Fixing the Flaw in Photosynthesis

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Although photosynthesis is the most important process on earth, the most common form of photosynthesis can be quite inefficient in some regions.

C4 photosynthesis is a wonderful way of mitigating the negative aspects of C3 photosynthesis. But how does it work and what does it mean for a warming world?

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Synthetic glycolate metabolism pathways stimulate crop growth and productivity in the field -

The CO2/O2 specificity of ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase -

Effect of temperature on the CO2/O2 specificity of ribulose- 1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/0xygenase and the rate of respiration in the light -

Photorespiration -

The evolution of C4 photosynthesis -

Raven Biology of Plants (Eighth Edition)