Non-Photochemical Quenching and Energy Dissipation in Plants, Algae and Cyanobacteria
Editors: Demmig-Adams, B., Garab, G., Adams III, W.W., Govindjee (Eds.)
Free Preview- Covers photoprotection over multiple scales from the molecule to the ecosystem
- Includes a broad range of disciplines, e.g. photophysics, biochemistry, molecular genetics, physiology, ecology, and evolution
- Integrates photosynthesis and photoprotection into the context of whole-plant function
- All chapters are authored by the leading authorities in each sub-discipline
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- About this book
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Harnessing the sun’s energy via photosynthesis is at the core of sustainable production of food, fuel, and materials by plants, algae, and cyanobacteria. Photosynthesis depends on photoprotection against intense sunlight, starting with the safe removal of excess excitation energy from the light-harvesting system, which can be quickly and non-destructively assessed via non-photochemical quenching of chlorophyll fluorescence (NPQ). By placing NPQ into the context of whole-organism function, this book aims to contribute towards identification of plant and algal lines with superior stress resistance and productivity. By addressing agreements and open questions concerning photoprotection’s molecular mechanisms, this book contributes towards development of artificial photosynthetic systems. A comprehensive picture –from single molecules to organisms in ecosystems, and from leading expert’s views to practical information for non-specialists on NPQ measurement and terminology – is presented.
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“The editors are to be complimented now for compiling such a comprehensive collection of wisdom on energy dissipation in photosynthetic organisms. … the library of any institution committed to teaching frontline plant biology provide access to this book for graduate students, postdocs, and research leaders. Moreover, it is indispensible for any laboratory engaged in next generation research in photosynthesis … .” (Barry Osmond, Photosynthesis Research, Vol. 24, 2015)
- Table of contents (28 chapters)
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The Non-Photochemical Quenching of the Electronically Excited State of Chlorophyll a in Plants: Definitions, Timelines, Viewpoints, Open Questions
Pages 1-44
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Lessons from Nature: A Personal Perspective
Pages 45-72
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Developments in Research on Non-Photochemical Fluorescence Quenching: Emergence of Key Ideas, Theories and Experimental Approaches
Pages 73-95
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Photophysics of Photosynthetic Pigment-Protein Complexes
Pages 97-128
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Non-Photochemical Quenching Mechanisms in Intact Organisms as Derived from Ultrafast-Fluorescence Kinetic Studies
Pages 129-156
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Table of contents (28 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Non-Photochemical Quenching and Energy Dissipation in Plants, Algae and Cyanobacteria
- Editors
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- Barbara Demmig-Adams
- Gyözö Garab
- William W. Adams III
- Govindjee
- Series Title
- Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration
- Series Volume
- 40
- Copyright
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Copyright Holder
- Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht
- eBook ISBN
- 978-94-017-9032-1
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-94-017-9032-1
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-94-017-9031-4
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-94-024-0628-3
- Series ISSN
- 1572-0233
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XXXVIII, 649
- Number of Illustrations
- 82 b/w illustrations, 88 illustrations in colour
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