Functioning of potassium and magnesium in photosynthesis, photosynthate translocation and photoprotection
2018 | journal article
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- Authors
- Tränkner, Merle ; Tavakol, Ershad; Jákli, Bálint
- Abstract
- Potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg) are mineral nutrients that are required in large quantities by plants. Both elements critically contribute to the process of photosynthesis and the subsequent long-distance transport of photoassimilates. If K or Mg is not present in sufficient quantities in photosynthetic tissues, complex interactions of anatomical, physiological and biochemical responses result in a reduction of photosynthetic carbon assimilation. As a consequence, excessive production of reactive oxygen species causes photo-oxidation of the photosynthetic apparatus and causes an up-regulation of photoprotective mechanisms. In this article, we review the functioning of K and Mg in processes directly or indirectly associated with photosynthesis. Focus is given to chloroplast ultrastructure, light-dependent and -independent reactions of photosynthesis and the diffusion of CO2 - a major substrate for photosynthesis - into chloroplasts. We further emphasize their contribution to phloem-loading and long-distance transport of photoassimilates and to the photoprotection of the photosynthetic apparatus.
- Issue Date
- 2018
- Journal
- Acta Physiologiae Plantarum
- Organization
- Fakultät für Agrarwissenschaften ; Department für Nutzpflanzenwissenschaften ; Abteilung Applied Plant Nutrition ; Abteilung Pflanzenernährung und Ertragsphysiologie
- Working Group
- Aufgabengebiet Agrikulturchemie
- eISSN
- 1399-3054
- Language
- English