Fluctuating Light Takes Crop Photosynthesis on a Rollercoaster Ride

Plant Physiol. 2018 Feb;176(2):977-989. doi: 10.1104/pp.17.01250. Epub 2017 Oct 18.

Abstract

Crops are regularly exposed to frequent irradiance fluctuations, which decrease their integrated CO2 assimilation and affect their phenotype.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Adenosine Triphosphate / metabolism
  • Chloroplasts / metabolism
  • Chloroplasts / radiation effects*
  • Light*
  • Metabolic Networks and Pathways / radiation effects
  • Photosynthesis / radiation effects*
  • Plant Leaves / metabolism
  • Plant Leaves / radiation effects*
  • Plants / metabolism
  • Plants / radiation effects
  • Temperature
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Adenosine Triphosphate