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Title: Limiting factors in the operation of photosystems I and II in cyanobacteria
Abstract Cyanobacteria are important targets for biotechnological applications due to their ability to grow in a wide variety of environments, rapid growth rates, and tractable genetic systems. They and their bioproducts can be used as bioplastics, biofertilizers, and in carbon capture and produce important secondary metabolites that can be used as pharmaceuticals. However, the photosynthetic process in cyanobacteria can be limited by a wide variety of environmental factors such as light intensity and wavelength, exposure to UV light, nutrient limitation, temperature, and salinity. Carefully considering these limitations, modifying the environment, and/or selecting cyanobacterial species will allow cyanobacteria to be used in biotechnological applications.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1939303
PAR ID:
10530729
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
Wiley-Blackwell
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Microbial Biotechnology
Volume:
17
Issue:
8
ISSN:
1751-7915
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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