Krishna Niyogi

Absolute quantification of components of the algal photosynthetic apparatus in response to environment and modification of chlorophyll biosynthesis

Lead Institution

University of California, Berkeley

Principal Investigator

Sabeeha Merchant

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

The operation of the photosynthetic apparatus is influenced by environment, particularly stress situations like poor iron nutrition, carbon or light limitation, and excess excitation energy, which…

The knowns against the unknowns: Photosynthesis gene discovery through multi-omic survey of photosynthetic mutants during light stress

Lead Institution

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Setsuko Wakao

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

To advance genome-based understanding of photosynthesis, we have generated a high-quality, phenotyped photosynthesis mutant library in the model unicellular green alga, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii…

Systems Analysis of Trophic Transitions in Chromochloris zofingiensis, an Emerging Model Green Alga with Promising Biofuel Potential

Lead Institution

University of California, Berkeley

Principal Investigator

Krishna Niyogi

Project type

FICUS Research

As a core component of a sustainable bio-economy, microalgae have the potential to become a major source of biofuels and bioproducts without exacerbating environmental problems. These photosynthetic…

Photo-oxidative stress response in Chlamydomonas: Regulation of singlet oxygen acclimation through dynamic changes in intracellular phosphorylation and extracellular signaling

Lead Institution

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Setsuko Wakao

Project type

Exploratory Research

Growth of photosynthetic organisms depends on light energy, which in excess causes oxidative damage if not managed properly. Singlet oxygen (1O2) is a highly toxic form of ROS that is predominantly…

Gene function discovery in photosynthesis: A multi-omics approach

Lead Institution

University of California, Berkeley

Principal Investigator

Sabeeha Merchant

Project type

FICUS Research

Photosynthesis is the defining characteristic of plants enabling the capture and transformation of sunlight into bioenergy and has been the focus of plant research for centuries. Remarkably, whole…

Determining how metabolic regulation can improve biofuel and bioproduct accumulation

Lead Institution

University of California, Berkeley

Principal Investigator

Melissa Roth

Project type

Exploratory Research

Photosynthetic organisms are promising sustainable sources of biofuels and bioproducts to help meet growing global needs. Microalgae utilize solar energy, consume CO2, can be cultivated on non-arable…

EMSL Science Overview

Krishna Niyogi

Projects

Absolute quantification of components of the algal photosynthetic apparatus in response to environment and modification of chlorophyll biosynthesis

The knowns against the unknowns: Photosynthesis gene discovery through multi-omic survey of photosynthetic mutants during light stress

Systems Analysis of Trophic Transitions in Chromochloris zofingiensis, an Emerging Model Green Alga with Promising Biofuel Potential

Photo-oxidative stress response in Chlamydomonas: Regulation of singlet oxygen acclimation through dynamic changes in intracellular phosphorylation and extracellular signaling

Gene function discovery in photosynthesis: A multi-omics approach

Determining how metabolic regulation can improve biofuel and bioproduct accumulation