Engineering Improved Photosynthesis in the Era of Synthetic Biology
Much attention has been given to the enhancement of photosynthesis as a strategy for the optimization of crop productivity. As traditional plant breeding is most likely reaching a plateau, there is a timely need to accelerate improvements in photosynthetic efficiency by means of novel tools and biot...
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| author | Willian Batista-Silva Paula da Fonseca-Pereira Auxiliadora Oliveira Martins Agustín Zsögön Adriano Nunes-Nesi Wagner L. Araújo |
| author_facet | Willian Batista-Silva Paula da Fonseca-Pereira Auxiliadora Oliveira Martins Agustín Zsögön Adriano Nunes-Nesi Wagner L. Araújo |
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| description | Much attention has been given to the enhancement of photosynthesis as a strategy for the optimization of crop productivity. As traditional plant breeding is most likely reaching a plateau, there is a timely need to accelerate improvements in photosynthetic efficiency by means of novel tools and biotechnological solutions. The emerging field of synthetic biology offers the potential for building completely novel pathways in predictable directions and, thus, addresses the global requirements for higher yields expected to occur in the 21st century. Here, we discuss recent advances and current challenges of engineering improved photosynthesis in the era of synthetic biology toward optimized utilization of solar energy and carbon sources to optimize the production of food, fiber, and fuel. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-88bdd276a9694ca68221f1324a0690ac2022-12-22T00:17:12ZengElsevierPlant Communications2590-34622020-03-0112Engineering Improved Photosynthesis in the Era of Synthetic BiologyWillian Batista-Silva0Paula da Fonseca-Pereira1Auxiliadora Oliveira Martins2Agustín Zsögön3Adriano Nunes-Nesi4Wagner L. Araújo5Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-900, BrazilDepartamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-900, BrazilDepartamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-900, BrazilDepartamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-900, BrazilDepartamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-900, BrazilDepartamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-900, Brazil; Corresponding authorMuch attention has been given to the enhancement of photosynthesis as a strategy for the optimization of crop productivity. As traditional plant breeding is most likely reaching a plateau, there is a timely need to accelerate improvements in photosynthetic efficiency by means of novel tools and biotechnological solutions. The emerging field of synthetic biology offers the potential for building completely novel pathways in predictable directions and, thus, addresses the global requirements for higher yields expected to occur in the 21st century. Here, we discuss recent advances and current challenges of engineering improved photosynthesis in the era of synthetic biology toward optimized utilization of solar energy and carbon sources to optimize the production of food, fiber, and fuel.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590346220300134photosynthesissynthetic biologygenetic engineeringyield improvementtargeted manipulation |
| spellingShingle | Willian Batista-Silva Paula da Fonseca-Pereira Auxiliadora Oliveira Martins Agustín Zsögön Adriano Nunes-Nesi Wagner L. Araújo Engineering Improved Photosynthesis in the Era of Synthetic Biology Plant Communications photosynthesis synthetic biology genetic engineering yield improvement targeted manipulation |
| title | Engineering Improved Photosynthesis in the Era of Synthetic Biology |
| title_full | Engineering Improved Photosynthesis in the Era of Synthetic Biology |
| title_fullStr | Engineering Improved Photosynthesis in the Era of Synthetic Biology |
| title_full_unstemmed | Engineering Improved Photosynthesis in the Era of Synthetic Biology |
| title_short | Engineering Improved Photosynthesis in the Era of Synthetic Biology |
| title_sort | engineering improved photosynthesis in the era of synthetic biology |
| topic | photosynthesis synthetic biology genetic engineering yield improvement targeted manipulation |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590346220300134 |
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