New clues could help scientists harness the power of photosynthesis

New clues could help scientists harness the power of photosynthesis University Park PA (SPX) Jul 11, 2016 - Identification of a gene needed to expand light harvesting in photosynthesis into the far-red-light spectrum provides clues to the development of oxygen-producing photosynthesis, an evolutionary advance that changed the history of life on Earth. "Knowledge of how photosynthesis evolved could empower scientists to design better ways to use light energy for the benefit of mankind," said Dona ... more

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