Is Peepal a C4 plant?

According to the available information, the Peepal tree (Ficus religiosa) is not classified as a C4 plant. It has been found that the Peepal tree switches between different carbon fixation pathways, including the C3 cycle, C4-Dicarboxylic cycle, and Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) cycle during different times of the day and night. This suggests that the Peepal tree possesses a unique ability to adapt to varying environmental conditions and efficiently utilize carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

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