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In memory of Achim Trebst (1929–2017): a pioneer of photosynthesis research
The life and work of Achim Trebst (1929–2017) was dedicated to photosynthesis, involving a wide span of seminal contributions which cumulated in more...
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Peculiarities of DNP-INT and DBMIB as inhibitors of the photosynthetic electron transport
Inhibitory analysis is a useful tool for studying cytochrome b 6 f complex in the photosynthetic electron transport chain. Here, we examine the...
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Govindjee’s 90th birthday: a life dedicated to photosynthesis
We celebrate Govindjee, Professor Emeritus of Plant Biology, Biochemistry, and Biophysics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, on the...
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The Arnon–Buchanan cycle: a retrospective, 1966–2016
For the first decade following its description in 1954, the Calvin–Benson cycle was considered the sole pathway of autotrophic CO 2 assimilation. In...
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International conference on “Photosynthesis research for sustainability-2015” in honor of George C. Papageorgiou”, September 21–26, 2015, Crete, Greece
During September 21–26, 2015, an international conference entitled ‘‘Photosynthesis Research for Sustainability-2015’’ was held in honor of George C....
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Wolfgang Haehnel 20.1.1944-13.5.2013
Almost 1 year has passed since the death of Wolfgang Haehnel on 13.5.2013, after a long fight against cancer. With his death, the photosynthesis...
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Membrane development in purple photosynthetic bacteria in response to alterations in light intensity and oxygen tension
Studies on membrane development in purple bacteria during adaptation to alterations in light intensity and oxygen tension are reviewed. Anoxygenic...
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Contributions of Govindjee, 2000–2011
In this chapter, I have provided a complete list of contributions of Govindjee that covers the period 2000–2011, his retirement life thus far. I have...
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Achim Trebst, my senior, and our joint research
In this tribute, I offer my best wishes to Achim Trebst on his 80th birthday on June 9, 2009. At the invitation of Govindjee, I present here a...
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A tribute to Achim Trebst, a friend
I honor here a friend, Achim Trebst, on his 80th birthday on June 9, 2009. I have known his outstanding research, on the biochemistry of...
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A tribute to Achim Trebst at the time of his doctor honoris causa, University of Düsseldorf
On June 9, 2009, we celebrate the 80th birthday of Achim Trebst. I present below the “Tribute” (Laudatio) that I read on February 11, 2000 on the...
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Celebrating Achim Trebst’s 80th birthday
At the invitation of Govindjee, we reprint here the English translation of the letter, in German, that we sent, on behalf of the Senate and the...
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Celebrating Andrew Alm Benson’s 93rd birthday
We celebrate Andy Benson’s 93rd birthday on September 24, 2010 through this Editorial. This short account about Andy Benson should serve as a prelude...
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Singlet oxygen production in photosystem II and related protection mechanism
High-light illumination of photosynthetic organisms stimulates the production of singlet oxygen by photosystem II (PSII) and causes photo-oxidative...
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A brief introduction of Kimiyuki Satoh
In this Special Issue of Photosynthesis Research (Structure, Function, and Dynamics of Photosystem II) in honor of Kimiyuki Satoh and Thomas J....
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Protein-pigments and the photosystem II reaction center: a glimpse into the history of research and reminiscences
This article provides a glimpse into the dawning of research on chlorophyll–protein complexes and a brief recollection of the path that led us to the...
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Signaling and Integration of Defense Functions of Tocopherol, Ascorbate and Glutathione
Ascorbate, glutathione, and tocopherol are the three major low molecular weight antioxidants of plant cells. While tocopherol is hydrophobic and is...
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Plastoquinol as a Singlet Oxygen Scavenger in Photosystem II
We have found that in control Chlamydomonas reinhardtii cells, under high-light stress, the level of reduced plastoquinone considerably increases...
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Future Perspectives†
The chloroplast-coded D1 protein of Photosystem II (PS II) is the major membrane protein synthesized within the plastid. It is involved in...