Photosynthesis and photorespiration in higher plants are current topics of interest. Long term goals seek to understand limitations on photosynthetic carbon metabolism with a view to enhancing crop productivity.
Research involves studies at the whole plant, cellular, organellar, and enzymic levels.
Holbrook, G.P., Hansen, J., Wallick, K., Zinnen, T.M. Starch accumulation during hydroponic growth of spinach and basil plants under carbon dioxide enrichment. Bowes G. Gas exchange and carbon fixation properties of the mat forming cyanophyte Lyngbya birgei. Holbrook, G.P., Campbell, W.J., Bowes, G. Effect of light intensity during soybean growth on the activation state of RuBP carboxylase from leaves in the light and dark. Holbrook, G.P., Chollet, R. Photorespiratory properties of protoplasts from C3-C4 intermediate species of Moricandia. Holbrook, G.P., Jordan, D.B., Chollet, R. Reduced apparent photorespiration by the C3-C4 intermediate species, Moricandia arvensis and Panicum milioides.