Carbon Metabolism
Carbon fixation, central carbon metabolism, and photorespiration are key areas for
research, with implications for identifying bottlenecks and enhancing photosynthetic
efficiency.
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms
Chloroplast regulation, gene expression, and protein synthesis adapt to environmental
conditions, offering insights for enhancing photosynthetic efficiency.
Ecosystem and Global Perspectives
Photosynthetic organisms adapt to environmental changes, influencing global carbon flux
and ecosystem relationships.
Electron Transport Pathways
Recent advances reveal dynamic responses to abiotic factors, alternative electron
pathways, and inefficiencies under field conditions.
Evolution and Diversity
Genomic and transcriptomic data reveal diverse photosynthetic protein functions,
informing understanding of evolutionary history and efficiencies.
Light Stress Adaptation
Photosynthetic organisms balance photoprotection and growth under fluctuating light
conditions, with implications for efficiency and yield.
Photosynthetic Technology
Novel technologies, artificial systems, and bio-inspired materials aim to enhance
photosynthetic efficiency and applications.
Structural Dynamics
High-resolution structural data informs mechanistic understanding of photosynthetic
protein complexes and their role in light harvesting and carbon fixation.