Publications by authors named "Francesco Garassino"
Photosynthesis is the only yield-related trait not yet substantially improved by plant breeding. Previously, we have established H. incana as the model plant for high photosynthetic light-use efficiency (LUE).
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- The Brassicaceae family, especially its tribe Brassiceae, has species known for above-average photosynthetic efficiency, offering insights to boost crop photosynthesis.
- Recent advancements, like chlorophyll fluorescence measurements using specialized cameras (e.g., FluorCams), enable efficient photosynthetic analysis but are limited by plant size adaptability.
- This chapter outlines our methodology for measuring photosynthetic parameters (ϕPSII and Fv/Fm) in various Brassicaceae species, focusing on adaptations needed for a diverse range of plant sizes, including the high-efficiency species Hirschfeldia incana.
Photosynthesis is a key process in sustaining plant and human life. Improving the photosynthetic capacity of agricultural crops is an attractive means to increase their yields. While the core mechanisms of photosynthesis are highly conserved in C plants, these mechanisms are very flexible, allowing considerable diversity in photosynthetic properties.
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