Tag: chlorophyll

  • Photosynthesis operating above par…

    Photosynthesis operating above par…

    Lazzarin et al. (2025) show that far-red light (701-750 nm), previously considered outside of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), can enhance photosynthesis in tomato plants. While research suggests revising PAR definitions to include far-red wavelengths, the role of this light in plant life remains complex and requires further investigation to fully…

  • When volcanology meets plant biology*

    When volcanology meets plant biology*

    Research by Guinn et al. (2024) indicates that volcanic CO2-enhanced plant growth, is detectable via satellite using the NDVI metric. Greener vegetation can be used as a proxy for increased CO2 release from volcanoes, serving as an early warning for volcanic activity. This method can also be used to monitor…

  • Pollution produces photosynthetic part-timers…

    Pollution produces photosynthetic part-timers…

    The post discusses how plants work harder than commonly believed and how atmospheric aerosol pollution affects their productivity.