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List of ContributorsPrefaceHans Gaffron (1902-1979): A Tribute, by Martin Kamen Hans Gaffron. 1902-1979. by Norman I. Bishop1 Introduction t o Photosynthesis: Carbon Assimilation and Plant Productivity I. Introduction II. General Discussion III. Conclusions References2 Introduction to Genetics and Molecular Biology of Photosynthetic Bacteria, Cyanobacteria,and Chloroplasts3 Genetics and Molecular Biology of Photosynthetic Bacteria and Cyanobacteria I. Introduction II. Genetic Organization of Photosynthetic Prokaryotes III. Mutations Affecting Photosynthesis in the Rhodospirillaceae IV. Genetic Exchange Systems and Genetic Mapping V. Prospects for Applied Research VI. Concluding Remarks References4 Molecular Biology of Chloroplasts I. Introduction II. The Chloroplast Genome III. Chloroplast Ribonucleic Acid IV. Evolution of the Chloroplast Genome V. Conclusions References5 Biogenesis of the Photosynthetic Apparatus in Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes I. Introduction II. Formation of the Photosynthetic Apparatus in Facultative Phototrophic Bacteria III. Formation of the Eukaryotic Photosynthetic Membranes References6 Carbon Dioxide Fixation Pathways in Plants and Bacteria I. Introduction II. The Reductive Pentose Phosphate Cycle III. The Four-Carbon (C4) Intermediate Pathways IV. Crassulacean Acid Metabolism V. Possibilities for Plant Yield Improvement VI. Carbon Dioxide Fixation in Photosynthetic Bacteria: Reductive Pentose Phosphate Cycle and Associated Reactions VII. Ferredoxin-Linked Carbon Dioxide Assimilation in Photosynthetic Bacteria VIII. Path of Carbon Dioxide Assimilation in Photosynthetic Green Bacteria IX. Concluding Remarks References7 Photorespiration I. Introduction II. Photorespiration in C3 Plants III. Photorespiration in C4 Plants IV. Photorespiration in C3-C4 Intermediate Plants V. Photorespiration in Other Plants and Bacteria References8 Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) I. Introduction II. Basic Phenomena of CAM III. The Metabolic Sequence of CAM IV. Gas Exchange Linked with CAM V. Ecology of CAM VI. Productivity of CAM Plants References9 Environmental Regulation of Photosynthesis I. Introduction II. Analysis of Environmental Responses III. Control of Photosynthesis by Light Intensity VI. Control of Photosynthesis by Temperature V. Water Stress and Photosynthesis VI. Drought Resistance VII. Responses to Limiting Nutrients and Salinity VIII. Responses to Environmental Pollutants IX. Conclusions References10 Translocation of Photosynthate I. Photosynthesis, Translocation, and Crop Yield: Introductory Considerations II. Relation between Translocation and Photosynthesis III. Potential Means of Controlling Export IV. Processes Affecting Export of Products of Photosynthesis V. Conclusions References11 Predicting Photosynthesis I. Introduction II. Predicting Leaf Behavior III. Predicting Canopy Behavior IV. Biophysical Principles and General Philosophy V. Conclusions References12 Prospects of Applying Knowledge of Photosynthesis toward Improving Crop Production I. Introduction II. Crop Capacity to Intercept Light III. Breeding for Photosynthesis Rate IV. Chemical Manipulation of Photosynthesis and Photorespiration V. Conclusions References13 Global Photosynthesis in Relation to Our Food and Energy Needs I. The Argument II. Photosynthetic Productivity of the Biosphere III. Fossilized Photosynthesis for Fuel IV. The Global Carbon Cycle V. Interactions between Photosynthesis, Food, and Fuels VI. Conclusions: Photosynthetic Resources and Man's Future ReferencesSpecial Topics14 Canopy Photosynthesis and Yield in Soybean I. Introduction II.