Andropogoneaeとは 意味・読み方・使い方

Andropogoneae is a tribe of grasses (family Poaceae) widespread throughout tropical and temperate regions. They use C4 carbon fixation physiology. All members of this tribe specifically utilize the NADP-Malic Enzyme subtype of C4 Photosynthesis. This tribe is commonly referred to as the sorghum tribe. Genera belonging to this tribe include: Andropogon, Bothriochloa, Chrysopogon, Coix, Dicanthium, Saccharum, Miscanthus, Schizachyrium, Sorghum, Zea, Sorghastrum, Tripsacum, Heteropogon, Trachypogon, Imperata and Themeda. Occurrence of this grass is abundant in the tropical savannas of India, Australia, Africa and South America.