Photosynthesis is a high-rate redox metabolic process that is subjected to rapid changes in
input parameters, particularly light. Rapid transients of photon capture, electron fluxes, and …

The chloroplast can act as an environmental sensor, communicating with the cell during
biogenesis and operation to change the expression of thousands of proteins. This process …

Phytohormones are major signaling components that contribute to nearly all aspects of plant
life. They constitute an interconnected communication network to fine-tune growth and …

Integration of reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated signal transduction pathways via
redox sensors and the thiol-dependent signalling network is of increasing interest in cell …

The term retrograde signaling refers to the fact that chloroplasts and mitochondria utilize
specific signaling molecules to convey information on their developmental and physiological …

Vitamin E, which includes both tocopherols and tocotrienols, comprises lipid-soluble
antioxidants that modulate lipid peroxidation. Recently, significant advances have been …

The most conspicuous function of plastids is the oxygenic photosynthesis of chloroplasts, yet
plastids are super-factories that produce a plethora of compounds that are indispensable for …

Streptophytes are unique among photosynthetic eukaryotes in having conquered land. As
the ancestors of land plants, streptophyte algae are hypothesized to have possessed …

Background Drought is a major constraint for plant growth and crop productivity that is
receiving an increased attention due to global climate changes. Chloroplasts act as …

In the light, photosynthetic cells can potentially suffer from oxidative damage derived from
reactive oxygen species. Nevertheless, a variety of oxygenic photoautotrophs, including …