reviewThe Plant CellMay 3, 2024HYBRID OA

Perspectives on improving photosynthesis to increase crop yield

RCRoberta CroceECElizabete Carmo‐SilvaYBYoung B. ChoMEMaria ErmakovaJHJeremy Harbinson

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam · Lancaster City Council · +15 more institutions

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Abstract

Improving photosynthesis, the fundamental process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy, is a key area of research with great potential for enhancing sustainable agricultural productivity and addressing global food security challenges. This perspective delves into the latest advancements and approaches aimed at optimizing photosynthetic efficiency. Our discussion encompasses the entire process, beginning with light harvesting and its regulation and progressing through the bottleneck of electron transfer. We then delve into the carbon reactions of photosynthesis, focusing on strategies targeting the enzymes of the Calvin-Benson-Bassham (CBB) cycle. Additionally, we explore methods to…

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  • Photosynthesis
  • RuBisCO
  • Biology
  • Bottleneck
  • Food security
  • Process (computing)
  • Photosynthetic efficiency
  • Crop productivity
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Zero hunger
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