A new kind of chlorophyll that catches sunlight from just beyond the red end of the visible light spectrum has been discovered. The new pigment extends the known range of light that is usable by most ...

Photosynthesis, the process by which some organisms convert sunlight into chemical energy, is well known. But, it is a complex phenomenon, which involves a myriad of proteins. The molecule Chl f, a ...

Nature still has plenty to teach us about harnessing the sun’s energy. The latest lesson comes from the ancient stromatolites living in Australia’s Shark Bay. Their cyanobacteria contain a newly ...

1. A pale green striped plant appeared sporadically in a culture of maize free from chlorophyll anormalities. 2. This chlorophyll character is transmitted maternally only. a. Striped plants self or ...