Photosynthesis
A Comprehensive Treatise

The first advanced-level, single-volume treatment which spans molecular and applied studies.

A. S. Raghavendra (Edited by)

9780521784443, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 13 July 2000

396 pages, 95 b/w illus. 17 tables
24.6 x 18.9 x 2.1 cm, 0.82 kg

'… a unique and successful attempt in offering an up-to-date and comprehensive 'digest' of all-important topics in photosynthesis. Excellent for advanced students, lecturers, and researchers.' J. Santrucek, Photosynthetica International Journal

As the most fundamental life process on earth, photosynthesis is the focus of a vast body of research, spanning studies of femtosecond reactions at the molecular level through to field studies requiring a whole season of observation. This is the first advanced-level treatment which covers the broad range of the topic within a single volume, so providing a uniquely comprehensive, authoritative and self-contained sourcebook. Compiled by an international team of experts, the volume opens by considering the cell and molecular biology of chloroplasts, followed by a section which presents the latest information on the biochemistry and physiology of photosynthesis. These chapters are then complemented by coverage of more ecological and applied aspects, such as photosynthesis and global climate change, and crop productivity.

Part I. Cell and Molecular Biology of Chloroplasts: 1. Chloroplast structure and development J. K. Hoober
2. Light harvesting complexes of higher plants D. T. Morishige and B. W. Dreyfuss
3. Photosystems I and II W.-Z. He and R. Malkin
4. Chloroplast pigments: chlorophylls and carotenoids G. Sandmann and H. Scheer
5. Import, assembly and degradation of proteins P. Chitnis
6. Expression and regulation of plastid genes S. Kapoor and M. Sugiura
7. Electron transport and energy transduction W. Junge
Part II. Physiology and Biochemistry: 8. Photosynthetic carbon reduction T. D. Sharkey
9. C4 pathway R. T. Furbank
10. Crassulacean acid metabolism U. Lüttge
11. C3-C4 intermediate photosynthesis S. Rawsthorne and H. Bauwe
12. Starch-sucrose metabolism and assimilate partitioning S. C. Hoober
13. Photorespiration and the C2 cycle D. J. Oliver
14. Assimilation of non-carbohydrate compounds G. Schultz
15. Interaction with respiration and nitrogen metabolism K. Padmasree and A. S. Raghavendra
Part III. Agronomy and Environmental Factors: 16. Leaf/canopy photosynthesis and crop productivity R. Ishii
17. Water and salt stress G. A. Berkowitz
18. Photosynthesis at low growth temperature V. Hurry, N. Huner, E. Selstam, P. Gardeström and G. Öquist
19. Acclimation to sun and shade R. W. Pearcy
20. Photoinhibition C. Critchley
21. Photosynthesis, respiration and global climatic change B. G. Drake, J. Jacob and M. A. Gonzales-Meler
Part IV. Special Topics and Applications: 22. Evolution W. Nitschke, U. Mühlenhoff and U. Liebl
23. Modelling leaf/canopy photosynthesis W. R. Beyschlag and R. J. Ryel
24. Chlorophyll fluorescence as a diagnostic tool U. Schreiber, W. Bilger, H. Hormann and C. Neubauer
25. Action of modern herbicides P. Böger and G. Sandmann
26. Application in biotechnology D. Heineke
Index.

Subject Areas: Plant physiology [PSTD], Botany & plant sciences [PST]