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Chloroplast ultrastructure in plants

Journal Article · · New Phytologist
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.15730· OSTI ID:1735374
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  1. Washington State Univ., Pullman, WA (United States). Inst. of Biological Chemistry; Washington State University
The chloroplast organelle in mesophyll cells of higher plants represents a sunlight-driven metabolic factory that eventually fuels life on our planet. Knowledge of the ultrastructure and the dynamics of this unique organelle is essential to understanding its function in an ever-changing and challenging environment. Recent technological developments promise unprecedented insights into chloroplast architecture and its functionality. The review highlights these new methodical approaches and provides structural models based on recent findings about the plasticity of the thylakoid membrane system in response to different light regimes. Furthermore, the potential role of the lipid droplets plastoglobuli is discussed. It is emphasized that detailed structural insights are necessary on different levels ranging from molecules to entire membrane systems for a holistic understanding of chloroplast function.
Research Organization:
Washington State Univ., Pullman, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
National Science Foundation (NSF); USDA; USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0017160
OSTI ID:
1735374
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1612703
OSTI ID: 1560196
Journal Information:
New Phytologist, Journal Name: New Phytologist Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 223; ISSN 0028-646X
Publisher:
WileyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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