Molecular Mechanisms of Photosynthesis

Molecular Mechanisms of Photosynthesis

Molecular Mechanisms of Photosynthesis
By Robert E Blankenship

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Number Of Pages: 336
Publication Date: 2002-02
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0632043210
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780632043217
Binding: Paperback

Molecular Mechanisms of Photosynthesis stands as an ideal introduction to this subject. Robert Blankenship, a leading authority in photosynthesis research, offers a modern approach to photosynthesis in this accessible and well-illustrated text. The book provides a concise overview of the basic principles of energy storage and the history of the field, then progresses into more advanced topics such as electron transfer pathways, kinetics, genetic manipulations, and evolution. Throughout, Blankenship includes an interdisciplinary emphasis that makes this book appealing across fields.

Leading authority in Photosynthesis and the the President of the International Society of Photosynthesis Research.
First authoritative text to enter the market in 10 years.
Stresses an interdisciplinary approach, which appeals to all science students.
Emphasizes the recent advances in molecular structures and mechanisms.
Only text to contain comprehensive coverage of both bacterial and plant photosynthesis.
Includes the latest insights and research on structural information, improved spectroscopic techniques as well as advances in biochemical and genetic methods.
Presents the most extensive treatment of the Origin and evolution of photosynthesis.
Comprehensive appendix, which includes a detailed introduction to the physical basis of photosynthesis, including thermodynamics, kinetics and spectroscopy.

Summary: an excellent overview of photosynthesis
Rating: 5

as a graduate student with a background in physical chemistry and now working in biophysical chemistry, i found this book to be an excellent overview of photosynthesis. blankenship clearly outlines broad topics to be covered in the first chapter then delves into well-organized detail in subsequent chapters. this book was recommended as a reference by my advisor, but i found it so well written that i read nearly the entire book and bought a copy for my own. i'd recommend this book to anyone intersted in photosynthestic mechanisms at the molecular level (including light harvesting, water oxidation, protein structures, and carbon fixation).