Photosynthesis And Bioenergetics

Author : Barber James,Ruban Alexander V
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813230316

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Photosynthesis And Bioenergetics by Barber James,Ruban Alexander V Pdf

This book is a tribute to three outstanding scientists, Professors Jan Anderson FRS, Leslie Dutton FRS and John Walker FRS, Nobel Laureate. Covering some of the most recent advances in the fields of Bioenergetics and Photosynthesis, this book is a compilation of contributions from leading scientists actively involved in understanding the natural biological processes associated with the flow of energy in biological cells. The lectures found in this significant volume were presented at a meeting in March 2016 in Singapore to commemorate the outstanding research in this area. The contents begin with the ideas, specially the contribution from Nobel Laureate Rudolph Marcus, who is well-known for creating the theory of electron transport reactions. This is followed by contributions of many others on various aspects of respiratory and photosynthetic transport chains as well as the dynamic regulation of light harvesting and electron transport events in oxygenic photosynthesis. The book is highly recommended to postgraduate students and researchers who are interested in various aspects of bioenergetic cycles. Contents: Maquette Strategy for Creation of Light- and Redox-Active Proteins (Nathan M Ennist, Joshua A Mancini, Dirk B Auman, Chris Bialas, Martin J Iwanicki, Tatiana V Esipova, Bohdana M Discher, Christopher C Moser and P Leslie Dutton) Free, Stalled, and Controlled Rotation Single Molecule Experiments on F1-ATPase and Their Relationships (Sándor Volkán-Kacsó and Rudolph A Marcus) The Role of the H-Channel in Cytochrome c Oxidase: A Commentary (Mårten Wikström) Cytochrome c Oxidase: Insight into Functions from Studies of the Yeast S Cerevisiae Homologue (Peter R Rich) Femtosecond Infrared Crystallography of Photosystem II Core Complexes: Watching Exciton Dynamics and Charge Separation in Real Space and Time (Marius Kaucikas, James Barber, Thomas Renger and Jasper J van Thor) Bioenergetics, Water Splitting and Artificial Photosynthesis (James Barber) A Quest for the Atomic Resolution of Plant Photosystem I (Nathan Nelson) Rubisco Activase: The Molecular Chiropractor of the World's Most Abundant Protein (Devendra Shivhare and Oliver Mueller-Cajar) Adaptive Reorganisation of the Light Harvesting Antenna (Alexander V Ruban) Thylakoid Membrane Dynamics in Higher Plants (Haniyeh Koochak, Meng Li and Helmut Kirchhoff) Oxygenic Photosynthesis — Light Reactions within the Frame of Thylakoid Architecture and Evolution (Sari Järvi, Marjaana Rantala and Eva-Mari Aro) Estimation of the Cyclic Electron Flux Around Photosystem I in Leaf Discs (Jiancun Kou, Duncan Fitzpatrick, Da-Yong Fan, Shunichi Takahashi, Riichi Oguchi and Wah Soon Chow) The Contribution of Electron Transfer After Photosystem I to Balancing Photosynthesis (Guy Hanke and Renate Scheibe) Cyclic Electron Flow in Cyanobacteria and Eukaryotic Algae (A W D Larkum, M Szabo, D Fitzpatrick and J A Raven) Readership: Postgraduate students, researchers and specialists interested in various aspects of respiratory and photosynthetic electron transport chains. Keywords: Bioenergetics;Photosynthesis;Electron Transport Chains;Light Harvesting;Microscopy;Spectroscopy;Femtosecond CrystallographyReview:0

Author : Govindjee
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323143042

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Energetics of Photosynthesis by Govindjee Pdf

Bioenergetics of Photosynthesis covers the transformation of energy in biological systems, with an emphasis on photosynthesis. The biochemical and biophysical aspects are given much focus in this book. The historical development of the concepts used in this book is reviewed. This reference also analyzes experimental data and their results. This publication contains 12 chapters. The first chapter introduces the concept of photosynthesis. Then, the next chapter explores the relationship between chloroplast structure and function . Other concepts covered in this book include the primary events (energy transfer and light absorption), delayed light emission, and chlorophyll fluorescence. The mechanism of excitation energy, oxygen evolution, and chlorophyll fluorescence are also explained. Furthermore, this book discusses the electron transport pathway, primary acts of energy conservation in chloroplast membranes, and molecular organization of chlorophyll. Finally, it describes the relationship of the structure of chloroplast membrane to energy coupling and ion transport. This book will be a good resource for students and researchers alike, especially in the fields of cell biology, plant physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics.

Author : G.S. Singhal,James Barber,Richard A. Dilley,Govindjee,Robert Haselkorn,Prasanna Mohanty
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642742217

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Photosynthesis by G.S. Singhal,James Barber,Richard A. Dilley,Govindjee,Robert Haselkorn,Prasanna Mohanty Pdf

Plant productivity depends upon the photosynthetic conversion of the light energy into chemical energy stored in the biomass of plants. An intermediate step in this energy conversion process is electron transfer and proton translocation. At present, several research groups are working on projects that are expected to lead to rapid improvement of our understanding of the photosynthetic process. This book is a compilation of the work being done on the applications of molecular biology and bioenergetics of photosynthesis.

Author : Date Govindjee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:927620638

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Bioenergetics of Photosynthesis by Date Govindjee Pdf

Author : Peter Gräber,Giulio Milazzo
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783034889940

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Bioenergetics by Peter Gräber,Giulio Milazzo Pdf

Bioenergetics, the topic of volume 5 of this Series, is concerned with the energetics, the kinetics, and the mechanisms of energy conversion in biological systems. This phenomenon can be investigated on diffe rent levels of complexity. On a global level the role of biological pro cesses for the steady state of our enviroment is considered. At the physiological level, the relation between energy input and the physiolo gical state of an organism is of interest, while at the cellular level the biochemical pathways for degradation and synthesis of all relevant substrates is investigated. At present the majority of bioenergetic stu dies pertain to the molecular level. The processes in a cell are cataly zed by a large number of proteins called enzymes. The enzymes in volved in energy transduction can be considered as molecular ma chines which transform energy from one form into another, or transfer energy from one process to another. Living systems operate far from equilibrium and are open in the ther modynamic sense, i. e. they exchange energy and matter with the sur roundings. Chapter 1 presents the principles of non equilibrium thermo dynamics applied to biological systems. About 0. 05% of the energy from the sunlight which reaches the surface of the earth is used by plants and algae as well as some bacteria to synthesize organic com pounds, and thus supplies all organisms with the energy necessary for life.

Author : E. Broda
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483136134

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The Evolution of the Bioenergetic Processes by E. Broda Pdf

The Evolution of the Bioenergetic Processes deals with the evolution of the bioenergetic processes, from fermentation to photosynthesis and respiration, and their interrelationships in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Topics covered range from the origin of life to the evolution of eobionts, organisms, and energy-rich compounds. Fermentation, photoorganotrophy, and photosynthesis in bacteria and plants are also discussed. Comprised of 25 chapters, this book begins with an overview of energy and entropy in the biosphere, followed by a detailed treatment of the evolution of bioenergetics based on the pattern of the bioenergetic processes in extant organisms. The reader is then introduced to the events involved in the origin of life; the evolution of eobionts and organisms; and the origin of energy-rich compounds, particularly nucleotides of the adenylic acid system. Subsequent chapters focus on fermentation and photosynthesis; assimilation of carbon dioxide; photoorganotrophy, chemolithotrophy, and photolithotrophy; and aerobic and anaerobic respiration of prokaryotes. The book also considers the energy supply of protozoa and fungi before concluding with an analysis of the history of atmospheric oxygen. This monograph will be of interest to evolutionary biologists.

Author : D. Rao Sanadi,Lester Packer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Bioenergetics
ISBN : OCLC:784971956

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Current Topics in Bioenergetics by D. Rao Sanadi,Lester Packer Pdf

Author : C.P. Lee
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323151221

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Current Topics in Bioenergetics by C.P. Lee Pdf

Current Topics in Bioenergetics, Volume 16 focuses on photosynthetic electron transfer, ATP-synthesizing reactions, and nitrogen fixation. It looks at the application of biochemistry and biophysics in the exploitation of gene isolation, sequencing, and analysis of structure and function. It also reviews photosystems I and II and electron transfer reactions in eukaryotic chloroplasts of more modern plants as well as in photosynthetic membranes of the very ancient cyanobacteria. Organized into seven chapters, this volume begins with an overview of photosystems I and II. Then, it discusses the ATP synthesis in chloroplasts, with special attention given to the genes and their protein products that produce the ATP synthase complexes of the plant mitochondria and chloroplasts. The reader is then introduced to the mechanism of proton gradient formation and calcium-gated control of the type of gradient formed, the evidence for localized domains of proton accumulation, the reaction center of purple bacteria, and the physical aspects of electron transfer. The final chapter examines the nitrogen fixation in plants and bacteria, with emphasis on the metabolic origins of the reducing power and ATP used in nitrogen fixation. Biophysicists, biochemists, and others interested in bioenergetics will find this book highly informative.

Author : David G. Nicholls,Stuart John Ferguson
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0125181213

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Bioenergetics 3 by David G. Nicholls,Stuart John Ferguson Pdf

Revised and updated to include the many developments that have taken place in bioenergetics, this text covers the structures of key membrane proteins involved in bioenergetics and mitochondrial physiology.

Author : Guenter A. Peschek,Christian Obinger,Gernot Renger
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400703889

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Bioenergetic Processes of Cyanobacteria by Guenter A. Peschek,Christian Obinger,Gernot Renger Pdf

This publication is unique among a number of books on cyanobacteria because it focuses on the bioenergetics of these widespread organisms which are the evolutionary prerequisite for the development of all higher forms of life on our "blue" planet. The book primarily addresses questions of energy conversion by the fundamental bioenergetic processes: (oxygenic) photosynthesis, (aerobic) respiration, and (anaerobic) fermentation which uniquely occur together in these prokaryotic cells. Thermophilic cyanobacteria offer the most suitable material for high resolution structure analyses of Photosystem I and II and other electron transport complexes by X-ray crystallography (for example, at present the structure of Photosystem II at atomic resolution is only known for these organisms). These achievements during the last decade represent a milestone in our understanding of the complexes which are crucial for solar energy exploitation through photosynthetic water splitting. The present work represents an ambitious attempt to achieve the goal of a synoptic state-of-the-art picture by casting together the mosaics of detailed knowledge described by leading experts in the field. It contains 24 chapters written by 35 authors from Europe, USA, India and Japan. The book is aimed at reaching a broad audience ranging from students to experienced scientists. The editors wish all readers a pleasant and stimulating journey through the fascinating “world” of the bioenergetics of cyanobacteria and sincerely hope that this book will not only be of great value for the experts but also entice young people into this exciting research area with the aim to address successfully the challenging problems of high relevance that are still waiting for a satisfactory answer.

Author : D. R. Sanadi
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781483224725

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Current Topics in Bioenergetics by D. R. Sanadi Pdf

Current Topics in Bioenergetics, Volume I presents the molecular basis of biological energy transduction. This book focuses on photosynthetic reactions. Organized into seven chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the second photosystem that evolves oxygen from water. This text then presents a brief historical background of fluorescence in relation to the development of the two-pigment-system concept of photosynthesis and indicates the significance of fluorescence measurements in the study of photosynthesis. Other chapters consider mitochondrial ion transport, its relation to active transport in cells, and its possible effects on muscle contraction. This book discusses as well the concept of uncoupling in oxidative phosphorylation. The reader is also introduced to the biochemical basis of luminescence, which has been investigated in several organisms. The final chapter deals with the study of mitochondrial cations and of the cation transport. This book is a valuable resource for biochemists, molecular biologists, scientists, and research workers.

Author : David G. Nicholls,Stuart J. Ferguson
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483214207

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Bioenergetics 2 by David G. Nicholls,Stuart J. Ferguson Pdf

Bioenergetics 2 aims to clarify topics such as the thermodynamics of bioenergetic processes and the stoichiometries of energy coupling reactions. The book discusses chemiosmotic energy transduction; ion transport across energy-conserving membranes; and quantitative bioenergenetics as the measurement of driving forces. The text also describes the chemiosmotic proton circuit; the respiratory chain; the photosynthetic generators of protonmotive force; and the ATP synthase. The secondary transport of products across the membrane, as well as the structures of the bacterial photosynthetic reaction center and bacteriorhodopsin are also considered. Biochemists will find the book invaluable.

Author : Davor Juretic
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351172752

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Bioenergetics by Davor Juretic Pdf

Bioenergetics deals with the very first energy transformation steps performed by living cells. Increased dissipation is the primary effect of processing external energy packages. Enzyme-supported charge separation is the minor but essential outcome for maintaining life. This book explores the usefulness of dissecting the entropy production of enzymes involved in cellular defenses, fermentation, respiration, and photosynthesis, assuming that tightly regulated dissipation is the hallmark of life. Researchers, educators, and students of life sciences can find in this text many examples of how we can use the interdisciplinary approach to study cells' virtuoso ability to connect the microscopic to the macroscopic world. Each chapter is a self-contained unit with a glossary and selected references for further reading.

Author : Vladimir P. Skulachev
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642729782

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Membrane Bioenergetics by Vladimir P. Skulachev Pdf

Membrane bioenergetics is one of the most rapidly growing areas within physico-chemical biology. Main aspects treated in this book include energy conservation and utilization by membrane-linked molecular mechanisms such as intracellular respiration, photosynthesis, transport phenomena, rotation of bacterial flagella, and the regulation of heat production.

Author : G. S. Singhal,T. Ramasarma
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Bioenergetics
ISBN : CORNELL:31924059238091

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Trends in Bioenergetics and Biotechnological Processes by G. S. Singhal,T. Ramasarma Pdf