Effects of carbon dioxide enrichment and environmental factors on photosynthesis, growth and yield and their interaction in cucumber: a meta-analysis
Xin Liu, Xinying Liu, Yaliang Xu, Zheng Wang, Qiying Sun, Sujun Liu, Binbin Liu, Qingming Li
This study meta-analyzes 73 papers to assess how elevated CO2 and environmental factors affect cucumber growth, photosynthesis, and yield, finding significant increases in biomass and yield with CO2 enrichment.
bioRxiv · Oct 31, 2025 · PreprintPlant Biology