Photosynthesis in silico: understanding complexity from molecules to ecosystems

Photosynthesis in silico: Understanding Complexity from Molecules to Ecosystems is a unique book that aims to show an integrated approach to the understanding of photosynthesis processes. In this volume - using mathematical modeling - processes are described from the biophysics of the interaction of light withpigment systems to the mutual interaction of individual plants and other organisms in canopies and large ecosystems, up to the global ecosystem issues. Chapters are written by 44 international authorities from 15 countries. Mathematics is a powerful tool for quantitative analysis. Properly programmed, contemporary computers are able to mimic complicated processes in living cells, leaves, canopies and ecosystems. Unique book in its integrated approach to the understanding of photosynthesis processes Presents understanding of photosynthesis by way of mathematical constructions, reflecting essential features of a natural system Chapters are presented with emphasis on the latest breakt hroughs INDICE: From the contents Preface. The Editors. Author Index. Color Plates.- Part I: General Problems of Biological Modeling. Part II: Modeling of LightHarvesting and Primary Charge Separation. Part III: Modeling Electron Transport and Chlorophyll Fluorescence. Part IV: Integrated Modeling of Light and Dark Reactions of Photosynthesis. Part V: From Leaves to Canopies to the Globe. Index.

• ISBN: 978-1-4020-9236-7
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 520
• Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés