Single-Cell Imaging and Machine Learning Reveal Hidden Coordination in Algae’s Response to Light Stress
New method uncovers inter-cellular variation in photoprotection that could inform precision agriculture strategies.
d.matias@insociety.eu
Researchers unveil open-source “macroscope” for dynamic luminescence imaging
European researchers develop imaging platform to improve access to fluorescence and electroluminescence techniques.
DREAM Researcher Presents Pioneering Method for Plant Stress Detection at European Conference
Andrea Lodetti from Forschungszentrum Jülich presented his poster on using frequency domain for stress sensing at the European Plant Phenomics… Read More »DREAM Researcher Presents Pioneering Method for Plant Stress Detection at European Conference
Partners introduce DREAM’s approach at Euro-BioImaging webinar
CNRS and SONY CSL Paris presented imaging protocols and devices at an online sessions dedicated to the plant imaging community.
Photosynthesis in Harmonically Oscillating Light
Department of Biophysics, Faculty of SciencePalacký University Olomouc (UPOL), Czech Republic
Rodeostat Open Hardware Potentiostat
Successes include easy manufacturing, published research, and collaborations. Challenges include supply-chain issues, software support, and documentation.
Lessons from a colorimeter
Support communities expanding research capacity should shift focus from one Community to Market, prepare for the long haul, and know… Read More »Lessons from a colorimeter
Designing open instruments for photosynthesis research
Paris Research, Sony Computer Science Laboratories, FranceCPCV, Department of Chemistry, École Normale Supérieure,PSL University, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Paris, France CNRS,… Read More »Designing open instruments for photosynthesis research
Practical considerations for experimental realizations
Detailed description of the development of the DREAM macroscope instrument, designed for applying the DREAM protocols on plants, and a… Read More »Practical considerations for experimental realizations
Characteristics of Photosystem Operation that Affect Biomass Production in Unicellular Algae
Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research,Ben Gurion University of the Negev Midreshet, Israel
Navigating the edge between photoprotection and damage in the response to light fluctuations
Light response diversity in photosynthetic organisms and optimisation for increased biomass productivity in algae and crops.
The light-use efficiency in oscillating and fluctuating light: An introduction
Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech RepublicJan IngenHousz Institute, Wageningen, The Netherlands Département de chimie, École normale supérieure, PSL University,Sorbonne Université, CNRS,… Read More »The light-use efficiency in oscillating and fluctuating light: An introduction
Photosynthetic regulations, respiratory mutants and crazy raspberries in the time domain
Mitochondrial respiration, starch metabolism, chlorophyll fluorescence, and photosynthetic regulation.
Measuring chlorophyll fluorescence induction during single turnover flashes in intact leaves
Frequency domain measurements, chlorophyll fluorescence, and the validity of the genty-expression for psii-quantum efficiency.
The Sound of Photosynthesis”: From Signal Patterns and Frequency Analysis to Practical Applications
Photon Systems Instruments, spol. s r.o.
Putting Frequency Domain Fluorescence Measurements Into Context: A Short Overview on Commonly Used Fluorescence Approaches
An overview of fluorescence measurement approaches for assessing photosynthetic efficiency and plant health, from leaf-level to satellite-based monitoring systems.
The Xanthophyll Cycle as the Main Driver of Non-Photochemical Quenching in Nannochloropsis
Explorations on frequency domain mathematical models, applications, instruments, and references.
Thylakoid membrane heterogeneity, proteins trafficking and its role in photosynthetic function
The impact of protein localisation and mobility on photosynthetic function and the relevance of sub-cellular and cell-to-cell heterogeneities in isogenic… Read More »Thylakoid membrane heterogeneity, proteins trafficking and its role in photosynthetic function
PSI-PSII megacomplex: Physical properties of the photosynthetic complex that are thought to contribute to quenching
Statistical methods for comparing energy spillover changes in large complexes between PSI and PSII. Connection type between PSI and PSII… Read More »PSI-PSII megacomplex: Physical properties of the photosynthetic complex that are thought to contribute to quenching
Round-table discussion: identify model amendments to simulate in silico dynamics of NPQ and other regulatory mechanisms in different organisms
The round table explored frequency-domain analysis applications in photosynthesis, comparing it to time-domain analysis and discussing its potential to enhance… Read More »Round-table discussion: identify model amendments to simulate in silico dynamics of NPQ and other regulatory mechanisms in different organisms
Beyond two-dimensional NPQ: Exploring the spectral properties of NPQ by timeresolved spectroscopy
Explorations about npq, photoinhibition, and psii’s functional antenna size.
The site and formation of the qE state in plants
Noted presentation on the site and formation of the qE state in plants given at the DREAM summer school.
A comparative overview of system identification approaches for complex phenomena in photosynthesis
Inquires about applying system identification techniques from engineering to understand responses to modulated light, exploring the potential of machine learning… Read More »A comparative overview of system identification approaches for complex phenomena in photosynthesis
Estimating Frequency Response Functions
Lecture covers signals, measurement setup, time-frequency domain, linear system response, resistor example, frequency response function estimation, leakage, windowing, and local… Read More »Estimating Frequency Response Functions
Nonlinear System Identification
Linear approximations of nonlinear systems are discussed, including nonlinearities in the frequency domain and nonparametric disturbance analysis.
Frequency-Domain System Identification: Dronpa2 Case Study
How to perform frequency-domain data-driven modelling.
A frequency domain analysis of NPQ dynamics across different photosynthetic species
Challenges and opportunities of frequency-domain experiments in photosynthesis research, including biodiversity of photoprotective mechanisms and potential applications of system identification… Read More »A frequency domain analysis of NPQ dynamics across different photosynthetic species
Constitutive and regulatory responses of Arabidopsis thaliana to harmonically oscillating light
Inquires about system identification techniques, electron transport chain models, metabolism integration, and omics data’s predictive power for photosynthesis.
Modelling photosynthetic function in a changing light
Modelling photosynthesis in changing light environments requires considering regulatory processes, their time constants, and existing literature.
Alternating current biology
Inquires about the role of mathematical models, systems identification, and frequency-domain experiments in understanding plant responses to oscillating light and… Read More »Alternating current biology
DREAM project presentation
Exploiting photosynthetic fluorescence and regulation dynamics for stress sensing and light-use efficiency enhancement.
How Simple Light Modulation Reveals Fast Photokinetics
A new collaborative study introduces two low-cost imaging protocols that map luminescence kinetics with standard cameras under ambient light.
A new mathematical model simulates photosynthesis dynamics using engineering principles
Researchers develop the Basic DREAM Model to simulate photosynthesis under natural light, offering insights for optimizing efficiency and potential applications… Read More »A new mathematical model simulates photosynthesis dynamics using engineering principles
Natural solution: DREAM leaf-based method to measure light intensity
DREAM researchers use plant leaves for accurate light intensity measurement, offering a sustainable, low-cost alternative to traditional methods.
DREAM Consortium Meets in Prague to Plan Next Steps
On July 9–10, the DREAM consortium gathered in Praha for two days of intense discussions and updates, hosted by our… Read More »DREAM Consortium Meets in Prague to Plan Next Steps
DREAM Consortium Shines at the Second European Congress for Photosynthesis Research
Most project partners presented their recent achievements at an event dedicated to advancements in European photosynthesis research.
Marcelo Orlando at Young Algaeneers Symposium
DREAM partner joins top researchers at YAS 2024, sharing the project’s innovations in plant sensing with academia and industry.
DREAM demonstrates technology at a leading Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference
With agriculture’s rising energy and water demands under scrutiny, sustainable solutions are more crucial than ever. How can a simple… Read More »DREAM demonstrates technology at a leading Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference
DREAM partner presents fluorescence-based techniques to monitor photosynthesis and stress at major business event
On March 25, 2024, Shizue Matsubara presented represented some of the DREAM project’s groundbreaking work at the CROP Innovation &… Read More »DREAM partner presents fluorescence-based techniques to monitor photosynthesis and stress at major business event
Aliénor Lahlou on her work on automation and photosynthesis monitoring for DREAM
Aliénor recounts her journey from photosynthesis monitoring in her thesis to automated imaging in her work with DREAM.
New fluorescence-based methods for fast and accessible light intensity measurements
An international collaboration of researchers developed two new complementary approaches for versatile but precise light intensity measurements in fluorescence imaging… Read More »New fluorescence-based methods for fast and accessible light intensity measurements
New Publication Unraveling the Dynamics of Plant Photosynthetic Response to Oscillating Light
Plants adapt to changing light through rapid regulation of photoprotective mechanisms under different response frequencies.
Oscillating light helps clarify the regulation of photosynthesis
Simulating natural fluctuating lighting conditions in a laboratory reveals how some plants regulate their photosynthetic dynamics.