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Detection of Chlorophyll fluorescence at crop canopies level: Remote Sensing of Photosynthesis
Part I : Background, central and alternative photosynthetic electron transport pathways
and active fluorescence measurement
Oded Liran Department of Precision Agriculture
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Photosynthesis is the main driver of the global carbon cycle
Earthhow.com
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Specialized organelles within the leaf mesophyll trap light energy and transform it into chemical energy
(Drusch, M, 2017)
The light dependent reactions of the photosynthetic apparatus are a series of transmembrane and soluble protein complexes located
within the thylakoid membranes in the chloroplast
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pung5.wikispaces.com
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(Wei-Zong H, 1992)
(WikiVisually.com)
Photosystem II & I are multi pigment-protein complexes that convert physical to chemical energy and drive the electron transport chain
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Photosynthetic pigments capture light energy from different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum
Energy transferred to chlorophylls excite electron to a higher energy level which can then relaxed back in various different transition states
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Photochemistry (..to primary acceptor)
Interaction with Oxygen
(…to ROS) (Sciencedump.com)
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Light harvesting complexes funnel down absorbed light by energetic transfer towards the reaction centers of PSII and PSI
DOI: 10.5772/67887
Quantum Coherence (Anna JM, 2013)
Forster Resonance Energy Transfer (Knox RS, 2002)
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Excitation which results in electron transfer to the primary acceptor of PSII, can continue in a non-cyclic pathway towards the
FNR – Ferredoxin:NADP+ Reductase (H2O -> NADPH pathway)
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NADPH and ATP created in the light dependent reactions of photosynthesis are used in the Calvin-Benson-Bassham cycle
in order to produce sugars- the building blocks of life
(Wikipedia)
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Alternative electron transport pathways modulate energy distribution between the two Photosystems
Active at the beginning of a light period to account for ATP needed to activate CBB cycle (Joliot 2002)
Yamori W, 2016
Used as a part of a photoprotection Mechanism in order to avoid oxidative stress to the chloroplast (Yamori W, 2015)
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(Skillman JB, 2011)
Mehler reaction is elevated under water stress condition (Asada, 2000)
Alternative electron transport pathways modulate energy distribution between the two Photosystems (H2O -> H2O cycle)
The photosynthetic light reactions are limited by the activity of the Calvin-Benson-Bassham cycle carbon fixation step
(Teiz and Zeiger, 3rd edition)
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The photosynthetic apparatus obtains time dependent lines of defense in order to protect itself from reaching an oxidative stress
otherwise known as Non-Photochemical Quenching
Seconds to minutes:
qE = Energy Dependent Non photochemical quenching (xanthophyll cycle)
Minutes to hours:
PQ
qT = Light Harvesting Complex state transition towards PSI
qI = reversible photoinhibition (closure of damaged Photosystem II units)
Hours to days:
(Dent RM, 2001)
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The photosynthetic apparatus reaches a sustained photoprotection conditions especially in the winter
• CBB cycle activity is slowed down
• The Photosynthetic apparatus is found on sustained NPQ conditions (Porcar-Castell, 2011) • Most of the energy of light is dissipated on the antenna (Nilkens M, 2010)
When illuminating Chlorophyll extract from plants : When illuminating a leaf
About 90% of the light is emitted back to the viewer How much will be emitted back to the viewer ?
“In making a strong beam of the sun’s light pass through the green fluid, I was surprised to observe that its color was a brilliant red, complementary to the green…” - Sir David Brewster, 1834
Active measurement of chlorophyll fluorescence requires a special flourometer that manipulates the photosynthetic apparatus
performance in a unique way
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(Kautsky and Hirsch, 1931)
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Upon switching on the light, a fast fluorescence induction is recorded followed by a slower relaxation (fluorescence quenching)
(McAlister & Myers, 1940)
Both of the wheat samples were illuminated for ~10 minutes in strong light, however, (1) and (2) were let to relax in the dark for 20 and 60 minutes respectively
Fluorescence
CO2 assimilation
Fluorescence induction and CO2 assimilation takes on opposite behavior within a light period
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(Flors C, 2006)
On 1963, Duysens and Sweers experienced a constant fluorescence profile after application of Diuron: Di-Chlorophenyl dimethyl Urea
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Application of a photosynthetic electron transport chain inhibitor results in a continuous excitation of fluorescence
DCMU
(Bonasera KF, 2006)
We can use the OPENED/CLOSED PSII principle to our advantage !
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Application of a photosynthetic electron transport chain inhibitor results in a continuous excitation of fluorescence
P680
Pheo
Qa
Qb
3 psec
20 nsec
200 nsec
200 µsec
600 µsec
20 nsec
*
H2O 22
12 OeH
Energy
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Short and strong pulsed light reports on the PSII state on top of continuous light experiments
1 µsec 0.05 µE
200 µsec ~10,000 µE
How much short ?
(Schreiber U, 1986)
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Summary of the First part of the Lecture: 1. The global Carbon cycle affect the greenhouse effect, ocean acidification and the global eco-physiology of all life on earth. 2. The Plants (unicellular and multicellular) are the main driver for the carbon cycle, as they are responsible for Gross Primary Production, that is the utilization of light energy in chemical reactions that produce sugars. 3. The photosynthetic apparatus uses the absorbed light energy in various biosynthetic pathways the main of which is sugar biosynthesis. 4. We can use the photosynthetic apparatus properties to our advantage and to study the activity state of the Photosystem II.
Thank you for your attention
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