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  • Plant Biology
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • In vivo photosynthesis measurements are vital for understanding carbon and energy fluxes in leaves.
  • Diverse and specialized techniques can pose challenges for researchers new to the field.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of current in vivo and in vitro photosynthesis measurement tools.
  • To establish a framework for selecting appropriate techniques and illustrate their applications.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of various in vivo and in vitro assays for photosynthesis research.
  • Comparative framework for current methodologies.
  • Examples of technique application in agronomical, ecological, and biological research.

Main Results:

  • Identification of challenges in selecting and applying photosynthesis measurement techniques.
  • Organization of methods into a comparative framework.
  • Demonstration of technique utility across different research domains.

Conclusions:

  • The future of in vivo photosynthesis measurement relies on the simultaneous application of multiple methods.
  • Integrating diverse techniques offers significant benefits for addressing open physiological questions.
  • This chapter serves as a foundational resource for photosynthesis research methods.