Handbook of Photosynthesis (3^rd Ed.)
Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment Series

Since the publication of the previous editions of the Handbook of Photosynthesis, many new ideas on photosynthesis have emerged in the past decade that have drawn the attention of experts and researchers on the subject as well as interest from individuals in other disciplines. Updated to include 37 original chapters and making extensive revisions to the chapters that have been retained, 90% of the material in this edition is entirely new.

With contributions from over 100 authors from around the globe, this book covers the most recent important research findings. It details all photosynthetic factors and processes under normal and stressful conditions, explores the relationship between photosynthesis and other plant physiological processes, and relates photosynthesis to plant production and crop yields.

The third edition also presents an extensive new section on the molecular aspects of photosynthesis, focusing on photosystems, photosynthetic enzymes, and genes. New chapters on photosynthesis in lower and monocellular plants as well as in higher plants are included in this section.

The book also addresses growing concerns about excessive levels and high accumulation rates of carbon dioxide due to industrialization. It considers plant species with the most efficient photosynthetic pathways that can help improve the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Completely overhauled from its bestselling predecessors,the Handbook of Photosynthesis, Third Edition provides a nearly entirely new source on the subject that is both comprehensive and timely. It continues to fill the need for an authoritative and exhaustive resource by assembling a global team of experts to provide thorough coverage of the subject while focusing on finding solutions to relevant contemporary issues related to the field.

PRINCIPLES OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS. Biogenesis of Thylakoid Membranes: Correlation of Structure and Function. Nature of Light from the Perspective of a Biologist: What Is a Photon? Adaptation and Regulation of Photosynthetic Apparatus in Response to Light. Estimation of Mesophyll Conductance and Its Applications. BIOCHEMISTRY OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS. Development of Chloroplast: Biogenesis, Senescence, and Regulations. Physiochemical Properties of Chlorophylls and Bacteriochlorophylls. The Thylakoid Ndh Complex. Redox Metabolism in Photosynthetic Organisms. Regulation of Chlorophyll Metabolism in Plants. Carbonic Anhydrases of Higher Plant Thylakoids and Their Participation in Photosynthesis. Hybrid Interfaces for Electron Transfer and Energy Transfer Based on Photosynthetic Proteins. MOLECULAR ASPECTS OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS: PHOTOSYSTEMS, PHOTOSYNTHETIC ENZYMES AND GENES. Quality Control of Photosystem II: The Role of Structural Changes of Thylakoid Membranes and FtsH Proteases in High-Light Tolerance and Recovery from Photoinhibition. Cytochrome c6-Like Proteins in Cyanobacteria, Algae, and Higher Plants. ATMOSPHERIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING PHOTOSYNTHESIS. Role of the LHCII Organization for the Sensitivity of the Photosynthetic Apparatus to Temperature and High Light Intensity. Impact of Solar Ultraviolet (280–400 nm) Exclusion on Photosynthesis in C3 and C4 Plants. What Role Does UVB Play in Determining Photosynthesis? Small Fruit Crop Responses to Leaf Intercellular CO2 Primary Macronutrient Limitation and Crop Rotation. PHOTOSYNTHETIC PATHWAYS IN VARIOUS CROP PLANTS. Photosynthesis in Nontypical C4 Species: C4 Cycles without Kranz Anatomy and C4 Crassulacean Acid Metabolism Transitions. PHOTOSYNTHESIS IN LOWER AND MONOCELLULAR PLANTS. Structural and Functional Studies of the Cytochrome bc1 Complex from Photosynthetic Purple Bacteria. Photosynthetic Apparatus in Cyanobacteria and Microalgae. Excess Light and Limited Carbon: Two Problems That Cyanobacteria and Microalgae Have to Cope With. Rethinking the Limitations of Photosynthesis in Cyanobacteria. Induction and Relaxation of Bacteriochlorophyll Fluorescence in Photosynthetic Bacteria. Photosynthesis in Eukaryotic Algae with Secondary Plastids. PHOTOSYNTHESIS IN HIGHER PLANTS. Current Methods in Photosynthesis Research. Forage Crops and Their Photosynthesis. Photosynthetic Competition between Forest Trees. Functional Traits and Plasticity of the Plants. PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND PLANT/CROP PRODUCTIVITY AND PHOTOSYNTHETIC PRODUCTS. Carbon Photoassimilation and Photosynthate Partitioning in Plants. PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND PLANT GENETICS. Genetic Factors Affecting Photosynthesis. PHOTOSYNTHETIC ACTIVITY MEASUREMENTS AND ANALYSIS OF PHOTOSYNTHETIC PIGMENTS. Quantifying Growth Nondestructively Using Whole-Plant CO2 Exchange Is a Powerful Tool for Phenotyping. Nonubiquitous Carotenoids in Higher Plants: Presence, Role in Photosynthesis, and Guidelines for Identification. PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH PLANT NUTRIENT ELEMENTS. Role of Phosphorus in Photosynthetic Carbon Assimilation and Partitioning. PHOTOSYNTHESIS UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS CONDITIONS. Photosynthesis in Plants under Stressful Conditions. Effects of Salinity and Drought Stress on Photosynthesis, Growth, and Development of Ornamental Plants. Photosynthetic Strategies of Desiccation-Tolerant Organisms. Drought Tolerance of Photosynthesis. Photosynthesis under Heat Stress. PHOTOSYNTHESIS IN THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE PROSPECTIVE. Evolutionary Ecology of s-Triazine-Resistant Plants: Pleiotropic Photosynthetic Reorganization in the Chloroplast Chronomutant. The Next Evolution of Agriculture: A Review of Innovations in Plant Factories. Strategies for Optimizing Photosynthesis with Biotechnology to Improve Crop Yield. Efficiency of Light-Emitting Diodes for the Future Photosynthesis.

Mohammad Pessarakli is a professor at the University of Arizona, Tucson, where he earned his PhD in soil and water science. His work at the university includes research and extension services as well as teaching courses in turfgrass science, management, and stress physiology. He has authored or coauthored 185 journal articles and 55 trade magazine articles, written 20 book chapters, edited several books, and is a member of editorial boards and book review committees for scientific journals. He is also an active member of various organizations on agricultural fields, agronomy, crop science, and soil science and is an executive board member of the American Association of the University Professors, Arizona chapter. His research on environmental stress and expertise on plants and crops is internationally recognized.