Photosynthesis is central to life on Earth, employing sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to
produce chemical energy and oxygen. It is generally accepted that boosting its efficiency …

The growing world population and global increases in the standard of living both result in an
increasing demand for food, feed and other plant‐derived products. In the coming years …

Crop leaves in full sunlight dissipate damaging excess absorbed light energy as heat. This
protective dissipation continues after the leaf transitions to shade, reducing crop …

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 …

Photorespiration (PR) is the pathway that detoxifies the product of the oxygenation reaction
of Rubisco. It has been hypothesized that in dynamic light environments, PR provides a …

Life on earth depends on photosynthetic primary producers that exploit sunlight to fix CO2
into biomass. Approximately half of global primary production is associated with microalgae …

Agriculture is facing a massive increase in demand per hectare as a result of an ever-
expanding population and environmental deterioration. While we have learned much about …

Plants rely on solar energy to synthesize ATP and NADPH for photosynthetic carbon fixation
and all cellular need. Mitochondrial respiration is essential in plants, but this may be due to …

This review paper synthesizes the current understanding of greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions from field cropping systems. It examines the key factors influencing GHG …

Drought and heat stresses usually occur concomitantly in nature, with increasing frequency
and intensity of both stresses expected due to climate change. The synergistic agricultural …