title: Berger C. Mayne (1920-2011): a friend and his contributions to photosynthesis research.
abstract: We provide here insights on the life and work of Berger C. Mayne (1920-2011). We remember and honor Berger, whose study of photosynthesis began with the most basic processes of intersystem electron transport and oxygen evolution, continued with application of fluorescence techniques to the study of photophosphorylation and the unique features of photosystems in specialized cells, and concluded with collaborative study of photosynthesis in certain nitrogen fixing symbioses. Berger loved the outdoors and was dedicated to preserving the environment and to social justice, and was a wonderful friend.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435-0001, USA. darrell.fleischman@wright.edu
authors.forename: Darrell
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Fleischman
authors.forename: Gerald E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Edwards
authors.lastname: Govindjee
authors.forename: Leland
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mayne
authors.forename: Vijai
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Tyagi
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Jacobsen-Mispagel
mesh_terms: D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D010788:Photosynthesis; D014481:United States