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This study compares the photosynthetic efficiency of CAM and C4 pathways in xerophytic plants, specifically Opuntia ficus-indica and Zea mays. CAM plants conserve 45% more water than C4 plants, while C4 species have a 32% higher carbon fixation rate. The results emphasize different evolutionary strategies for resource optimization in arid environments.

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Shomitro

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