Optimizing canopy photosynthetic rate through PAR modeling in cotton (Gossypium spp.) crops

Photosynthetic rate estimations showed that the structure of the DP-50 canopy is the most efficient canopy architecture by allowing PAR penetration throughout its canopy. This cultivar also uses the available sunlight more efficiently by enhancing PAR interception. The optimization process suggests that a cotton plant could increase its photosynthetic rate by 10% by distributing leaves within the canopy similarly to that of DP-50, and with leaves shaped like small-to-medium PS-6 leaves.