Photosynthetic modification of plants through recent technologies: a valuable way to ensure crop fortification.

F O Areche, J M M López, C M C Mamani, M N M Alberto, V G S Araujo, P A P Pastrana, B F Camayo-Lapa, M A Quispe-Solano, J Y Saldarriaga, C P E Ayre, S M Carrasco, A V Roman, D D C Flores, D D Cruz Nieto

Journal: Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia 2023;83():e271809

PMID: 37222373

Abstract

The 2030 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations include a strong emphasis on ending hunger worldwide. According to the 2019 Global Food Security Index, while 88% of countries claim there is sufficient food supply in their country, the sad reality is that 1 in 3 countries is facing insufficient availability of food supply, which means that in those countries, more than 10% of the population is malnourished. Since nutrition is crucial to leading a healthy life and satisfying food security needs, several governments have turned to national nutrition surveys to gauge the extent of malnutrition in their populations. Plants are able to grow, develop, and store nutrients by photosynthesis, which convert light into chemical energy through cell redox regulatory networks. A photosynthesis system's electron flow may be adjusted to accommodate varying light and environmental circumstances. Many techniques exist for controlling the flow of electrons emitted during light processes in order to save or waste energy. The two protein molecules TROL and flavoenzyme ferredoxin (oxidoreductase+NADP) (FNR) interact dynamically to form an excellent molecular switch capable of splitting electrons from the photosystem. The TROL-FNR bifurcation may be limited by either generating NADPH or preventing reactive oxygen species from propagating. TROL-based genome editing is an experimental method for enhancing plant stress and defensive responses, efficiency, and ultimately agricultural production.

Address: National University of Huancavelica, Huancavelica, Peru.; Santiago Antúnez of Mayolo National University, Huaraz, Peru.; National University of Jaen, Jaen, Peru.; National University of Cañete, Cañete, Peru.; National University of Central Peru, Huancayo, Peru.; Santiago Antunez of Mayolo National University, Huaraz, Peru.; Micaela Bastidas National University of Apurimac, Abancay, Peru.; José Faustino Sánchez Carrión National University, Huacho, Peru.

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MeSH Terms: Agriculture, NADP
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