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 ...

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 ...

Chlorophyll is the natural compound present in green plants that gives them their color. It helps plants to absorb energy from the sun as they undergo the process of photosynthesis. This nutrient is ...

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 ...

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 ...

Algae are aquatic organisms containing chlorophyll within their structure. Algae live in the water column (called phytoplankton) and attached to the river bed. They are an important food for other ...