About this Research Topic
C4 and crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) photosynthesis are recently developed physiological adaptations that help plants cope with environmental stresses. These adaptations have evolved over the course of plant evolution. Metabolic pathways of C4 and Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) photosynthesis involve enzymes for fixing carbonate, transporting malate, decarboxylating malate, and regenerating phosphoenolpyruvate. Key enzymes such as phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase, malate dehydrogenase, pyruvate orthophosphate dikinase and NADP-malic enzyme, as well as phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, play pivotal roles in these processes. An in-depth understanding of these enzymes is crucial for advancing plant biotechnology towards more efficient photosynthesis. This Research Topic aims to shed light on the enzymes involved in the C4 and CAM photosynthetic pathways, with a particular focus on those involved in rate-limiting steps and nearly irreversible catalytic reactions.
As we face potential food shortages and the challenges of global warming, the utilization of recently evolved plant photosynthetic mechanisms, which concentrate carbon dioxide, has gained interest in the field of plant biotechnology. While there have been several attempts to implement these mechanisms biotechnologically, practical application remains a challenge. Therefore, further research into C4 and CAM photosynthetic enzymes and their regulation is needed to identify viable methods or useful enzyme genes applicable in plant biotechnology.
We invite researchers to submit articles on, but not limited to, the following topics:
• Diversity and evolution of C4 and CAM photosynthetic enzymes
• Novel physiological functions of C4 and CAM photosynthetic enzymes
• Novel biochemical properties of C4 and CAM photosynthetic enzymes
• Novel effects of genetic modification of C4 and CAM photosynthetic enzymes
• Genetic engineering of C4 and CAM photosynthetic enzymes
• Novel techniques to analyze C4 and CAM photosynthetic enzymes
This Research Topic welcomes submissions of Original Research, Reviews, Methods, and Opinions.
As we face potential food shortages and the challenges of global warming, the utilization of recently evolved plant photosynthetic mechanisms, which concentrate carbon dioxide, has gained interest in the field of plant biotechnology. While there have been several attempts to implement these mechanisms biotechnologically, practical application remains a challenge. Therefore, further research into C4 and CAM photosynthetic enzymes and their regulation is needed to identify viable methods or useful enzyme genes applicable in plant biotechnology.
We invite researchers to submit articles on, but not limited to, the following topics:
• Diversity and evolution of C4 and CAM photosynthetic enzymes
• Novel physiological functions of C4 and CAM photosynthetic enzymes
• Novel biochemical properties of C4 and CAM photosynthetic enzymes
• Novel effects of genetic modification of C4 and CAM photosynthetic enzymes
• Genetic engineering of C4 and CAM photosynthetic enzymes
• Novel techniques to analyze C4 and CAM photosynthetic enzymes
This Research Topic welcomes submissions of Original Research, Reviews, Methods, and Opinions.
Keywords: crassulacean acid metabolism, photosynthetic pathway, evolution of photosynthesis, enzyme regulation, C4
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