Intro
Preface
Contents
1 Past, Present and Future of Inorganic Carbon Assimilation
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Importance of Photosynthesis of Green Plants
1.3 The Discoveries of Photosynthesis
1.3.1 Early Studies on Photosynthesis
1.3.2 Modern Studies on Photosynthesis
1.4 Evolution of Photosynthesis
1.4.1 Anoxygenic and Oxygenic Photosynthesis
1.4.2 Coevolution of Karstification and Photosynthesis
1.4.3 The Compartmentalization in Photosynthesis
1.4.4 Implication of Photosynthesis for Biodiversity and Environmental Issues
References
2 Physiological Effects of Bicarbonate on Plants
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Bicarbonate Dominates Photosynthetic Oxygen Evolution
2.2.1 Bicarbonate Photolysis, Bicarbonate Effect, and Stoichiometry of the Photo-Reaction and Dark Reaction
2.2.2 Bicarbonate Photolysis, Anaerobic Photosynthesis, and the Dole Effect
2.3 The Effect of Bicarbonate on Photosynthetic Carbon Assimilation of Higher Terrestrial Plants
2.3.1 Multiple Effects of Bicarbonate on Photosynthetic Carbon Assimilation
2.3.2 Differences Among Species in the Effects of Bicarbonate on Photosynthesis
2.3.3 The Role of Bicarbonate as an Alternative Carbon Source for Photosynthesis
2.3.4 Bicarbonate Roles in Stomatal Movement
2.3.5 The Role of Bicarbonate in Improving Glucose Metabolism and Stress Tolerance
2.3.6 The Role of Bicarbonate in Inducing Chlorosis
2.4 Effect of Bicarbonate on Inorganic Nitrogen Metabolism in Plants
2.5 Indirect Effects of Bicarbonate on the Growth and Development of Plants
2.6 The Whole Effect of Bicarbonate on Plant Growth and Development
2.7 Conclusion
References
3 The Diversity, Plasticity and Roles of Carbonic Anhydrase in Inorganic Carbon Utilization in Plants
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Distribution and Properties of Carbonic Anhydrase.

3.2.1 Ubiquitous Carbonic Anhydrase
3.2.2 Properties of Carbonic Anhydrase
3.3 Biodiversity of Carbonic Anhydrase
3.3.1 Functional Diversity of Carbonic Anhydrase
3.3.2 Convergent Evolution of Carbonic Anhydrase
3.3.3 Coordination Diversity of Metal Cofactors and Amino Acid Residues in Carbonic Anhydrase
3.3.4 Diversity of Response and Sensitivity to Inhibitors and Activators
3.4 Diversity of Carbonic Anhydrase in Plants
3.5 Plasticity of Carbonic Anhydrase
3.5.1 Response of Carbonic Anhydrase to Water
3.5.2 Response of Carbonic Anhydrase to pH
3.5.3 Response of Carbonic Anhydrase to Light Intensity
3.5.4 Response of Carbonic Anhydrase to Anions
3.5.5 Response of Carbonic Anhydrase to Cations
3.5.6 Response of Carbonic Anhydrase to Plant Hormones
3.6 Role of Carbonic Anhydrase on Inorganic Carbon Assimilation in Plants
3.6.1 Unique Thylakoid Carbonic Anhydrase Versus Photosynthetic Oxygen Evolution
3.6.2 Direct Effect of Carbonic Anhydrase on Photosynthetic Inorganic Carbon Assimilation
3.6.3 Indirect Effect of Carbonic Anhydrase on Photosynthetic Inorganic Carbon Assimilation
3.7 Possible Significance of CA on the Origin and Evolution of Life
3.8 Conclusion
References
4 Bidirectional Isotope Tracing Culture Technology and Bicarbonate Use by Plants
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Radioactive Isotopic Tracing Technology in Photosynthesis Research
4.2.1 11C as a Tracer to Study CO2 Fixation in Photosynthesis
4.2.2 14C Tracing of the Pathways of CO2 Fixation in Photosynthesis
4.2.3 14C Tracing of the Route of Root-Derived Bicarbonate
4.3 Stable Isotopic Tracing Technology in Photosynthesis Research
4.3.1 Isotopic Exchange and Carbon Isotope Discrimination in Photosynthesis
4.3.2 18O Tracing Photosynthetic Oxygen Evolution.