Publisher's Synopsis
This is a most worthy addition to the excellent series `Topics in Photosynthesis'. Photoinhibition, originally recognised as a loss of photosynthetic capacity when cells are exposed to high light intensities, now can be seen as a feature of the complex biochemistry and biophysics of photosynthesis. It is observed in vivo only when the rate of repair cannot keep pace with the rate of photodamage, and can be seen even at low light intensities if repair mechanisms are limited. Studies in photoinhibition have resulted in major contributions in the areas of fundamental photophysics and photochemistry of photosynthesis. Additionally, the enhanced sensitivity to photoinhibition in plants under stress focusses the need to understand the phenomenon and its implications for crop productivity. The chapter themes reflect the major areas of this research field which will contribute substantially to both fundamental and applied aspects of plant science.
