1st ed. 2020 Edition
by Qiang Wang (Editor)
As the largest scale chemical reaction, photosynthesis supplies all
of the organic carbon and oxygen for life on Earth. It is estimated that
the photosynthetic activity of microorganisms is responsible for more
than 50% of the primary production of molecular oxygen on Earth.
This
book highlights recent breakthroughs in the multidisciplinary areas of
microbial photosynthesis, presenting the latest developments in various
areas of microbial photosynthesis research, from bacteria to eukaryotic
algae, and from theoretical biology to structural biology and
biophysics. Furthermore, the book discusses advances in photosynthetic
chassis, such as in the context of metabolic engineering and green
chemical production. Featuring contributions by leading authorities in
photosynthesis research, the book is a valuable resource for graduate
students and researchers in the field, especially those studying
biological evolution and the origin of life.
