Robert E. Blankenship: Molecular Mechanisms of Photosynthesis, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Molecular Mechanisms of Photosynthesis, Fourth Edition, delivers a brand-new update to the most authoritative textbook on the subject of photosynthesis. In addition to thorough coverage of foundational topics in photosynthesis, the book discusses cutting-edge advances in research in this area, including new structures, and improving the efficiency of photosynthesis.

Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of a fulsome appendix that incorporates a detailed introduction to the physical basis of photosynthesis, including thermodynamics, kinetics, and spectroscopy. A companion website offers downloadable figures as PowerPoint slides ideal for teaching.

The book includes:

• Thorough introductions to the basic principles of photosynthetic energy storage, photosynthetic organisms and organelles, and the history and early development of photosynthesis
• An expansive discussion of photosynthetic pigments, including their structure and spectroscopy
• Explorations of antenna complexes, energy transfer processes, reaction centers, and electron transport pathways in anoxygenic phototrophs and oxygenic photosynthetic organisms
• Comprehensive treatments of chemiosmotic coupling, ATP synthesis, and carbon metabolism
• Authoritative discussions of the evolution of photosynthesis and artificial photosynthesis

Perfect for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in biochemistry and biophysics, Molecular Mechanisms of Photosynthesis is also a valuable addition to the libraries of students studying plant biology and seeking a one-stop resource in the field of molecular photosynthesis.