Background With limited agricultural land and increasing human population, it is essential to
enhance overall photosynthesis and thus productivity. Oxygenic photosynthesis begins with …

The effect of various abiotic stresses on photosynthetic apparatus is inevitably associated
with formation of harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS). In this review, recent progress on …

Figures showing species and properties relevant to non-photochemical quenching
studies.(a) Filamentous planktonic cyanobacteria Dolichospermum crassum and D. flos …

Photosystem II (PSII) uses solar energy to oxidize water and delivers electrons for life on
Earth. The photochemical reaction center of PSII is known to possess two stationary states …

Abstract Photodamage of Photosystem II (PSII) has been considered as an unavoidable and
harmful reaction that decreases plant productivity. PSII, however, has an efficient and …

Photosynthetic pigment composition has been a major study target in plant ecophysiology
during the last three decades. Although more than 2000 papers have been published, a …

The emergence and evolution of life on our planet was possible because the sun provides
energy to our biosphere. Indeed, all life forms need energy for existence and proliferation in …

Conspectus Oxygenic photosynthesis is the fundamental energy-converting process that
utilizes sunlight to generate molecular oxygen and the organic compounds that sustain life …

Photosystem II (PSII) of photosynthesis catalyzes one of the most challenging reactions in
nature, the light driven oxidation of water and release of molecular oxygen. PSII couples the …

Background The utilization of biomass from microalgae for biofuel production is one of the
key elements for the development of a sustainable and secure energy supply. Among the …