In natural ecosystems, plants compete for space, nutrients and light. The optically dense
canopies limit the penetration of photosynthetically active radiation and light often becomes …

Plant stands in nature differ markedly from most seen in modern agriculture. In a dense
mixed stand, plants must vie for resources, including light, for greater survival and fitness …

Plant canopies are characterized by dramatic gradients of light between canopy top and
bottom, and interactions between light, temperature and water vapour deficits. This review …

The efficiency of oxygenic photosynthesis depends on the presence of core antenna
chlorophyll closely associated with the photochemical reaction centers of both photosystem …

Canopy photosynthesis (Ac) describes photosynthesis of an entire crop field and the daily
and seasonal integrals of Ac positively correlate with daily and seasonal biomass …

The theoretical upper limit for the operational efficiency of plant photosynthesis has been
estimated from a detailed stepwise analysis of the biophysical and biochemical …

The hypothesis that reducing chlorophyll content (Chl) can increase canopy photosynthesis
in soybeans was tested using an advanced model of canopy photosynthesis. The …

Microalgae have been proposed as eco-friendly feedstocks for biodiesel production,
because they accumulate large amounts of lipids and increase their biomass through …

Oxygenic photosynthesis has historically been considered limited to be driven by the
wavelengths of visible light. However, in the last few decades, various adaptations have …

Cell size correlates with most traits among phytoplankton species. Theory predicts that
larger cells should show poorer photosynthetic performance, perhaps due to reduced …