The aim of the present study was to analyse whether offspring of mature Quercus ilex trees grown under life-long elevated p CO 2 show alterations in the physiological response to elevated p CO 2 in comparison with those originating from mature trees grown at current ambient p CO 2 . To investigate changes in C(for changes in photosynthesis, biomass and lignin see Polle, McKee & Blaschke Plant, ...