Plant Physiology | VOL. 155
Read
Focus Issue on Enhancing Photosynthesis: Enhancing Photosynthesis
Abstract
The industrialization of cereal production in India about 50 years ago was associated with dramatic increases in yields worldwide. As a consequence, there was a reduction in famine. The worldwide impact was called the “Green Revolution,” for which Norman Borlaug was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970. The introduction of dwarfing genes into cereals enabled the use of greater amounts of fertilizer, which resulted in substantial yield increases. The dwarf stature also led to a larger fraction of crop biomass being allocated to grain, the harvested product. A concerted effort by plant breeders and agronomists has driven continuous improvement in cereal yields. World population has grown from 3 billion in 1960 to nearly 7 billion in 2010, increasing demand for food, animal feed, and bioenergy. With world population projected to pass 9 billion by 2050, a further increase in yield of at least 28% is necessary. Crops will also have to be adjusted for climate change, and production may be limited by the supply of irrigation water and loss of arable land. Reducing the gap between average farm yield and potential yield (that obtained with best management practice in the absence of water, nutrient, pest, and disease limitations) will enable yield increases to continue for some time. However, there is a growing realization that to sustain increases in potential yield, biomass production needs to be increased. Biomass is produced by photosynthesis. Once a crop has been adapted to fully exploit the interception of sunlight and alloc...
Concepts
Increases In Yield Enhancing Photosynthesis Photosynthesis Borlaug Use Of Greater Amounts Further Increase In Yield Photosynthetic Carbon Reduction Cycle Average Farm Yield Interception Of Sunlight Increases In Potential Yield
Introducing Weekly Round-ups!Beta
Round-ups are the summaries of handpicked papers around trending topics published every week. These would enable you to scan through a collection of papers and decide if the paper is relevant to you before actually investing time into reading it.
Climate change Research Articles published between Jan 23, 2023 to Jan 29, 2023
Climate change adaptation has shifted from a single-dimension to an integrative approach that aligns with vulnerability and resilience concepts. Adapt...
Read MoreDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on “as is” basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The Copyright Law.