon‐harvesting molecule in leaves, is closely linked to plant photosynthesis. …