Journal
PLANT COMMUNICATIONS
Volume 1, Issue 2, Pages -Publisher
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.xplc.2020.100032
Keywords
photosynthesis; synthetic biology; genetic engineering; yield improvement; targeted manipulation
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Funding
- Serrapilheira Institute [Serra-1812-27067]
- Max Planck Society
- CNPq (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development, Brazil) [402511/2016-6]
- FAPEMIG (Foundation for Research Assistance of the Minas Gerais State, Brazil) [APQ-01357-14, APQ-01078-15, RED-00053-16]
- Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES-Brazil)
- CNPq-Brazil
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Much attention has been given to the enhancement of photosynthesis as a strategy for the optimization of crop productivity. As traditional plant breeding is most likely reaching a plateau, there is a timely need to accelerate improvements in photosynthetic efficiency by means of novel tools and biotechnological solutions. The emerging field of synthetic biology offers the potential for building completely novel pathways in predictable directions and, thus, addresses the global requirements for higher yields expected to occur in the 21st century. Here, we discuss recent advances and current challenges of engineering improved photosynthesis in the era of synthetic biology toward optimized utilization of solar energy and carbon sources to optimize the production of food, fiber, and fuel.
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