Chlorophyll a Fluorescence A Signature of Photosynthesis

From the reviews:

"...The subtitle of the book is very significant. Rather than merely describing in vivo Chla spectra, as the main title might imply, the book does concentrate on the "signature of photosynthesis" theme. The editors thereby create a highly practical textbook on the optical aspects of photosynthesis itself. " (Robert S. Knox,
Photosynth. Res.
2005)

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This excellently composed book is primarily intended for readers from advanced undergraduates to researchers in plant sciences, microbiology, biochemistry and biophysics. It can be widely recommended to a large readership and is much welcomed by the scientific community. For many years to come, this book will be the basic standard work on Chl fluorescence providing not only a broad overview on all aspects and application possibilities but – in addition - it will be the starting point for future research in this fascinating field of photosynthetic energy conversion and plant biology." (Claus Buschmann,
J.Plant Physiol.
2005)

"...This book is one of the most comprehensive treatises on this subject. It is edited by .... two pioneers and leading experts in this field. The major importance of the present volume lies in providing the readers the wide spectrum of use of Chl a fluorescence technique and giving considerable guideline for its numerous applications. The book is, therefore, likely to satisfy both the professional and general readers." (B. Vani, S.R. Mishra and G.B. Kashpuri,
Ind.J.Biochem. Biophys.
2005)

"...This 19
^th
volume of the series on Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration (Series editor: Govindjee) is dedicated to L.N.M. Duysens whose simple, but elegant, experiments in the 1950s-1960s established the conceptual framework of the theoretical developments and several techniques related to the measurements of Chlorophyll (Chl) fluorescence and their diverse variants. The content of this magnificentvolume is replete with such instances. The book is a mine of information with lucid treatment of many aspects of fluorescence and photosynthesis that are significant in pure and applied fields. I have no doubt that the book will remain in vogue for many years to come and eventually end up as a classic reference decades later when the technologies overtake the contemporary levels so well discussed in this magnificent encyclopedic work. "(Swapan K. Bhattacharjee,
Current Science.
2005)

"The editors have assembled a constellation of stars to illuminate the field of chlorophyll fluorescence. Any one even remotely interested in the subject will want to have a copy in their university or institute library … ." (Anthony W.D. Larkum, Phycologia, Vol. 45 (4), 2006)

“This encyclopaedic treatment of chlorophyll α fluorescence is Volume 19 in the Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration series … . This is a large volume … amply illustrated and with several colour plates collected at the front … . Production is of a high quality … . this volume a very attractive purchase for the individual. … reference source for a multitude of information on this aspect of photosynthesis. It will be of huge value to students, postdocs and researchers embarking in this area.” (Malcolm J. Hawkesford, Biochemist e-volution, February, 2010)