Advances in Photosynthesis: From Molecular Mechanisms to Environmental Adaptation

Submission Deadline: 30 September 2025 View: 24 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Prof. Dr. Michael Moustakas

Email: moustak@bio.auth.gr

Affiliation: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GR

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Research Interests: plant ecophysiology, plant abiotic stress, mineral nutrition, heavy metal stress, photosynthesis

Dr. Julietta Moustaka

Email: julietta_moustaka@food.au.dk

Affiliation: Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark

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Research Interests: Plant biotic stress, microbial biopesticides, plant physiology, photosynthesis, sustainable agriculture practices

Summary

Photosynthesis, the process by which plants, algae, and some microorganisms convert light energy into chemical energy, is central to the global carbon cycle and crucial for sustaining life on Earth. Photosynthesis process is considered a highly sophisticated procedure that can acclimate to the variable and fluctuating environmental stress conditions. Despite various studies aiming to elucidate the mechanisms of photosynthetic acclimation to abiotic stress factors, the exact molecular mechanisms are not yet completely understood. Therefore, to identify the primary causes of crop yield reduction and global food production challenges, we need to illuminate the molecular mechanisms of photosynthetic adaptation to various stresses.

This special issue brings together the latest research on photosynthesis, from molecular mechanisms to plant adaptation in complex environments.

The issue explores recent breakthroughs in photosynthetic processes, with a focus on molecular-level mechanisms such as gene regulation, enzyme activity, and photosystem functioning. Additionally, it examines how plants modulate their photosynthetic processes to adapt to environmental stressors, including climate change, drought, salinity, etc. These studies offer theoretical insights and practical applications for enhancing crop resilience and optimizing carbon sequestration management.

Potential subjects for this topic include, but are not limited to:

-Climate change and its impact on photosynthetic function and yield potential

-Photosynthetic performance under biotic or abiotic stresses

-Photosynthetic acclimation mechanisms to environmental changes

-Signal transduction pathways and various signalling networks triggered by disrupted photosynthesis

-Non destructive technologies to monitor and understand photosynthetic function for early stress detection

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