Engineering Photosynthesis: Progress and Perspectives

Overview

Journal F1000Res

Specialties Biomedical Engineering
Science

Date 2017 Dec 22

PMID 29263782

Citations 18

Authors

Douglas J Orr

Auderlan M Pereira

Paula da Fonseca Pereira

Italo A Pereira-Lima

Agustin Zsogon

Wagner L Araujo

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Abstract

Photosynthesis is the basis of primary productivity on the planet. Crop breeding has sustained steady improvements in yield to keep pace with population growth increases. Yet these advances have not resulted from improving the photosynthetic process but rather of altering the way carbon is partitioned within the plant. Mounting evidence suggests that the rate at which crop yields can be boosted by traditional plant breeding approaches is wavering, and they may reach a "yield ceiling" in the foreseeable future. Further increases in yield will likely depend on the targeted manipulation of plant metabolism. Improving photosynthesis poses one such route, with simulations indicating it could have a significant transformative influence on enhancing crop productivity. Here, we summarize recent advances of alternative approaches for the manipulation and enhancement of photosynthesis and their possible application for crop improvement.

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