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What is the type of carbon pathway in xerophytic plants?

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Crassulacean Acid Metabolism or CAM cycle is one of the carbon pathways identified in succulent plants growing in semi-arid or xerophytic condition. This was first observed in crassulaceae family plants like Bryophyllum, Sedum, Kalanchoe and is the reason behind the me of this cycle. It is also noticed in plants from other families eg: Agave, Opuntia, Pineapple and Orchids.
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