Provides a comprehensive review of the wealth of research which addresses how to sustainably achieve higher yields through improving the rate of C₃ photosynthesis in cropsAssesses current practices implemented to optimise photosynthesis in crops, including the modification of crop elements such as leaf/canopy architectureExplores our understanding of the biophysics, biochemistry and genetics of C₃ photosynthesis in crops and how this can be used to improve photosy...

Provides a detailed overview of the biochemistry of the C3 photosynthesis cycle in cropsReviews recent research on manipulating the structure and composition of key barriers which impose a threat to mesophyll conductance and photosynthesisConsiders the importance of mesophyll conductance in achieving optimal photosynthesis in crops