[Molecular Mechanisms of Photosynthesis, 2nd Edition] [Author: Blankenship, Robert E.] [April, 2014]

by Robert E. Blankenship

"Photosynthesis is a biological process that is as complex as it is fundamental. It is a field that spans time scales from the cosmic to the femtosecond, and bridges disciplines from biochemistry to geology. In the last ten years major advances in the field and improved research techniques have further deepened the understanding of the process of photosynthesis." Molecular Mechanisms of Photosynthesis stands as an ideal introduction to this subject. Robert E. 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 mutations, and evolution. Throughout, Blankenship includes an interdisciplinary emphasis that makes this book appealing across fields.

Paperback

First published February 1, 2002

Reviews

[Colm Gillis · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a scientific work, this could be enjoyed by someone without a whole load of scientific training. There is just the right use of diagrams and the writing is simply beautiful, without ever losing sight of the academic audience it is mostly targeted towards. Would make a handy little book to bring on holiday.