Photoinhibition of Photosynthesis in situ in Six Species of Eucalyptus

1992 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 223 ◽  
Author(s):  
E Ogren ◽  
JR Evans
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Yield ◽  
Time Course ◽  
O2 Evolution ◽  
Photoinhibition Of Photosynthesis ◽  
Low Light ◽  
First Order ◽  
Psii Photochemistry ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Quantum Yield Of Psii

Photoinhibition of photosynthesis was investigated in horizontally and vertically restrained leaves of Eucalyptus plants growing outdoors. This was done by measuring the quantum yield of PSII photochemistry, assayed by the ratio of variable to maximal fluorescence (FV/FM) after 15 min of dark adaptation, and the quantum yield of O2 evolution. On clear days, a time-dependent depression in both parameters was observed. Though horizontal leaves showed stronger photoinhibition (max. 40%) than did vertical leaves (max. 30%), this difference was smaller than the threefold difference in light interception. Since the inherent susceptibility to photoinhibition was the same in vertical and horizontal leaves, a non-linear light dependence of photoinhibition was assumed. The time course of recovery from photoinhibition under low light followed the kinetics of a first order reaction, with 50% recovery after 45 min. When watering was restricted on a hot and clear day a more severe photoinhibition developed in horizontal leaves, which took several days of low light to overcome. This photoinhibition state was triggered by high leaf temperatures, resulting from decreased stomatal conductance and transpiration, which sensitised the leaf to light.

Preparation of ZnO/PANI Nanocomposite and Study on its Photocatalytic Properties

2013 ◽  
Vol 716 ◽  
pp. 368-372
Author(s):  
Hui Xu ◽  
Jian Wei Xing
Keyword(s):  
Charge Separation ◽  
In Situ Polymerization ◽  
Blue Dye ◽  
Methylene Blue Dye ◽  
Aniline Monomer ◽  
First Order ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Recombination Centers ◽  
Kinetics Of

Polyaniline (PANI)/zinc oxide (ZnO) nanocomposites have been synthesized by in-situ polymerization of aniline monomer with ZnO nanomaterials. The PANI/ZnO nanocomposites were used as photocatalyst in the photodegradation of methylene blue dye (MB) molecules in aqueous solution. The results showed that PANI/ZnO nanocomposite greatly enhanced photocatalytic activities compared with pristine polyaniline might due to high photoexcited electronhole pairs charge separation. The photocatalytic activities of PANI/ZnO nanocomposites increased with increasing ZnO content, however, further increasing ZnO content over 50% induced the formation of more agglomerates, which could act as recombination centers of photoexcited electronhole pairs, leading to decreased photocatalytic activity. The kinetics of photodegradation of MB dye using PANI/ZnO(ZnO content 50 % ) nanocomposites photocatalyst was found to be of the first order.

scholarly journals Allelopathic effect of the Baltic picocyanobacterium Synechococcus sp. on selected diatoms

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zofia Konarzewska ◽  
Sylwia Śliwińska-Wilczewska ◽  
Adam Latała
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Yield ◽  
Algal Blooms ◽  
Allelopathic Effect ◽  
Effective Quantum Yield ◽  
Fluorescence Parameters ◽  
Psii Photochemistry ◽  
Synechococcus Sp ◽  
The Baltic ◽  
Allelopathic Interactions ◽  
Quantum Yield Of Psii

It is commonly believed that the structure of phytoplankton and the formation of cyanobacterial and algal blooms may be explained by allelopathic interactions. The main aim of this study was to investigate the allelopathic effect of picocyanobacterium Synechococcus sp. on the following growth and fluorescence parameters: the maximum quantum yield of PSII photochemistry (Fv/Fm), and the effective quantum yield of PSII photochemistry (ΦPSII) of selected diatoms – Nitzschia fonticola, Fistulifera saprophila, Navicula perminuta and Amphora coffeaeformis. In this study, it was demonstrated that picocyanobacterium caused allelopathic effects against Baltic diatoms. The results showed that the addition of cell-free filtrate from Synechococcus sp. increased the number of cells of N. fonticola and F. saprophila. Moreover, it was found that picocyanobacterium was stimulated fluorescence parameters of N. fonticola, F. saprophila, and N. perminuta. On the other hand, it was noted that filtrate obtained from picocyanobacterium caused the inhibition of Fv/Fm parameter of A. coffeaeformis. The results of this experiment may provide further information about allelopathic interactions between Baltic picocyanobacteria and diatoms that are crucial to the understanding of algal blooms in aquatic ecosystems.

scholarly journals Heparin-stimulated inhibition of factor IXa generation and factor IXa neutralization in plasma

Blood ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 76 (3) ◽  
pp. 549-554
Author(s):  
J Pieters ◽  
T Lindhout ◽  
G Willems
Keyword(s):  
Unfractionated Heparin ◽  
Rate Constant ◽  
Calcium Ions ◽  
Order Rate Constant ◽  
Free Calcium ◽  
First Order ◽  
Factor Ixa ◽  
Factor Xia ◽  
Kinetics Of

Generation and inhibition of activated factor IXa was studied in factor XIa-activated plasma containing 4 mmol/L free calcium ions and 20 mumol/L phospholipid (25 mol% phosphatidylserine/75 mol% phosphatidylcholine). Interference of other (activated) clotting factors with the factor IXa activity measurements could be avoided by using a highly specific and sensitive bioassay. Factor IXa generation curves were analyzed according to a model that assumed Michaelis-Menten kinetics of factor XIa-catalyzed factor IXa formation and pseudo first order kinetics of inhibition of factor XIa and factor IXa. In the absence of heparin, factor IXa activity in plasma reached final levels that were found to increase with increasing amounts of factor XIa used to activate the plasma. When the model was fitted to this set of factor IXa generation curves, the analysis yielded a rate constant of inhibition of factor XIa of 0.7 +/- 0.1 min-1 and a kcat/Km ratio of 0.29 +/- 0.01 (nmol/L)-1 min-1. No neutralization of factor IXa activity was observed (the estimated rate constant of inhibition of factor IXa was 0). Thus, in the absence of heparin, the final level of factor IXa in plasma is only dependent on the initial factor XIa concentration. While neutralization of in situ generated factor IXa in normal plasma was negligible, unfractionated heparin dramatically enhanced the rate of inactivation of factor IXa (apparent second order rate constant of inhibition of 5.2 min-1/per microgram heparin/mL). The synthetic pentasaccharide heparin, the smallest heparin chain capable of binding antithrombin III, stimulated the inhibition of in situ generated factor IXa, but sevenfold less than unfractionated heparin (k = 0.76 min-1 per microgram pentasaccharide/mL). We found that free calcium ions were absolutely required to observe an unfractionated heparin and pentasaccharide-stimulated neutralization of factor IXa activity. Factor XIa inhibition (psuedo first order rate constant of 0.7 min-1) was not affected by unfractionated heparin or pentasaccharide in the range of heparin concentrations studied.

Oxidative Degradation and Kinetics of Trichloroethylene by Thermally Activated Persulfate

2014 ◽  
Vol 675-677 ◽  
pp. 547-550
Author(s):  
Jun Jie Yue ◽  
Xiao Qiao Zhu ◽  
Yu Ting Wang ◽  
Yu Qin Zhang ◽  
Li Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Degradation ◽  
Chemical Oxidation ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Pseudo First Order Reaction ◽  
In Situ Chemical Oxidation ◽  
First Order ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Thermally Activated ◽  
Kinetics Of

In situ chemical oxidation with persulfate (PS) anion (S2O82-) is a viable technique for remediation of groundwater contaminants such as trichloroethylene (TCE). This laboratory study investigated the use of the oxidant sodium PS for the chemical oxidation of TCE at different conditions to determine the influence of temperature, pH, and the PS/TCE molar ratio. Experiments revealed that higher temperatures, lower pH, and higher PS/TCE molar ratios were to the benefit of TCE oxidation by PS. By investigating the reaction kinetics, the degradations of contaminant can be described by use of pseudo-first-order reaction. At the temperatures ranging from 25°C to 40°C, the activation energy for the degradation of TCE was determined to be 85.04 KJ/mol.

scholarly journals Heparin-stimulated inhibition of factor IXa generation and factor IXa neutralization in plasma

Blood ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 76 (3) ◽  
pp. 549-554 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Pieters ◽  
T Lindhout ◽  
G Willems
Keyword(s):  
Unfractionated Heparin ◽  
Rate Constant ◽  
Calcium Ions ◽  
Order Rate Constant ◽  
Free Calcium ◽  
First Order ◽  
Factor Ixa ◽  
Factor Xia ◽  
Kinetics Of

Abstract Generation and inhibition of activated factor IXa was studied in factor XIa-activated plasma containing 4 mmol/L free calcium ions and 20 mumol/L phospholipid (25 mol% phosphatidylserine/75 mol% phosphatidylcholine). Interference of other (activated) clotting factors with the factor IXa activity measurements could be avoided by using a highly specific and sensitive bioassay. Factor IXa generation curves were analyzed according to a model that assumed Michaelis-Menten kinetics of factor XIa-catalyzed factor IXa formation and pseudo first order kinetics of inhibition of factor XIa and factor IXa. In the absence of heparin, factor IXa activity in plasma reached final levels that were found to increase with increasing amounts of factor XIa used to activate the plasma. When the model was fitted to this set of factor IXa generation curves, the analysis yielded a rate constant of inhibition of factor XIa of 0.7 +/- 0.1 min-1 and a kcat/Km ratio of 0.29 +/- 0.01 (nmol/L)-1 min-1. No neutralization of factor IXa activity was observed (the estimated rate constant of inhibition of factor IXa was 0). Thus, in the absence of heparin, the final level of factor IXa in plasma is only dependent on the initial factor XIa concentration. While neutralization of in situ generated factor IXa in normal plasma was negligible, unfractionated heparin dramatically enhanced the rate of inactivation of factor IXa (apparent second order rate constant of inhibition of 5.2 min-1/per microgram heparin/mL). The synthetic pentasaccharide heparin, the smallest heparin chain capable of binding antithrombin III, stimulated the inhibition of in situ generated factor IXa, but sevenfold less than unfractionated heparin (k = 0.76 min-1 per microgram pentasaccharide/mL). We found that free calcium ions were absolutely required to observe an unfractionated heparin and pentasaccharide-stimulated neutralization of factor IXa activity. Factor XIa inhibition (psuedo first order rate constant of 0.7 min-1) was not affected by unfractionated heparin or pentasaccharide in the range of heparin concentrations studied.

scholarly journals Seasonal Variation in Diurnal Photosynthesis and Chlorophyll Fluorescence of Four Genotypes of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) under Irrigation Conditions in a Tropical Savanna Climate

Agronomy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Supranee Santanoo ◽  
Kochaphan Vongcharoen ◽  
Poramate Banterng ◽  
Nimitr Vorasoot ◽  
Sanun Jogloy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chlorophyll Fluorescence ◽  
Quantum Yield ◽  
Rainy Season ◽  
Genotypic Variation ◽  
Effective Quantum Yield ◽  
Tropical Savanna ◽  
Psii Photochemistry ◽  
Diurnal Photosynthesis ◽  
Hot Season ◽  
Quantum Yield Of Psii

Photosynthesis performance during early vegetative growth is an important physiological trait determining yield of cassava, but limited information is currently available for the tropical savanna climate of Asia. Diurnal photosynthesis and chlorophyll fluorescence of the three-month-old plants of four commercial cassava genotypes (Rayong 9, RY9; Rayong 11, RY11; Kasetsart 50, KU50 and CMR38-125-77) grown under irrigation, were investigated in three seasons i.e., rainy, cool and hot. The mean daily net photosynthetic rate (Pn) across genotypes in the rainy season (11.75 µmolCO2/m2/s) was significantly lower than that in the cool season (14.60 µmolCO2/m2/s). Daily mean Pn in the hot season was 14.32 µmolCO2/m2/s. In the rainy season, maximum photochemical quantum yield of PSII (Fv/Fm) and effective quantum yield of PSII photochemistry (ΦPSII) were significantly higher than the other seasons, while electron transfer rate (ETR) and non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) were significantly lower. Genotypic variation was observed during the hot season in which RY11 had the highest and CMR38-125-77 the lowest mean daily Pn. The prominent mechanism to avoid damages from stress during afternoon in the hot season was to reduce leaf temperature by enhancing transpiration for RY11; to close stomata early for RY9, and to increase NPQ for CMR38-125-77.

scholarly journals Physiological, morphological and anatomical leaf traits variation across leaf development in 'Corylus avellana'

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosangela Catoni ◽  
Francesco Bracco ◽  
Loretta Gratani ◽  
Mirko Umberto Granata
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Yield ◽  
Leaf Development ◽  
Leaf Traits ◽  
Corylus Avellana ◽  
Leaf Mass Per Area ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Effective Quantum Yield ◽  
Maximum Quantum Yield ◽  
Psii Photochemistry ◽  
Quantum Yield Of Psii

The study analyzed the variations of physiological, morphological and anatomical leaf traits during its development in Corylus avellana L. saplings. Three different phases were identify during leaf development: the first phase (hereafter IP) considered in the developing leaves, the second phase (IIP) in the mature green leaves and the third phase (IIIP) in the senescent leaves. In particular, variations in parameters estimated from the photosynthetic light response curves, in chlorophyll fluorescence variables and in morphological leaf traits were analyzed during the three phases. The principal component analysis (PCA) carried out using all the considered morphological characters (leaf mass per area - LMA, and leaf tissue density - LTD) and physiological traits (the maximum net photosynthetic rates - ANmax, dark respiration rates - RD, light compensation point - LCP, light saturation point – LSP, maximum quantum yield - ɸmax, fluorescence-based maximum quantum yield of PSII photochemistry - Fv/FM and effective quantum yield of PSII photochemistry - ɸPSII) showed a complete separation among the considered phases. The results showed that the major differences occur between the phases IP and IIP. In particular, a greater variation was found for LMA, ANmax, RD. On the contrary a lower variation was observed for ɸmax which remain quite constant from IP to IIP indicating that chloroplasts present in juvenile leaves are fully functional.

scholarly journals Fluorescence characteristics and photoinhibition in saplings of manwood on clear days and under overcast conditions

2007 ◽  
Vol 64 (6) ◽  
pp. 595-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Pereira Dias ◽  
Ricardo Antonio Marenco
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Surface ◽  
High Irradiance ◽  
Photoinhibition Of Photosynthesis ◽  
Low Light ◽  
Sharp Rise ◽  
Tropical Plants ◽  
Fluorescence Characteristics ◽  
Photon Fluence ◽  
Plant Exposure ◽  
Quantum Yield Of Psii

High irradiance may reduce the productivity of tropical plants by exacerbating photoinhibition of photosynthesis, particularly in the case of shade-adapted plants. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of cloud cover on the fluorescence characteristics and photoinhibition on saplings of manwood (Minquartia guianensis Aubl.). Three-year-old saplings were exposed to full irradiance either on clear days (10, 45 and 90 min) or under overcast conditions (120, 180, and 420 min). Changes in the population of functional photosystem II (PSII), the initial (Fo) and maximum fluorescences (Fm), and the Fv/Fm ratio (maximum potential quantum yield of PSII) were monitored after plant exposure to full irradiance and during recovery (within 48 h) at low light intensity. Although photoinhibition of PSII (Fv/Fm) was determined by the number of photons reaching the leaf surface (photon fluence), cloudiness tended to reduce the photoinhibitory effect of irradiance. Fo increased with fluence on cloudy days and was unaffected by irradiance on clear days, except for a sharp rise during the first 10 min of exposure to full sunlight. For a given photon fluence, Fm was lower on clear days. Recovery from photoinhibition was similar in both light environments. Although photon fluence is the preponderant factor determining the extent of photoinhibition, cloudiness might alleviate the photoinhibitory effect of irradiance.

The activity of homogeneous and heterogenized Rh(I) complexes in hydrogenation of alkenes

1979 ◽  
Vol 44 (9) ◽  
pp. 2624-2632 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zdeněk Kozák ◽  
Martin Čapka
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Phase ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Supported Catalysts ◽  
Supported Catalyst ◽  
First Order ◽  
Liquid Phase Hydrogenation ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Soluble Complexes

Kinetics of liquid phase hydrogenation of alkenes catalysed by homogeneous Rh(I) complexes prepared in situ from di-μ,μ'-chloro-bis/di(cyclooctene)rhodium/ and 3-(triethoxysilyl)propyldiphenylphosphine and by heterogenised analogues anchored to silica have been studied. The reaction was found to be first order in hydrogen, alkene and catalyst. Compared to the soluble complexes, the supported catalyst turned out to be substantially more stable. At 0.3-0.6%Rh concentrations on the support, the activity of the catalyst was not affected by pore size within 4-10 nm region. The supported catalysts prepared by functionalization of the support followed by formation of the Rh complex were more active then their homogeneous analogues.

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