Limiting factors in the operation of photosystems I and II in cyanobacteria

Christen L. Grettenberger, Reda Abou Shanab, Trinity L. Hamilton

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numbere14519
JournalMicrobial biotechnology
Volume17
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2024

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© 2024 The Author(s). Microbial Biotechnology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

PubMed: MeSH publication types

  • Journal Article
  • Review
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

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