Covers the latest advances in this rapidly developing science. Looks at molecular and metabolic aspects and interactions. Contributions from experts in Europe, the USA and Asia. Discusses practical implications for agriculture and biodiversity. A thorough understanding of the mechanisms of photosynthesis, regulation of structure and function and the adaptive strategies of oxygenic photosynthetic organisms is central to any effort directed at improving crop productivity and providing sustainable agriculture.
Photosynthesis is the most widely researched topic in plant science.
Further probing of its mechanisms, regulation and adaptation, employing a variety of modern tools and techniques, is imperative to gain a better insight of this very intricate process. Unravelling the cause of stress impairments and stress tolerance in plants would help in ensuring the optimum production of food, fibres and fuels. Written by leading subject experts from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and USA, this comprehensive treatise will interest researchers and students from all disciplines of plant science and provide a useful reference for courses in plant biochemistry, crop physiology, plant biotechnology and environmental botany. Milestones in Photosynthesis 2. Natural oxygenic and anoxygenic photosynthesis based on newly found chlorophylls 3.