title: Natural genetic variation in plant photosynthesis.
abstract: Natural genetic variation in plant photosynthesis is a largely unexplored and as a result an underused genetic resource for crop improvement. Numerous studies show genetic variation in photosynthetic traits in both crop and wild species, and there is an increasingly detailed knowledge base concerning the interaction of photosynthetic phenotypes with their environment. The genetic factors that cause this variation remain largely unknown. Investigations into natural genetic variation in photosynthesis will provide insights into the genetic regulation of this complex trait. Such insights can be used to understand evolutionary processes that affect primary production, allow greater understanding of the genetic regulation of photosynthesis and ultimately increase the productivity of our crops.
authors: Laboratory of Genetics, Wageningen University, Droevendaalsesteeg 1, 6708 PB Wageningen, The Netherlands. padraic.flood@wur.nl
authors: Pádraic J
authors: PJ
authors: Flood
authors: Jeremy
authors: J
authors: Harbinson
authors: Mark G M
authors: MG
authors: Aarts
mesh_terms: D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000378:metabolism; D002734:Chlorophyll / Q000378:metabolism; D018556:Crops, Agricultural / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology; D018506:Gene Expression Regulation, Plant; D017343:Genes, Plant; D014644:Genetic Variation; D005838:Genotype; D010641:Phenotype; D010788:Photosynthesis; D063245:Plant Development; D018515:Plant Leaves / Q000502:physiology*; D010944:Plants / Q000235:genetics*; D040641:Quantitative Trait Loci; D012641:Selection, Genetic
chemical_list: D002734:Chlorophyll; D002245:Carbon Dioxide