A worldwide analysis of within‐canopy variations in leaf structural, chemical and physiological traits across plant functional types
Extensive within‐canopy light gradients importantly affect the photosynthetic productivity of
leaves in different canopy positions and lead to light‐dependent increases in foliage …
leaves in different canopy positions and lead to light‐dependent increases in foliage …
Evolutionary trends in RuBisCO kinetics and their co‐evolution with CO2 concentrating mechanisms
C Iñiguez, S Capó‐Bauçà, Ü Niinemets… - The Plant …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
RuBisCO‐catalyzed CO2 fixation is the main source of organic carbon in the biosphere. This
enzyme is present in all domains of life in different forms (III, II, and I) and its origin goes back …
enzyme is present in all domains of life in different forms (III, II, and I) and its origin goes back …
Rubisco is evolving for improved catalytic efficiency and CO2 assimilation in plants
Rubisco is the primary entry point for carbon into the biosphere. However, rubisco is widely
regarded as inefficient leading many to question whether the enzyme can adapt to become …
regarded as inefficient leading many to question whether the enzyme can adapt to become …
The photosynthetic capacity in 35 ferns and fern allies: mesophyll CO2 diffusion as a key trait
Ferns and fern allies have low photosynthetic rates compared with seed plants. Their
photosynthesis is thought to be limited principally by physical CO 2 diffusion from the …
photosynthesis is thought to be limited principally by physical CO 2 diffusion from the …
Surveying Rubisco diversity and temperature response to improve crop photosynthetic efficiency
The threat to global food security of stagnating yields and population growth makes
increasing crop productivity a critical goal over the coming decades. One key target for …
increasing crop productivity a critical goal over the coming decades. One key target for …
Temperature responses of Rubisco from Paniceae grasses provide opportunities for improving C3 photosynthesis
Enhancing the catalytic properties of the CO 2-fixing enzyme Rubisco is a target for
improving agricultural crop productivity. Here, we reveal extensive diversity in the kinetic …
improving agricultural crop productivity. Here, we reveal extensive diversity in the kinetic …
Rubisco catalytic properties and temperature response in crops
Rubisco catalytic traits and their thermal dependence are two major factors limiting the CO2
assimilation potential of plants. In this study, we present the profile of Rubisco kinetics for 20 …
assimilation potential of plants. In this study, we present the profile of Rubisco kinetics for 20 …
Cell‐level anatomical characteristics explain high mesophyll conductance and photosynthetic capacity in sclerophyllous Mediterranean oaks
Leaf mass per area (LMA) has been suggested to negatively affect the mesophyll
conductance to CO 2 (gm), which is the most limiting factor for area‐based photosynthesis …
conductance to CO 2 (gm), which is the most limiting factor for area‐based photosynthesis …
Rubisco catalytic properties of wild and domesticated relatives provide scope for improving wheat photosynthesis
Rubisco is a major target for improving crop photosynthesis and yield, yet natural diversity in
catalytic properties of this enzyme is poorly understood. Rubisco from 25 genotypes of the …
catalytic properties of this enzyme is poorly understood. Rubisco from 25 genotypes of the …
Correlative adaptation between Rubisco and CO2-concentrating mechanisms in seagrasses
S Capó-Bauçà, C Iñiguez, P Aguiló-Nicolau, J Galmés - Nature Plants, 2022 - nature.com
Submerged angiosperms sustain some of the most productive and diverse ecosystems
worldwide. However, their carbon acquisition and assimilation mechanisms remain poorly …
worldwide. However, their carbon acquisition and assimilation mechanisms remain poorly …