Optogenetics for light control of biological systems
Optogenetic techniques have been developed to allow control over the activity of selected
cells within a highly heterogeneous tissue, using a combination of genetic engineering and …
cells within a highly heterogeneous tissue, using a combination of genetic engineering and …
Into the shadows and back into sunlight: photosynthesis in fluctuating light
Photosynthesis is an important remaining opportunity for further improvement in the genetic
yield potential of our major crops. Measurement, analysis, and improvement of leaf CO2 …
yield potential of our major crops. Measurement, analysis, and improvement of leaf CO2 …
The physiology of plant responses to drought
Drought alone causes more annual loss in crop yield than all pathogens combined. To
adapt to moisture gradients in soil, plants alter their physiology, modify root growth and …
adapt to moisture gradients in soil, plants alter their physiology, modify root growth and …
GABA signalling modulates stomatal opening to enhance plant water use efficiency and drought resilience
The non-protein amino acid γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) has been proposed to be an
ancient messenger for cellular communication conserved across biological kingdoms. GABA …
ancient messenger for cellular communication conserved across biological kingdoms. GABA …
Guard cell metabolism and stomatal function
T Lawson, J Matthews - Annual review of plant biology, 2020 - annualreviews.org
The control of gaseous exchange between the leaf and external atmosphere is governed by
stomatal conductance (gs); therefore, stomata play a critical role in photosynthesis and …
stomatal conductance (gs); therefore, stomata play a critical role in photosynthesis and …
Sucrose utilization for improved crop yields: A review article
Photosynthetic carbon converted to sucrose is vital for plant growth. Sucrose acts as a
signaling molecule and a primary energy source that coordinates the source and sink …
signaling molecule and a primary energy source that coordinates the source and sink …
The influence of stomatal morphology and distribution on photosynthetic gas exchange
EL Harrison, L Arce Cubas, JE Gray… - The Plant …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The intricate and interconnecting reactions of C3 photosynthesis are often limited by one of
two fundamental processes: the conversion of solar energy into chemical energy, or the …
two fundamental processes: the conversion of solar energy into chemical energy, or the …
Natural variation in crops: realized understanding, continuing promise
Crops feed the world's population and shape human civilization. The improvement of crop
productivity has been ongoing for almost 10,000 years and has evolved from an experience …
productivity has been ongoing for almost 10,000 years and has evolved from an experience …
GABA: A key player in drought stress resistance in plants
γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a non-protein amino acid involved in various physiological
processes; it aids in the protection of plants against abiotic stresses, such as drought, heavy …
processes; it aids in the protection of plants against abiotic stresses, such as drought, heavy …
Increased stomatal conductance induces rapid changes to photosynthetic rate in response to naturally fluctuating light conditions in rice
W Yamori, K Kusumi, K Iba… - Plant, Cell & …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
A close correlation between stomatal conductance and the steady‐state photosynthetic rate
has been observed for diverse plant species under various environmental conditions …
has been observed for diverse plant species under various environmental conditions …