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In Vivo Measurement Of Plant Respiration, M. Ribas-Carbo, J. Flexas, Sharon A. Robinson, G. G.B. Tcherkez
In Vivo Measurement Of Plant Respiration, M. Ribas-Carbo, J. Flexas, Sharon A. Robinson, G. G.B. Tcherkez
Sharon Robinson
Respiration is vital; it is the essence of life. Respiration is the mechanism by which energy obtained during the photosynthesis process is transformed into biochemical energy, in the form of ATP. This transformation of energy keeps all cells in all organisms alive. While energy conversion is the main function of respiration in animals, respiration has several other functions in plants. Among them, interactions with photosynthesis such as photorespiration and the production of carbon skeletons for the many compounds synthesized in plants (e.g., pigments, proteins and secondary metabolites). Therefore, it comes as no surprise that such a key role of respiration …
Light Interception And Utilisation, Sharon A. Robinson, J. R. Watling
Light Interception And Utilisation, Sharon A. Robinson, J. R. Watling
Sharon Robinson
Initial steps of photosynthesis involve interception and absorption of photons by photosynthetic organs; subsequent steps are involved with utilisation or dissipation of quantum energy so derived. Interception of light varies according to size, angle, orientation and surface features of the photosynthetic organ(s) and is also influenced by changes in the arrangement of photosynthetic tissue within those organs.