Instant Insights: Optimising photosynthesis in crops

Chapter 1 - Understanding the biochemistry of C3 photosynthesis in crop plants: C. A. Raines, A. P. Cavanagh, C. Afamefule, K. Chibani, H. Gherli, P. Lopez, V. Mengin, B. Moreno-García and S. Wall, The University of Essex, UK; 1 Introduction2 The carboxylation phase3 The reduction phase
4 The regeneration phase5 Regulation of the C3 cycle enzymes6 Approaches to determine which enzymes limit the flow of carbon through the C3 cycle7 Future opportunities to improve the C3 cycle8 Where to look for further information9 References
Chapter 2 - Using phenotyping techniques to analyse crop functionality and photosynthesis: Eva Rosenqvist, University of Copenhagen, Denmark; 1 Introduction2 Understanding photosynthesis and its relationship to crop growth and stress response3 Phenotyping photosynthesis in varying environmental conditions
4 Using gas exchange to analyse photosynthesis5 Using porometry and thermal imaging of gs and hyperspectral techniques6 Using chlorophyll fluorescence7 Photosynthesis and climate change: accounting for heat stress, drought stress and elevated CO28 Case studies9 Conclusions10 Where to look for further information11 References
Chapter 3 - Modifying mesophyll conductance to optimise photosynthesis in crops: Coralie E. Salesse-Smith, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA; Steven M. Driever, Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands; and Victoria C. Clarke, The Australian National University, Australia; 1 Introduction2 Points of resistance to diffusion of CO23 The interaction between mesophyll cell anatomy, light and gm4 Leaf age and gm5 Cell wall diffusion6 Cellular membranes and CO2 diffusion7 Improving gm using aquaporins as CO2 channels8 CO2 solubility in liquids
Chapter 4 - Improving photosynthesis in rice: from small steps to giant leaps: R. F. Sage, University of Toronto, Canada; and Shunsuke Adachi and Tadashi Hirasawa, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan; 1 Introduction2 Demand functions in C 3 plants: biochemical limitations3 Supply functions in C 3 plants: diffusion limitations4 Strategies for improving photosynthetic performance5 Future trends and conclusion6 Where to look for further information7 References
Chapter 5 - Photosynthetic improvement of wheat plants: Martin A. J. Parry, João Paulo Pennacchi, Luis Robledo-Arratia and Elizabete Carmo- Silva, Lancaster University, UK; and Luis Robledo-Arratia, University of Cambridge, UK; 1 Introduction2 Light capture: canopy duration and architecture3 Spike photosynthesis4 CO 2 concentration5 Calvin-Benson and photorespiratory cycles and beyond6 Conclusion7 Where to look for further information8 References