Distribution and Main Influencing Factors of Net Ecosystem Carbon Exchange in Typical Vegetation Ecosystems of Southern China by Yike Wang, Xia Liu, Weijia Lan, Shuxian Yin, Liya Fan, Boru Mai, Xuejiao Deng

“…However, a noticeable minimum value occurred around noon, mainly due to a combination of heightened photosynthesis, an elevated VPD, and an increased PBL height. (3) Near the light saturation point, decreased VPD improved light utilization, shifting the minimum light use efficiency (LUE) toward lower radiation levels. …”
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Supplements to the <i>Proceedings on Applied Botany, Genetics and Breeding</i>: dedicated to the 115th anniversary of the journal by article Editorial

“…The only exception in the postwar Soviet period was the publication of the collection of guidelines entitled Methods for the Comprehensive Study of Photosynthesis in 1969, formatted as a special supplement to volume 40. …”
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Evaluating Photosynthetic Light Response Models for Leaf Photosynthetic Traits in Paddy Rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i> L.) Under Field Conditions by Xinfeng Yao, Huifeng Sun, Sheng Zhou, Linyi Li

“…Accurate photosynthetic parameters obtained from photosynthetic light-response curves (LRCs) are crucial for enhancing our comprehension of plant photosynthesis. However, the task of fitting LRCs is still demanding due to diverse variations in LRCs under different environmental conditions, as previous models were evaluated based on a limited number of leaf traits and a small number of LRCs. …”
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Development of a TSR-based method for understanding structural relationships of cofactors and local environments in photosystem I by Lujun Luo, Tarikul I. Milon, Elijah K. Tandoh, Walter J. Galdamez, Andrei Y. Chistoserdov, Jianping Yu, Jan Kern, Yingchun Wang, Wu Xu

“…Abstract Background All chemical forms of energy and oxygen on Earth are generated via photosynthesis where light energy is converted into redox energy by two photosystems (PS I and PS II). …”
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Solar‐Driven Hydrogen Peroxide Production via BiVO4‐Based Photocatalysts by Hui Ling Tan, Casandra Hui Teng Chai, Jerry Zhi Xiong Heng, Quyen Vu Thi, Xuelian Wu, Yun Hau Ng, Enyi Ye

“…This review explores advancements in BiVO4‐based photocatalysts for H2O2 production, focusing on photocatalytic powder suspension (PS) and photoelectrochemical (PEC) systems, representing the main approaches for heterogenous artificial photosynthesis. An overview of fundamental principles, performance assessment methodologies, photocatalyst and photoelectrode development, and optimization of reaction conditions is provided. …”
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Enhancing environmental models with a new downscaling method for global radiation in complex terrain by A. Druel, J. Ruffault, H. Davi, A. Chanzy, O. Marloie, M. De Cáceres, A. Olioso, F. Mouillot, C. François, K. Soudani, N. K. Martin-StPaul

“…<p>Global radiation is a key climate input in process-based models (PBMs) for forests, as it determines photosynthesis, transpiration and the canopy energy balance. …”
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Applying microbial biostimulants and drought-tolerant genotypes to enhance barley growth and yield under drought stress by Mohamed Ferioun, Mohamed Ferioun, Ilham Zouitane, Said Bouhraoua, Yasmine Elouattassi, Douae Belahcen, Abdellatif Errabbani, Said Louahlia, Riyaz Sayyed, Naïma El Ghachtouli

“…Water scarcity adversely affects multiple aspects of barley growth, including seed germination, biomass production, shoot and root characteristics, water and osmotic status, photosynthesis, and induces oxidative stress, resulting in considerable losses in grain yield and its components. …”
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Selecting habitats to reintroduce the endangered species Ardisia gigantifolia (Primulaceae) based on growth and physiological traits by Rong Liu, Dan Xie, Mengling Li, Yanmei Ping, Dongmei Li, Shupeng Dong, Yongjie Yu, Jinguo Zhang, Zulin Ning

“…The results revealed that relative irradiance would be the main factor influencing the photosynthesis and growth of transplanted plantlets. Transplanted plantlets at NX presented the best overall performance in survival, growth and physiology, and presented better physiological performance than wild seedlings at the two current sites, revealing that NX was the optimal habitat for reintroduction of A. gigantifolia. …”
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Enhanced wheat yield and flag leaf physiology in saline-alkali soils using modified straw water-retaining agent by Min Yang, Cexun Ji, Kui Chao, Pengfei Zhu, Xiaoqing Yuan, Zenghui Hao, Xiulin Wang, Yan Shi

“…Correlation analysis showed that there was a significant correlation between photosynthesis and antioxidant system. The accumulation of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in stems, leaves and spikes of T1-T4 was higher or significantly higher than that of CK. …”
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Assessment of Air Pollution Tolerance and Physicochemical Alterations of Alstonia scholaris (L.) R.Br. along Roadsides of Lahore, Pakistan by Zahid Mehmood, Ali Hasnain, Muhammad Luqman, Sohaib Muhammad, Narayan Babu Dhital, Arooba John, Maryam Iqbal, Amna Ejaz, Matiba Tufail, Harma, Hsi-Hsien Yang, Muhammad Umer Farooq Awan

“…Air pollutants also affect the physiological, morphological and biochemical processes in plants such as stomatal function, photosynthesis, respiration, leaf area, chlorophyll content, amino acid, pH and plant growth. …”
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Transcriptomics Analysis of Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) in Response to the Infection by <i>Setosphaeria turcica</i> by Hui Jia, Pan Li, Bu Tao, Yuwei Liu, Zhihang Liu, Mengfang Zhu, He Zhou, Maocun Wang, Jingao Dong, Shouqin Gu, Xiaodong Gong

“…Notably, genes associated with “benzoxazinone biosynthesis”, “tetracyclic pyrrole biosynthesis”, and “photosynthesis” were all down-regulated. In contrast, DEGs related to “phenol metabolism” and “phenylpropanoid metabolism” were significantly upregulated. …”
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Compensation Mechanisms for Early Maturity and High Yield in Tartary Buckwheat (<i>Fagopyrum tataricum</i>): A Study on ‘Source–Sink’ Relationship and Phosphorus Utilization by Xuling Chen, Li Yang, Chunxia Zhao, Shunjiang Zhao, Ziye Meng, Xiaona Zhang, Qijiao Chen, Kesu Wei, Dabing Xiang, Yan Wan, Yu Fan, Yan Wang, Chenggang Liang

“…Notably, the efficient phosphorus-regulated sugar metabolism in ZKZ1 maintains yield via enhanced ‘flow’ despite photosynthesis decrease. This study highlights the potential of optimizing the ‘source–sink’ relationship and phosphorus utilization in early-maturing, high-yield Tartary buckwheat breeding.…”
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Metabolomics combined with physiology and transcriptomics reveal the regulation of key nitrogen metabolic pathways in alfalfa by foliar spraying with nano-selenium by Pengbo Sun, Gentu Ge, Lin Sun, Jian Bao, Muqier Zhao, Junfeng Hao, Yuhan Zhang, Guoshun Liu, Zhijun Wang, Yushan Jia

“…In this study, using the 15N labeling method, it was found that nano-selenium could promote plant nitrogen metabolism and photosynthesis by increasing the light energy capture capacity and the activities of key enzymes of the nitrogen metabolism process, leading to an increase in alfalfa nitrogen accumulation and dry matter content. …”
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Biomass and Yield in Solanum lycopersicum Expressing a Synthetic Photorespiration Pathway by Laura Dougherty, Bret Cooper, James Bunce, Bryan Vinyard, John Stommel

“…Considerable interest exists in improving the efficiency of photosynthesis and photorespiration to increase crop yields that will address growing world food needs. …”
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No-tillage practice enhances soil total carbon content in a sandy Cyperus esculentus L. field by Cong Wang, Yuxiang Hu, Hui Wu, Zhirui Wang, Jiangping Cai, Heyong Liu, Wei Ren, Ning Yang, Zhengwen Wang, Yong Jiang, Hui Li

“…First, NT increased soil TC content through increasing photosynthesis and plant biomass, and thus, the plant-derived dissolved organic C. …”
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Design and fabrication of a device for cleaning greenhouse roofs by Ahmed Amin, Xiaochan Wang, Zhao Lianyuan, Yinyan Shi, Ren Xiaoyan, Mahmoud Okasha, Reda Hassanien Emam Hassanien

“…Consequently, many farmers leave greenhouse roofs dirty, which decreases plant photosynthesis due to the low light intensity. Therefore, this study aimed to design and fabricate a device for cleaning greenhouse roofs. …”
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Domestic sewage irrigation on dynamics of nutrients and heavy metals in soil and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production by S. R. Salakinkop, C. S. Hunshal

“…Results Crop growth in terms of photosynthesis, net assimilation rate and dry matter production significantly increased in sewage-irrigated land compared to bore wellirrigated land. …”
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Synergistic interaction between wheat streak mosaic virus and Triticum mosaic virus modulates wheat transcriptome to favor disease severity by Haritha Nunna, Nathan A. Palmer, Gautam Sarath, Stephen N. Wegulo, Satyanarayana Tatineni, Satyanarayana Tatineni

“…Gene ontology, protein domain and KEGG (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) pathway enrichment analysis revealed that genes specifically related to photosynthesis, growth, stress, senescence, and defense were differentially enriched. …”
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Multi-Feature Driver Variable Fusion Downscaling TROPOMI Solar-Induced Chlorophyll Fluorescence Approach by Jinrui Fan, Xiaoping Lu, Guosheng Cai, Zhengfang Lou, Jing Wen

“…Solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF), as a direct indicator of vegetation photosynthesis, offers a more accurate measure of plant photosynthetic dynamics than traditional vegetation indices. …”
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New evidence on the Late Bronze – Early Iron Age human nutrition in the Crimea (northern Pontic Region) based on the stable isotope analysis and radiocarbon dating by Kulkova Marianna A., Kashuba Maya N., Kulkov Aleksandr M., Kozhukhovskaya Yuliya V., Tikhomirov Vitaliy A., Streltsov Mihail A.

“…Their diet includes more meat and dairy products, as well as plant foods with photosynthesis of C3. Our research suggests the presence of seminomadic cattle-breeding among the communities of the Sabatinovka and Belozerka cultures of the Late Bronze Age and transhumance pastoralism among the bearers of the Kizil-Koba culture of the Early Iron Age.…”
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