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Light Adaptation of the Photosynthetic Apparatus of Green Algae

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Environmental Signal Processing and Adaptation

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Photosynthesis is the process in which water and carbon dioxide are combined to carbohydrate and the sun light provides the necessary energy. It is the largest synthetic process on Earth. The lowest estimation amounts to 5 x 1010 tons of carbon fixed as carbon dioxide per year by photosynthesis. Since it is difficult to imagine this number, we have calculated the carbon as coal and have loaded it in an imagined coal train. This train would reach five times to the moon and back (Fig. 5.1). We consider it meritorious to study the mechanism of the photosynthetic apparatus carrying out this gigantic process and to learn about its regulation by light.

Temporarily employed in this research program were the following co-workers: Betina Bauer (Hoffman), Holger Dau, Ilona Heinze, Dieter Hermsmeoer, Claudis Müller, Susanne Römer, Rüdiger Schulz, Mathias Senge, Jens Thielman and Birgit Wolff.

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  1. Fachbereich Biologie/Botanik der Philipps Universität Marburg, 35032, Marburg, Germany

    Prof. Dr. Horst Senger

  2. Institut für Pflanzenphysiologie der Universität Halle-Wittenberg, 06099, Halle/Saale, Germany

    Prof. Dr. Klaus Humbeck

  3. Vector Development Dept. Cardion AG, 40699, Erkrath, Germany

    Dr. Hilmar Schiller

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Senger, H., Humbeck, K., Schiller, H. (2003). Light Adaptation of the Photosynthetic Apparatus of Green Algae. In: Heldmaier, G., Werner, D. (eds) Environmental Signal Processing and Adaptation. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-56096-5_5

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