Photosynthesis-related quantities for education and modeling

Photosynth Res. 2013 Nov;117(1-3):1-30. doi: 10.1007/s11120-013-9945-8. Epub 2013 Oct 26.

Abstract

A quantitative understanding of the photosynthetic machinery depends largely on quantities, such as concentrations, sizes, absorption wavelengths, redox potentials, and rate constants. The present contribution is a collection of numbers and quantities related mainly to photosynthesis in higher plants. All numbers are taken directly from a literature or database source and the corresponding reference is provided. The numerical values, presented in this paper, provide ranges of values, obtained in specific experiments for specific organisms. However, the presented numbers can be useful for understanding the principles of structure and function of photosynthetic machinery and for guidance of future research.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Botany / education*
  • Chloroplasts / metabolism
  • Models, Biological*
  • Organelle Size
  • Photosynthesis*
  • Plant Proteins / metabolism

Substances

  • Plant Proteins