A. Burlacot

Alka(e)nes contribute to membrane lipid homeostasis and resilience of photosynthesis to high light in cyanobacteria

This study shows that alka(e)nes are essential for maintaining membrane lipid homeostasis and photosynthetic resilience to high light in cyanobacteria.

Green Algae CO2 capture is powered by alternative electron pathways of photosynthesis

The paper quantifies the contribution of alternative electron pathways in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii to sustain CO2 fixation, showing chloroplast-mitochondria interaction is the most efficient.

Cyclic and pseudo-cyclic electron pathways play antagonistic roles during nitrogen deficiency in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

This study investigates the roles of cyclic and pseudo-cyclic electron pathways in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii under nitrogen deficiency, showing they have antagonistic effects on photosynthesis and carbon storage.

A plastidial DEAD box RNA helicase plays a critical role in high light acclimation by modulating ribosome biogenesis in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

This study identifies CreRH22, a plastidial DEAD-box RNA helicase, as essential for high light acclimation in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii by enhancing ribosome biogenesis.

Interplay between LHCSR proteins and state transitions governs the NPQ response in intact cells of Chlamydomonas during light fluctuations.

The paper shows that LHCSR proteins and state transitions interact to regulate NPQ dynamics in Chlamydomonas during light fluctuations.

Coral symbionts exhibit a polycistronic flavodiiron gene leading to functional proteins in photosynthesis

The paper identifies a polycistronic FLV gene in coral symbionts that produces functional proteins involved in photosynthesis, differing from the typical gene pair structure in other organisms.

Alternative electron pathways of photosynthesis drive the algal CO2 concentrating mechanism

The paper shows alternative electron pathways in algae generate energy for the CO2 concentrating mechanism, enhancing carbon fixation efficiency.

Fatty acid photodecarboxylase is an ancient photoenzyme responsible for hydrocarbon formation in the thylakoid membranes of algae

The paper identifies FAP as a conserved photoenzyme in thylakoid membranes of algae, responsible for hydrocarbon formation across diverse algal lineages.

Algal photosynthesis converts nitric oxide into nitrous oxide

The paper shows green microalgae produce nitrous oxide using flavodiiron proteins in the light and a cytochrome P450 NO reductase in the dark.