Phenotyping photosynthesis: yes we can.

This article discusses the importance of phenotyping photosynthesis for crop improvement and breeding programs. The authors highlight the challenges of studying photosynthesis in natural conditions and the need for higher throughput tools to overcome these barriers. They discuss the use of controlled-environment systems and remote sensing methods, such as solar-induced fluorescence and laser/light-induced fluorescence transient, for phenotyping photosynthesis. The authors also mention the use of hand-held MultispeQ PAM fluorometers as affordable tools for field phenotyping. The article concludes by emphasizing the potential of photosynthetic phenotyping for driving yield improvement in crop breeding programs. [Extracted from the article]