Photorespiratory metabolism is essential for plants to maintain functional photosynthesis in
an oxygen‐containing environment. Because the oxygenation reaction of Rubisco is …

The key role of cell walls in setting mesophyll conductance to CO2 (gm) and, consequently,
photosynthesis is reviewed. First, the theoretical properties of cell walls that can affect gm …

A significant resistance to CO2 diffusion is imposed by mesophyll tissue inside leaves.
Mesophyll resistance, rm (or its reciprocal, mesophyll conductance, gm), reduces the rate at …

For land plants, water is the principal governor of growth. Photosynthetic performance is
highly dependent on the stable and suitable water status of leaves, which is balanced by the …

Understanding the short‐term responses of mesophyll conductance (gm) and stomatal
conductance (gsc) to environmental changes remains a challenging yet central aspect of …

Leaves are beautifully specialized organs designed to maximize the use of light and CO2 for
photosynthesis. Engineering leaf anatomy therefore holds great potential to enhance …

Studies investigating the mechanisms underlying the variation of photosynthesis along plant
phylogeny and especially during domestication are of great importance, and may provide …

Photosynthesis is the basis of all life on Earth. Surprisingly, until very recently, data on
photosynthesis, photosynthetic efficiencies, and photosynthesis limitations in terrestrial land …

The increasing evaporative demand due to climate change will significantly affect the
balance of carbon assimilation and water losses of plants worldwide. The development of …

Stable isotopes are commonly used to study the diffusion of CO2 within photosynthetic plant
tissues. The standard method used to interpret the observed preference for the lighter …