About this Research Topic
Several processes affecting chloroplast and cyanobacteria function have been studied since retrograde signaling was discovered in chloroplasts. However, little is known about the mechanistic pathways that lead to adaptation such as trigger molecules or cues, as well as the downstream components of a particular response. Lately, there has been great interest in protein phosphorylation affecting chloroplast and cyanobacteria functioning. However, just a few regulatory mechanisms have been well described, as is the case with STN7/STN8 protein kinases that impact state transitions in chloroplasts. This article collection will focus on the mechanisms by which photosynthetic organisms sense the environment and tailor their function to alleviate detrimental effects.
We invite submissions that include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- Characterizing regulatory mechanisms relevant to adaptation that takes place in chloroplasts and cyanobacteria
- The regulation of photosynthetic activity is of special interest, however other processes that affect the resilience of the plant, algae, or cyanobacteria are welcome
- Biochemical and molecular biology-based strategies to characterize mechanisms that regulate the function of chloroplasts or cyanobacteria under environmental stresses
Keywords: photosynthetic organisms, abiotic stress, chloroplast, cyanobacteria
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