Shining light on photosynthesis
Shining light on photosynthesisPhotosynthesis is the primary process by which plants harness the energy of sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into energy-rich organic compounds.These compounds serve as the foundation for all food chains on the planet.Moreover, photosynthesis plays a vital role in the global carbon cycle, as photosynthetic organisms help regulate the Earth's climate by sequestering carbon and reducing greenhouse gas concentrations.Photosynthesis is a complex trait determined by numerous component traits that are themselves multigenic.Understanding the intricacies of photosynthesis is crucial in developing strategies to improve crop productivity, support sustainable agricultural practices, and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Authors
- M. A. J. Parry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4477-672X)
- Marion Page
Institutions
- Lancaster University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Experimental Botany
- Published
- 2025-05-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/eraf096
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.81