Probing the design principles of photosynthetic systems through fluorescence noise measurement
Abstract Elucidating the energetic processes which govern photosynthesis, the engine of life on earth, are an essential goal both for fundamental research and for cutting-edge biotechnological applications. Fluorescent signal of photosynthetic markers has long been utilised in this endeavour. In thi...
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| author | Naama Maroudas-Sklare Naama Goren Shira Yochelis Grzegorz Jung Nir Keren Yossi Paltiel |
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| description | Abstract Elucidating the energetic processes which govern photosynthesis, the engine of life on earth, are an essential goal both for fundamental research and for cutting-edge biotechnological applications. Fluorescent signal of photosynthetic markers has long been utilised in this endeavour. In this research we demonstrate the use of fluorescent noise analysis to reveal further layers of intricacy in photosynthetic energy transfer. While noise is a common tool analysing dynamics in physics and engineering, its application in biology has thus far been limited. Here, a distinct behaviour in photosynthetic pigments across various chemical and biological environments is measured. These changes seem to elucidate quantum effects governing the generation of oxidative radicals. Although our method offers insights, it is important to note that the interpretation should be further validated expertly to support as conclusive theory. This innovative method is simple, non-invasive, and immediate, making it a promising tool to uncover further, more complex energetic events in photosynthesis, with potential uses in environmental monitoring, agriculture, and food-tech. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2197030c7d9b4762b2d0c10212a88b3f2025-01-19T12:24:46ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222024-06-011411810.1038/s41598-024-64068-7Probing the design principles of photosynthetic systems through fluorescence noise measurementNaama Maroudas-Sklare0Naama Goren1Shira Yochelis2Grzegorz Jung3Nir Keren4Yossi Paltiel5Department of Applied Physics, Hebrew University of JerusalemDepartment of Applied Physics, Hebrew University of JerusalemDepartment of Applied Physics, Hebrew University of JerusalemDepartment of Physics, Ben Gurion University of the NegevDepartment of Plant & Environmental Sciences, The Alexander Silberman Institute of Life Sciences, Hebrew University of JerusalemDepartment of Applied Physics, Hebrew University of JerusalemAbstract Elucidating the energetic processes which govern photosynthesis, the engine of life on earth, are an essential goal both for fundamental research and for cutting-edge biotechnological applications. Fluorescent signal of photosynthetic markers has long been utilised in this endeavour. In this research we demonstrate the use of fluorescent noise analysis to reveal further layers of intricacy in photosynthetic energy transfer. While noise is a common tool analysing dynamics in physics and engineering, its application in biology has thus far been limited. Here, a distinct behaviour in photosynthetic pigments across various chemical and biological environments is measured. These changes seem to elucidate quantum effects governing the generation of oxidative radicals. Although our method offers insights, it is important to note that the interpretation should be further validated expertly to support as conclusive theory. This innovative method is simple, non-invasive, and immediate, making it a promising tool to uncover further, more complex energetic events in photosynthesis, with potential uses in environmental monitoring, agriculture, and food-tech.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-64068-7 |
| spellingShingle | Naama Maroudas-Sklare Naama Goren Shira Yochelis Grzegorz Jung Nir Keren Yossi Paltiel Probing the design principles of photosynthetic systems through fluorescence noise measurement Scientific Reports |
| title | Probing the design principles of photosynthetic systems through fluorescence noise measurement |
| title_full | Probing the design principles of photosynthetic systems through fluorescence noise measurement |
| title_fullStr | Probing the design principles of photosynthetic systems through fluorescence noise measurement |
| title_full_unstemmed | Probing the design principles of photosynthetic systems through fluorescence noise measurement |
| title_short | Probing the design principles of photosynthetic systems through fluorescence noise measurement |
| title_sort | probing the design principles of photosynthetic systems through fluorescence noise measurement |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-64068-7 |
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