Our research topic is focused on deciphering the mechanisms behind C4 photosynthesis at evolutionary, anatomical, physiological, biochemical and molecular levels. Particularly, we are focused in understanding the differentiation steps leading to C3/C4 intermediate photosynthesis. An additional objective of this multiplexed project is to set up the basis for a synthetic biology approach to control plant cell fate using optogenetic tools, with the ultimate goal of establishing a system to improve plant photosynthesis. The latter could represent a major upstream step for a new green revolution.
